Archive: December 21, 2017
Trump administration sides with Boeing in Bombardier dispute
Trump threatens Jerusalem opponents with US funding cutoff
Trump secures tax victory
Saudi Arabia's economically diverse vision paying off
UAE traffic: Congestion in Sharjah and Dubai
UAE weather: Fog formation and poor visibility in some coastal, internal areas
Saudi Arabia extends deadline for energy price reform
After toppling Manchester United, Bristol City set sights on 'beasts' of Manchester City
Year in review: Business Extra podcast
Chinese ride-hailer Didi raises $4bn for growth abroad
Saudi Aramco on hunt worldwide for more gas
Conte hails Chelsea's 'great character' after edging past Bournemouth to set up League Cup semi-final with Arsenal
IMF greenlights third $2bn tranche for Egypt
Kuwait to investigate $1bn Airbus helicopter deal
Liverpool edge goal-fest with Arsenal, Man City extend winning record to 17: Premier League predictions
VAT in UAE: We explain what will happen on January 1
Apple admits it slows older devices' performance
Catalonia heads to polls as Spain holds its breath
Abu Dhabi's Hardware Venture Launchpad sets winning start-ups on their way
Salman Khan lauds Abu Dhabi as a great filming location
Dishes to try at Abu Dhabi’s Street Fest
Award-winning baristas and specialty coffee at Dubai cafe Drop
Expo 2020 Dubai to hire chief officer for visitor engagement
Court acquits Indian former minister over huge telecoms scandal
Versace ropes in big-name models for spring/summer 2018 campaign - in pictures
Myanmar army massacred dozens of Rohingya, survivors say
Christmas in Bethlehem: Trump's Jerusalem move looms large
In Syria, the hard part may be about to begin as Assad, Russia and Iran eye each other warily
Careem to match Dubai's RTA taxis in price with new low-cost service
The three wise men spreading a message of hope over fear
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers 'bitterly disappointed' at Paul Clement's sacking at Swansea
Jack Wilshere expects new Arsenal contract to be sorted 'in the next couple of weeks'
Dubai court upholds life sentences for brutal murder of groom-to-be
British PM announces new defence pact with Poland amid judicial reforms spat with EU
Dubai Police's canine unit: the long nose of the law
World in focus - best photos for December 21, 2017
Hong Kong woman ordered to pay abused maid Dh379,736
Year in review: The stakes are high but the use of referenda is on the rise
Theresa May's deputy resigns over scandal
At this time of the year, we can take inspiration from Mary's story
Top 10: Experience music in a new way at The Art of Sound at Dubai Marina Mall, catch events of the final weekend of the Abu Dhabi Food Festival, and more
Chinese Uber-rival Didi Chuxing gets $4 billion in new funding
White House shows it is ready to lead from the front over Iran, ISIL and Qatar
Pick your favourite: The National photographers' pictures of the year
Energy year in review: Middle East oil majors gain optimism
Money & Me: 'I don't believe in inheritance, I help my kids with their finances now'
Emiratis to get visa-free travel to China in January
Barcelona on course to reclaim top status from Real Madrid in complete turnaround from start of season
Miralem Pjancic could return to haunt Roma with Juventus
When marriage goes wrong, it's mothers who suffer most
Top 10: Try the water games and activities at Yas Waterworld, attend the opening of the Zayed Sports City Family Festival, and more
Businesses need to pay greater attention to cash conversion cycles
Arsenal v Liverpool: Klopp has Wenger's number as crucial tie could have bearing on Champions League spot
South Korea guards fire warning shots across border with North
Four new hotels in London
Police don't suspect terrorism after car ploughs into pedestrians in Melbourne
Lebanon TV host court battle highlights growing concerns over free speech
Turkey and Israel’s deep trade ties expose the emptiness of Erdogan’s rhetoric over Jerusalem
Gulf Cup experience will give UAE's Alberto Zaccheroni good idea of state of team and players
Home decor: a limited budget needn't hold you back
Cartoon for December 22, 2017
E-tailers battle for market share driving innovation in online shopping
My Kind of Place: Colombo
Year in review: Our favourite books of 2017
On the move: the secrets of hotel success
Zaccheroni confident UAE can make strong start to Gulf Cup campaign against Oman
Online versus bricks-and-mortar shopping: there are no losers, says Mytheresa.com president
Ajman police arrest two men who shoplifted Dh60,000 worth of goods
What is Uber? We are getting closer to an answer
Philippines ferry sinking: 4 dead, 7 missing, 240 rescued
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release engagement photos
UAE moves to attract global health innovators
UAE's Amanat buys additional stake in education provider Taaleem
UAE Portrait of a Nation: Bishop relishes role in region
Salary hike announced for Sharjah government employees
Brothers accused of stabbing a man to death over a Dh1.3m dispute
IRC and Sesame Workshop win $100m grant to bring ‘hope and opportunity’ to Syrian refugee children
VAT: a new era arrives in less than 10 days
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘eligible for early release’ from Iran jail
Lebanon year in review: Is the country a failed state?
Iraqi Kurdistan in disarray as ministers resign amid deadly protests
Iraq takes over Majnoon field following Shell's exit
Snow in Dubai! Festive merriment around the UAE - in pictures
Syria year in review: remembering the Khan Sheikhoun chemical attack
UN chief pays tribute to Yugoslav war crimes court as it closes doors
UN rebukes the US Jerusalem position despite threats
Britain’s May welcomes Saudi reopening of Yemen’s Hodeidah port in face of Houthi aggression
Syria year in review: Assad fixes his place as outside powers pursue their agendas
Jockey Dane O’Neill clinches double after winning aboard Etijaah and Muarrab at Meydan Racecourse
Call for more cooperation as US reveals strikes on Al Qaeda and ISIL in Yemen
Manchester clubs United and City avoid sanctions after derby melee
Conte keen to strengthen Chelsea squad in January window
German police thwart Isil attack on Danish ice rink
Trump wall greenlit, but only at his Irish golf course
US levies sanctions against Myanmar general in new rogues’ gallery