Taiye Selasi's much-hyped debut novel about a dying Ghanaian doctor and his scattered relations is an ambitious effort, but her narrative doesn't contain enough drama to hold the reader's attention, writes Malcolm ForbesRead Article Book review: Taiye Selasi's first novel lacks drama
A senior government official says that stronger ties with Africa are essential to secure the raw materials needed for industrial development in the UAE. Read Article African ties vital for raw materials
A UN court has ordered an Argentine warship, seized in Ghana over claims relating to the US$95 billion storm caused by the Latin American country's collapse a decade ago, to be released. Read Article Argentine delight as 'vultures' lose out
A three-masted sailing ship owned by the Argentinian government for training naval cadets was arrested in the Ghanaian port of Tema last Wednesday at the request of a US hedge fund seeking to collect on bonds on which Buenos Aires defaulted in 2002. Read Article Argentinian naval vessel seized over sovereign defaults
After previous heartbreak, Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores game-winning goal in the 89th minute to lift his team to a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund and the Uefa Champions League title, writes Jonathan Wilson. Robben finally finds redemption
Your budget may not allow for the services of an interior designer but these tips will help you create a home that looks like its been put together by a pro. Design like a pro with our expert tips
A discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat will examine the art and photography of European artists travelling 'through the lights and images' of this region, writes Nick Leech
The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi
