The Cairo-Doha rapprochement is an exercise in how far to push

A scent that implies purity: Frankincense in history

Year in review 2014: A new Gulf order

Year in review 2014: Reem Island murder united UAE in grief

Year in review 2014: Iraq’s long decline and sudden collapse

Bank Dhofar plans to increase capital with bond sale

Saudi artworks get a rare airing in Riyadh

Jordan confirms pilot shot down and captured in Syria - video

Saudi Arabia’s fiscal deficit to widen

The hot list: Global appeal

High risk for reward in Iraq’s truffles

On the market: five-bedroom home in The Villa Project, Dubai

Dubai Financial Market and Egypt agree on dual listings

Year in review 2014: The price of blood in Pakistan

Year in review 2014: A look back

The top 10 cars of 2014 – in pictures

My UAE: Mattar Bin Lahej one with the arts

Year in review 2014: Reading ahead in the literary world

Captaincy crown lies easy on Hashim Amla’s head

du to sponsor AC Milan-Real Madrid match-up in Dubai

Year in review 2014: Space exploration sees new frontiers

From fat to fit

Saudi women arrested for driving will face terrorism court

Year in review 2014: Iran’s spymaster Qassem Suleimani rises from the shadows

GCC shares rally as Riyadh maintains spending pledge

UAE Supreme Court says man could not steal his own phone

Travel briefs: Courtyard by Marriott launches in Abu Dhabi

Shades of grey on Brazil’s World Cup white elephants already

Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim 26/12/2014

FNC speaker condemns Kuwaiti Islamist’s UAE comments

Geometric flooring inspired by Islamic art

Trend: Must-do metallics

Globe Soccer awards live on Abu Dhabi Sports

Alex Song feeling at home again in London with West Ham

Year in review 2014: German chancellor Angela Merkel makes her mark in world affairs

Ask Ali: Why Muslims don’t celebrate Christmas

Spotted! Power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z at Dubai Mall

Home improvements: Tidy cable storage

Sharjah cab driver returns Dh100,000 left in car

Year in review 2014: Tunisia and Libya, a tale of two uprisings

Reform Social & Grill: ‘Our business is a lifestyle’

Bill on regulation of wild predatory animals in UAE drafted

Kuwait Energy makes second discovery at Iraq block

Dubai falconry competition showcases latest technology

Year in review 2014: Palestine and Israel travel well-worn, war-torn ground

Premier League mid-season review: Chelsea look good to win title

Newsmaker: 2014’s most famous five

Three men alleged to have stolen Dh45,000 from Dubai shop, court hears

Ajman ruler’s praise for Emirates Red Crescent

Pope calls for compassion and an end to persecution

WWI letter describes 'extraordinary' Christmas truce

On the road to discovery in South Korea

Augusta numbers stacking against Rory McIlroy’s tilt for US Masters and career grand slam

Meet Matt Knighton, ‘war correspondent’ of Volvo Ocean Race for Abu Dhabi boat Azzam

Haj operators have licenses revoked for committing breaches

Inside India: The Christmas Day edition

Israel approves 380 new East Jerusalem settler homes

UAE consul general Al Mansouri joins Kurds’ ceremonies

The women’s majlis: Using a gift to its full purpose

CCTV film will prove innocence, robbers tell UAE court

Basil: from seed to plate

Ibtissama initiave puts smiles on faces of orphaned children in UAE

Sri Lankans in UAE still suffer effects of 2004 Tsunami

Year in review 2014: Opec’s oil-price strategy anyone’s guess

Year in review 2014: Fighting ISIL, an army without borders

Liverpool’s Rodgers holding out hope for successful season

Dubai Police reveal New Year’s Eve safety plans

Year in review 2014: Interactive timeline

As the new year nears, it’s resolution time again

Year in review 2014: Looking forward to next year’s can’t-miss exhibitions

60 women duped, RAK court hears

Jumeirah Golf Estates villa is a fairway deal

Sheikh Zayed Mosque in China set to open

With Caid Sebsi, Tunisia sets up its next phase

Festive time proves to be no rest time for Charley Hull in her breakout golfing year

Vietnam opens new terminal in Hanoi airport — in pictures

5 things to do today: see the French film Le Père Noël (Santa Claus) or head to the holiday bazaar at The Galleria

Blood money has a legitimate role in society

Fashion notes: Let sale time be a steal – for you not from you

UAE PO Box holders urged to renew before end of January

Afghan women’s cricket crushed by threats and tradition

Dubai International closes in on Heathrow as world’s busiest airport

One dead in mall shooting - video

Online shopping in the UAE: Groceries at the click of a button

Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to host football festival

Motorists urged to stay safe amid potential fog and rain

Still feeling the ripples of 2004 tsunami

Kellogg increases offer for Bisco Misr

Dewa staff make trip to Germany

Famous Premier League matches on Boxing Day

Road test: 2015 Infiniti Q50

UAE builds safer environment

UAE Friday sermon: Make use of your time

Young UAE inventor tours Saadiyat arts facilities

Year in review 2014: GCC fortified by turbulent year

Year in review 2014: Renewables set the trend

Manchester City missing opportunity to give youth a chance

Year in review 2014: In the news - in pictures

Hotel review: Glo Hotel Kluuvi, Helsinki, Finland

Let’s call out selfish drivers