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Three years on, memories of crash of Air India's Dubai flight still haunt

Rescue work underway at the crash site of the Air India plane in Mangalore on 22 May 2010. About 150 people were killed when the plane flying from Dubai overshot the runway after landing at the Mangalore airport in south India. Jagadeesh NV / EPA

This week marks the third anniversary of the crash of Air India Flight 812, as survivors and families of victims recount the ordeal. Read Article Three years on, memories of crash of Air India's Dubai flight still haunt

UAE graduates' job expectations must change, experts urge

Mariam Sabha, 22, who graduated from Abu Dhabi University has joined the Marketing department at Abu Dhabi University. Ravindranath K / The National

Priorities and expectations have to change, say experts, if youth unemployment in the Middle East – the world’s highest – is to come down. Read Article UAE graduates' job expectations must change, experts urge

Ramadan in the UAE: Will science replace moon-spotting to start the Holy Month?

Take our poll: The French Muslim Council has decided to depend on astronomical calculations instead of moon-sighting to determine the start of the Holy Month, and scientists say the UAE could soon follow suit. Read Article Ramadan in the UAE: Will science replace moon-spotting to start the Holy Month?

Alarm bells over future of Arabic language

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - APRIL 29: A Starbucks Coffee at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai on April 29, 2010. The Ibn Battuta Metro Station is one of seven new stations set to open on Friday, April 30, 2010. (Randi Sokoloff / The National) For A&L Oasis-Metro/and or Stock

By the end of this century, more than half of the world's 7,000 languages could have vanished, according to National Geographic's Disappearing Languages project. Could Arabic be one of them? Read Article Alarm bells over future of Arabic language

The UAE Central Bank's decision to impose tighter rules on currency exchange firms is a move in the right direction.

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Emiratis 'should not be forced to pay wages set by maids' home countries'

The UAE sets no minimum wage for maids but many countries do, and refuse to allow their citizens to be hired for less. Read Article Emiratis 'should not be forced to pay wages set by maids' home countries'

Emirates Road in Dubai partially closed after lorry catches fire

Dubai Police said that the road, previously known as the Dubai-bypass road, towards Abu Dhabi, was closed at around 1pm, shortly after the lorry caught fire near to Al Qudra interchange. Read Article Emirates Road in Dubai partially closed after lorry catches fire

American University in Dubai to offer scholarships worth Dh30 million

The grants will be given to outstanding students and those facing financial difficulties. Read Article American University in Dubai to offer scholarships worth Dh30 million

UAE condemns Iranian threats to Bahrain after top Shiite leader's house is raided

The UAE today condemned Iranian threats to Bahrain, calling them unIslamic and urging Iran to reconsider its approach to the Arabian Gulf region. Read Article UAE condemns Iranian threats to Bahrain after top Shiite leader's house is raided

New Dh105 million station to power up Dubai Marina

The new station will increase capacity, enhance the electricity transmission network output and meet the growing demand for services. Read Article New Dh105 million station to power up Dubai Marina

More than 33 million ride Dubai's Metro in three months

Latest Metro usage figures show station near Deira City Centre is currently the most popular as Mall of Emirates station loses it crown as busiest. Read Article More than 33 million ride Dubai's Metro in three months

Free Ivy League education for all - now in Arabic

Taghreedat's 1,000 translators, writers and editors in the UAE have begun translating into Arabic free online courses from universities like Stanford and Duke. Read Article Free Ivy League education for all - now in Arabic

Man found with 60 fake immigration stamps, Dubai court told

Man is accused of trying to smuggle into the country 60 fake iris scan stamps. Read Article Man found with 60 fake immigration stamps, Dubai court told

UAE death sentence torture dad took 'discipline a bit far' says lawyer

Father appealing his conviction for the torture and death of his eight-year-old daughter blames her injuries on his ex-wife. Read Article UAE death sentence torture dad took 'discipline a bit far' says lawyer

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Can’t you beam me up, Scotty?

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Star Trek's technological feats are ahead of the times - dreamt up almost half a century ago, much of its technology is today a reality. Can’t you beam me up, Scotty?

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Palestinian activists sue Israel for the return of 6,000 books

Anahid Melikian, left, and her niece Anahid Melikian Helewa have tried to find out about their family's books from the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa. Marianne Helm for The National

Following the 1948 war, Israeli librarians rushed to collect 30,000 mostly Arabic books from the houses of Jerusalem's prominent Palestinian families. Palestinian activists sue Israel for the return of 6,000 books

Turkey tightens Blue Mosque dress code

A foreign tourist dons a head covering as she visits the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Trueky.Kerem Uzel for The National

Istanbul's famous mosque tries to strike balance between religion and tourism money by providing tourists with coverings. Thomas Seibert reports Turkey tightens Blue Mosque dress code

Step backward may help UAE rugby move forward

Manila, Philippines, May18, 2013, UAE Rugby, ASN Match UAE v Philippines, Manila Rizal Memorial Stadium-(2nd left) Renier Els pulls down a Philippine ball carrier. The UAE team lost 24-8 in their match with The Philippines . For The National Mike Young

Dropping out of the top tier could be more of a help than a hurt, comments Paul Radley. Step backward may help UAE rugby move forward

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

The dialect of the Hebus and Shehhu mountain tribes in Ras Al Khaimah is a living example of the history of the Arabic language's evolution in the region. Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes