Shining example: Abdelrahim Gader, centre, a senior food inspector with Dubai Municipality’s food control department, inspects a restaurant in Deira last year. He found no infringements. Antonie Robertson / The National
Educating food handlers and enforcing rules is improving the health standards in the emirate's rapidly rising number of outlets, a conference heard yesterday. Read Article
Currency appreciation back home is hitting Asian expatriates hard on their pockets. Above, a daily scene at a currency exchange in the UAE. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Asian expatriate worker earnings are facing a squeeze as currency appreciation at home triggers higher wage demands across the Emirates. Read Article
Spread over a area the equivalent to 50 football pitches, the mall will include 400 stores.
Fifa World-Cup themed shopping mall in Doha has attracted an “extreme” amount of interest from the region’s biggest retailers, more than two years ahead of its scheduled opening. Read Article
US secretary of state condemns Hizbollah role in war and tells Assad assistance for opposition will be stepped up if he fails to join new peace talks. Hugh Naylor reports from Amman Read Article Syria rebels in plea for weapons to hold Qusayr
Your budget may not allow for the services of an interior designer but these tips will help you create a home that looks like its been put together by a pro. Read Article Design like a pro with our expert tips
In 1992, Major League Baseball commissioner Fay Vincent initially opposed an effort by a Japanese mogul to purchase the Seattle Mariners. Expect more to come. Global shift in North American sport
The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market. Flying cars roar into reality
