Monkeying around in this week’s animal round-up - video

US ambassador to UAE believes warning issued to American citizens not linked to Reem murder

Etihad Airways suspends flights to Belgium over strikes

Benicio del Toro: the reluctant Escobar

Album review: AC/DC – Rock or Bust

Step into a ‘Frozen’ wonderland at Ski Dubai

The UAE needs more Emirati school teachers

Reem Island murder sparks social media debate on the niqab

Dearest

Nine tonnes of waste collected on first day of Sharjah clean-up campaign

Winter aid from UAE to reach 14,000 Syrian refugees

Iran’s economic priorities clear

Lebanon’s Rose House gets a new lease of life

Antonio Carluccio opens Carluccio’s in Yas Mall and shares his secrets to good food

Drug addicts take up Dubai Police offer for rehab

At work, women don’t need to play by the same rules as men

Outlook stable for GCC banks despite fall in oil price, says Moody’s

6.5 million captagon pills seized by police in Dubai

Oppo N1 mini review: Solid offering with a head-turning feature

$10bn Ruwais refinery extension operational by new year

‘No words to describe’ Lionel Messi on 21st hat-trick for Barcelona

Extremists like the Reem Island ghost thrive in the shadows

‘Gerrarddependencia’: Liverpool’s transfer misses have made captain indispensable

UAE nuclear builder weighs financing for fourth reactor

Sir Patrick Stewart honoured at Chivas Legends Dinner in Dubai

Ben Roethlisberger’s Pittsburgh Steelers turn it on in crunch time again

Boeing Business Jet expects 35% of global sales to be in Middle East

Hypnobirthing helps ease fear of pain for expectant mothers

How PlayStation changed the gaming world

Papiss Cisse and Andy Carroll lead unsung heroes – EPL Team of the Week

Adnoc plans CO2 injections for early 2016

Modi campaigns in Indian Kashmir after deadly attack

221 maritime incidents from January to August in UAE

Brent crude slips again as Morgan Stanley slashes forecast to $43 a barrel

Champions League preview round-up: Juventus resisting urge to play it safe in Group A

Honeymoon murder: British millionaire Dewani walks free

50 per cent discount on RAK traffic fines

Best photography from around the world, Dec. 8

SEWA bills available via text message soon

28 road accidents over National Day break, five killed

Euro weakens on ECB mixed messages

London-bound train tragedy throws matters into perspective

Shopkeeper thwarted robbery with help of public, Dubai court hears

Waiter has not guilty Dubai drug sentence reversed to life in jail

Al Wasl and Baniyas stabilising while Olaroiu’s Al Ahli looking for the same

Former maid tells court of 'torture' by Hong Kong employer

Dubai World chairman optimistic on $15bn debt restructuring talks

New plant in Al Ain to provide 600 jobs

Manchester United’s Louis van Gaal ‘not interested’ in Radamel Falcao’s happiness

Flight of fancy

Middle East Business Aviation air show at Dubai World Central - in pictures

‘I didn’t expect this big’: Manchester City open facilities to fuel future

Michael Clarke, a ‘strong leader’ for an emotional Australia

Seventy Ethiopian migrants drown in shipwreck off Yemen coast

Millions take shelter in Philippine capital ahead of deadly storm

Female police officers speak about their role in arresting Reem mall murder suspect

Tigers

Basel’s Paulo Sousa is a manager of many miles in the Champions League

More sports and co-hosting in Olympics could be a reality as IOC ring in reforms

Condolences for staff at school of murdered teacher Ibolya Ryan

The other Taj Mahal - in pictures

Tom Hanks among five Kennedy Center honorees

Rich nations urged to take in more Syrian refugees

Ahead of Dubai show, comedian Phil Nichol discusses music, stand-up, and the weather

Veiled murderer reveals the limits of civil debate

Dukhtar: a rare Pakistani film that explores honour crimes

A humble Indian postman builds a Taj Mahal for his wife

Extra Time: Dubai Sevens review - Ep 52

Focal Point: Surreal life

Uruguay takes Guantanamo inmates - video

St. Petersburg light show celebrates museum’s birthday - video

Aston Villa aided by rise of ‘good as gold’ Alan Hutton

Shadi Ghanim cartoon for December 9, 2014

Andy Carroll finally breaks out for West Ham United: ‘His quality is very apparent’

Sarah Jessica Parker spotted enjoying a night out in Dubai

Sohail and Afridi’s partnership spoils Taylor’s show for New Zealand

A cash crunch does not have to kill your company

Al Ain-based aircraft parts maker Strata sets $2bn sales target as it reveals expansion plans

English language ‘seducing’ UAE pupils, speaker at panel says

Man denies raping woman at Abu Dhabi hotel

Praise for young hero

Can Dubai parent take sick leave from work to care for injured son?

Building Maersk ships at Daewoo shipyard in South Korea - in pictures

Landon Donovan finishes with MLS Cup title, Robbie Keane scores winner for LA Galaxy

Dubai Financial Market slips into bear territory

Unicef and du team up for school pupil health education drive

Dow Chemical sees big future in UAE

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Red Army

Top three in Volvo Ocean Race start to pull away and extend lead to nearly 300 miles

Defiant Arsene Wenger promises ‘strong team’ for Arsenal’s Champions League group finale

Soldier denies naked photo threats to sisters, Dubai court hears

Housemaid in Dubai accused of stealing sponsor’s passports and valuables

It’s unfair to label us as uncaring over plight of Syrians

No Asamoah Gyan and Omar Abdulrahman for Al Ain but Wahda on guard

Inmate not in Dubai court to hear prison rape charges

Guinness World Record holders hope Abu Dhabi festival inspires UAE swimmers

Team Vestas Wind’s salvage operation is out on the low seas in Volvo Ocean Race

Album review: Wu-Tang Clan - A Better Tomorrow

Dubai Parks and Resorts Dh2.5bn IPO to test investor sentiment as DFM slides