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15 companies found in violation of midday break law

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‘Virtual Haj’ performed by 600 school pupils in Dubai

North v South: It’s an all-Korea football final at the Asian Games

Australian youngsters feeling strain of increased expectations

Luis Enrique prepared for Barca scrutiny: ‘Soon as we even concede it will be because of me’

Ajman Police chief on tour of stations

Film warns on residency laws

Iran to help Lebanon army fight extremists

Middle East youth jobs crisis ‘lures recruits to extremism’

Will LeBron James go to Rio? ‘Haven’t even thought about it too much’

Rivals India and Pakistan set for gold medal clash in hockey at Asian Games

Accessories: Cruise collection

Residents left in the dark over evacuation due to road collapse

Should more flexible working hours be allowed in UAE?

Women and war: Fighting misconceptions of sex

Etihad Rail set to launch next phase of UAE railway network

‘Some nights things come together’: Kansas City Chiefs crush New England Patriots 41-14

Melltoo Me the UAE’s new buying and selling app

Amanat prepares to list greenfield IPO on DFM

Eagerly awaited Emaar Malls IPO draws nigh

Where to go when: Autumn season

Sheikha Latifa narrowly misses Asian Games equestrian bronze medal

New licensing system for teachers useful

Late charge puts Ross McGowan in front before final day of Abu Dhabi Open

1.3 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Haj

Architectural expert cites volunteerism for FNC election

Pakistan humanitarian organisation asks its government for repatriation of UAE prisoners

More misery for Newcastle and Alan Pardew, ‘in charge of the team until I’m told I’m not’

Mawaqif parking permits for Central Market residents from October 7

Artists express realities of the 21st century through various mediums in new art show

McCoist faces pressure as Glasgow Rangers not exactly burning through Scottish Championship

Men ‘harassed woman in park’

Former Arsenal man Andre Santos latest to join Indian Super League

Shoring is bedrock of sound construction

Smart Shopper: Explore the stylish city of Hong Kong

Carpenter broke both man’s legs in unprovoked attack, Dubai court hears

Taxi driver fails to appear at Dubai court for rape charge

Dubai’s Dewa to use Google Glass to detect faults at stations

Two Asians arrested in separate drugs busts in Dubai

Diego Simeone, ever a thorn in Juventus’ side, ready to set Atletico on Italian giants

Lavrov’s UN speech on Syria was risible, but was it wrong?

Stan Wawrinka shocked by local wildcard Tatsuma Ito at Japan Open

Dana Gas reaches deal with Egypt to recover millions in back payments

Star Wars book lifts the lid on a cultural phenomenon

UAE’s environmental health report improves, but global decline of biodiversity a major concern

Breath-taking world record bid

The Beach at JBR has four days of activities for Eid Al Adha

Restaurant review: truffle mania at Caramel on Saadiyat Island

IEA official says region lacks solar conviction

Stronger US dollar brings welcome lift for dirham

Rafa Nadal returns to the court with impressive win over Richard Gasquet at China Open

Nepal government files corruption case against football chief Ganesh Thapa

‘A contest to kill the soul’: Once equals, Pakistan face uphill battle v Australia

Cristiano Ronaldo has chance to run wild against little Ludogorets

Daniel Sturridge ‘not far away’ for Liverpool, possibly even against Basel

African woman gets 10 years for smuggling cocaine

More than Dh1 million blood money sought by family of murdered Emirati

TRA confiscate counterfeit iPhone 6 handsets

The Basement: bringing the soul of clubbing back to Dubai

Al Jaber completes $4 billion debt restructuring

Ultratravel luxury cityguide: Brussels

Indian uproar over women’s boxing decision in Asian Games semi-final

Manchester United’s Robin van Persie still believes ‘we are winners’

Best photography from around the world, Sept. 30

Atletico’s Diego Simeone hopes to summon Calderon ‘atmosphere’ to smother Juventus

Tuesday cover: Al Ain’s impossible dream

In pictures: Six trends from Paris Fashion Week

View from the top: Inside London’s Shangri-La at The Shard

Sacrificial animals to be handed out to the poor during Eid Al Adha by Dubai charity

Modi’s sanitation goal is achievable

Ageless Antonio Di Natale fires surprise Udinese into third in Serie A

Norway prodigy Martin Odegaard, 15, called up for Euro qualifiers

The true breakout star of the 2014 Asian Games? Kabbadi

Agthia Group appoints new chief executive

‘Umbrella Revolution’: Hong Kong leader says Beijing won’t back down

ISIL’s allure causes worry in South East Asia

In pictures: London’s Shangri-La at The Shard

Anil Kapoor is in the UAE to film Welcome Back

Gypsy Madonnas by Alexander Barovsky

Accessories: Nautical pursuits

NFL: Chiefs’ Husain Abdullah penalised for prayer

Evidence presented against alleged UAE terror affiliates shows 15 were to fight in Syria

The importance of knowing who to keep in your phone contacts

Netanyahu’s UN words followed an old script

Waqar Younis questions chucking crackdown: ‘Is this the right time?’

Video: Yas Mall becomes F1 track for Red Bull Racing

Travelling Life: Kamal Musallam

Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival extended to 20 days

Exit hurts, but Al Ain run in Asia displayed progress of UAE clubs

Canadian finds good things come to those who wait

Iranian duo accused of using blade and screwdriver while shoplifting from Debenhams

Islamist-allied militias in Libya reject UN truce talks

When the school bell rings, you’ll find my kids at home