The ice breaker: Zahra Lari is among the nominations for the Abu Dhabi Award. The teenager is the first female Emirati to compete internationally in figure skating. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National
Almost five weeks after voting began on April 21, thousands of nominations have come in via hundreds of booths in the city and a fleet of specially branded touring cars that can be flagged down. Read Article
Helper Hassan Mohammed Hossain and hobby beekeeper Asif Kibria remove panels from a box that contains bees. Sarah Dea / The National
Dubai's self-taught beekeepers hope to encourage more residents to take up the hobby because they believe it will be good for the community. Read Article
Guantanamo was a bad idea when it opened. A worse idea would be allowing it to continue operating despite serving no practical purpose but to rob those trapped there of human rights and dignity. Read Article Only closure will heal the sore of Guantanamo
As the country invests to improve the quality of its roads and streets, it's worth remembering cars and lorries are not the only type of traffic that will be looking to benefit. Read Article Making the capital pedestrian friendly
India Dispatch: As the country awaits the arrival of crucial rains for agriculture and livestock, a prolonged dry season is exacerbated by manmade problems. Mismanagement, corruption and inefficiency are only adding to the pain. Read Article Farmers suffer in India drought
Three Emirati athletes are on a team of seven from the UAE heading to Seoul, South Korea to take on the fittest men in Asia at the CrossFit Games Regionals.
Read Article UAE CrossFit team heading to Seoul
The announcement of the sequel to Garden State has stirred up excitement not only about the film, but also about the soundtrack. We take a look at successful soundtracks, from Trainspotting to Garden State via Jackie Brown and Singles. Read Article Seen and heard: let's hear it for original soundtracks
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. Design like a pro with our expert tips
A discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat will examine the art and photography of European artists travelling 'through the lights and images' of this region, writes Nick Leech
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