Patrick Vieira, the former City midfielder and head of the elite development squad at Manchester City throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the Yankees' recent MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays. AP Photo
Premier League club and US baseball giants announce partnership for new team, the New York City Football Club, to join the MLS as the 20th franchise for the 2015 season. Read Article
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
Rescue workers look for victims in the rubble of a destroyed building at the Moore Hospital in Moore, Oklahoma. Gene Blevins / Reuters
A boy is pulled from beneath a collapsed wall at the Plaza Towers Elementary School, Moore, Oklahoma. Sue Ogrocki / AP
Children are among the dozens reported dead so far in Moore, the Oklahoma City suburb ravaged by Monday's tornado that packed winds of up to 320 kilometres per hour. Read Article
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 Raw elephant ivory seized in Dubai
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
