While outdoor temperatures soared to 104F in the city of Dubia, 400 runners bundled up to compete in a snow race on the indoor slopes of Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates. Runners from 46 countries competed in the 5km race. The Dubai Sports Council organized the event to encourage people to do more sports activities away from the summer heat.

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