Ahlem Mosteghanemi releases first book in English

Work starts on expansion of Abu Dhabi to Al Shahama motorway

NHL going back to hockey’s roots with Winter Classic

Palestinian prisoners await release as settlement reports strain talks

Suicide bomber targets Russian railway station, killing at least 16

Video: Five decapitated bodies found in Mexico

Iron Man 3, Fast & Furious and holiday flicks put Hollywood ahead in box office gains

In pictures: Top 10 games of 2013

Zayed races aim to support kidney charities

New era of portability for mobile phone users

Dubai water taxis deployed for New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations

Top 10 games of 2013

F1 legend Michael Schumacher injured during skiing accident in France

Abu Dhabi passes tourism target a month early

Kallis’ farewell century puts South Africa in winning position

Steve Bruce’s genius is in spotting talent

First image of David Fincher's Gone Girl

Time for AFC to find a new path for flagging Champions League

Hazard lights up Stamford Bridge as Chelsea edge their way past Liverpool

2013 in review: Dire prophecies come true in Syria

Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim 29/12/2013

Bangladesh embassy opens new consular building to cope with passport demand

The case for Turkey remains strong

Editorial cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 30/12/13

Aleppo airstrikes ‘kill 517 in two weeks’

Video: Hundreds flee Central African Republic as violence continues

Interactive: Drink driving statistics in the UAE

Car dealers in rent protest over Motor World

2013 in review: Indian government stumbles in pre-election year

Married life: Ending with fond reminiscences instead of futile resolutions

YourLittleDubai.com: A guide to all that’s cool in Dubai

Children’s magazine promotes reading over electronics

Arsenal reclaim top spot in Premier League

2013 in review: Crisis-weary Egyptians hold out for new year referendum

Manila hopes to finalise workers’ contract and rights deal

Jilted man harassed married woman after she ended affair, Dubai court hears

Speaking with Lukas Podolski

The existential struggle for the heart of political Egypt

Bigger may not be better for Mubadala World Tennis Championship

The best airports to lounge around at

How to rein in a wayward manager, even at breakfast

Photos of the year, 2013

RTA sets out traffic plan for New Year’s holiday

Stock-market outlook: bullish especially for Saudi Arabia and UAE

Mental health is a topic to talk about, not hide

Dubai’s DSI wants a slice of India’s big spending programme

Bahrain Shiite cleric to face incitement charges

Western Region Police urge public safety for Tel Moreeb Race