Business focus
Don’t put the brakes on financial reform
- The economic crisis has forced governments and companies to become more accountable and transparent, but what happens when the recovery takes hold?
Oasis
Par excellence
- Today, 60 of the world’s best golfers will open the Greg Norman-designed Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, marking the start of the Dubai World Championship.
Crown Prince tells World Economic Forum UAE economy is ‘humming’
The global financial crisis underlined the dangers of loosening government controls on markets, the Crown Prince of Dubai told business leaders.
Keeping the Haj safe for pilgrims
With the swine flu virus rife, Hamida Ghafour looks at the measures in place to protect those setting out for Mecca.
Something to sink his teeth into
Robert Pattinson, the vampire hunk of the Twilight film series, talks about fame and his on and off-screen frailties.
The debt collectors
Debt collection is a roaring business. Often portayed on the big screen, meet the people who hunt down millions of dirhams of unpaid bills in the UAE.
Tipping pointers: your gratuity guide
Policies towards tips vary – some workers rely on them to survive while others must hand all money over to bosses.
Westwood holds nerve
Lee Westwood rolls in a nerveless 20ft putt on the final green to take a handy two-stroke lead into day three.
UAE
UAE praised, and prodded, by Unicef
The UAE has made great progress in the area of children’s rights but should do even more, a Unicef official said.
National Geographic has ambitions to make a new Arab brand
While acknowledging that its programming is international, the Arabic version of the channel wants to increase regional production.
Reflections of Arab heritage on display
Away from the soaring towers, the influence of culture on our surroundings is revealed in new collection of intimate and compelling images.
World
Refugee camps struggle to cope as Yemeni conflict escalates
Thousands of Yemenis have sought refuge in overcrowded camps as efforts against al Houthi rebels escalate.
French rapper Diam's is keeping it real with Islam
The French-Cypriot rapper who converted to Islam has sold millions of CDs documenting the poverty and racism blighting urban France.
British families await inquiry into conflict that claimed their sons in Iraq
Mothers and fathers want to know if the British involvement in the war that claimed their sons and daughters was justified.
Business
Emaar chairman bullish on Dubai
Emaar's chairman, Mohammed Alabbar, delivers an upbeat forcast for Dubai at the World Economic Forum.
Bin Suleiman replaced as governor of the DIFC
Ahmed Humaid al Tayer, a high-profile businessman and former federal government minister, has been appointed to the post.
Emaar chairman criticises media for Dubai coverage
Mohammed Alabbar says some sections of the media 'crossed the line' in their reporting on Dubai during the financial crisis.
Opinion
A spiritual analysis of extremism
Jihad Hashim Brown : Westerners need to stop thinking they are celebrities living out pop-modern lives for us on a stage for all their eastern fans to wish they were them.
Your Prophet is your Islam
Omid Safi: Whenever I ask non-Muslims about the Prophet Mohammed: the response is invariably one of deafening silence.
Cold feet as I prepare for journey of a lifetime
Hadeel al Shalchi: By this time next week I hope to be in the final stages of possibly the most challenging duty of my faith – the Haj.
Sport
Portugal face Brazil jinx once again
Brazil have made a habit of crushing Portuguese dreams in Beach Soccer World Cups and the pair go head-to-head again in Dubai.
Uruguay’s shining star
Marcotti's man Any young Uruguayan footballer can tell you about the ghosts. Especially those who, like Luis Suarez, come through the ranks at Nacional.
Hungry Carter is prepared to feast on struggling England
Dan Carter says his enforced break from rugby helped him rediscover his hunger for the game.
Arts
Feast for the senses
This weekend’s exhibitions, workshops and lectures at Emirates Palace and Manarat al Saadiyat.
The collected works
A selection of the galleries participating in the capital's artistic extravaganza.
The Invention of Lying
Just as the movie is hitting its boldest strides, it loses focus. But the ingenious premise is all but ruined by a schmaltzy romantic ending.
Life
The shop of the new
The choice for interior comforts is expanding at an alarming rate and seems to contradict the endless talk of economic gloom.
Restoring more than metal
A project to restore an old Pontiac in Tennessee is helping a group of teenage troublemakers win back some much needed self-esteem.
‘Tehran is where my heart lies’
Home in the life of John Alexander Smith, a professor of architecture and interior design at the American University in Dubai.
Video
Review
Still Bourne
Cover story An amnesiac action hero who battles a mystifying web of enemies, Jason Bourne has outlived his author. David Samuels considers the enduring appeal of the kicking, punching, paranoiac babe in the woods.
Forgotten futures
The big idea As the cultural landmarks of an earlier era disappear from present view, Antonia Carver suggests the Gulf needs to catch archive fever.
Arguing the world
Art At this year’s Istanbul Biennial, Kaelen Wilson-Goldie writes, economic decline set the stage for re-imaginings of art’s goals and potential.
Magazine
Long live the king
Feature Michael Jackson is immortalised in a remarkable series of images by the singer’s personal artist in a new book, as seen in these exclusive excerpts.
Fighting words
Feature After 10 years as an elite soldier, Duncan Falconer left the British Armed Forces to use his expertise to combat and negotiate with pirates and terrorists, while also writing bestselling books.
Hung out to dry
Feature In Karachi the chances are your laundry will end up at the dhobi ghat, by the city’s Lyari river. The famed ghat’s washermen fear their profession is dying as access to modern mechanised washing facilities grows.
Weekender
Manny Pacquiao: Thriller from Manila
He has reignited boxing, inspired millions of Filipinos and on Friday received a hero’s welcome.
The Wicker Man star who turned vigilante
Edward Woodward was the quintessential British actor with a menacing air and he was dubbed the thinking woman’s Rambo.
Typhoons and iTunes
14.11.2009 to 20.11.2009 Jet fighters took to the Dubai skies, five people survived two months adrift on open seas and Apple entered talks to allow music downloads in the UAE.
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Global briefing
Week in review: Al Qa'eda denounced by Libyan group
- Jihadist ideology is now under attack from its erstwhile proponents. A Libyan group has issued a new religious document denouncing the tactics used by al Qa'eda as illegal under Islamic law.
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