Archive: April 18, 2017
UK arrests tycoon Vijay Mallya, wanted by India over defaulted loans
English translation of Muhsin Al-Ramli’s novel exposes the horrors of war
The world’s economic future is no open book
Dubai is one of 24 cities to get its name on a limited-edition Longchamp travel bag
Biodiesel production coming to Abu Dhabi
Art of collage explored in new exhibition
Passport power lifts UAE influence
FNC members embark on first community tour in bid to ‘enrich parliamentary work’
IMF sharply cuts Mideast oil exporters’ economic growth forecasts
North Korea threatens weekly missile tests as US vice president Pence reassures Japan
Girl, 17, killed in Australia shark attack - video
Workplace Doctor: How to bounce back from a major mistake at your job
Petra Kvitova ‘doing everything possible’ to be ready for the French Open
Dubai surges in broad rally, rest of region sluggish early on
Hizbollah’s evil hand continues to stir Syria’s war
Why Lebanon parliamentary poll is unlikely to take place next month
Dubai Police arrest seven on drug charges
Lionel Messi and Barcelona teammates take to training ahead of vital Juventus tie – in pictures
Backstreets tell UAE’s real stories
Footfall is not enough anymore for UAE retailers
Road test: 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 19/4/2017
Iraqi bookstore on wheels arouses suspicions in the streets of Baghdad
Unassuming star Dave Johns of I, Daniel Blake talks about the film’s social legacy
‘Warehouse of Giving’ at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Port for Emirates Red Crescent
Oil to hit mid-$60 mark by end of year, Citi and Goldman say
World in focus — best photos for April 18, 2017
Harry’s bravery
Focal Point: Well rounded
Mayor puts up $50,000 reward for arrest of Facebook murder suspect — video
Abu Dhabi’s TDIC mulls idea of affordable housing for Saadiyat Island
Soggy Weetabix sold for £4bn to US firm
Global Darkness into Light walk to raise awareness of mental health
Snapchat parent aims to boost local engagement
Man admits filming woman undressing at Dubai Festival City clothes shop
Flight attendant ‘had sex with two baggage handlers before they robbed him’
Patients willing to put faith in AI and robots for surgical procedures, survey shows
Dog in need of urgent surgery for heart condition dies
Trump is turning into a pretty decent president
After PSG comeback, Juventus an even bigger obstacle for Barcelona’s latest escape mission
Presidential contest in France is a ballot full of ‘rotten choices’
‘The sky is the limit for jiu-jitsu’: Jose Junior on the rise of Emirati interest and his own quest for No 1
Vice President announces UAE plan for empowering disabled
Chelsea not on form but ‘not getting nervy,’ says Asmir Begovic
Innovation needs a proper culture to take root
Comic Russell Howard ahead of Dubai gig: ‘I love stand-up so much that there’s nothing else I’d rather do’
Cityscape Abu Dhabi, 2017 – in pictures
10 things to do today: See the Blue Man Group at du Forum, take part in the Colorful Calligraphy family workshop, and more
Clubs and bars step up ID checks
TCA Abu Dhabi forms leisure and retail committee to discuss collaboration
Dubai scholarship programme starts accepting applications
Different approach pays off for Al Rayan Bank
Airbus sued over aircraft sales practices
Family zones welcomed by Dubai beachgoers
UAE traffic: fog slows commuters in Dubai as accidents exacerbate delays
Bangkok to ban street food stalls in clean-up crusade
Building more high-rises is not a solution
New plan for improving UAE women’s participation
‘We have to win every game’: Arsene Wenger challenges Arsenal to finish season flawlessly
Barghouti’s strike part of long road
IPL 2017: Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli combine to fire Bangalore to victory over Gujarat
Something in the air: 100% humidity
Music and politics entwine in the life and work of cello maestro Mstislav Rostropovich
Insurers to remain profitable in 2017, says S&P
Market analysis: Upheaval in UK creates opportunity
Abu Dhabi film representatives drum up business in Hollywood
Bank of America profits rocket
Man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 9, in lift, Dubai court told
Man ‘kicked policeman for shouting at his mother’ during drugs raid
Britain PM Theresa May calls for snap general election
President’s Cup: Al Wahda look to avoid upset in semi-final against Sharjah
Boeing to axe hundreds of jobs this week
‘The last man standing’: Chelsea’s John Terry a model of consistency in a golden age of centre-backs
The Debt Panel: Dubai absconder who built up Dh110,000 debt for the family business wants to repay his liabilities
Holly to Bolly: UAE business man to invest in most expensive Indian film ever made, Drake’s former label sues Cash Money Records, and more
Harley-Davidson sales lose drive in Middle East
Jittery Cleveland Cavaliers hold on while Kawhi Leonard sizzles in San Antonio Spurs win: NBA Playoffs round-up
Ghost in the Shell is at the centre of the latest Hollywood ‘whitewashing’ row but is the criticism fair?
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince hosts Sea Palace barza, Sheikh Mansour honours education award winners - in pictures
Saudi military helicopter crashes in Yemen, killing at least 12
Rapper Russ to kick off new UAE hip-hop series set on inspiring Arabic talent
Cityscape marks a shift in real estate
At least 25 dead in Philippines bus plunge
Amna Al Habtoor’s new fragrance line draws on nostalgia-inducing aromas
Britain’s Theresa May calls snap election - video
Book review: Brian Van Reet’s Spoils is a vivid tale of the Iraq war, let down by a lack of depth
Kamil Glik: Monaco’s big rock tasked with shackling Borussia Dortmund’s pace attack
Donald Trump seems to have had his teeth pulled
Day in the life of Emirates’ A380 fleet – video
Netflix film Sand Castle takes a gritty look at experiences of soldiers
Emirates Red Crescent opens schools in Pakistan
6 beauty launches to add to your summer wish list
Why Turkey referendum victory didn’t taste as sweet as expected for Erdogan
Mike Tyson Academy opening in Dubai
Iran’s election is soon, but still there is no clarity
UAE weather: fog descends on Dubai prompting a visibility warning
Book news: Syrian Child tweets her way to fame and more
Five great Barcelona comebacks: History says not to count out Catalans against Juventus
Artificial intelligence is more of a secretary than a Skynet
US defence secretary visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt