History of sports in United Arab Emirates
Source 1: UAE. (2016). Governmant.ae. The official portal of the UAE government. Retrieved from http://government.ae/en/sports
Summary: The article is based on the general history of sporting activities in United Arabs Emirates. UAE was traditionally engaged in sports such as racing horses, camels, dhows, salukis and falconry as a mode of survival. However with period change as well as governing laws the activities are now performed as regulated and pure sports.
Evaluation: This article is from a government site that is located in UAE. Being a government site this makes the source reliable and accurate as it mainly deals with activities that surrounds and characterize UAE. The site holds various sections with reliable information in regard to UAE in general, resources, services as well as connections.
My notes: this article illustrated UAE equestrian sports, camel racing and falconry in the context of UAE sports history. The modern sporting activities have additionally been listed which include football, tennis, rugby, motor cycling, golf and so much more. In addition there are recreational activities which have been brought by modernization like land sailing and cycling. Modernization has changed the traditional sporting in UAE as the sporting activities have been replaced. This information was useful and relevant to me because it identifies the various changes that have occurred in UAE over time period.
Source 2: travel agents. (2016). Traditional Sports in the UAE. Retrieved from https://www.dubai.com/blog/traditional-sports-in-the-uae/
Summary: The article has focused more on the traditional sporting of UAE. The article emphasizes on the benefits of sports in any given nation. In addition it illustrates the general roles that sports plays in tying individuals to their culture as well as nation’s pride and heritage.
Evaluation: The site is very reliable because it is from a magazine that is located in UAE and it is very famous in provision of reliable and accurate information. This therefore makes the article reliable as it provides information that is relevant to my research in regard to UAE sports.
My notes: Sports are very beneficial to any nation and the people. The traditional UAE sports like camel racing, horse races, dhow sailing and boat racing forms an essential history of UAE sports. They are a form of heritage in culture and unity. The article was essential in showing that sports are a beneficial links to the UAE culture and heritage.
Source 3: Expo 2020. (2016). Old traditional sports in the UAE. Retrieved from http://almawakeb.sch.ae/expo2020/old.php
Summary: the article presents an analysis of the traditional sports in UAE. It holds that falconry forms the basis of sports culture in UAE.
Evaluation: The article is from a reliable source as it is academic in that is provides literature that is related to UAE. The site provides both history and news of UAE in details for students. This therefore makes the article relevant to me because it provides information that is related to sports in UAE which is the objective of my research.
My notes: UAE traditional sports include dhow racing, equestrian sports, camel racing and boat racing provides an adequate perspective of sports tradition in UAE. Currently according to the article those most popular sport is football. And the football association in UAE was established in 1971. The sport has continuous been utilized in developing individuals capabilities. This information is relevant has it helped my understanding and developing knowledge in connection to the past and present of UAE sports.
Source 4: UAE-interact. (2016). Sporting activities. Retrieved from http://www.uaeinteract.com/english/sports/
Summary: The article asserts on the role played by traditional and modern UAE sports. These sporting activities range from golf, tennis, sailing cricket and boat riding. UAE has maintained its reputation in sports in decades as it has always subjected adequate efforts in ensuring that everything in the context of sports is effective. This information is relevant in my research as it connects the sports history with modernization to develop a better understanding.
Evaluation: The article is relevant to my study,. This is because it is from a magazine based in UAE that aims at providing news in regard to UAE. The magazine focuses on UAE’s business, economy, sports, travel, government, society as well as heritage. The sporting information provided is relevant to my research.
My notes: UAE modern and traditional spots are well established as UAE holds most of the major sporting events. UAE is characterized with a good sporting surrounding and sports therefore play an essential role in developing tourism.
Source 5: Ten Network. (2016). Living Here: Sports in the United Arab Emirates UAE. Retrieved from http://guide.theemiratesnetwork.com/living/sports.php
Summary: Traditional UAE sports are still conducted even today. UAE sports has been involved in transitions and it is still holds great potential.
Evaluation: The article is from a news magazine which is particular based on sporting activities in UAE. The article is relevant to my research as it present the history of UAE sport with detailed information of every sport both performed currently and traditionally.
My notes: Several sports that existed in in prior decades are still performed today together with other more. These sports includes, camel racing, horse riding, cricket football and several others. The article is relevant to this research as it helps in relating traditional and modern sport.
Source 6: UAE-interact. (2015).Sports. Retrieved From http://www.uaeinteract.com/recreation/sport.asp
Summary: The article presents an analysis of both traditional and modern sports in UAE. According to the article sports has always played a great role in UAE social and economic surroundings.
Evaluation: the article is relevant because it is centered on UAE news. The journalists of the magazine therefore utilize most of their time to investigate about UAE. It has various sections such as sports, society and government.
My notes: UAE sports history is mainly based on camel racing boat and horse racing. These sports have remained relevant foe along period and they are currently in existence. UAE sports history is unique in a way because despite cultural and economic changes today sporting remains as an essential part of UAE. This information is essential as it helped me in identifying the general significance of UAE sports.
Source 7: Wakefield, S. (2012). Falconry as heritage in the United Arab Emirates. World Archaeology, 44(2), 280-290. doi:10.1080/00438243.2012.669644
Summary: Sports are an essential culture in UAE. UAE is perceived as the major concern of cultural developing through the creations that it develops.
Evaluation: The article is scholarly because it is from an academic site,. This therefore makes it relevant to my research because the contained information is verified. In addition the article is peer reviewed.
My notes: Historically sports in UAE are very relevant because they form its heritage. Sports form a general basis of the UAE which makes it relevant to my study. The article helped in establishing why falconry is a heritage of UAE and not a sport.
Source 8: Sprinting Over the Dirt, With A Robot On The Hump. Retrieved From http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/28/sports/camel-racing-in-the-united-arab-emirates-is-a-blend-of-centuries-old-traditions-and-modern-technology.html
Summary: the article presents a history of racing sports which forms the basis of UAE’s sports generally.
Evaluation: the article is from a newspaper by the title New York Times. This makes it relevant because the information has thoroughly been researched. The newspapers information s is additionally utilized for study purposes. This therefore makes the article relevant for my study.
My notes: UAE’s racing sports began to be more organized in the 2oth century. Since then sports has gradually been developed in UAE which makes it an essential part of the general culture. This information helped to identify how sports developed a stable shape in the previous decades.
