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Although fewer tourists were visiting North Korea in late 2017, Sandeep Sangha, 36, from Melbourne, Australia, made the trip in November and said it was a "fascinating" experience. Photo courtesy Sandeep Sangha

North Korea tourism operators see numbers nosedive amid growing tensions

AsiaDecember 14, 2017

Shi Yuqi created waves in Group B of Men’s Singles, working his way to a dogged upset of defending champion Viktor Axelsen on the second day of play at the Dubai World Superseries Finals at the Hamdan Sports Complex. Courtesy Seven Media

Upsets for world No 1s at Dubai World Superseries Finals

Other SportDecember 14, 2017

Ricky Martin. Angela Weiss / AFP Photo

Ricky Martin to headline Dubai Jazz Festival

MusicDecember 14, 2017

Rex Tillerson. Reuters

Is there a way North Korea and the US can be walked back from war?

OpinionDecember 13, 2017

From left: 2016 men's Dubai World Superseries champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, Pusarla V Sindhu of India, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia and England's Gabrielle Adcock at the launch of the 2017 Dubai World Superseries Finals held at the Dubai World Sports Council. Courtesy Seven Media

Pusarla Sindhu hopes to round off successful season 'on a high in Dubai'

Other SportDecember 11, 2017

While others enjoy the festivities often associated with a public holiday, those working can request a lieu day for their efforts or monetary compensation. Victor Besa / The National

Can I receive compensation for working on a public holiday in the UAE?

MoneyDecember 09, 2017

Al-Azi poetry has been offered protected status by UNESCO to develop clear national identity in the UAE.

Traditional UAE poetry offered protected UNESCO status

UAEDecember 09, 2017

An LNG tanker in Russia's newly-unveiled Arctic gas project. Gulf LNG demand is likely to be met from increasing imports from the US and Russia. Courtesy Sovcomflot

Putin to Saudi energy minister: buy our gas, save your oil -Interfax

EnergyDecember 08, 2017

The European Union has included 17 countries on its blacklist. Dario Pignatelli / Bloomberg

UAE surprised and disappointed by inclusion in EU tax haven blacklist

BusinessDecember 07, 2017

Filipino actress Maine Mendoza. Courtesy GMA

Focus on the Philippines: Maine Mendoza in world’s most tweeted list

FilmDecember 07, 2017

The European Union's black list of tax havens, naming 17 territories including the UAE and Bahrain is not credible and unlikely to have any material impact, industry insiders say. EPA/Alex Hofford

Dubai wealth managers dismiss UAE inclusion in EU tax haven blacklist

BusinessDecember 06, 2017

An Oxfam activist demands actions over tax havens in Brussels as EU ministers agreed a 17-strong blacklist of nations outside the bloc. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND

EU puts 17 countries on tax haven blacklist

BusinessDecember 05, 2017

Al Jazira players take part in a training session at Emirates Palace Sports Complex ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Al Jazira's presence at Fifa Club World Cup should be celebrated but brings with it added pressure

December 05, 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang. LUONG THAI LINH/AFP

Vietnam emerges as crucial player in South East Asia

EconomyDecember 04, 2017

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Energy Secretary Rick Perry in Riyadh. Reuters

Saudi Arabia invites US firms to participate in its nuclear power programme, energy minister says

EnergyDecember 04, 2017

A US Air Force F-15C jet flies over a South Korean air base in Gwangju on December 4, 2017. AFP

US and South Korea begin largest joint air drill

AsiaDecember 04, 2017

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