Archive: December 27, 2016
Ivan Fallon: Economists got it wrong this year. I’m glad they did
Abbas hopes Paris summit will set timetable for Palestinian independence
Philanthropic fund to support Emiratis raises hundreds of millions of dirhams in first year
Why Netanyahu remains Israel’s ‘inciter-in-chief’
Bid for US asylum by Afghan female pilot sparks fervent debate
Holly to Bolly: Shah Rukh Khan receives honorary degree, hackers spread online rumour that Britney Spears is dead, and more
India’s Tata accuses ex-chairman Cyrus Mistry of confidentiality breach
Arab Gulf states should join Syria meeting with Russia, Turkey and Iran: Erdogan
‘We are delighted:’ Atletico Madrid plan to keep Diego Simeone around for next season
After only 11 games, struggling Swansea fire American manager Bob Bradley
Targeted digital ads are a perfect fit for Mena’s growing market, YouTube says
China plans to land probes on far side of moon and Mars by 2020
Shad Ghanim cartoon for 28/12/2016
Book review: Learn negotiation as a useful life skill
Philippines searches for 18 crewmen of ship sunk by typhoon
Year in review: Contractors felt the pinch as Saudi Arabia prioritised spending
2016 in review: how Donald Trump defied US pollsters in a shocking victory
Coldplay debate: Is the British quartet the hottest band around or just plain overrated?
Unwanted animals’ online friend
UAE’s global top spot in smartphone use gives local SMEs huge opportunities
Pakistani attacked with bat ‘by man he had fought with three years ago’
Another stellar year for Barcelona and Real Madrid, but Ronaldo slightly tops Messi: Primera Liga year in review
When did the West and Russia go different ways?
10 things to do today: Check out Winterland Carnival at du Forum, shop for deals at the Dubai Shopping Festival, and more
What to expect from Coldplay as they prepare to rock Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve
Wednesday’s cover: Roberto Firmino and Liverpool keep pressure on Chelsea
UAE weather: Thick fog and an increase in humidity
ISIL’s defeat in Iraq ‘will take another three months’
Abuse hotline ‘used for criticism’
How Jordanians are standing together to tackle extremism
Stars reveal the secret DNA that defines Assassin’s Creed
Moda Operandi hosts L’Afshar trunk show
Nadal, Murray, Berdych: Another year of big names for Mubadala World Tennis Championship
Woman’s thumb reattached after being pulled off in tug of war
How expats cope with loneliness during the holiday season
New Year’s Eve road closures in Dubai
Saudi man jailed after calling for end to guardianship system: media
Dubai’s upcoming YouTube studio is a sign of the Mena market’s importance to Google
Stability for Emirati families tops agenda of development vision, says Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
Start the new year right with L’Atelier Aquafitness
Masdar looks east to extend renewable energy footprint
Tadawul closes at highest level since December 3 last year
Tweeting for a better year ahead
There is time yet to be optimistic
Liverpool again show their strength at Anfield with dominant win over Stoke City
Year in review: UAE’s hot property cools for a year
Abu Dhabi landlords weigh options of reintroduced rent cap
One small step towards a cashless society in India
Workplace Doctor: Don’t forgo due diligence in hiring
Fast food chain Jollibee to open first Abu Dhabi branch in Mushrif Mall
Drunk labourer assaulted woman in street, Dubai court hears
UAE golf 2016 in review: Fowler and Willett set the tone, Feng triumphed yet again
Rescuers find flight recorder from Black Sea plane crash
Mother and daughter arrested after maid found dead at Kalba home
Parents should keep children under control on planes
2017: Gulf Photo Plus Photo Week
29 Turkish police officers in court for first coup trial
Teachers caving under pressure
Gulf Navigation to expand its operations to settle debt
Outward Bound, Emirati-style
South Africa v Sri Lanka: Fast bowling dooms tourists on second day of first Test
World in focus — best photos for December 27, 2016
Natural charm of the Northern Emirates
Why foreign investment makes sense
Bollywood choreographer Terence Lewis: ‘critiquing helps you to realise your own potential’
Virtual ‘safari’ at Abu Dhabi airport
Director Justin Kurzel on why he decided to tackle Assassin’s Creed
Yachtsman draws on endurance and technology to smash solo record
President’s Cup results: Al Wahda storm back to beat Dibba in extra time to reach quarter-finals
Time Frame: Unwrapping the UAE’s festive cheer