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WORLD

Syrian civilian deaths: 'As awful now as it's ever been'
A man holds a child after an airstrike in the government-besieged Syrian town of Douma, in the Eastern Ghouta region near Damascus, on February 7, 2018. Bassam Khabieh / Reuters
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney speaks during the central bank's quarterly inflation report press conference in the City of London, Victoria Jones/Reuters

ECONOMY

Bank of England hints at earlier rate rises as economy picks up
Former US president George W Bush speaks at the Milken Institute Mena Summit in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Courtesy Milken Institute

UAE

Bush in Abu Dhabi: Immigration, Putin and praise for UAE
Fighters from the Popular Resistance Committees, supporting forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised President Abdrabu Mansur Hadi, attend a graduation ceremony in Taez on January 17, 2018. Ahmad Al Basha / AFP

MENA

Protecting Yemen: a mother's sacrifice

ASIA

We have no intention to meet US authorities during South visit: North Korea

EUROPE

Brexit heartland remains defiant in face of economic warnings

COMMENT

How the UK government is seeking to retake control of Londongrad

Con Coughlin

WORLD

Yemeni tribesmen from the Popular Resistance Committees, who support forces loyal to the Saudi-backed Yemen president, rest as they guard a post in the battle against the Houthis. Abdullah Al Qadry / AFP

MENA

Yemeni forces make key gain in campaign to retake rebel-held port
James Matthews, the British citizen who travelled to Syria and Iraq to fight the Islamic State, will appear in court charged with terrorism offences. Channel 4 screen grab

EUROPE

Briton who fought against ISIL faces terrorism charge
Bangladesh opposition leader and former prime minister Khaleda Zia arrives at the court in Dhaka on February 8, 2018 to hear the verdict in a corruption case against her. A M Ahad / AP Photo

ASIA

Bangladesh opposition leader convicted of graft

EUROPE

Ireland's abortion referendum ramps up pressure on Westminster

THE AMERICAS

Trump aide to leave White House after abuse allegations

THE AMERICAS

Uber founder’s competitive nature revealed in court exchanges

UAE

King Abdullah II of Jordan on Wednesday visited Abu Dhabi’s Wahat Al Karama, the national landmark built to immortalise the sacrifices of the UAE’s brave heroes. Wam

UAE

Jordan's King Abdullah visits Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi - in pictures
Taqa’s Atrush central processing facility, near Dohuk, about 85 kilometres north of Erbil, Iraq.The Abu Dhabi firm said it had received payments for production from the asset. Courtesy: Taqa

ENERGY

Taqa swings to profit in 2017 after posting a record loss in 2016
Musandam from Abu Dhabi: E11 -> Khasab Coast Road (02) and from Dubai: E11 -> Khasab Coast Road (02). EPA

TRAVEL

Six of the best road trips from the UAE and Oman
Nine people are injured in a traffic accident involving 28 vehicles on Thursday. Courtesy Dubai Police

TRANSPORT

Nine injured in 28 car pile-up in Dubai

UAE

Portrait of a Nation: mother who wrote a bestseller following son's death

UAE

Lorry driver that ploughed into line of traffic in Abu Dhabi fog is arrested

HERITAGE

UAE Friday sermon: what surat Al Aala teaches us

UAE

Louvre Paris rejects Qatar claims of apology over map

EDITOR'S PICKS

A visual representation of the digital crypto-currency Bitcoin, at the "Bitcoin Change" shop in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Jack Guez / AFP

BUSINESS

Business Extra Podcast: How the media shapes investor perceptions 
Turkish army tanks head for Afrin. AP

WORLD

Turkey may have unwittingly supplied weapons to its foe in Syria
Fashion takes a natural turn. Photo by Bachar Srour

LUXURY

Your essential guide to luxury living
As the tenant, you have the right of enjoyment to the property you lease and the landlord has the responsibility of maintaining it. Sarah Dea/The National

BUSINESS

Homefront: Landlord's concern over recovery of the rent evicted tenant owes
You can now get any picture you want printed onto your coffee - cappuccinos work best - at the new Costa drive-thru on Al Wasl Road. Chris Whiteoak / The National

FOOD

You can now have a 'selfiecino' in Dubai
Nissan Titan. Nissan

MOTORING

Eight cars we wish were sold here in the UAE

Videos

Podcasts

Zucchini are amongst other organically grown produce at the Excalibur Farm in Shahama. Silvia Razgova / The National.

