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Mosul battle leaving legacy of environmental damage

Fourteen Turkish soldiers killed in suicide bombing

Manar Al Hinai: Good leaders give clear instructions

Construction of Zaha Hadid’s The Opus in Dubai a challenge for engineers

8 of the best winters markets to visit in the UAE

Visitors enjoy Dubai theme park preview

Prize pot for 10th Al Dhafra Festival reaches Dh35m

Indian companies seek home comfort

One year on, UN-backed government fails to unite Libya

Trump pick for ambassador to Israel riles Palestinians

Road safety can be achieved with better laws

‘It could be a turning point’: Leicester, for a day at least, again look the Foxes who wouldn’t quit

Emirati Arabic reaches millions with phrasebook giveaway

Sung Ji-hyun breaks Indian hearts, sets up final with Tai Tzu-ying in Dubai

Can I be extradited to UAE over unpaid credit card debt?

World in focus — best photos for December 17, 2016

Saturday cover: Only second best for Al Wasl in Arabian Gulf League

Economics 101: Migrant contributions to economy may have more positives

Iran increases its revenues ... and regional tensions

BP takes 10 per cent of Abu Dhabi’s Adco onshore oilfields for US$2.2bn

Tense times for Tel Aviv

Holly to Bolly: Julia Roberts to take on starring TV series role, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ Chevy up for auction, and more

Making high efficiency solar power financially viable

Southampton’s Jay Rodriguez, the best player we never get to see: Premier League results

Memorial at Dubai’s The Opus to honour architect Hadid

Diego Costa keeps Antonio Conte’s Chelsea chugging – in pictures

Watch company boss Will Stein thought Oprah call was a wind up

Indian Super League final preview: Kerala Blasters v Atletico de Kolkata

The show must go on ... even when words fail you

Rocco Leo Gaglioti’s new film offers a look into the world of Dubai-based designer Furne One

Fining or firing employee over salary reduction is a breach of Labour Law

Shadi Ghanim cartoon for 18/12/16

Paris attacks mastermind directed would-be train attacker

SME profile: Introducing the UAE to Finland’s traditional foods

Gulf Navigation reaches deal to charter out new fleet of tankers

UAE foreign aid stepped up by 43 per cent last year

Day in the life: Balanced work approach for Jumeirah Creekside Hotel HR director

Al Jazira’s early-season burst from the blocks finally checked in Al Nasr loss

Dubai’s Al Ahli eye Leonardo of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as ‘very good option’

Arab attitudes are shifting on Russia and the US

Masdar to present desalination results

What a difference a year makes: Chelsea, Crystal Palace and wildly changed trajectories

Uber steps up motorcycle taxi service in rivalry with Indian rival Ola

Virat Kohli and India get an eye into what will happen when spin cannot win

Netflix film Barry sheds light on the years that shaped Barack Obama’s life

UAE female national service recruits graduate with pride

Lions at Giants, Buccaneers at Cowboys: Five NFL games to watch

John Cusack on the changing face of the film industry, those Breaking Bad rumours and branching out to TV

All Zlatan Ibrahimovic as Manchester United cruise by West Brom – in pictures

Jeremy Clarkson and pals shift up a gear for The Grand Tour

Experts in the UAE share their top gingerbread making tips

After church attack, Egypt’s Christians fear they are main target for militants

Hsieh Su-wei ends long singles title drought in Dubai’s Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge

Venezuelan cash crisis triggers looting and protests

Pakistan, backs against the wall, begin to show a little steel at last against Australia

10 things to do today: Enjoy the Let It Snow event at Yas Marina, visit the Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market, and more

Africans held in US admit international online fraud plot

Learning Arabic will help you tear down walls and build bridges