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UAE faces questions over its rights record
The Government’s delegation to the UAE’s first UN human rights review is ready to present a “positive track record”, its leader said.
Ministry and CID staff accused of colluding with brothels
Ministry of Interior staff have been charged with corruption in connection with several raids on brothels and liquor outlets.
Rice visits New Delhi in a show of support
The deadly Mumbai attacks and tensions between India and Pakistan leave Washington in a delicate diplomatic spot.
Forging a modern sense of identity
The outpouring of pride on National Day showed that efforts to bolster Emirati identity were bearing fruit, observers said.
Police seek Al Barakah executive
At least Dh14m worth of post-dated cheques issued by the Dubai property developer have bounced.
England to resume aborted tour of India
England are to fly to Abu Dhabi before travelling to India to resume the tour they aborted after last week’s attacks in Mumbai.
UAE
Deadline for haj visas leaves pilgrims grounded at airport
Pilgrims trying to fly to Jeddah for the haj were not allowed to board a plane in Abu Dhabi after missing the deadline for entry into Saudi Arabia on haj visas.
Gerrard gets a flat for backing project
Steven Gerrard, captain of Liverpool Football Club, received a flat in exchange for endorsing the Azizi Crystal tower on Palm Jebel Ali.
Constitutional amendments represent an ‘historic step’
Some view move as precursor to further empowerment of the Federal National Council while others say more needs to be done.
World
Handshake is close to heresy for many Arabs rld over
Explanations fails to cut any ice with the public who see leader's meeting with Israeli leader as a huge breach of diplomacy.
US focus should be on Iran, Obama told
Report advises the president elect the president-elect to engage the Islamic republic in negotiations while promoting peace between Israel and Syria.
Sewage lake threatens Jeddah
Saudi Arabia's second-biggest city has been dumping waste into a rising body of water that was created as a stopgap measure ten years ago.
Business
Opec will cut output ‘for sure’
Opec will cut oil production “for sure” when it meets in two weeks in Algeria, Qatar’s energy minister said Wednesday.
Openness, diversification a boon to UAE
The country’s economic success is due to its policy of openness and diversification, says the economic minister.
UAE in line for nuclear power grid
The UAE is competing with several neighbours in the race to develop a civilian nuclear power programme.
Sport
Masters champion books his ticket for the capital
Trevor Immelman, the US Masters champion, is the latest big name to declare his participation in the fourth running of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Back to basics for English pair
Aston Villa and Portsmouth have experienced and enjoyed the glamorous element of participation of European competitions.
Simpson keen to carry on the momentum
Rod Simpson’s return has been a fairytale. The Englishman with three winners already for his new employer the Al Asayl Stables is hoping to add another from tonight’s Nad Al Sheba’s fifth meeting.
Arts
The art of the deal
Visual arts Stock markets are crashing, companies are folding and there seems to be no end to the downward spiral. The perfect time to invest in art?
The Visitor
Tom McCarthy’s simplistic treatment of complex political issues is peppered with the kind of preachy presumptions that reflect badly on well-meaning western liberals.
A winning role
Film With Slumdog Millionaire being tipped for Oscar nominations, its 18-year-old star, Dev Patel, talks about his first big-screen appearance and this week’s award win.
Life
UAE on the menu
Food Authentic Emirati cuisine is a rare thing in the nation's restaurants. We go in search of the real deal.
A mixed catch
Is the signature sushi place Nobu worth the hype?
Enduring cultures
Food Sweet, tart, spiced or strained, yogurt is one Arabic food staple that continues to please.
Opinion
Iran and Syria: why this unlikely alliance endures
Emile Hokayem, Political Editor: Anyone interested in Middle East affairs understands the power of ideologies and alliances in shaping the politics and direction of the region.
How Mumbai’s internet generation raised its voice
Suryatapa Bhattacharya: It was two days before I could speak to friends who live in Mumbai, check that they were safe and strike their names off my mental list.
Single in the City: We’re a young country, but flying the flag is as old as the hills
Rym Ghazal: Surrounded by some of the world’s most expensive cars spray-painted and covered in creative stickers and bows in the national colours of red, green, white and black, I couldn’t help but smile and feel inspired by the passionate display of national pride on the UAE’s 37th National Day.
The Review
The Broken State
Cover story The situation in Afghanistan is not as bad as you've heard – it's worse. Nir Rosen reports from Kabul and its surrounding provinces as the Taliban attempt to wrest control from Karzai's government.
A hawk in the roost?
The big idea With Hillary Clinton set to become secretary of state, Matthew Yglesias wonders if Barack Obama’s bold agenda will prevail.
Revising jihad
World When the former jihadist Sayyid Imam published his attack on al Qa’eda in 2007, many saw it as a pivotal document. But Imam’s sequel, published in Egypt this week, is just sound and fury, writes Nathan Field.
Magazine
As good as Hugh
The "Sexiest Man Alive" has two mega-movies on the way – the Baz Luhrmann epic Australia and the guaranteed blockbuster Wolverine.
Journey of faith
How the world comes to Mecca. Seven pilgrims embarking on Haj for the first time, talk about their perceptions of the pilgrimage.
The beauty spy
You won’t see her, but she’s there – in the salons, spas and shops – and she’s happy to share her secrets on how to get the perfect brows
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Fort rebuilt as a bastion of culture
- The renovated Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain is a place the public can see displays on various aspects of Abu Dhabi's history.
Your View
Have you had any difficulties obtaining a visa or making travel arrangements for haj this year?
Online special
Video: National Day on the Corniche
- Motorists celebrated National Day in Abu Dhabi by decorating their vehicles with the colours, and images, of the UAE.
Frontiers
A small miracle of nature: war babies in the Congo
- The discovery of five newborn gorillas in a conflict-ravaged region is greeted with hushed astonishment by rangers allowed back into their park by a rebel leader.
Oasis
One enchanted evening
- On Monday, the Emirates Palace auditorium in Abu Dhabi will play host to the Russian Festival Ballet's production of The Nutcracker.
