Archive: February 02, 2015
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
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
Thousands come out for Tawdheef recruitment exhibition for UAE nationals
Deepika Padukone planning project to spread awareness about mental health