GCC

Beyond the Headlines podcast: Tackling food scarcity in the Middle East
Traffic tolls will be implemented across Abu Dhabi, according to a law issued by President Sheikh Khalifa. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

UAE

PODCAST: UAE in a minute for February 5, 2018
Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave EU and Union flags outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

ECONOMY

Business Extra podcast: The pros and cons of Brexit

THE GALLERY

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 07, 2018: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (R) and HM King Abdullah II, King of Jordan (C), stand for the national anthem during a reception at the Presidential Airport. Seen with HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah Queen of Jordan (L). ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi ) ---

King of Jordan arrives in UAE - in pictures
Snow covered trees stand in front of The Eiffel Tower in Paris on February 8, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / ludovic MARIN

World in focus - best pictures for February 8, 2018
epaselect Workers clean the stands during a Snowboard slopestyle training session at the Phoenix Snow Park, which will host the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard events of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang county, South Korea, 07 February 2018. The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games will run from 09 to 25 February 2018. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL

World in focus - best photos for February 7, 2018
Musicians take part in a welcoming ceremony for Germany's Olympic team at the Olympic Village in Pyeongchang ahead of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games on February 6, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV

World in focus - best photos for February 6, 2018
A man removes stalks from red chilli peppers at a farm in Shertha village on the outskirts of Ahmedabad February 5, 2018. REUTERS/Amit Dave

World in focus - best photos for 5 February, 2018

BUSINESS

ENERGY

Agility eyes a bigger slice of Middle East's energy sector

BUSINESS

Winklevoss twins do not fear cryptocurrency regulation
Tesla is sticking to its targets on new Model 3 but says spending may increase further. Christophe Ena/AP

BUSINESS

Tesla to stick with Model 3 plan but says cash burn may rise this year

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VAT in UAE

Shoppers at Carrefour in Mall of the Emirates. Businesses and consumers in the UAE have begun paying VAT since 1 January 2018. Reem Mohammed / The National

VAT in the UAE: first tax returns must be submitted no later than February 28
Abbas Ali, Iran, owner of Al Sharaiq Garments & Footwears in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

VAT in the UAE: tax now a routine part of life, say traders 
Introduced one month ago today on January 1, VAT has had few teething problems, but that way, it's easier to identify the areas that need work. Silvia Razgova / The National

One month into VAT, teething problems just show us where to go next
Some shops say they are willing to absorb small extra charges in the interests of avoiding unnecessary stress for customers. Silvia Razgova / The National

VAT in UAE: Too many shops 'still not returning proper change'
VAT expert Lisa Martin says the reader should not pay VAT if a membership contract was concluded last year. Brendan McDermid / Reuters

VAT Q&A: Should I pay VAT on a health club membership I paid for last year?

Opinion

The moon rises over the London skyline last month. KIrsty O'Connor / PA via AP

COMMENT

How the UK government is seeking to retake control of Londongrad
There are plenty of interesting Muslim women's stories out there / Reuters

COMMENT

There are plenty of interesting Muslim women's stories out there. Let's hear more of them
File photo of the World Government Summit in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

COMMENT

World Government Summit: UAE event a catalyst for change, incubator of ideas

Arts & Culture

Magadi from Osborne Macharia’s Kenya’s League of Extravagant Grannies. Osborne Macharia

ART

Your guide to Dubai's Gulf Photo Plus photo week

Lifestyle

Chinese Tourists from Beijing enjoying the fog in Abu Dhabi on February 8, 2018. Victor Besa / The National

TRAVEL

120,000 Chinese tourists to visit UAE in next two weeks 
Nissan Titan. Nissan

MOTORING

Eight cars we wish were sold here in the UAE

Sport

The UAE were comfortable winners over Kenya in their World Cricket League Division 2 opener in Namibia on Thursday. Courtesy Joahn Jooste
Roger Federer can return to world No 1 for the first time since November 2012 if he reaches the semi-finals in Rotterdam next week. Michael Dodge / Getty Images

TENNIS

Federer targets No 1 spot after taking wild card for Rotterdam
Erik Lamela scored for Tottenham Hotspur in their FA Cup win over Newport County. Eddie Keough / Reuters

FOOTBALL

Pochettino: Lamela will return to his best form for Tottenham

TENNIS

Halep confirmed for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

COMMENT

English football needs to get off its moral high horse over diving