United Arab Emirates At The 2008 Summer Olympics
The United Arab Emirates competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. This Emirati delegation was the largest in the history of the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates was attempting to add to their only medal, which was awarded at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
The country sent female athletes to the Olympic Games for the first time. Maitha Al Maktoum competed in taekwondo, and Latifa Al Maktoum in show jumping (equestrian). The former is the daughter of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.
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