Archive: February 18, 2014
Challenge to history fans – 1971 questions that add up to Dh3.5m prize pot
Brownlee brothers, Egypt’s Nour set to contest Abu Dhabi International Triathlon short course
Pet dog in Dubai almost dies from apparent snake bite
Qasr Al Hosn Festival volunteer tells of carefree idyll of his Abu Dhabi childhood
Three Oman companies expected to offer shares to the public this year
The Muslim Brotherhood and its brand of failed economics
Qasr Al Hosn Festival to house four themes on Emirati culture and tradition
Network International ready to emerge into Dubai’s limelight
Frank Kane’s notebook: A big personality, ponies on parade and a Valentine special
Workplace doctor: Do I have to give up all my Fridays?
Oman to axe 100,000 expat jobs
No ‘better introduction than to face Barcelona’ for Manchester City, says Pellegrini
‘I want to be the greatest of all time’ says LeBron James
Condenser installed on Barakah nuclear plant
DNA test helps Abu Dhabi Police catch child abuser
Al Sadr’s departure will weaken Iraq
Emirates Investment Bank assets soar on foreign capital inflows
McCullum proves he’s the man to revive Black Caps
Biju Joze and Shaikha Al Mazrou at 1x1 and Empty 10
‘I know we will raise our game for the Champions League’ says AC Milan’s Seedorf
‘Pressing business case’ to turn Al Ain as a tourism destination
Maya Diab to support Ragheb Alama
Bayern Munich’s world-class depth leave them just fine for Arsenal
This sporting weekend: February 17, 2014
Al Hilal leads way on using Emirates ID cards for ATM transactions
‘We have to go for two perfect games against’ Bayern Munich, says Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker
African festival kicks off in Al Ain
Crowd favourite Ivanovic brings some drama in late victory
In pictures: Three dead as Thai police clash with protesters
Dubai Culture announces curators for Sikka 2014
Jimmy Fallon debuts on Tonight Show
One girl’s top tips for teenagers
Gene pools pay off for UAE prawn farmer
In pictures: 86th Academy Awards Best Picture nominees
‘Now we are better mentally prepared’ for Bayern, says Arsenal’s Wenger
Four killed as Thai police try to clear Bangkok protest sites
UAE Olympic gold medallist tours schools in search of future clay shooting stars
‘I don’t have a problem with a short contract’ says new Pakistan coach Moin Khan
Etihad investigates diversion to Jakarta of flight from Melbourne
The Rolling Stones arrive in Abu Dhabi
Godolphin’s Australia import Long John has the distance
Canadian fan’s satisfaction as she flies to Abu Dhabi for Stones concert
Emirates Foundation leads ‘transformation’ of philanthropy sector by adopting business model
Costa’s tenacity paying off after years of injuries and frustration
Pussy Riot members released after being detained in Sochi
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Day 2: Halep retires, Wozniacki fights back and Williams rolls
Best images from around the world in the past 24 hours — February 18
Worker dies as fire guts 20 warehouses in Sharjah
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin shrug off lack of scoring so far in Olympics
At the court of King Prawn by Ravidranath K
Shareholders in Kenyan car dealer approve takeover by Al Futtaim Group
Dubai Food Festival is a step up the culinary ladder
Low UAE turnout in Libyan polls
Light bulb law must be backed by education
Shine a light
Du’s 2013 profits flat after royalty fees rise by Dh183.5 million
Careers: Standup founder provides tips to being a good speaker
Video: A farrier’s role in Cavalia
India clamps down on clinical drug trials, at a cost
‘No shortcut’ for code-switching Sam Burgess as he seeks England place for 2015 World Cup
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 19/2/2014
Second phase of Anantara The Palm apartments to go on sale
Egypt terror group threatens to attack tourists
Property burst on Palm Jumeirah to provide hundreds of new apartments
Nakheel receives six bids for Palm Jumeirah mall construction
Libya MPs denounce militia ultimatum as coup threat
Drink driver jailed for two months for killing British tourist in hit-and-run crash
Japan’s Taku Takeuchi overcame illness to win Olympic medal - ‘I thought I might even die’
Immigration officer has jail sentence cut for falsifying data
Indian drugmakers, government at odds on medicine prices
Five years of music in the UAE
Gold-buying tourists keep precious metal shining in Dubai
US artist faces charges after destroying $1 million vase
Success of family medicine conference in Dubai means it will become annual event
The shoe must go on
Oil spill near Saadiyat Island forces swimmers off beach
While in Dubai, wedding plans can wait for Wozniacki
Scotland call on Lawson, Gray, Beattie to avoid third Six Nations loss v Italy
Gerard Pique on Barca v City: ‘All we can do is go on the pitch ... and show the world we can still be the best’
Imperishable art
Abu Dhabi airport passenger traffic tops 1.5 million in January
Regulators may be the “new rock stars” but don’t forget the media
Tina Maze straightens out year at Games
A portrait of the Prosfygika housing complex during the Greek economic crisis
First time lucky for new millionaire
McCullum becomes first New Zealand triple-centurion in snatching draw from India
A touch of green soothes war-weary souls in camps
New parents need more support to give children a better start, experts say
Falconry show part of Qasr Al Hosn Festival
Lamar Odom picked up for the play-off race ... in Spain
Red Bull’s testing struggles open door for Formula One chasing pack
British couple’s altercation with cabbie ends up in court
In pictures: The public and private face of Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince
Former Al Ain coach handed suspended jail sentence for defaming club
5 Things to Do Today: see an exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, kinetic works and sculptures
Black citizens say racism is still an issue in the new Tunisia
Road closures in Abu Dhabi in preparation for Qasr Al Hosn festival
Babyshop growing up fast
International navies make huge cannabis bust off Oman coast