The defendant in the rape and murder case of a four-year-old boy cries before the judge even as defence lawyer quits

Teenager's condition poses challenge in identifying perpetrator

Expats lament frustratingly long waiting hours outside Dubai government health clinics

Residents at Jumeirah Beach Residence say the smoke and smell from a nearby restaurant are making their lives miserable

If there's a word that's been waved at us throughout 2009, a word that's been used as an excuse and a threat; a word that's bandied around to support a platform for change, it's been 'recession' - the Big R. It's a new year, but have we learnt anything from all this? We asked a cross-section of Dubai-based business heads. Here's what they had to say…

International financial crisis has shown the vitality and robustness of the UAE economy, Shaikh Abdullah says

Energy corporation in final stages of negotiating contracts

Shaikh Mohammad takes part in dialogue session