The challenges and opportunities of new technology are transforming the printed word - will the physical book always be with us? Read Article Meeting the digital challenges
Did American Robert McCulloch think he was buying the Tower Bridge rather than London Bridge? The story of the sale is the subject of The Tall Story of a Transatlantic Crossing. Read Article London Bridge myth won't fall down
Why do people who sell weapons face less regulation than those who trade in fruit and vegetables? Agricultural products are subject to three international agreements, while transfers of conventional weapons are not governed by any binding global treaty. Read Article A disarming proposition
Staging the 2020 world's fair in Dubai could have a tremendous impact on the UAE's cultural development and greatly enhance its a appeal as a premier destination for global events. Read Article Expo 2020 in Dubai a chance at lasting legacy
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
In 1992, Major League Baseball commissioner Fay Vincent initially opposed an effort by a Japanese mogul to purchase the Seattle Mariners. Expect more to come. Global shift in North American sport
The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market. Terrafugia Transition: flying cars roar into reality
