Archive: December 26, 2013
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
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
British jockey Hughes set for busy day in place of injured Smith
A stylish year: 2013 in interior design
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
Bollywood stars thrill fans at shop openings
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
Hull City enjoying good times and bad
Manchester United rally back from two goals down at Hull City
Walter Zenga backs Abdelaziz Barrada brilliance