Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 3/2/2015

Indian labourers work in UAE benefits families, study finds

Sharp fall in profit for Exxon after loss of Abu Dhabi oil concession

Energy-efficient lights at school

Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of Costume - in pictures

Films connect with our emotions, but Bollywood needs to get real

Egyptian president says killed female protester was a “martyr”

RTA ready to centralise traffic signal controls

UAE, GCC countries call on Iran to join international nuclear treaties

All is well that ends well on the Desert Swing for Martin Kaymer

Gulf human rights organisation denounces recent report against UAE

Adam Silver’s first year as NBA commissioner has been far from golden

TV channel runs foul of Bahraini authorities

Big UAE banks to benefit from $14.6bn Dubai World debt restructuring

Australia captain Michael Clarke prepared to play under Steve Smith

UAE to drive Mena bond issuances in 2015

Steven Finn, Sarfraz Ahmed, Ambati Rayudu and the 10 to watch at the Cricket World Cup

I turned down Manchester United and Milan for Al Ahli, reveals Everton Ribeiro

DJ Hardwell releases debut album United We Are

Mesut Ozil, Harry Kane and Philippe Coutinho all feature - EPL team of the week

Super Bowl Furious 7 trailer filled with explosive action scenes in Abu Dhabi

Russell Wilson shoulders the blame for Seattle’s Super Bowl near-miss

Find out what’s cooking at Dubai Food Festival

French 101: formel et informel – the pair you should never mix

EPL talking points: Liverpool rely on Sturridge, Man City fans support DR Congo

Fall in oil trickles down to UAE banks

Jeremy Scott reveals inspiration behind Katy Perry’s Super Bowl looks

Pakistani teachers arm themselves in wake of school massacre

Wilfried Bony fires Ivory Coast into AFCON semi-finals, Ghana complete last-four line-up

Aung San Suu Kyi’s house arrest gate to go up for auction

Christian Louboutin launches limited edition nail colours for spring

Etihad Airways’ 2014 performance — graphic

Cyclists begin season with Dubai Tour

Camel voyagers complete a 12-day journey into the past - in pictures

Lowering fuel prices would harm economy

Transfer talk: ‘Keep singing my name’ – Harry Kane staying put with Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer talk: Liverpoool teen Sheyi Ojo off to Wigan on loan; Yakubu joining Reading

Champ of the Camp to be shown at labour camps

Etihad passengers up by 23 per cent in 2014

Saudi prince’s news channel goes off air on its first day

Focal Point: The stage is set

Mercedes confident F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will sign new deal

Pakistan paceman Junaid Khan ruled out of World Cup with injury

Dubai Tennis Championships the next stop for Australian Open winners Djokovic and Williams

Brady’s Patriots edge Seattle in Super Bowl thriller

Murderers, rapists escape from India jail

Transfer talk: ‘Like a dream’ for Juan Cuadrado as move to Chelsea completed

Mystery of body found in Dubai

Seven-year terms upheld for Dubai drivers who raped woman in back of bus

Gaza music school shines in Arabs Got Talent spotlight

Barcelona come from behind twice to defeat Villarreal in five-goal thriller

New Dubai insurance scheme welcomed

Egypt on receiving end of UAE funding

Emirati Eisa Al Dah, a backbone of boxing in Dubai, ready to resurrect own fight career

Understanding is only achieved through dialogue

How ‘honey trap’ hackers stole Syrian rebel war plans

Prince to play secret charity gig at Pacha Ibiza Dubai

Michael Karam: International patience with Lebanon must soon wear thin

GCC must embrace innovation

Abu Dhabi school buses to get seat belts

CCTV privacy case involving government officials to be heard in Abu Dhabi court

Transfer talk: Andre Schurrle and Mohamed Salah look on way out at Chelsea to make Juan Cuadrado room

Bank lending growth expected to slow across Gulf

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova close in rankings, but a gulf separates achievements

Album review: Tetsuo & Youth by Lupe Fiasco

El Sisi’s housing tribute to UAE

Occupied Pleasures: Stories from Palestine, a kickstarter project

Houthi rebels demand their militia join Yemeni army, police

Monday cover: Rory McIlroy and Novak Djokovic prove why they’re world No 1s

The fight must go on

Second generation Emirates flight attendant surprised by proud mother

Market analysis: With QE cat out of the bag, keep an eye on Greece and Germany

With a Super Bowl there for the taking, Seahawks’ Pete Carroll simply got too clever

Dubai writer Lucinda Martin lands book deal with publishing house who discovered J.K. Rowling

Saddle up for the Pink Caravan ride

South Korean heiress says cabin crew erred as nut rage trial nears end

Saudi Tadawul rebounds on crude rise and employee bonuses

How careful talk can save lives: Has ISIL changed negotiation tactics?

Al Jazeera journalist says his release is a “massive step” for Egypt

Katy Perry at Super Bowl halftime - in pictures

Wilfried Bony, Yaya Toure and Ivory Coast can’t pretend not to be Africa Cup favourites anymore

Transfer talk: Andre Schurrle from Chelsea to Wolfsburg finalised; Wilfried Zaha nears permanent Palace stay

Family of reporter held in Iran issue statement over judge

Driver molested friend and threatened to post naked video online, hears Dubai court

Sentence upheld for man who stabbed friend to death at birthday party

UAE’s foreign aid, 2013 - graphic

Drones are not toys

Yemen’s Houthis hold both the president and the entire country hostage

Google goes in search of new revenue streams

Sporting culture unifies society

Russian tourist shortage to be felt at Fujairah and Sharjah hotels

‘Messi hasn’t trained today’: Barcelona confirm Lionel Messi misses session for ‘personal reasons’

UAE aid more than triples to Dh21.6bn

5 things to do today: feel refreshed with a 90-minute package from Mandara Spa and treat yourself to gourmet ice cream

‘He’s the best and showed it again’: Tom Brady reaches rarified Super Bowl air

Emirati professionals share their experiences with undergraduates

‘Have to find our game’: Shaken Bayern Munich ready to rebound v Schalke

New Sharia friendly social networking site Muslimface on the way

John Carpenter’s solo debut album Lost Themes is rather workmanlike

Everton Ribeiro’s decision to shun Europe for Al Ahli is a game changer for UAE football