Nearly 300 Palestinian children killed in Gaza: UN

India’s archaic subsidies hurt, not help, farmers

HitchBot thumbs lifts across Canada

The greatest risk to a politician can come from a banana

PNG’s sporting heroes

Hotline offers advice to people struggling with debt

Frank Lampard is on the verge of joining Manchester City on loan

Golfers beating the odds

David Blaine, Lady Gaga and other not-to-be-missed UAE events

Godolphin’s Encke shows well in return from 685-day lay-off

In pictures: The ‘lung’ of Mauritania’s economy

Mawazine Sessions: Angélique Kidjo breaks moulds with music

The Big Burger Challenge

UAE polio initiative protects three million children

Timing of rain is critical, say Indian farmers

Woman in black’s silent trek touches soul of the Deep South

Push for reform in Indian judiciary appointments

Dubai-based Gems Education posts higher profits but lower cash

Unsure of militants’ capabilities, US flying higher over Iraq

Ebola moving faster than control efforts: WHO

Observing Life: It may be chaotic, but my street is a colourful place

Drunk Briton smashed statue at Atlantis hotel, Dubai court hears

Airships carry us back to future

For Hamas, war in Gaza is a step towards the West Bank

Kerry accuses Modi of ‘confused message’ over WTO deal

Yaya Sanogo to the fore for Arsenal in friendly thrashing of Benfica

India’s monsoon outlook remains cloudy

Israeli steps up Gaza attack after soldier kidnapped

Commuters welcome plans for more buses

‘I’m a normal person who has the opportunity to make a difference’: chief of Emirates ID reveals what drives him

Turks living in the UAE vote in presidential elections

Israel tanks and troops begin Gaza withdrawal

Wenger takes pride in doing well during Arsenal’s lean period

Emaar set for $9bn DFM flotation mid-September

The children’s author Todd Parr on his new book and message to kids: it’s OK to make mistakes

Loan shark victim contemplates suicide to get out of crushing debt

The appeal of the road

Suicide is not the answer for people struggling with debt

Gargash reaffirms the UAE’s support for UN initiatives to halt human trafficking

Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim 3/8/2014

Five-star Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel launches in Qatar

With good advice from a helpline, debtor is turning his life around

Four killed in Lebanon near border with Syria

Warning on high water and power use

Oberoi resumes plans for two Abu Dhabi hotels

Study shows early learning begins even earlier – at 34 weeks in womb

In pictures: The week that was in Arts and Life ending August 3

Breast-cancer victim’s appeal for cash to pay for treatment

Breeders’ Cup hopeful Palace Malice in Saratoga spotlight with Whitney Handicap

Proud Peterson lifts Cardinals by agreeing new deal

Oscar de la Renta celebrates 50 years of fabulous fashion

Best photography from around the world, August 2

In the Hadi era, Yemen’s priorities are now drones and deportations

Seattle Seahawks say Marshawn Lynch has ended his holdout

You are not your idol, and that is just fine

Graphic: Water and energy consumption in Abu Dhabi

Marvel’s Guardians save the galaxy – and the summer blockbuster season

Day in the life: A well-designed lifestyle for Abu Dhabi mum

Shah Rukh Khan to launch real estate project in Dubai

Soros fund drops shares in Israel’s SodaStream

Police arrest suspect for trying to illegally sell 480 fireworks online

Conferences lift Abu Dhabi hotel rates and occupancy

All destinations in the UAE need equal attention

Saudi king criticises world’s silence over Gaza ‘war crimes’

More Emiratis in nursing will help

Optimism over Kazakhstan energy outlook

UAE Ministry completes first phase of date palm tree identification

Thriving in the face of adversity

Behind the numbers, the reality of being a stateless Palestinian is harsh

Lulu Guinness launches in Dubai

American attitudes towards Muslims are getting worse