Archive: August 08, 2015
Manchester United’s Louis van Gaal demands big transfer fee for David de Gea from Real Madrid
National Service deadline set
Arab Nato could bring many benefits
New Dubai cycle track is 70 per cent complete
Regional refinery projects on track to meet rising demand
Action against employer for breach
Katie Ledecky sets new 800m mark at Kazan world championships
Lyon ward off Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United interest to tie Lacazette down to long-term deal
S&P affirms Abu Dhabi’s rating, as vast wealth helps emirate cushion oil price decline
Offices need to be more breastfeeding friendly, say experts
Michael Clarke’s storied Test career risks ending sourly with Ashes all but surrendered
Animal market in Sharjah faces welfare complaints
Former UAE resident’s charity steps up Nepal aid programme
Five key moments that helped England win back Ashes
UAE’s hypermarket operators focus on convenience-store segment to boost revenues
Brendan Rodgers warns Stoke: Liverpool ‘will be better than last season, that’s for sure’
Bloomsbury-group artist Vanessa Bell finally steps out of the shadows
Australia captain Michael Clarke to retire at the end of The Ashes
Juan Imhoff hat-trick powers Argentina to a first win over South Africa
Filipina’s mission is to help others
Kabul bombings toll rises to 51
The Ashes, world swimming championships and sailing — the world of sport in pictures
Vietnam’s property market rides into another boom – in pictures
Five women murdered in India for ‘witchcraft’: police
Pompeii rises again from the ashes
The one constant for Syria is a negotiated peace
The Gulf’s backing of the Iran deal is smart politics
Pressure off Manchester United with opening win over Tottenham
One Direction and Justin Bieber are back with new singles
Shadi Ghanim cartoon for 9/8/15
Eugenie Bouchard splits with another coach as dismal season continues
Joe Camilleri and his band put on a rocking performance
UAE shows economic resilience as impending US rate hike looks to galvanise growth
UAE faces up to alternative energy challenge
Public libraries serve a purpose
England trounce Australia by an innings at Trent Bridge to reclaim The Ashes
Father of Palestinian toddler killed in firebomb attack also dies
Fun and hard work do not have to be mutually exclusive
Day in the life: For Led Zeppelin fan, law career in Dubai is stairway to heaven
In the summer silly season, facts cover even less than a bikini
Bollywood’s Salman Khan bankable despite bad behaviour
Rory McIlroy scheduled to play PGA Championship
Chelsea’s Premier League title defence off to rough start after draw with Swansea City
A new Liverpool era begins with trying to banish Stoke ghosts of three months past
Emiratis have ‘national duty’ to participate in elections
Strong start imperative for Arsenal as Wenger targets Premier League title
Experience key as Ireland hold on to beat Wales in rugby friendly
Mexican star Rey Mysterio honors friend in main event bout
Lucas Moura strike gives 10-man PSG a rare season-opening win over Lille
Ravens RB Justin Forsett ‘still hungry’ after breakthrough season
Search for missing Emiratis continues
Purrfect day for cats
Petrol price rise has a cumulative effect on costs
Citizens from 45 countries can obtain visa on arrival in the UAE
Manchester United still a work in progress under Louis van Gaal
The suffering of refugees is painful – and hidden
Despite his words, Netanyahu is Israel’s arsonist-in-chief
Can Arsenal end title wait? Will Chelsea’s Falcao risk pay off? Five questions ahead of EPL kick-off
Edinburgh International Book Festival focuses on Middle East
Bollywood films sing and dance their way into record-breaking blockbusters
Cost of living up in Abu Dhabi
Saturday cover: What lies beneath as Chelsea begin EPL title defence lacking squad depth
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister to visit Russia for talks on Syria conflict
New acquisitions Mandzukic and Dybala come through for Juventus in Super Cup win over Lazio
Jennifer Aniston weds long-time beau Theroux
Saudi Arabia identifies mosque suicide bomber
Poll: What will be the result of Stoke City v Liverpool?
More facilities for increasing female enrolment
Springsteen send-off for Daily Show host
Mohammed bin Zayed attends wedding ceremony
The Outlawz triumph at Dubai’s The Music Room
Oddball comedy The Last Man on Earth is a breakout hit
Jose Mourinho expects ‘the others’ to provide stern test to Chelsea’s Premier League title defence
UAE needs to boost Islamic finance sector’s stability with more regulations, IMF says
Diego Forlán: Man United necesita a Pedro para aliviar la carga de gol sobre Rooney
Dubai hosts fourth South Indian International Movie Awards
Sheikh Mohammed establishes Dubai’s Museum of the Future
Abu Dhabi fitness enthusiast launches ‘smart’ exercise group
At least 35 killed in Kabul after multiple bombings
EPL round-up: Leicester go top as Everton deny Watford win
Australia snap 10-game losing streak against New Zealand to clinch Rugby Championship title
New rules in sale of gas cylinders
Three Emirati soldiers killed during operations in Yemen
How can camels survive for months in the desert? It’s in their blood