Archive: April 29, 2017
Ali Mabkhout, team spirit and the factors that led to Al Jazira’s AGL title success
Sheikh Mohammed launches UAE Soft Power Council
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2017: Emirati author Reem Al Kamali on the importance of Literary criticism
Turkey and US can turn Raqqa into ‘graveyard’ for ISIL, says Erdogan
Egypt welcomes Pope Francis
Mothers of premature babies in UAE help families cope
Hamas to amend founding charter in bid to end isolation
UAE Insurance Authority to offer investors better protection with more stringent regulations
Netflix calls on Spain for its latest international drama series
World in focus — best photos for April 29, 2017
Eye on India: Big Three model wholly unfair but alternative could lead to costly isolation of BCCI
UAE companies not allowed to reclaim costs of recruiting employees
Muslim women take part in hijab cosplay event in Malaysia
Vettel and Ferrari presented with chance to extend lead: Russian GP qualifying talking points
Last chance to dine around the world at The Galleria’s Dining Week
Tools and mastodon bones point to man’s earlier arrival in the Americas
EU adopts tough Brexit talks stance
Special effects an Indian focus
The ‘trivial’ science that’s solving everyday problems
Dominic Thiem ‘honoured’ to face Rafael Nadal in Barcelona Open final
Calls for better swimming pool safety after Dubai drowning
Gary Hunt, the ‘Michael Jordan’ of diving, claims gold at Fina High Diving World Cup in Abu Dhabi
Trump’s first 100 days? I’d give him a D at best
SNC Lavalin raises money for Atkins buyout
Emicool’s IPO likely to take place this year, says Union Properties chairman
UAE Helping Hands: Man needs help for medicine to stay alive
Morocco’s Chefchaouen Valley - in pictures
Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia
Patients adopt do-or-die strategy for fatty liver disease
Care is needed on North Korea
Clashes at protests to support Palestinian hunger strikers — and Israel announces more settlements.
NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards advance to set up second round showdown
UAE on verge of reaching Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup quarter-finals for first time
April business obituaries: They danced to their own tune
May the fourth be with you: Star Wars Day fun for the little people
Vettel on pole for Russian Grand Prix as Ferrari claim front row to end Mercedes monopoly
First direct London-China train completes 12,000km run
Childhood obesity: how to turn conflict into contentment at mealtimes
Insurance policy change in Abu Dhabi was needed
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2017: Nadine Kaadan reveals how Damascus inspired her to write
Pope Francis leads mass for thousands of Catholics in Egypt
Everton represent last mountain for Chelsea to scale on their trek to the Premier League title
When cultures collide: how the exotic Orient inspired western music
India: The bigger picture is being built
Economics 101: Should GCC states nudge their citizens?
Al Jazira achieve ‘something really special’ by winning the Arabian Gulf League title
How debate is choked by the pro-Israel lobby
Is there substance to Le Pen’s charm offensive?
Word in UAE school libraries is ‘Arabic is cool’
What brands and products teenagers find cool and why
Morocco welcomes UN vote backing Western Sahara talks
Al Qudra to buy Al Rayan Investment in Dh1bn all-share deal
Review: Olly Murs delights crowd with chirpy Abu Dhabi show
100 days of Trump: US president says he’s brought ‘profound change’ to Washington
BP in spotlight after solid reports from oil major peers
Sheikh Mohammed endorses Dh800m Dubai roads project
10 things to do today: Visit the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, head to the final day of the Al Dhafra Water Festival, and more
VAT is daunting – but an audit can be scary
Debating the merits of cities near and far
From flying high to crawling toward survival, West Ham show what a difference a year can make
Ja Rule’s luxury Bahamas music festival goes horribly wrong
IPL 2017: Mumbai Indians into co-lead after super-over win against Gujarat Lions
Chelsea dominate Everton in second half to take closer step to title: Premier League round-up
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 30/4/2017
North Korea fires ballistic missile after US push for new sanctions
UAE legal Q&As: Developer betrayed contract by not building properties
Malls, mustard and more: A 20-question quiz on April business news
Dreams of flying
UAE children as young as 15 suffer adult liver disease