Archive: June 17, 2014
World Cup Diary Day 7: Curtain call for Curitiba
Algeria fans have no fear against World Cup big guns
Klinsmann’s faith in debutant Brooks helps break the Ghana curse
Accor to operate Ibis hotel at Dubai World Trade Centre
In pictures: UAE features among TripAdvisor’s top 10 world landmarks
Iraq insurgency puts Opec’s oil capacity forecast at risk
Child seats are essential in all family vehicles
Neville comes to Wayne Rooney’s defence: ‘Our country loves ... creating a drama’
Dubai third most popular destination among wealthy Chinese travellers
Best photography from around the world, June 17
In pictures: Nigeria and Iran play World Cup’s first draw
Artscape gives A History of the World life through workshops
South Koreans hoping for repeat of World Cup 2002’s success
United’s ‘beaten psychologically’ Shinji Kagawa soul-searching with Japan
7-Eleven to open in Dubai next year, first in Middle East
UAE Xbox One launch date and price announced by Microsoft
World Cup round-up: Argentina fans invade Rio de Janeiro
Japanese-Brazilians generally find choice easy: Neymar over Honda
Mukhadram and Treve in positive form going into clash at Prince of Wales Stakes
Government efforts to help UAE households deal with debt pay off
Video: ‘22 Jump Street’ pops at the box office
UAE national service ‘will benefit all’
England miss out on dramatic victory over Sri Lanka in first Test
Serbia sweep aside Montenegro at Fina water polo finals in Dubai
Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Sajid Khan talk about their new film Hamshakals
Garrett Popcorn to launch Pistachio CaramelCrisp flavoured popcorn for Ramadan
UAE museums in the spotlight at Emirates Palace
Watching Iran and Nigeria play on TV in Arabic and the language of goals
Lack of TV, late-night timings don’t deter Russian fans from catching World Cup matches
Luis Suarez ready to focus ‘barbarian desire’ on England
Tecom hikes Dubai business park rents by up to 43 per cent
Video: Twin tornadoes pummel US state of Nebraska, killing one
UAE has that million-dollar feeling
Video: Guatemalan migrant: ‘We’re trying to go where God will allow us to’
How Silicon Valley attracts talent and what the UAE can learn from it
Women who threatened Emirati mother over money jailed at Dubai court
There’s more to Qatar than the World Cup - how the Western press distorts the reality of life in the Gulf
Philippines clamps down on illegal fishing
The best of the UAE’s summer camps 2014
In pictures: Uttar Pradesh gains reputation as India’s ‘failed state’
In pictures: Fellaini and Mertens fire Belgium past Algeria
In pictures: Art Basel 2014
In pictures: Peruvians feel the effect of years of economic growth
UAE has played a major role in tackling Mers, global health chiefs say
US moves armed forces into Iraq to defend assets
Belgium v Algeria preview: Hazard, Lukaku and the dark horses set to go
DIFC my regular haunt, but here’s a few things that would make it better
Amazon set to unveil its first smartphone
In pictures: Miss England 2014 contest
Bric wall yet to crumble
Fleeing of Iraqi forces points to deeper problems
Sole Power dispels doubts with second straight victory in King’s Stand Stakes
International firms evacuate staff from Iraq via UAE
India hold Bangladesh to record low: ‘There cannot be anything more shameful’
UK to re-open Iran embassy in sign of diplomatic thaw
Turkey hostage crisis highlights Ankara’s dangerous liaisons
My trek in the land of dreams
Fellaini and Mertens goals help Belgium avoid Algeria shocker
In pictures: Iran’s World Cup fans gather despite ban
Video: Poroshenko pushes for peace
EU sets up international centre in Abu Dhabi
Workplace Doctor: Moving difficult worker needs to be done tactfully
Analysis: UAE bourses should remain strong despite latest correction
Talent backs up Belgian fans’ high hopes for their team’s World Cup prospects
As militants try to fulfil their mission, Iran continues to destabilise region
Video: N.Waziristan military operation will continue until it achieves goal - Pakistani PM
Police seize 41 cars for having illegally modified licence plates
Father of drowned boy files case against special-needs centre
Iraq crisis needs a proper response from this region
In pictures: Summmer Camps for kids
Al Qaeda doesn’t need the help of a 22-year-old, defence lawyers tell UAE terror cell trial
Housing charge is unfair on Abu Dhabi taxi drivers
Damac boss goes back to basics in Dubai real estate
Legal consultant who forged Dubai Courts letter is jailed
Time to give John Mikel Obi a free rein — Iran v Nigeria takeaways
Ghana v USA: Asamoah Gyan watch
Man who killed over Dh3,000 debt has sentence upheld at Dubai Court of Appeal
Filipino fashion professionals jailed for impersonating women in Dubai
Spielberg will provide new test for Formula One drivers
Balancing act needed to help turtles
King and Queen Croc are Dubai’s new celebrity couple
Jimmy Fallon takes Tonight Show to Orlando this week
Dubai agency puts great ideas in motion
Silent Voices: Jaber Al Azmeh at Green Art Gallery
Our guide to international feasting during the Fifa World Cup in the UAE
Arise John Anthony Brooks, America’s new football hero
KHDA contracts put parents, students and schools on same page
Hotel Insider: The Boxer, Boston
Spain approach legacy crossroads ahead of clash with younger Chile
As ISIL pushes on, has America gone wobbly?
‘Property booms are good for UAE economy’, says Damac boss
Focal Point: Just hanging out
Jay-Jay Okocha lays blame on Keshi for draw: ‘This was a must-win’
World Cup Diary Day 6: Natal in a United state of mind
Uttar Pradesh chief minister vows turn around for India’s ‘failed state’
‘World’s greatest daredevil’ scouts Dubai for next record-breaking stunt location
Video: Obama tells Congress US deploying up to 275 troops to Iraq
Brazil v Mexico preview: Olympic upset out of mind for Brazilians
Electoral committee meets for next year’s FNC vote
In pictures: Paris defence and security show opens