Thailand’s push for democracy falters as junta tightens up on civil freedoms

UAE weather: Haze and clouds expected this weekend

UAE details plans for first Arab Mars mission - video

Tabreed rises amid lacklustre trading on UAE markets

Book review: Lori Lansens’ The Mountain Story loses edge to histrionics

Abu Dhabi Foodie News: a new kimchi burger at Jones, Blue Grill’s new asparagus menu and a new Mexican restaurant in WTC

Social media doesn’t ‘slip’ in letting Jerome Boateng hear it for Messi breakdown

IPAF 2015 winner Shukri Mabkhout on his novel, the Tunisian Revolution and writing as a form of catharsis

Five talking points from the week in UAE business

What the Texas attacks tell us about our era

Cairo electricity demand sparks renewable energy ambition

Speed, goals and hard work: All you need to know about Manchester United signing Memphis Depay

Lab-grown or naturally mined? Taking a look at the diamond dilemma

11 jailed over lewd dancing in Sharjah wedding video

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Thrillers outside Manila: exploring the Philippines

‘My oven is my best and oldest friend’: Abu Dhabi’s traditional bakeries are falling on hard times

Thailand hunts trafficking suspects in blitz on people-smuggling trade

How to hit the right note for UAE bank loans

Mars mission will help the entire region

Marina Gate ready to provide luxury on a grand scale in Dubai

The Black Book for May 2015

Poll: Will Al Ain or Al Ahli advance when they clash in the Asian Champions League?

Azzam and Dongfeng neck-and-neck Leg 6 finish another chapter in relentless duel

‘Guardiola was right’ says Barca’s Pique, if Leo Messi ‘is inspired no player can stop him’

The hot list: Green with envy at emerald accessories

Barcelona and Real Madrid title race may be put on hold in La Liga TV row

New licence plates to champion Abu Dhabi

Children take part in sports day at Al Jazira Club as part of World Autism Awareness Month

Pakistan in total command following Azhar Ali double ton and a tepid Bangladesh response

As Hizbollah and Syrian rebels battle, Lebanon is drawn deeper into crisis

Just three minutes apart, Dongfeng edge Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing to Volvo Ocean Race Leg 6 win

Messi magic should lead Barca to Champions League final but expect Real Madrid to fight back

Hotel insider: Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Abu Dhabi Film Festival closure met with shock

Manny Pacquiao surgeon could ‘not be more pleased’ with shoulder operation

‘Moneyball’ Brentford have their sights set on Premier League millions

Dubai labourers to be given pointers on road safety

Majid television channel for children launches in UAE

Kevin Pietersen urges Andrew Strauss to get England cricket fans back onside after ‘treacherous 15 months’

Emirates annual profit rises 40 per cent to Dh4.6 billion

Travel – even as far as Mars – is much on the minds of Tweeters

Maurice Flanagan, one of the founders of Emirates, passes away in London

All options are open in Yemen

Amir Khan says if Floyd Mayweather wants to give him a September shot, he’ll be ready

Marka reports quarterly loss of Dh8.3 million

Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova, and Serena Williams march on in Madrid

Thursday cover: Lionel Messi spurs Barcelona’s stunning late show

Gareth Bale has chance to bounce back from Juventus no-show when Real Madrid host Valencia

Emirates Red Crescent has sent 830 tonnes of aid to Yemen

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