Palestinian leader Abbas re-elected as chairman of PLO committee

Kurds shy away from Iraqi vote after independence hopes were dashed

UAE weather: Choppy waters around the Emirates

This one-hour flight is the world's busiest route

Abu Dhabi's Corniche Hospital opens to expats - four years after running out of room

Labour has little to celebrate in UK's local elections

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway takes another 75m slice of Apple

China is shining military-grade lasers at US pilots flying out of Djibouti base

US treasury secretary Mnuchin: good trade talks in China

Ex-Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn charged in US over diesel scandal

Lockerbie bomber's conviction to be reviewed

China's Xi says Marxism still 'totally correct' for country

World's largest 'dead zone' in Gulf of Oman has dramatically grown - but the tide can still be turned

US elite forces secretly helping Saudis combat Houthi missile operations in Yemen

Chelsea beat Liverpool to retain top four hopes, West Brom and Stoke relegated: Premier League predictions

Syria crisis: Egypt says sending troops to country 'a possibility'

Cannes Film Festival: Palestinians get first pavilion in boost to film industry

World in focus - best photos for May 4, 2018

Marcus Berg: Al Ain must carry confidence form winning double into Asian Champions League

Afghan interpreters win right to remain in Britain

Pepper Yandell, the Dubai-based car photographer who is now a TV star

Hawaii volcano eruption forces hundreds to evacuate

Steve Smith vows to 'earn back trust' after touching down in Australia following ball-tampering ban

Sheikh Abdullah meets Jacinda Ardern on New Zealand tour - in pictures

Syria rebels surrender heavy weapons in Hama and Homs

Deadly India superstorms kill nearly 150

Arsene Wenger defends 'victimised' Mesut Ozil after Arsenal's defeat to Atletico Madrid

Mahmoud Abbas apologises for speech that stirred international criticism

Dozens fined in Dubai since new car modification laws came into force

Afghanistan: Taliban seize new district as spring offensive gains pace

Year of Zayed: remembering the vision of an innovative and inspirational leader

Riyad Mahrez withdraws transfer request but 'will see' what Leicester future holds at end of season

Saudi Arabia's 50 billion riyal spending boost for Kingdom's health and lifestyle

Middle East air passenger traffic grows 10.7% in March on strong Asia travel

Alibaba says annual net profit rises by 47 per cent

Saudi Arabia seeks home-grown artists and Olympic athletes in 50bn riyal lifestyle boost

Giro d'Italia: Activists call for boycott of cycling race that begins in Israel

Abu Dhabi first-quarter hotel guests surge 10.9% as Chinese visitors descend on capital

Steven Gerrard 'honoured' after being named Rangers manager on four-year deal

UK to push for new diplomatic front against Russia

Yaya Toure to leave Manchester City at end of the season, confirms Pep Guardiola

Dubai-based billionaire hits back at Russia spy claims

Europa League semi-final a reminder of Atletico Madrid's European pedigree and Arsenal's steady decline under Arsene Wenger

Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric hints at opposition to Maliki

Alberto Zaccheroni has 'total faith in my players' as UAE draw Thailand, India and Bahrain in 2019 Asian Cup group

Royal wedding: Meghan Markle's parents to visit queen

Trump lawyer Giuliani defends legality of Stormy Daniels payment

North Korea adjusts time zone to match South's as ties warm