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May 24, 2013
The Louvre Abu Dhabi will open its doors to visitors in 2015, but one of the most crucial phases of construction is well under way. Read Article Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making
May 21, 2013
Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle. Read Article Operation Hawksbill: TDIC swings into action to secure Saadiyat nesting sites
May 16, 2013
The first lady of US broadcasting has announced her retirement. James Langton looks back at the life of the trailblazing journalist.
Read Article Newsmaker: Barbara Walters
May 07, 2013
Announced in the heady days of 2008, the Al Sufouh Tram project was a casualty of the downturn and the project gathered dust for two years. But improving fortunes of the emirate mean it is now back on track. Read Article Light at end of tunnel for Dubai's tram network
Apr 25, 2013
The discovery of a vaccine in 1954 delivered a crippling blow to polio. Now, say a dedicated band of health experts and philanthropists, it's time for the coup de grace. James Langton reports Read Article Days are numbered for much-feared polio virus
Mar 23, 2013
When George W Bush came to visit the UAE in January 2008, it was a chance for our reporters and photographers to practise their skills - even though the paper was some months from launch. Read Article Power and respect - and a dry run for The National
Mar 21, 2013
Up to nine Ferraris were either written off or badly damaged in a chain-reaction accident in Japan when the leading driver in a convoy of supercars lost control of his vehicle. Read Article News you can lose: Charges pending over $4m car pile-up