New projects needed to be carefully managed to avoid Dubai government-related firms getting into fresh financial troubles, the IMF said. Sarah Dea / The National
“It’s important from looking at the stock of real estate that is coming on to the market to be careful to ensure measures are in place to moderate the pace of growth to avoid any risk of the boom and bust cycle," Masood Ahmed, the director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, said. Read Article
The Ministry of Environment and Water, in cooperation with Dubai Customs, has seized a shipment of 259 pieces of raw ivory coming from an African country through the port of Jebel Ali, Dubai.Courtesy UAE Ministry of Environment & Water
Almost 260 pieces of raw elephant ivory have been seized in a shipment at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, the Ministry of Environment and Water has said. Read Article
A boy is pulled from beneth the rubble at the Plaza Towers Elementary School which was directly hit by a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.Sue Ogrocki / AP Photo
A tornado moves past homes in Moore, Oklahoma in the US. AP Photo/Alonzo Adams
A three-kilometre wide tornado tears through an Oklahoma City suburb, trapping victims beneath the rubble as one elementary school takes a direct hit and another was destroyed. Read Article
Cenna - named after Avicenna, the Latinised name of the Muslim scholar Ibn Sina - offers fitness tips and nutritional information, and its built-in forum allows users to discuss the challenges they face. Read Article Obesity? We have an app for that
Investors are ploughing capital into the Emirates for the long-run as political instability strains the Middle East, and the UAE appears a more attractive investment for those who may not exit the country for many years. Read Article Investors look at UAE for long haul
The International Monetary Fund said it is not worried about Dubai's ability to meet its financial obligations after the emirate that almost defaulted in 2009 successfully managed to reschedule payments. Read Article IMF not concerned about Dubai's ability to repay debt
Jaws dropped at Michael Cinco's recent show, where the Dubai-based designer displayed his technical virtuosity and immaculate couture. We witnessed all the action on and off Cinco's catwalk. Read Article It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment
Now that the first few days of catwalk bling and celebrity razzle-dazzle have died down, the Cannes film festival has returned to what it does best: showcasing strong, socially engaged cinema with a global focus. Read Article Films with Arab themes hold sway at Cannes
Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle. Operation Hawksbill swings into action
