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Syria to Libya to the EU: How people-smugglers operate

More than 1,800 migrants of various nationalities have died crossing the central Mediterranean towards Europe this year, according to International Organisation for Migration figures

UAE-based mosque attack survivor forgives killer on fourth anniversary

Adeeb Sami suffered serious injuries in the Christchurch mass shooting that claimed the lives of 51 people, including many of his close friends

How this former Dubai expat makes sunglasses from plastic trash

Anish Malpani’s 'social enterprise' makes eyewear from packets of chips

Why overseas students flock to Dubai in thousands to learn English

More than 12,000 students from 80 nationalities have flown to the Emirate to hone their English in the past two years

UAE: When baristas battled it out for supremacy at World of Coffee

Held as part of the World of Coffee conference at Dubai World Trade Center, the competition saw 11 experts from across the country presenting their expertise

At this Dubai market, a Dh1 flower-plant is the most popular item

Have a green thumb? Here's why Al Warsan Flower Market should be on top of your list

Dh1 abra ride in Dubai: These residents commute to work daily on a boat

For tourists and residents, a ride on the abra across Dubai Creek is a must-do activity. However, for many residents of the area, the Dh1 ride is their daily commute to work

Busted: Top 10 bizarre drug smuggling attempts in the UAE

Quick thinking and astuteness of local authorities helped foil these bids

Video: Expat builds spookiest house in Dubai village for Halloween

Meet the Dubai resident who toils on decor to get spooky this Halloween

From walking tall on stilts at Dubai's Global Village to learning to walk again

Star performer's loved ones begin 16,000-km journey on foot to help heal her