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Project on The Palm goes to Dubai World Tribunal

There is a new twist in the Dubai World Tribunal as a joint venture part-owned by the largest foreign developer on The Palm sues property company Nakheel for Dh920 million. Read articleProject on The Palm goes to Dubai World Tribunal

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Kuwait PM survives crucial confidence vote

Kuwait PM survives crucial confidence vote

Kuwait's prime minister has survived a parliament vote seen as a serious bid by the opposition to oust him. Read article Kuwait PM survives crucial confidence vote

How can Benjamin Netanyahu, the leader of a nation of 7.4 million, so frequently behave as though he has the upper-hand when dealing with the world's lone superpower?

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Last roll of dice for only Syrian casino

Last roll of dice for only Syrian casino

The Ocean Club, the first casino in Damascus, Syria since the 1970s, is under fire from conservatives such as the politician and Islamic scholar Mohammad Habash. Read article Last roll of dice for only Syrian casino

Racing to a new sports generation

Racing to a new sports generation

A new research and study centre will help take the UAE's nascent motorsport industry up a gear. Read article Racing to a new sports generation

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Project on The Palm goes to Dubai World Tribunal

Project on The Palm goes to Dubai World Tribunal

There is a new twist in the Dubai World Tribunal as a joint venture part-owned by the largest foreign developer on The Palm sues property company Nakheel for Dh920 million. Read article Project on The Palm goes to Dubai World Tribunal

UAE banks given more time to embrace cheque fraud rules

New rules to tackle cheque fraud which were due to come in on January have been postponed to give banks more time to adopt security measures needed. Read article UAE banks given more time to embrace cheque fraud rules

Arabtec shares fall 1.9 per cent on Dubai bourse

MARKETS LATEST: Arabtec is the biggest loser on the UAE's markets this morning as the wider property and construction sector struggled on the Dubai bourse. Read article Arabtec shares fall 1.9 per cent on Dubai bourse

Arabtec chief banned from share trading for six months

The chief executive of Arabtec Holding says he does not fully understand the market regulator's allegations against him. Read article Arabtec chief banned from share trading for six months

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Harlequins to take on Wasps for LV Cup in Abu Dhabi

Harlequins to take on Wasps for LV Cup in Abu Dhabi

The tie at the Emirates Palace hotel in the capital means it will be the first time a competitive fixture between English clubs has been played outside Britain. Read article Harlequins to take on Wasps for LV Cup in Abu Dhabi

Ben Arfa signs permanent deal with Newcastle United

The French winger Hatem Ben Arfa today signed a four-and-a-half year deal with the Magpies. Read article Ben Arfa signs permanent deal with Newcastle United

England take command of fifth Ashes Test

The visitors look to be heading for a series win after commanding performances from Alastair Cook and Ian Bell in Sydney. Read article England take command of fifth Ashes Test

South Korea sign off in good style against Jazira

The Koreans named a strong side for the behind-closed-doors friendly against the a makeshift side of the Abu Dhabi club. Read article South Korea sign off in good style against Jazira

With many compelling storylines, the Asian Cup tournament rings in for a new era for football in the region.

Paul Oberjuerge

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Packed lunches: the cheap and healthy alternative

Packed lunches: the cheap and healthy alternative

It makes sound economic sense to take a packed lunch to work. And if you can be bothered to go beyond a couple of apples and a few biscuits tossed into a carrier bag, here are some recipes and tips to ensure it makes health sense, too. Read articlePacked lunches: the cheap and healthy alternative

The looking-glass world of death and diets

The elusive dreams of longevity and slimming, a possible Abba reunion and Pete Postlethwaite's face. Read article The looking-glass world of death and diets

Restaurant review: Chutneys

This Bur Dubai eaterie offers tasty north Indian food at reasonable prices, but it lacks somewhat in atmosphere. Read article Restaurant review: Chutneys

The art of sweet tea

It's easy to be humbled by the richly detailed art, science and performance of the tea ceremony. Read article The art of sweet tea

I may now refer to myself as Baron Alex Ritman of Sealand, and intend to do so at every opportunity.

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The Green Hornet finally hits the silver screen

The Green Hornet finally hits the silver screen

This masked crusader was introduced a full two years before Superman, so why has it taken until now to see him on the silver screen? Read articleThe Green Hornet finally hits the silver screen

Cinema review: Season of the Witch

Decent performances from Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman can't save Season of the Witch from its shocking dialogue and poor special effects. Read article Cinema review: Season of the Witch

Once-prized CD collections are now almost obsolete

Gathering dust on the shelf, or stashed away in storage, the once-prized CD collection is now almost obsolete, thanks to downloads. So is it time to start throwing yours away? Read article Once-prized CD collections are now almost obsolete

Tom Stoppard's Arcadia returns to Broadway

A play hailed by some as the greatest of its time is about to be revived in New York. Read article Tom Stoppard's Arcadia returns to Broadway

It has been a disappointing year for the box office, and Bollywood's last release, Tees Maar Khan, will be an indicator of how Bollywood fares this year.

Suryatapa Bhattacharya

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