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Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda Mall closed after overnight blaze

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Up to three tonnes of waste collected in Abu Dhabi clean-up

Five new parks to open in Dubai at a cost of Dh17 million

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UAE economic recovery fuels broker growth

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Hizbollah says commander killed outside home

High-ranking UN officials help celebrate National Day in New York

Thieves steal ‘extremely dangerous’ radioactive material in Mexico: IAEA

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Soft skills put emphasis on the personal touch

Kenyan rugby player now on cusp of the NFL

Corrupt countries serve only their rulers

Abu Dhabi a ‘natural choice’ for Middle East yuan clearance centre

Bringing the Arabian Gulf League show to fans everywhere

Mohammed bin Zayed opens new defence college in Abu Dhabi

National Day done and dusted — now what to do with ‘42’?

Al Nasr show no mercy in lopsided victory over Al Wasl

Assad’s position strengthens in lead-up to Geneva talks

Sunday’s result last straw that broke Mel at Real Betis

Athletic Bilbao’s Lions are clawing back in Primera Liga

Al Jahouri targeting first win of new season at Meydan

Lance Armstrong considering one-on-one triathlon with Australian Chris McCormack

Hotel room occupancy soars in Ajman

Services-sector activity in India edges up, but employment stays flat, survey shows

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Biden charmed by Chinese president’s candour amid islands crisis

Mark Cousins’ film at DIFF is cinematic child’s play

UAE brokerages: survival of fittest or a step too far?

Nepal’s cricketers receive heroes’ welcome in Kathmandu

Japan’s political row delays nuclear deal with UAE

Egyptian actor Ahmed Al Saqa at opening of Fashion TV Cafe on Friday

Brazil’s Scolari sees ‘only one thing missing – a sixth star’

Taylor’s double ton lifts New Zealand over 600 on second day of West Indies Test

Fast & Furious 7 filming delayed after Paul Walker’s death

Go-ahead given for work to start on new Al Ain Hospital

Turkey’s standing in Middle East is diminishing, says poll

Maltese Falcon film prop auctioned for $4.08m

India’s past will always be history for MS Dhoni

‘I play Steven Tyler. It’s a very interesting costume’ Ann Marie Mcqueen talks to the Emirati figure skater Zahra Lari ahead of the Abu Dhabi Figure Skating Team’s show this weekend at Zayed Sports City

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince wants more Jiu-Jitsu clubs in UAE

De Kock’s Dubai World Cup Carnival crew nearly at full strength

The Brain That Sings plays the way to happiness for autistic Emiratis at DIFF

Al Qemzi runner-up in capital

Olivia Arthur’s residency exhibition at The Fairmont The Palm

Important steps towards reform of education

Teen Scrabble champs ready for war of words

PS4 to hit UAE shelves on weekend but gamers told to prepare for early sell-out

Dubai ‘major hub’ for wildlife trafficking: report

‘We have no reason to brag’ says Clarke ahead of second Ashes Test

Liverpool’s Reina welcomes a return back to Barcelona

‘We stayed strong’ says Pulis as Morocco’s Chamakh lifts Palace to win

Prisoner raped cellmate, court told

Empowering citizens must be the focus of Egypt’s government

Sluggish first day for Feng at Dubai Ladies Masters

Spaniards Ciganda, Prat and Sweden’s Lindberg share early lead at Dubai Ladies Masters

Middle East SMEs missing out on trade without online presence

The emotional work of the UAE-based artist Khaled Khadour

A blend of laws keep the lid on crime in Syria’s Deraa province

Emiratis urged to discuss ‘the UAE’s main national issues’

UAE President accepts invitation to visit Tehran

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5 Premier League managers who started as assistants

Ross Brawn yet to decide next step

Rolling Stones set to rock Abu Dhabi in February

Aqua circus to make a big splash at Sharjah Water Festival

Movenpick plans to open hotel on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah in 2016

Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee in Brazil for 2014 World Cup draw

Provide facilities in the UAE, but good health is still a choice

Formula One grand finale returns to Abu Dhabi in 2014

As a blue container is lifted ashore, Khalifa Port marks its million milestone

Nigeria’s Enyeama ‘just enjoying the moment’ as he keeps clean sheet for Lille win

Pakistan’s Irfan unlikely to make UAE T20s v Sri Lanka after hip fracture

UAE drawn with Nepal, Hong Kong, Scotland, Canada for Cricket World Cup qualifying

Stephen Curry, Warriors take the three-point shot to new heights

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Kaymer added to Abu Dhabi Golf Championship field

US hopes security plan will advance Middle East peace talks

Sheikh Mohammed buys into Frankel’s line

Al Ain Zoo is going wild for Arabian culture

Iran picks oil firms it wants to invest once sanctions are lifted

Emirates NBD in $100m asset management tie-up

Nigeria weighing where to train for World Cup

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Tread carefully in dealing with children’s attention deficiency

Al Wahda coach Peseiro pleased despite home draw to Al Shabab

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