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Topic: Leaders and politicians

Farmer's boy in diplomatic field

November 4, 2010/ Abu Dhabi / Stuart Jones, Jr. the United States Treasury Financial Attache to the Gulf poses for a picture outside the United States embassy in Abu Dhabi November 4, 2010. (Sammy Dallal / The National)

Jan 14, 2011

Stuart Jones became one of the youngest people to be handed the post of US Treasury attache. Based at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi, It is a long way from where his parents imagined he would be when they were running their farm in Arkansas. Read Article Farmer's boy in diplomatic field

First glimpse of the Sheikh Zayed National Museum

First glimpse of the Sheikh Zayed National Museum(Video)

Nov 25, 2010

Barack Obama's long road from Cairo to Jakarta

Nov 11, 2010

A lot changed between the two key speeches – including the US president himself. Read Article Barack Obama's long road from Cairo to Jakarta

FNC speaker condemns Arab meetings as 'waste of time'

Oct 15, 2010

The comments by Abdul Aziz al Ghurair come amid calls for reform of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which he says has lost influence. Read Article FNC speaker condemns Arab meetings as 'waste of time'

 

Queen Elizabeth to make state visit

Oct 13, 2010

Meeting with Sheikh Khalifa will "strengthen friendship for future" as British monarch returns for the first time since 1979. Read Article Queen Elizabeth to make state visit

 

Shrewd politician and lawyer who helped Egypt modernise

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher addresses the UN General Assembly 58th Session at UN Headquarters in New York 29 September, 2003. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY

Oct 09, 2010

Ahmed Maher, a former Egyptian foreign minister and career diplomat, came from a family of distinguished diplomats and politicians of varying fortunes. Read Article Shrewd politician and lawyer who helped Egypt modernise

 

Philippa Kennedy: And another thing

Graeme McDowell with the Ryder Cup after his match-winning round in Newport, Wales, on Monday. Timothy A Clary / AFP PHOTO

Oct 07, 2010

How Northern Irish grit won the Ryder Cup for Europe in a week of triumphs, some not before time. Read Article Philippa Kennedy: And another thing

 

Creative science prize could lead to real prestige

Oct 03, 2010

This year's star winner of the Ig Nobel awards was Dr Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse, who used a miniature remote-controlled helicopter to gather samples of whale snot.  Read Article Creative science prize could lead to real prestige

 

Mammoth tusk jewellery, the latest must-have

Oct 02, 2010

A roundup of the bizarre and offbeat news of the week. Read Article Mammoth tusk jewellery, the latest must-have

 

Timeline: Election to inauguration

Timeline: Election to inauguration(Photos)

Jan 20, 2009

Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, but his preparation for office has been in full swing since election night in Nov 2008 See Interactive Timeline: Election to inauguration

 

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World's most expensive luxury home on wheels coming to Dubai?

Handout photo of the eleMMent build by Marchi Mobile. Photo Courtesy March Mobile

The eleMMent Palazzo is 12 metres long, weighs 20 tonnes and costs Dh10.3 million with all the extras.   World's most expensive luxury home on wheels coming to Dubai?

Brazil hit by largest protests in 20 years

Vandals set a booth and other objects on fire during clashes in Rio de Janeiro's downtown, on June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup --and preparations for the upcoming World Cup-- and against the hike in mass transit fares. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE *** Local Caption *** 366566-01-08.jpg

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

Follow the spice trail in Dubai's Little India

Kane rava fry at Canara. Courtesy Malavika Vettath

A culinary map of the variety of Indian food in just the two-kilometre radius of Karama in Dubai - often billed Little India.   Follow the spice trail in Dubai's Little India

In pictures: Abu Dhabi Airport's Midfield Terminal

Take a look at the future of air travel from Abu Dhabi with a series of artists impressions of the new Midfield Terminal, courtesy of Abu Dhabi Airports Company.

Take a look at the future of air travel from Abu Dhabi with a series of artists impressions of the new Midfield Terminal.  In pictures: Abu Dhabi Airport's Midfield Terminal

Duncan Hall quits UAE rugby post

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The Australian resigns as rugby association's performance manager after one and a half years.  Duncan Hall quits UAE rugby post

Going for a mile-high building

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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

Arab Idol prepares for finale this weekend

Farah Youssef from Syria is one of the three Arab Idol finalists. MBC

Farah Youssef, Mohammed Assaf and Ahmad Jamal remain in the running after double elimination  Arab Idol prepares for finale this weekend

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In pictures: Brazil becomes latest hotspot for protests

Protesters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013 massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month.(Photos)

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Video: Record broken as winner crowned burger eating champion

Video: Record broken as winner crowned burger eating champion(Video)

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Video: Dubai Expo 2020 - UAE in partnership

Video: Dubai Expo 2020 - UAE in partnership(Video)

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Video: Dubai Expo 2020 - Imagine Expo Live

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In pictures: Have you visited Salalah yet?

Just a 90-minute direct flight away from the UAE, or a grueling drive of more than 1,000 kilometers from Al Ain or Muscat, Salalah and the wider Dhofar region offers a glimpse of an Arabia many Gulf expatriates have been missing.(Photos)

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