Archive: August 17, 2016
Egypt’s dollar black market thriving despite crack down
At the Rio Olympics, Brazilians lead the field in crime
Travel news: Fall in Love with Dubrovnik, Kigali Marriott is open for business and more
Film review: Skiptrace let down by lack of chemistry and a flimsy script
Boston Night Brunch at: The Sportsman’s Arms, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
Prime central London homes at bargain-basement prices post-Brexit
American-Palestinian rapper DJ Khaled’s journey to hitting No 1 on US pop charts
Essential summer edit from TheOutnet.com
Book review: Amy Krouse Rosenthal takes us back to school for life lessons in Textbook
Assessing the state of the world’s oceans
Why US airlines are set to suffer more disruptions
People must be allowed to share ordinary taxis
Palestinian supergroup 47Soul stay true to their roots
Holly to Bolly: Britney Spears to debut her new single, Amber Heard, Johnny Depp reach settlement, and more
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s daughter graduates from military school - in pictures
Sharjah warehouse destroyed by fire
London hotel The Langham debuts Arabic butler service
Yunnan, one of China’s most exotic provinces
Trending in the UAE: restaurateurs introduce fresh dining options instead of simply expanding existing brands
World in focus – best photos for August 17, 2016
Missing Indonesian oil tanker ‘taken by own crew’
A real challenge for hospitals
‘Turkish James Bond’ to make film of coup
Conseslus Kipruto’s joy and Kelly Jonker’s pain: Rio 2016 Olympics Day 12 in pictures
10 cake-decorating techniques to pick up at the Cakeology exhibition in Mumbai
Debate over a dress code for air travellers
Middle East shares drift down with crude oil price
Is home where you are, or where you want to be?
Carpenter molested girl, 9, Dubai court heard
Man sexually assaulted woman in lift after pretending to take selfie, Dubai court told
5 things to watch at Rio 2016: Arsenal, Chelsea foes clash on Olympics Day 12
French activist says he will pay the fine of any woman prosecuted for wearing a burqini
Stable, confident Atletico Madrid will be near top again: 2016/17 Primera Liga preview
Is Obama content to let Russia take the lead in Syria?
Signing of accord shows a Sudan weary of war
Balazs Dzsudzsak credits Javier Aguirre as key reason for joining Al Wahda
UAEJJF reveal expanded 2016/17 jiu-jitsu calendar to ‘meet the ever growing demand’
Cubist style exhibition open now in Dubai
Film review: War Dogs is all bark and no bite
Russia launches second wave of strikes from Iran base
My Kind of Place: Faro, Portugal
Cathay Pacific profits nosedive as premium demand dissolves and fuel hedging hammers earnings
Bond issuers across Gulf will have to time issues strategically
‘I promise, our safari park will be no circus’
Never too late to learn: how adults are using online courses to bolster their knowledge
Khalifa Foundation to help reopen Lebanese hospital
Film review: The Secret Life of Pets is awash with some impressive surreal humour
Wednesday’s cover: Usain Bolt strolls into Olympics 200m semi-finals
Waha Capital announces $500 million credit facility
Hurdles, heats, handball and heartbreak: Olympics Day 11 in pictures
Test cricket: Sri Lanka clinch historic whitewash over Australia
Aldar Properties extends loans on strong interest-only terms
One-stop Filipino service centre launched
First glimpse at Burberry’s first, straight-to-consumer collection
Masdar extends foothold in Mauritania as projects grow
Seven civilians killed by Houthi rocket fired into Saudi Arabia
Motivation for Chelsea? Antonio Conte looks to his former club, Juventus
The National Book Club: An Unsafe Haven is a heartfelt tale of lives damaged by the tremors of war
Sailor found trapped in fishing net after escaping Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants
When a refugee fled in the other direction
UAE family matters Q&A: You have right to ask for visitation
Pressing the restart button on Syria
Simon Biles exits gracefully, Usain Bolt keeps on trucking, and a marriage proposal: Olympics Day 11 highlights
Saudi policeman killed by masked gunman in Eastern Province
The sporting spirit
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to perform on Eid at Dubai World Trade Centre
The six habits of successful women in emerging economies
Duplays spreads the word in UAE corporate sports
Three killed as kite strings slit throats in India
Rugby union: RAK Goats hope new, sand pitch will give the club a distinct advantage
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s Postponed again proves status as world’s best turf horse
Timothy’s sad journey is over
Two men plotted to steal motorbike, Dubai court hears
Andre Gomes adds depth to title-or-bust Barcelona: 2016/17 Primera Liga preview
Inactivity and threat of departures mar Real Madrid off-season: 2016/17 Primera Liga preview
Outside of Big Three, how will the best of the rest fare?: 2016/17 Primera Liga preview
Dubai landlord trying every trick in the book to evict tenants
Gulf shares poised for consolidation as oil rallies to new multi-week highs
Nekton: an international scientific mission plumbing the depths to help save our oceans
Book review: The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo offers an honest glimpse inside Amy Schumer’s life
A Polish refugee in Lebanon — in pictures
Diplomatic drives: three ambassadors to the UAE talk about their cars
Singapore Airlines’ budget unit targets more long-haul flights to Europe
Region in Focus: August 17, 2016
Hotel Insider: Eccleston Square Hotel, London
Shahid ‘worried about safety’
Woman gives birth on midway on flight from Dubai to Manila
Made in UAE: Gulf Craft puts the ‘super’ into yachts
Rio 2016: Neymar back to Barcelona best as Brazil batter Honduras to reach final
Riyad Mahrez, a transfer target for Arsenal, only tempted by ‘two or three clubs in the world’
Turkey to release 38,000 jailed for pre-coup crimes
The wacky requests from Gulf Craft’s superyacht buyers
UAE weather: Warning over blowing dust and fog
Emiratis to travel visa-free to Botswana
Barcelona? Real Madrid? Atletico Madrid? Who will win Primera Liga?
A burqini ban is sexist, racist – and will only promote extremism
Al Nasr to face former Barcelona midfielder in ACL as Seydou Keita signs for El Jaish
Resciebelle Santiago signs with Romanian record company
5 things to do today: Catch a screening of Chinese film Factory Boss or have some fun at The Laughter Factory
UAE donates security vehicles and uniforms to Yemen’s Aden governorate