Glory 20 proves a knockout success with MMA fans in Dubai – in pictures

After 19 editions, Glory MMA brought their 20th event to the Middle East for the first time, with Dubai’s World Trade Centre playing host.

For the fans in attendance and those watching on television around the world, Glory 20 proved a big success.

We have compiled a selection of the best images shot by The National’s photographer Victor Besa.

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Real estate tokenisation project

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