Sharjah police to use eye scans

UAE Friday sermon: Unite against extremism and intolerance

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Earthquake felt in Dibba

Home improvements: Post-party clean-up tips

Christian town in Syria prays ‘for this Christmas to pass in peace’ as it confronts ISIL

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Israeli PM condemns Jewish wedding video mocking death of Palestinian baby in arson attack

Iraqi forces retake Ramadi street by street

Kingdom Holding takes Uber-rival Lyft for a spin

Clarins gift sets for Christmas

35 African migrants win big in Spain’s Christmas lottery

Illegal peddlers targeted

Pep Guardiola exit leaves Bayern Munich in suspense – Bundesliga half-time talk

Christmas cheer shows the UAE’s tolerant ways

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Inaki Williams’ African roots thriving at Athletic Bilbao and Spain’s Basque region

Hafeez and Azhar boycott Pakistan cricket camp over Amir’s inclusion

Off hours: Sennheiser co-chief makes sweet music

Dh54m Dubai villa is a golfer’s dream in Emirates Hills

The UAE’s 2015 Guinness World Records - in pictures

Online chatter about Disneyland exclusion and Emirati feminists

Can anybody stop Al Ain? – Arabian Gulf League at half time

LeBron James the best? ‘In my mind, I am’ states Stephen Curry ahead of Christmas showdown

Barcelona, Novak Djokovic and Usain Bolt all feature: The National’s 2015 year of sport review

Jose Mourinho compatriots excel in Europe’s other leagues – half-time talk

After van Gaal stormed out of Man United press conference, three best Premier League manager rants

Abu Dhabi police to increase presence New Year’s Eve

The hotlist: A dash of red for your decor

Dubai university worker who leaked exam papers to student gets sentence reduced

Had a bad financial year? Spare a thought for the billionaires

Residents of fire-hit Dubai building face a Christmas to forget

Red Star Belgrade ‘unanimously accept’ Liverpool offer for talented Serbia teenager

The 6 most desirable cars of 2015

5 things to do: Attend the Dubai Marina Music Festival or see Paris Opera Ballet Gala

Inter Milan’s rise to the top sure to satisfy Roberto Mancini – Serie A half-time talk

Truck driver’s tough life on the road

Sharing religious traditions is part of this season

Thursday cover: Festive season dominated by instability at Man United, Chelsea and Man City

UAE banking sector well-positioned to help rise of female Emirati leaders

A good sign for UAE economy

UAE U23s kick-start Asian Championship preparation in style with win over North Korea

Arsenal stopper and Spurs stalwart made good; who else? – EPL top 10 signings so far

Yemen student dorm established by Emirates Red Crescent

Charles Aznavour, France’s Frank Sinatra, to perform in February at Dubai Classics

Stephen Curry or LeBron James, who is the best player in the NBA?

Fashion notes: Flats are fab, but don’t get too comfy

Montreal Impact ‘doing everything’ to keep Didier Drogba as Chelsea line up move

Diego Forlan: I loved busy Christmas with Manchester United but it’s nice to enjoy a break

Christmas celebrations in UAE carry messages of hope

Folding bikes are just the ticket for space-conscious cyclists

Sheikh Khalifa amends decree

US must come clean on denial of entry to family

16-year-old Emirati on motorbike dies in RAK accident

Young New York arson victim shares her Christmas bounty

UAE weather: Lows of 8.3ºC recorded

UAE green council announces 96 environmental initiatives

PSG take advantage of misfortunes at rival clubs – Ligue 1 half-time talk

Festive cheer as thousands attend Christmas Eve mass in Abu Dhabi

UAE’s digitisation drive takes sting out of bank bashing

Real seasonal cheer

Diego Forlan: Todos los jugadores necesitan desconectar del fútbol en algún momento

Taliban attack on Helmand has lessons for US in Iraq

My UAE: Noura Al Mubarak is all set to soar

Double your money? Dh54m Dubai villa comes with plot to build another – in pictures

Afghan Taliban repelled in key Helmand district

The new law that will help Dubai to keep on building

A sound way to curb Israeli settlements

Tiger Woods puts ‘rollercoaster’ 2015 in the past to focus on ‘pain-free’ 2016

Mohammed Amir returns to Pakistan fold rehabilitated and ready to resume career

Stock up on spring staples by MMK

Arab writers come together in the capital

Best business pictures of the year 2015

UAE gets into the Christmas mood - in pictures

Motorcycle champion cleared of bringing marijuana into UAE

Man United still misfiring; Arsenal’s ascent slows; Spurs strike — Boxing Day predictions

Thailand issues death sentences over tourist murders

31 dead in Saudi Arabia hospital fire, over 100 injured

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