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
Gulf Cooperation Council finance ministers are discussing a 100 per cent increase in duty on tobacco products. Sammy Dallal / The National
A White Paper highlights that introducing tobacco tax in the GCC could lead to an increase in illicit trade and the smuggling of cigarettes. Read Article
Police forensics officers search a cordoned off area in Woolwich, east London, after a man was hacked to death and two suspects were shot by police. Carl Court / AFP
Shocking footage emerges of man with bloodied hands saying the victim was killed "because Muslims are dying every day". Read Article
The jobs boost is the second phase of the Absher Initiative, which was launched last year by President Sheikh Khalifa to strengthen Emiratisation in the private sector. Read Article Deals signed for 4,000 Emirati jobs
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
Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York Read Article Football eyes Flushing Meadows
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
Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York Football eyes Flushing Meadows
In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on. Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting
Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.
Bribery laws go beyond borders
