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False expectations make Emirati marriages fail, experts say

Eight out of 10 newlywed couples have filed for divorce before their first anniversary, according to the chief executive of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children. Read Article False expectations make Emirati marriages fail, experts say

Increased expat ownership of UAE companies remains open to debate, says Minister of Economy

The Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri said the companies law was one of "the most critical laws" for the economy. Delores Johnson / The National

Stalled discussions to push through the revised 'most critical' companies law will resume next week, Sultan Al Mansouri said. While foreign ownership will not form part of those talks, the issue is not dead. Read Article

At least 51 dead as tornado rips through US city

A tornado moves past homes in Moore, Oklahoma in the US. AP Photo/Alonzo Adams

A powerful tornado swept through an Oklahoma City suburb on yesterday, tearing down blocks of homes and at least two schools and leaving at least 51 people dead. Read Article

More Godolphin horses of Al Zarooni test positive for anabolic steroids

Mickael Barzalona and Encke won The St Leger Stakes at Doncaster in September.Getty Images

British Horseracing Authority confirm results include St Leger winner Encke but Saeed bin Suroor’s horses, slated to take over from banned Al Zarooni, tested negative and clean. Read Article

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Stay in your lane, Dubai police urge motorists

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Jan 22 : Traffic on Sheikh Zayed road during the fog in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News.

Sudden swerving is the leading cause of accidents in Dubai, prompting police to focus on the bad practice. Read Article Stay in your lane, Dubai police urge motorists

UAE sedition trial: Accused question evidence against them

There were heated moments in court as prosecutors responded to statements by defendants. Read Article UAE sedition trial: Accused question evidence against them

One Australian jailed, one freed in Dh44 million Dubai Waterfront fraud case

Australian Marcus Lee, a former Nakheel employee, has been acquitted of all charges related to a fraud case that has dragged on for four years. Read Article One Australian jailed, one freed in Dh44 million Dubai Waterfront fraud case

Obesity? We have an app for that

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

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One thing at a time

Multitasking may have been made easier by technology, but science says it's decreasing the quality of our output Read Article One thing at a time

If Hadi wants Yemen whole, he must talk to the South

There is a political war brewing in south Yemen. Abdrabbu Mansur Hadi must take the possibility - and dangers - of southern secession seriously Read Article If Hadi wants Yemen whole, he must talk to the South

Saving Arabic with innovative ideas

An initiative to translate more online content into Arabic is welcome, for the region and the language Read Article Saving Arabic with innovative ideas

Business

Investors look at UAE for long haul

The UAE is the most successful Gulf country to attract capital from both Mena and developing markets. Above, the Dubai Financial Market. Pawan Singh / The National

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

Technology

Over the past five years, companies in the region have come to terms with the fact that they must build strong digital and social strategies and transform the way they do business, or suffer the consequences.

Omar Christidis

The Saudis, who argue the allegations made against them could endanger their lives and damage UK-Saudi relations, last week failed in their attempt to have the evidence heard in secret. Omar Karmi reports Read Article Saudi princes may face UK court over claim they laundered money for Hizbollah

Spaniard's dismantling of Roger Federer on Sunday shows he is almost unbeatable on clay.

Ali Khaled

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Sound & Vision

Video: Tornado kills at least 51 in Oklahoma Watch Video
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Video: Car bombs target Shiites in Iraq, killing more than 70 Watch Video
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The pavements might be too hot to touch, but that doesn't mean your children should spend the summer inside playing Angry Birds. Here's some ideas to get your kids on the move. Read Article Don't let the heat stop all the action - keeping kids active in the summer

Social networking is serious business and your Klout counts

American Airlines wants to know your Klout score. And soon, your boss may want to know, too. Read Article Social networking is serious business and your Klout counts

I couldn't think of a single transferable skill I had acquired in my 17 years that could be imparted to my classmates - except dissecting a milkfish.

Lavanya Malhotra

For the first time this year, the Sheikha Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation supports the UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Here, in an exclusive interview, Sheikha Salama shares her thoughts. Read Article Sheikha Salama: We should take enormous pride in our artists

ADFF names SANAD Fund recipients

Plus: Phoenix continue to rise with 5th album; Hollywood movers set for Dubai summit. Read Article ADFF names SANAD Fund recipients

Newly slim Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks Cannes red carpet

Plus: five Sharjah shorts screen at Cannes; Motwane skips Cannes to finish film; Kochadaiyaan a no-go at Cannes. Read Article Newly slim Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks Cannes red carpet

Fashion-wise, Vidya Balan, Sonam Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan let the side down.

Ujala Ali Khan

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Bombs tear through Baghdad in Iraq's bloodiest day for months

An Iraqi woman passes by the scene of a car bomb attack in the Kamaliyah neighborhood, a predominantly Shiite area of eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, May 20, 2013. A wave of car bombings across Baghdad's Shiite neighborhoods and in the southern city of Basra killed and wounded scores of people, police said. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban) *** Local Caption *** APTOPIX Mideast Iraq Violence.JPEG-0eeba.jpg

Day of bloodshed in Shiite neighbourhoods kills 86, with Prime Minister Maliki moving to allay fears of resurgence of sectarian conflict that killed tens of thousands. Bombs tear through Baghdad in Iraq's bloodiest day for months

Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Guests of the Burj Al Arab will now be presented with 24-carat gold iPads when they check in at the lavish hotel. Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Jose Mourinho makes Real Madrid exit

No replacement announced yet but Primera Liga club offer Carlo Ancelotti manager's job. Jose Mourinho makes Real Madrid exit

Dubai is top global target market for new retailers

Dubai is the world's second biggest retail destination - for the second year running, according to a report by the international property specialist CBRE. Dubai is top global target market for new retailers

Operation Hawksbill swings into action

The mother Hawksbill turtle on her way back to sea after laying eggs on Saadiyat beachfront yesterday. She is the first sea turtle to nest on the island at the start of the season. Photo Courtesy Tourism Development Investment Company

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