Afghanistan sets ground rules for Taliban peace talks in Qatar

Boy George: there is something special about Culture Club

Heat rising to the challenge in NBA

A regional newspaper considers Tunisia's new politics

Turkey links up with Azerbaijan on $6bn gas pipeline

Hundreds protest for removal of general and ally of Yemen president

Branching out to youth

Bargain hunters push Dubai's stocks higher

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo cancels Dubai Mall trip

Tsunami children

Jockey Walsh proves Kauto Star is better to Long Run

Mobile app takes charge as driver's park

Bless the mall, bless the mall … the best meeting place of 'em all

A bridge too far for Andre Villas-Boas

Police urge drivers to take care in heavy fog

Emergency rooms see too many outpatients

Condensed calendar comes at a price for NBA fans

Sachin Tendulkar's wait for milestone hundred continues

Qatar to list treasury bills to develop its debt markets

Guided by Voices: Let's Go Eat the Factory

Today's entertainment news: Lady Gaga to appear on Japanese music show

Libya economy: Outside investment vital for growth

Four authors offer their picks for the best titles of 2011

Telecoms operator a must-du for investors

Visa rules, growth spur a revival

Nigeria lacks the leadership to quell militant threat of Boko Haram

Dubai, we mean, er, Mission Impossible 4 takes Christmas crown

Philippines typhoon death toll rises as authorities expand search for missing people

A year of protests ends with fear and new uncertainties

Fans think outside box on Premier League games as Boxing Day tradition

RAK window opens for glass blower

South Korean delegation meets with North Korea's new leader

Sun and sport luring tourists to UAE

The play-off picture begins to take shape

Subdivision tenants are not to blame

In 1936 or today, the same vitality can keep you forever young

Aldar board to meet on sale of assets

Libya for 2012: Reconciliation and reining in militias is vital for democracy

New plastic shopping bags are not so 'green'

Unrest drives down Ghabbour car sales

A year to remember that some would rather forget

Performances of Emirati players pleasing Al Ahli official

Civilian nuclear power drives an international safety culture

Brand Beckham the perfect label for PSG's Qatari owners

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S&P raises concerns over upcoming Dubai debt

Car-rental firms must be held responsible

Credibility test for Arab League in Syria mission

Get ready, moviegoers: here comes The Hobbit

Animal centre needs pastures new

Mancini: Concentration is the key for Manchester City

Wanted feeling at Tottenham spurs Adebayor on

Common: The Dreamer/The Believer

Ups and downs in Premier League after Boxing Day

Arab League monitors told of 'slaughter' in Homs

Arabs feel relatively free on social media

Jonny Buckland: Coldplay likes to make people feel good

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Plot to smuggle $5bn gold thwarted

Pakistan demands a new US security deal to stop raids

Berbatov back with a bang for Manchester United with hat-trick

Bangoura may have stamped his ticket out of Al Nasr

Mena Tour trio get step closer in Asian Tour qualifying school

Build confidence, they will come

Timeline: Libya 2011

A circle of friends pulled apart by Libya's revolt against Qaddafi

Team Telefonica and Camper in fight to finish for Volvo Leg 2

Observing Life: Thoughts on growing old gracefully

What and where for New Year's Eve parties in the UAE

A selection dilemma for manager Wenger

UAE property market is being rebuilt

Avoid the post-festive blues - remember the good times instead

'I was one of India's unclean Dalits ... now I am a millionaire'

Appetite for sukuk surges across the Gulf this year

Shining example of self-sufficiency from Africa's richest tribe

'Negligence' led to death of construction site hero

Journalists fighting an information war in secretive North Korea

Rock meets rockabye baby

Christmas cheer for retailers across UAE

Bank deal boost for Mashreq