Archive: December 25, 2016
World’s last wild frankincense forests are under threat
N.Bar and JetSet salons team up with Cinderella package
Time for a proper debate about revision of texts
Russian plane with 92 aboard crashes into the Black Sea
Woman tried to sell newborn son for Dh10,000, Sharjah court told
Tunisia security forces seek to block returning extremists
Sunday’s cover: Gift-wrapped opportunity for Wayne Rooney in United goals-record chase
Max Verstappen’s rise, Nico Rosberg’s shock swansong and the best of Formula One 2016
Sharjah Ruler announces Arabic Language Academy
Kim Kardashian West to return to public life with make-up masterclass in Dubai
Red Army Choir a fabled symbol of USSR and Russia
Filipino expats in UAE fear for families back home as typhoon hits
Syrian artist to have exhibition at Coya Dubai
Top five Formula One drivers of 2016: Lewis Hamilton – and not Nico Rosberg – number one
Even if you receive a drone as a gift, you must still register it, UAE residents told
Year in review: The faces and places that pushed business forward in 2016 – in pictures
Premier League fixtures: Chelsea host Bournemouth, Arsenal host West Brom on Boxing Day
The many names of Maryam reveal our varied history
10 things to do today: see art exhibition Visions of the Future, visit a Christmas wonderland and more
Year of Giving inspired by example of Founding Father Sheikh Zayed
Muslims are indispensable to the fight against extremism
Australia v Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq looks for answers as Pakistan look to level Test series
Tens of thousands flee Christmas Day typhoon in Philippines
The lasting allure of academia
Exploring the many ways in which to give
Tough road ahead for Saudi Aramco IPO plans
NYE in the UAE: restaurants with a view of the fireworks
Down to earth
Monday’s cover: Chelsea keeping rest of league’s holiday spirits down
Executive travel: Child-free zones are innovative, but may be discriminatory
UAE rugby year in review: From on-pitch victory to off-field diversifying, it was a successful 2016
Teachers should have respect in our community
Ahmad Badr: Employee compensation is about more than just salary
Israel strikes back after UN vote against settlements
Pope comforts terror victims in Christmas message
‘Cesc Fabregas is important for us’: Chelsea reserve will see a growing role with injuries and Oscar departure
NYE in the UAE: Our guide to the top musical events to ring in 2017
Looking back at five classic Premier League Boxing Day matches
Priyanka Chopra the new global ambassador for Pantene
Drive for UAE military recruits to shape up
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 26/12/2016
New council to grow country’s green economy
Glamour secrets of cabin crew members revealed
Omanis vote in municipal elections
UAE weather: Mild temperatures for Christmas
Dubai RTA employee jailed for altering records
Limo driver’s leg broken in assault, Dubai court told
Police officer took bribe to release prisoner, Dubai court told
Rebel-held Idlib a tempting but difficult target for Syrian regime
Year of giving is welcomed
Only 2 per cent Dubai residents lack health care cover
UAE government bank deposits rise again after tracing lows
Subtle discrimination still puts women off of Stem careers
NYE in the UAE: Family-friendly ways to ring in 2017
Life lessons: it’s never too early to start work experience
Schools to identify and nurture gifted and talented students
Christians celebrate Christmas Day with mass in Abu Dhabi
World in focus — best photos for December 25, 2016
UN vote will strengthen the boycott movement
Sky is the limit for Amazon as it primes faster deliveries to customers
UAE markets see thin volumes in year-end trading
Eight motorists arrested for performing stunts
Popular Mumbai restaurant SpiceKlub opens first international outlet in Dubai
Holly to Bolly: Indian film Sarbjit in the running for an Oscar, more Sex and the City movie action to come, and more
Etisalat and Mobily working out new deal after management agreement ends
French fashion brand Weill aims to make a colourful imprint in the Middle East
Lorry driver arrested for trying to smuggle 213kg of hashish into Abu Dhabi
Chelsea’s switch to 3-4-2-1 has proven a genius move: So how do teams stop them?
Top of the pops: 10 of the best albums of 2016
Robin Mills: Post-Soviet oil industries trying still to break free