Rare fragrances underpin UK firm’s growth in the UAE

Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia to team up on energy technology and renewables

Morocco breaks ground on $220m Noor Ouarzazate IV solar plant

Pakistan shrine custodian arrested for ‘intoxicating and murdering 20 devotees’

World in focus — best photos for April 2, 2017

Manar Al Hinai: Find what you know and love, then go into business in that field

FGB and National Bank of Abu Dhabi choose merged name: First Abu Dhabi Bank

New hotels Dukes Dubai and Viceroy The Palm bring with them a selection of restaurants

Review: Self-defence class for women at Oryx Fitness in Al Barari, Dubai

Women learn life-saving techniques at defence class in Dubai

Fire at tower near Dubai Mall sends plumes of smoke across Downtown

What effect did madness have on Schummann’s music?

UAE retailers brace for rush to beat VAT

10 things to do today: Donate pre-loved books as part of the #ShareYourBook initiative, head to the Mother of the Nation Festival, and more

162 workers treated after gas leak in Sharjah

Abu Dhabi’s 10 biggest projects nearing completion

VAT ‘is a way to pay the UAE back for all it has done’

Grope victim hit attacker with rubbish bin, Dubai court told

Brunch at: Cocktail Kitchen, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

Market analysis by Geoff Cutmore: a shadow falls over the Chinese economy

For The Weeknd, a Saint Laurent jacket is a wardrobe staple

Tory Sport’s chic, retro activewear now available from Net-a-porter

Sharjah charity donates Dh3.7m towards university education for Syrian refugees

In pictures: Celtic seal the Scottish Premiership title against Hearts at Tynecastle

UAE residents insured by Daman can use Emirates ID at health centres

US naval forces train for ISIL air strikes - video

Aldar awards Dh500m contract for Mayan residence on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

New Dh1.4bn tunnel opens in India-controlled Kashmir to ease travel

Royston Ffrench enjoys ‘extra special’ win with Skygazer at Chengdu Dubai International Cup

San Miguel plans $34bn Philippines energy and steel investments

Fire breaks out at tower under construction close to Dubai Mall – in pictures

Anish Kapoor is the subject of the next Talking Art Series

Jordan Spieth set to confront US Masters demons — just as Rory McIlroy did in the past

Hill International chief expects further shrinkage in Middle East operations in 2017

Arabtec shareholders’ restructuring vote scheduled

Sharjah lab technician arrested for selling unlicensed medicines

Running amok is a modern mental health issue

Donald Trump’s Ferrari sells at auction for $270,000

UAE makes itself over as a comestics hotspot

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2017 — Day 1 in pictures

The second International Motor Show Abu Dhabi - in pictures

UAE cave to ‘perceived pressure’ in World Cricket League defeat to Papua New Guinea

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Mansour visit knife attack survivors in hospital

Author Kathy Reichs opens up about life after Bones, the global hit TV show based on her books

Marwan El Shorbagy ‘honoured’ to compete in Dubai at PSA World Series Final

Netflix releases second trailer for War Machine featuring UAE landmarks

UAE shares start week marginally higher on quiet trade

UAE indexes rise on last day of first quarter

New settlement is a smokescreen

Virat Kohli, Tymal Mills, the UAE’s Chirag Suri and the 10 players to watch at IPL 2017

Dubai Civil Defence tackles tower fire close to Dubai Mall – video

Rescuers search for survivors after Colombia mudslides kill more than 200

Mystery shoppers keep government employees on their toes

Four reasons why Roman Reigns v Undertaker should be main event at WrestleMania 33

Four builders rescued from fire in Downtown Dubai

UAE weather: Pleasant day but windy conditions to come

Executive travel: Night flight via Wizz Air to Budapest a good idea, but be ready to sleep upright

Pair on trial for Dubai villa break-in spree

ISIL militants and civilians flee Raqqa ahead of expected US-backed assault

Pentagon quietly seizing more control in conflicts involving the US

Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 03/04/2017

Celtic’s total dominance of Scottish football sure to revive talk of joining English leagues

Quetta: Symbol of Pakistan’s war on militants or Taliban haven?

Sheikh Khalid exceeds own expectations to sit second at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Price watchdog is required to aid consumers

Middle Eastern female filmmakers discuss the industry’s challenges

Britain apologises after egg thrown at Saudi general

Car window tints let drivers hide from law, say UAE experts

Artist Sacha Jafri on his colourful career, what inspires him and opening his Dubai home art gallery for viewings

Miami Open title means Johanna Konta can no longer hide in Andy Murray’s shadow

Road rage tourists punched lorry driver in the face, Dubai court told

Amazon’s buy means malls must adapt

Serbian PM Aleksandar Vucic the runaway favourite to become president

UAE companies brace for arrival of VAT

Dubai filmmaker Kirill Kripak looking for backers passionate about visual effects and sci-fi

Manchester City start fast but are left frustrated as Arsenal find a way to finish all square at the Emirates Stadium

Smurfin’ safari

Inside India: April 02, 2017

UAE framed — the best from The National photographers in March

Holly to Bolly: Justin Trudeau offers Matthew Perry rematch, Amitabh Bachchan’s neck ‘a bit stiff’, and more

Paris Saint-Germain still ‘a great side’ after thrashing Monaco to win Coupe de la Ligue

Boeing’s biggest Dreamliner yet takes to the skies

High tech police gear on show at Dubai conference

Egypt court says decision to block Red Sea islands transfer to Saudi Arabia is void

Desperation is palpable among the Palestinians

How America is mixing up its approach to this region

Bob Dylan finally collects his Nobel prize

Burj Khalifa apartments lose a quarter of their value in 12 months

Psychiatrist helping children recovering from knife attack in Fujairah

Chelsea make title race ‘more interesting’, Man United ‘not consistent’, Tottenham ‘still fighting’: Premier League reaction

A forceful Assad regime could soon face western troops in Syria

Robin Mills: What’s bad for Venezuela could be good for the oil market