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Pianist Ivana Gavric on why she picked 19th-century composer Chopin as the focus of her new album

Focus on faith misses drivers of extremism

Saudi Arabia cuts deficit by half in first quarter

RAK’s Al Marjan Island a new destination for Chinese firm

The Paris attack was all about influencing the French election

Wounded Afghan soldiers describe Taliban mowing down all in their path

Japan prepares for old age

Educated Emirati fathers want more for their daughters, UAE study shows

Only worst drivers face having their cars impounded

Album review: Ollie Howell reveals his true self in excellent second album Self Identity

The burden of proof

UAE weather: hot and clear for the week ahead

Filmmaker explores the legacy of JonBenét’s Ramsey unsolved murder in Netflix documentary

Find your happy place: Where UAE residents go in the Emirates to lift their spirits

Furious Afghans call for resignations after Taliban base attack

India cow vigilantes attack three men for transporting buffalo

The inside view of Forbes’ new list of the top online influencers

Chelsea still wary of Tottenham in Premier League following FA Cup win, says Cesc Fabregas

With every man needed for Man United, Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial step up against Burnley

Made in Gaza: wedding limousine built from five different cars

First round of French voting under way - in pictures

Drone kills 5 Al Qaeda suspects in Yemen

French voters begin casting ballots in presidential election

Parsons chief remains upbeat on region despite payment issues

What Isra wal Miraj can teach us about tolerance

Asian Champions League: Disappointing Al Wahda still fighting to advance

High-flying careers put UAE cabin crew at risk of osteoporosis, research shows

Atkins board agrees to £2.1bn takeover approach from Canada’s SNC Lavalin

The complex backstory of the Qatari hostage deal

SriLankan Airlines aims for further gains in the Middle East market

Market analysis: IMF too pessimistic on Gulf outlook

Tips for entrepreneurs: Keep a tight rein on your expenditures

Maldives blogger stabbed to death

Holly to Bolly: James Cameron confirms Avatar sequels coming in 2020, Happy Days star Erin Moran dies aged 56, and more

World’s first electric flying taxi jet takes to the skies

10 things to do today: Book your spot at the Swiss Spring Festival, get tickets to see Swedish rock band Europe, and more

Red beacon ban is a good start

Morocco summons Algeria envoy over Syrian refugees

Japanese community pulls together to provide for its residents

Vetting by social media: why employers are now checking your online activity

Album review: John Mayer fails to sizzle in The Search for Everything

India a vital market for Gulf airlines amid US travel restrictions

Arsene Wenger finds familiar comfort in the FA Cup as Arsenal move on to date with Chelsea

Sheikh Hamdan attends Jiu-Jitsu final; Ajman Ruler opens mosque - in pictures

US defence secretary Mattis in Djibouti to visit key military base

‘I felt like life was beginning again’: Qataris kidnapped in Iraq speak of joy at release

Police stop Australian boy, 12, trying to to complete epic coast-to-coast road trip

Executive travel: how business class compares to premium economy on British Airways flight from Dubai

UAE pledges commitment to UN women and children’s health programme

Israeli attack on Syria military camp kills three

Gareth Bale back for Real Madrid as Barcelona have to go without Neymar in el clasico

Much learnt about nuclear safety since Chernobyl

Asian Champions League: Al Ain face crucial knockout-stage matchup at Iran’s Zobahan

Campaign helps UAE pupils recycle used cooking oil

Hope is a victim of Gazan’s life of flight

Album review: With help from some friends, Brad Paisley puts poignant in effort for Love and War

Damac to build 2,000-room hotel overlooking Akoya Oxygen golf course

North Korea ‘detains US citizen trying to leave Pyongyang’

UK election will facilitate Brexit compromises

Iran to air live presidential debates after U-turn

Saudi bourse boosted by reinstatement of allowances for government workers

Saudi’s King Salman appoints air force pilot son as ambassador to US

Tumi’s V3 luggage collection is inspired by the vibrant colours of Havana

World in focus — best photos for April 23, 2017

Young UAE drivers can benefit from cheaper insurance if they stick to road rules, say experts

UAE Space Agency to send names of Emirati martyrs into space

The king of clay: Rafael Nadal blows by Albert Ramos-Vinolas to win 10th Monte Carlo Masters

Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 24/4/2017

FNC to discuss RAK sports complex and Emirati housing problems

Greece hoping for continued increase in UAE tourists