Theologian Abu Hamid Al Ghazali has long been blamed for the decline of Islamic civilisation because of his authoritative critique of science. But, as the role of religion is being pushed to the fore in the Middle East, it is important to know the real cause. Read article How the decline of Muslim scientific thought still haunts
Syria veto is a sign that UNSC reforms overdue Security Council reform is a perennial political chestnut, but every time its members fail in their mission the case for reform becomes stronger. Last week's veto on Syria is one such instance.
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Welcome clarity on illegally split flats For tenants unknowingly living in illegally divided homes, too often left to the whims of owners, new rules intended to bring clarity to the market are welcome. Read article
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A graceful exit The ouster of Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed may eventual prove unjust, but the former president's refusal to add to his nation's pain must be commended. Read article
Sky News Arabia, the Arabic TV-news station set for launch this spring, has moved into its Abu Dhabi studio and says rehearsals will begin later this month. Read article Sky News Arabia ready for broadcast
India Dispatch: The country's holy sites traditionally burst at the seams with money, gold and jewellery as hundreds of thousands of devotees bring in riches as offerings to the gods. But the price of gold has changed that. Read article Gifts of gold wane at Indian temples
Security Council reform is a perennial political chestnut, but every time its members fail in their mission the case for reform becomes stronger. Last week's veto on Syria is one such instance.
Read article Syria veto is a sign that UNSC reforms overdue
For tenants unknowingly living in illegally divided homes, too often left to the whims of owners, new rules intended to bring clarity to the market are welcome. Read article Welcome clarity on illegally split flats
The ouster of Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed may eventual prove unjust, but the former president's refusal to add to his nation's pain must be commended. Read article A graceful exit
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology has released a set of photographs showing the evolution and urban expansion of Abu Dhabi city over the last 25 years. See Pictures
The tallest hotel in the world is expected to open in Dubai at the end of the year, taking the title away from another towering hotel in the emirate. Read article
