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Opinion

Toxic Trump hinders Republican Party at midterms

Toxic Trump hinders Republican Party at midterms

By Thomas Watkins●
November 09, 2022 at 3:10 pm EST
HSBC bankers learning 'Mandarin for fun' as Far East push grows stronger

HSBC bankers learning 'Mandarin for fun' as Far East push grows stronger

By Chris Blackhurst●
November 08, 2022 at 12:32 pm EST
Floral tributes to the Queen - in pictures

Floral tributes to the Queen - in pictures

September 14, 2022 at 4:00 pm EDT
Life and career of Najib Razak - in pictures

Life and career of Najib Razak - in pictures

August 22, 2022 at 4:00 pm EDT
Trump and Biden in tight race to see who can alienate the most Americans

Trump and Biden in tight race to see who can alienate the most Americans

By Thomas Watkins●
July 13, 2022 at 3:34 pm EDT
Am I the only mother left in the UAE for the summer?

Am I the only mother left in the UAE for the summer?

By Gemma White●
July 10, 2022 at 2:16 am EDT
From India to Abu Dhabi: my journey from homesickness to happiness

From India to Abu Dhabi: my journey from homesickness to happiness

By Zoya Thomas●
July 08, 2022 at 2:02 pm EDT
Bravado may not be enough to save Teflon Don Boris Johnson this time

Bravado may not be enough to save Teflon Don Boris Johnson this time

By Chris Blackhurst●
June 06, 2022 at 8:36 pm EDT
The Russian plane in Umm Al Quwain and the curious fusion of fashion and fuselage

The Russian plane in Umm Al Quwain and the curious fusion of fashion and fuselage

By Sarah Maisey●
June 03, 2022 at 2:02 pm EDT
Reality TV shows such as 'Real Housewives' could normalise problematic behaviour

Reality TV shows such as 'Real Housewives' could normalise problematic behaviour

By Katy Gillett●
June 02, 2022 at 5:07 am EDT
EDITOR'S PICKS
UAE can count on French support for Cop28 success, France's minister says
UAE can count on French support for Cop28 success, France's minister says

Economy

Yemen official hopeful Saudi-Houthi talks will bring about breakthrough
Yemen official hopeful Saudi-Houthi talks will bring about breakthrough

MENA

Emirates test flight powered by sustainable fuelStory Icon Type
Emirates test flight powered by sustainable fuel

Aviation

Rishi Sunak's first 100 days: Has he met his promises to steady UK ship? Story Icon Type
Rishi Sunak's first 100 days: Has he met his promises to steady UK ship?

UK

Dyche swoops in to save Everton's disastrous season
Dyche swoops in to save Everton's disastrous season

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