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Reports to Sharjah child-abuse hotline increase by a third

Roger Federer sets up Rafael Nadal clash at Indian Wells

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Masdar head now a Minister of State

An alternative take on MSG

One million containers this year for Khalifa Port

Death sentence over fatal Abu Dhabi road-rage attack reduced to 5 years

Yahclick satellite service off to fast start in Nigeria

Europe snowstorms disrupt flights, rail services

Once a sculptor for Saddam Hussein's regime, now living in Abu Dhabi

Bumper sales boost Jordanian drug maker Hikma

Video: Pope Francis congratulated by Argentina's Cristina Fernandez

Fujairah established as fuel storage fulcrum

Vote of confidence for BlackBerry as partner orders 1 million BB10 phones

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Home truths of the Abu Dhabi and Dubai renting roller coaster

Sheikh Nahyan's education background a good foundation for new post

The Style List: Well-heeled

Catholics in the UAE rejoice at the election of Pope Francis

Lookback at series with Australia in March 2001 lends Indian cricket hope

Nol card payment made easier for Dubai commuters

Militants lob grenades during cricket match, killing five soldiers

Egyptians must learn new realities

Expatriate pension plans making their mark in the Middle East

Fashion shoot: Looking back, spring forward

In pictures: Habemus Papam - We have a Pope

The Ali Column: History helps tie past and present

Never get lost in translation again, but is that a good thing?

Du warns customers of disruption to BlackBerry services

Dwyane Wade thrilled even as Miami Heat limp to 20th consecutive single-season NBA win

Brogue traders bring bespoke footwear to the UAE

New UAE Minister of Higher Education to pick up the challenges

China names Xi Jinping as new president for 1.34 billion people

Al Azhar looks to 'better Vatican relations' with new Pope Francis

Grocer's inheritance goes into renovating Abu Dhabi store

Joe Launchbury and Geoff Parling fit for England's Six Nations rugby showdown with Wales

Nani's days look numbered at Manchester United

Dubai-based Triple W hosts a battle of the Gulf bands

Ahead of Sting's Abu Dhabi concert: his career successes

Khurram Khan makes it count for the UAE against Ireland