Anjana Sankar

People at gatherings across the country full of optimism for the new year

Unconfirmed reports say 20 people have died onboard

The long-term residency programme was launched to retain top talent and help foreign workers build a future in the Emirates

Many families who moved to the UAE to escape war early this year say they miss spending Christmas with their loved ones

Billionaire philanthropist describes ruling as 'unfortunate and sad' and pledges to work with authorities to support women in Afghanistan

Three sea-faring friends are attempting to row 5,000km across the Atlantic to raise awareness about marine pollution

Three people have died on board boat that has been adrift for weeks

Hundreds of trees and animals relocated while special crossings and no-horn zones will be introduced under construction plan

Pekka Katajisto believes a greater understanding of human genetics can extend lifespans and boost health

Wait time for tourist and business visas can still take a year, consul general says

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar says growing UAE-India relations are 'the return of history'

S Jaishankar says countries responsible for carbon emissions should 'step up' and help climate-vulnerable nations

Billionaire philanthropist and Harvard dropout says getting the vowels in place first is his top tip

Philanthropist says some donors are cutting financial aid for fighting diseases

Passengers disembarked safely and the aircraft was fumigated