German petition urges honour for Polish lorry driver killed in Berlin attack

Typhoon Nock-Ten leaves Philippines after killing six

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ADX to introduce short selling gradually

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Seven women win seats on Oman municipal councils

DFM rallies on theme park stocks

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Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Danny Willett confirmed for 2017 Dubai Desert Classic

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Ancient frankincense trade could disappear as last wild forests come under threat - in pictures

Israeli ministers approve bill to remove online ‘incitement’

Australia v Pakistan: Jackson Bird strikes late to swing opening day in hosts’ favour

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Refugees fleeing South Sudan’s war find warm welcome in Uganda

Sabah Al Binali: Saudi Vision 2030 must tap rich parts of economy

A look back at pop superstar George Michael through the years — in pictures

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Pat Cash Q&A: On the ‘amazing’ Mubadala line-up, Nick Kyrgios, and what’s wrong with Novak Djokovic

Would-be entrepreneurs rise up to the challenge at Abu Dhabi fintech hackathon

Andres Iniesta keen to follow Luis Suarez and Neymar by committing to Barcelona ‘for a long time’

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Reflecting back on George Michael’s 2008 concert at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi

Year in review: SMEs were the engines of the UAE economy in 2016

UAE employers ‘should work closely with schools to help youngsters prepare for future careers’

UAE weather: Fair conditions but humidity set to increase

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed visits memorial to UAE’s heroes

Tomas Berdych: Health problems in the past, 2017 can be ‘a successful year’ starting in Abu Dhabi

Pedro and Eden Hazard guide Chelsea past Bournemouth and to club record 12th straight win — in pictures

Hero’s homecoming for record-breaking French sailor

Kuwait jails Philippine domestic helper for joining ISIL

How pop icon George Michael ‘changed China’

Oman court overturns decision to close Al Zaman newspaper: rights group

Families should help couples solve problems

Dubai Crown Prince hails Year of Giving declaration

Japan UAVs take the back-breaking labour out of farming

Surge in Saudis travelling to Abu Dhabi

Strategic changes help Assad cling on to power

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Working women in UAE supported by husbands, but hindered by culture, survey finds

Fitness First launches new location in Dubai

Our 10 favourite Abu Dhabi and Dubai restaurants in 2016

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Michael Karam: Lebanon made an admirable effort in 2016 but must do better

UAE’s tolerance should be emulated, US official says

Northern Emirates a big draw for tourists

Security guard cleared of sexually assaulting woman, but jailed for biting her parents

Woman jailed for 10 years for smuggling 5kg of marijuana

Retired policeman raped colleague’s daughter, 13, Dubai court told

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed hosts Abu Dhabi Media delegates

Remembering George Michael, from teen idol to mercurial pop icon

Hysterics will not win Israel any friends

Selena Gomez joins Coach as new face of the label

Suranga Lakmal rips through South Africa’s top order to hand early advantage to Sri Lanka

Review: Fadó, Oryx Hotel, Zayed the First Street, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia needs to move ahead with project management offices to unclog pipeline

Dubai to accelerate its industrial strategy

Year in review: NBAD-FGB merger to set tone for UAE banking sector in 2017

UAE condolences for Coptic pope

Stealth fighter jet test is China’s latest military aircraft endeavour

Flynas A320 touchdown in Abu Dhabi launches direct Dammam service

As Bournemouth can testify, Chelsea remain just as devastating without Diego Costa

Russian rescuers find first parts of crashed military plane

George Michael’s UAE fans pause to remember the music legend

Get with the programmes: the best, worst and weirdest of TV from 2016

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Incredible UAE player gets a surprise, John Tortorella’s milestone and a Florida Panthers meltdown: NHL highs and lows

How students can build their own curriculum

Liverpool keep pressure on Chelsea by pounding Stoke City: Premier League results

Lindsay Lohan to host New Year’s Eve party in Dubai

Qatar’s Al Jazeera accuses Egypt of holding producer on ‘fabricated charges’

Japan’s drone sector flying high

Manchester United’s swagger restored as David Moyes endures typically tough day out at Old Trafford

How Indonesia’s elite police turned the tide on militants

Turkey urges international air support for its assault on ISIL-held Syria town

Thousands gather to watch Dubai Festival City’s new attraction - in pictures

Al Ain defeat rivals Al Ahli in extra time to reach President’s Cup quarter-final

Mourinho happy to have Ferguson back at Man United: ‘I wanted the players to see the big man’