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Which of Dubai's mega-projects do you feel will have the most positive impact

The world's biggest mall in Mohammed Bin Rashid City The Dh10bn themepark plan featuring five different parks The MBR City park that will be 30 per cent larger than London's Hyde Park The pedestrian bridge crossing the Dubai Creek The Dh2.5 billion expansion of Madinat Jumeirah

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Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

A White Paper highlights that introducing tobacco tax in the GCC could lead to an increase in illicit trade and the smuggling of cigarettes. GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

Dubai - Let's play darts

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

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 - Let's play darts

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

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

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye. Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should