About 200 contestants are to gather at the Corniche for the start of a gruelling six-day race that will traverse the vast dunes of the Empty quarter, Al Ain and the rocky crags of Jebel Hafeet. Read Article Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge kicks off today
More than 200,000 people marched across the country to vent their anger at the government's lavish spending in demonstrations which were initially triggered by a rise in bus fares. Brazil hit by largest protests in 20 years
The Saudi prince currently developing the world's tallest tower has invited the Dubai developer Emaar to help to develop an even higher building - a mile high - in one of the world's largest cities. Going for a mile-high building
