London mayor Boris Johnson (centre) walks under police tape near the scene of the killing of a British soldier in Woolwich. Luke McGregor / Reuters
Mosques vandalised, Muslim students warned to stay indoors and an extra 1,200 police deployed around London, as British prime minister warns against knee-jerk reactions. Omar Karmi reports 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
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
The French industrial engineer Fives Group is in talks with Emal and Kizad about a multimillion euro partnership to create as many as 100 high-tech jobs for nationals. Read Article Emal and Kizad in French link-up talks
Leaders from the Middle East and North Africa in business, economics and politics will focus on the aftermath of the "Arab Spring" as they gather for the World Economic Forum in Jordan this weekend. Read Article WEF to focus on challenges
Mosques vandalised, Muslim students warned to stay indoors and an extra 1,200 police deployed around London, as British prime minister warns against knee-jerk reactions. Omar Karmi reports Read Article UK Muslims fear backlash after soldier's murder
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
