Archive: December 31, 2015
Friday is Prize Day with The National
The Serena Slam, Barcelona’s dominance and the 10 biggest sports moments of 2015
#CycletoWorkUAE 2016 Ambassador: Dr Mohammed Iqbal - video
Top decor trends of 2016
US water technology company to build plant in Dubai
Linked cycleways would be a real boon for the UAE
The women’s majlis: A child’s vision is not necessarily childish
Shawarma: why Abu Dhabi’s favourite snack will never go out of fashion
Sharjah residents welcome relocation of car dealerships
Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul planning for IPO in 2018
Diego Forlan: Barcelona, Messi and Lewandowski are in – my end-of-year awards from 2015
Road test: 2016 Renault Talisman, shows signs of progress
BBC website hit by apparent ‘denial of service’ attack
Bold action can reimagine the future
Cyber bullying needs attention
UAE Portrait of a Nation: Designer uses fashion to send a message
Our top films of 2015 - in pictures
Album review: Zohaib Kazi’s cosmic journey takes Pakistani music into uncharted space
On New Year’s resolutions: Let staff win when company achieves goal
Twitter’s #HappyNewYear emoji goes live
Newsmaker: Anonymous
Ask Ali: On wishing Muslims a Happy New Year
UAE weather: Pleasant conditions for New Year’s Eve
Fire breaks out at The Address Hotel in Downtown Dubai - video
Yemeni army commander survives car bombing in Aden
World in focus — best photos for December 31, 2015
Bahrain sentences citizen to death and 22 others to life in jail
Our top book picks this week: new collection of the essays of Christopher Hitchens
India hits one billion mobile phone subscribers
Airbus delays delivery of first A320neo aircraft
Treehouse Dubai offers a panoramic New Year’s Eve experience
Investment funds remain optimistic about Middle East equities
Guns N’ Roses to reunite for Coachella festival
The wit and wisdom of Downton Abbey’s actors and characters
UAE public holidays for 2016 announced by Abu Dhabi government
UAE labour recruitment law takes effect
Iran says it will expand missile programme in response to US sanctions threat
ISIL claims deadly shooting in Russia’s Caucasus
Taliban seen as the lesser evil
Wednesday’s La Liga: Luis Suarez-inspired Barcelona hit four, Cristiano Ronaldo saves Real – in pictures
Low price of solar power may come under pressure
A damaged legacy: Bill Cosby’s sexual assault charge leaves blacks feeling betrayed
Mawaqif to create 5,000 parking spaces in Abu Dhabi next year
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 01/01/2016
UAE Friday sermon: Enlighten young minds to safeguard the future
The Address Downtown Dubai fire - the latest updates
Gardening calendar for 2016
Milos Raonic ready to resume his ascendancy after a 2015 disrupted by injury
UAE cancer awareness campaign yields results
Dimitri Payet ‘in contention to start’ for West Ham against Liverpool, reveals Slaven Bilic
MWTC: Day 1 live – Ferrer to meet Nadal, Raonic sets up Wawrinka showdown
My UAE: Hala Badri embodies the strength of a woman
Hong Kong luxury flat sells for record HK$594.7 million
Dubai Police to arrest man who disrespected religions in online video
India spinner and world No 1 Ravichandran Ashwin ‘masters the leg-break’ ahead of 2016
In search of place: Habitat exhibition runs at the Istanbul Modern
Salesman charged with theft and damage worth Dh25,000
Pair stole three dogs to give as gifts to actress, court hears
Book review: A final act of war for Christopher Logue’s retelling of the Iliad
Children explore their creativity at Dubai winter camp
Bite-size resolutions at New Year’s have the best chance of success, experts advise
Faith is just one freedom that requires protection
Ceasefire for Syria means war of words
Cuauhtemoc Blanco hops off the pitch and into politics
‘I aim for better than last year’ says Barcelona’s unsatisfied coach
Cycling events and races around the UAE
Fire breaks out in The Address Downtown Dubai
Chelsea and Spurs earn away wins, Arsenal thump Newcastle, Liverpool held — EPL predictions
The hot list: Elegance elements around the house
Fashion notes: A guide to revamping your handbag
2015 business quiz: How well have you been paying attention?
Ministry of Health cuts prices on 142 medicines
MWTC Day 2 welcomes the big guns as Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka take to the court
Sharif should be sceptical about Modi’s motives
Long winter predicted for oil as market rout continues
Home improvements: Personalised coasters
Diplomats vexed by UN call to define terrorist groups fighting in Syria
US charges 25-year-old over New Year’s Eve plot in name of ISIL
Which fight did you want Manny Pacquiao to have next?
My resolution is to have a kale and hearty new year
Stan Wawrinka: ‘I know I can beat the top guys but a grand slam title in 2016 is not a goal’
David Ferrer shows why he’s king of the return in destroying Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Mubadala
Air India flight forced to turn back over ‘rat on plane’
Our top art events this week: archives of influential Middle East magazine now online
Twitter users spare a thought for Syria and ponder a power outage
Belgium charges 10th suspect over Paris attacks
Does John Williams’ score hint that Luke Skywalker has fallen to the dark side?
2016 declared International Year of the Pulses
Book review: Translating Libya by Ethan Chorin opens a window into a diverse country
US drafting fresh sanctions over Iran’s ballistic missile programme
Lamborghini Urus set to be world’s fastest SUV
Lessening the gap
Off hours: Panache chief executive happy as lifelong learner