Cosmin Olaroiu backs Ahmed Khalil for AFC Asian Player of the Year award

Andy Sullivan and his fans have plenty to smile about as DP World Tour halfway leader

At least 27 people killed in hostage-taking at Mali hotel

England train at Dubai Cricket Stadium ahead of final ODI against Pakistan — in pictures

Portents in place for a downfall in the coming year

Friday cover: Rory McIlroy raises his game on Day 1 of DP World Tour Championship

Money & Me: Travel and tourism executive says it’s got to be tangible

Destruction of cash raises conundrum

Memphis Depay set for striker role as Rooney and Martial deliver ‘big blow’ to Manchester United

Mauro Zarate: Tottenham beware, London derbies and away matches are West Ham’s speciality

Danny Willett having ‘good fun’; Charl Schwartzel back in the swing of things

Ligue 1 returns to action one week on from Paris attacks + kick-off times (UAE)

Minimum value of Dh1m on property for UAE residency visa

By accident or design, Coquelin and Cazorla a midfield axis capable of sustaining Arsenal’s title bid

Israeli spy Pollard set free from US prison after 30 years confinement

Man jailed for forcing woman to sell body in Dubai found not guilty on appeal

Real Madrid need Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo to deliver in el clasico + La Liga times (UAE)

Lebanon rejects Russian request to close airspace for three days

EU to rush through Schengen reforms by end of year after Paris attacks

Some Abu Dhabi taxis to get Wi-Fi in time for F1

Real Madrid or Barcelona? The National writers and editors predict outcome of el clasico

So many ways to chat, but so little gets done

Golden State Warriors close in on NBA record with comeback win over LA Clippers

Discovering Dungeons and Dragons was a game-changer for imaginative Etihad pilot

Diego Forlan: La presión pesa más sobre el Real Madrid antes del clásico

Edddie Jones to ‘build a new team’ after taking England role on four-year deal

Jose Mourinho and Chelsea welcome Norwich in desperate need of victory to revive season

Rafael Nadal returning to grand slam-winning best, insist Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

6 people arrested as Kuwait cracks down on extremist cell

Burden is light for cup-relieved Al Ain but heavy for Al Jazira in offence and defence

Roberto Martinez admits ‘nothing Everton can do’ if Barcelona want to buy back Gerard Deulofeu

Poll: Will Rafael Nadal win a grand slam title in 2016?

Past and present meets future as Juventus host AC Milan + Serie A kick-off times (UAE)

Yaya Toure warns Man City not to fall victim to ‘new manager syndrome’ again when Liverpool visit

Five areas Al Ahli need to prosper against Guangzhou to become champions of Asia

Paris attacks mastermind confirmed dead

Setting the ACL Final scene: Guangzhou the team ready for game day but for the town, life goes on

Cosmin Olaroiu urges Al Ahli to ‘live with no regret’ in Asian Champions League final

In France and around Europe, football proceeds a week after Paris attacks but extra vigilance is needed

Three of UAE lenders’ fitness and savings incentives

Security tightened as Borussia Dortmund look to close gap on Bayern + Bundesliga times (UAE)

Lebanon security forces make arrests, seize explosives after Beirut bombs

Los Angeles airport to build special terminal for rich and famous

Sergio Aguero ‘ready to come back’ for Manchester City to face Liverpool, reveals Pellegrini

Top table games

World Health Organisation wants UAE to lower speed limits to 50kph

Rafael Nadal looks on the bright side at ATP World Tour Finals

First tabletop gaming store in Abu Dhabi opens at Reem Island mall

Pro-government forces in Yemen wrest control of Al Wazeyah from Houthis

Umm Al Quwain residents can’t wait for new mall with top shops

Pakistan’s Imad Wasim ruled out of UAE Twenty20 series against England

There is hope in the darkness

Jose Mourinho sure ‘good things are waiting’ for Chelsea: ‘The supporters deserve it’

Europe’s Schengen zone called into question after Paris attacks

Stepping stones hurt Liverpool fans as they travel to Manchester City to see Raheem Sterling

Henrik Stenson’s DP World Tour strategy ‘went to plan’ just not on the course

Guidelines issued on car decorations for National Day

Non-resident Indians in UAE opt for mutual funds in India

Pairings and tee times (UAE) for DP World Tour Championship — Round 3

World in focus — best photos for November 20, 2015

El clasico: Five key battles that could decide Real Madrid v Barcelona