Egypt enters a new phase that might favour extremists

Ticking off the bucket lists: 2013 in travel

Vijay approaching century as India finish Day 1 in strong position

Shekhar Kapur labels world leaders hypocrites over Mandela

The Dubai bookshop that is helping to preserve historic Arabic writing

Japan PM's visit to Yasukuni war shrine infuriates China

Ask Ali: eating etiquette and why those converting to Islam change their names

Trend: Keep your collars crisp with interesting shirts Go for a more interesting shirt without being too flashy. A simple base, especially with detail around the neck, is perfect for any formal setting

Motoring in 2013: A year of benchmarks and bold roll-outs

Dubai entrepreneurial event Startup Weekend inspires

Surprise piranha attack injures 70 bathers in Argentina

Video: Snowden releases Christmas video to push for more debate

Murray takes early steps on to recovery after back surgery

Religious edicts broaden the scope of the Syrian conflict

Guillem Balague gets set to launch his official Lionel Messi biography in Dubai

This past year marks the end of leadership as we know it

Bahrain’s consul-general in India accused of assaulting woman

Five wounded in Cairo bomb attack: security

Policewoman who took sickie and went to Qatar winds up in court

British jockey Hughes set for busy day in place of injured Smith

A stylish year: 2013 in interior design

Russian experts rule out radiation poisoning in Arafat death

Israel to reveal plans to build more settlements

The women’s majlis: Green living starts at home in the carbon footprint battle Green living starts in the home

The travel trends of 2013: ‘braggies’, pay-as-you-go lounges, global tourism upturn and more

Libyan militias block central bank entrance, port

Interactive: For the better

Bangladesh and UAE in talks for a prisoner swap deal

Yemen’s federal deal a positive step forward

‘I believe we can be in the mix’ says Moyes after United’s fightback win over Hull

Five things to do today: Enjoy the Festival of Lights in Abu Dhabi

Breaking down the field at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship

Chemaweyaat and Indorama in joint venture to build plastics plant at UAE chemicals city near Ruwais

From Sheikh Zayed to Middle East politics, Cristiana de Marchi portrays a point of view in Weaving Gaps

Djokovic to sprint into 2014 season at Mubadala World Tennis Championship

Syrian deal to get food into blockaded town

‘The boys worked hard and were in control defensively’ says Mourinho after Chelsea make clean sheet

Kickboxing champ moves training camp to Dubai

Crown Prince with his newborn grandchildren shows leadership

Minister addresses three-year delay in response from Cabinet over health concerns

My UAE: the race car driver Khalid Al Mutawaa’s life in a high gear

Wenger hails Arsenal after ‘convincing’ away win over West Ham

1001 Arabian bites: A lot can happen around Christmas and over coffee

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom star Naomie Harris ‘inspired’ by leader

Indian gangster escapes police after apparently drugging guards

Labourer jailed for stabbing man during drunken fight

How New Years are celebrated in different cultures, countries and religions around the world

Video: Russia drops charges against Greenpeace activists

Israeli actors boycott performance in West Bank settlement

UAE’s aspiring tennis stars play with Ferrer and Murray in Abu Dhabi

Suspected prostitutes released after police error

Will declaring the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organisation empower radicals?

Video: ‘Civilians are the main victims’- Aleppo resident

Turkish opposition warns of secretive ‘deep state’ in Erdogan’s new cabinet

Zoroastrians confront threat to their existence

Days off a rarity for Aaqib amid UAE commitments

Ferrer makes quick work of Wawrinka to kick off Mubadala World Tennis Championship

SME corner: how effective is crowd funding?

Video: Prominent Ukrainian activist attacked after publication of critical article

Lessons from tragedy

UAE’s ‘ethical hacker’ helped tighten IT security at companies across country

Turkish prosecutor taken off graft case that has shaken government

Friday sermon: Make the most of your life

Qatar insist they are prepared to host World Cup in summer, too

Mourinho: ‘If somebody was boring, they were boring because Petr Cech made zero saves’

Dubai and Iran gain as trade revives

Kuwaiti court rejects petition by former Al Qaeda spokesman to reclaim citizenship

Newsmaker: The best celebrity 15 minutes of fame of 2013

Tsonga advances at Mubadala World Tennis Championship, besting rusty Murray

Parents praise Abu Dhabi science camp as educational and fun

Local tourism must be encouraged

Katie Trotter: The real beauty is feeling good about your look

Mohammad Hafeez earns Pakistan Test recall, will be joined by Umar Gul

ICC to trial Officiating Replay System in Abu Dhabi for Pakistan v Sri Lanka fixtures

Emirati restaurateur finds her passion

What a difference a year makes for Bangladeshi workers left in limbo

Khaleda Rajab + Fahad Almarzouq for Linda Farrow

South Sudan peace talks won’t proceed until Machar renounces rebellion

Video: Young tennis players meet Murray and Ferrer

In pictures: the year in the UAE Business sector

Sharjah edge past Al Shaab in boring derby

Bollywood stars thrill fans at shop openings

Walter Zenga backs Abdelaziz Barrada brilliance

Hull City enjoying good times and bad

Manchester United rally back from two goals down at Hull City