The Irish Times

Kinahan gang will not be protected from US pressure on the UAE

Oil-rich Abu Dhabi depends on US for security and will not want to attract its disfavour

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00

Plight of 800 P&O Ferries workers brought into sport by DP World links

Company owns ferry company which laid off staff over a Microsoft Teams address

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 06:00

Dubai airport CEO predicts more countries will drop travel testing soon

Vaccinated passengers expected to benefit from end to Covid testing rules

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 19:23

How do you say 'soft day, thank God' in ancient Babylonian?

Trinity academic Dr Martin Worthington translated dead language for Marvel film Eternals

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 07:00

The desert has made an imprint on the landscape of my soul

I have met inspiring Arab women through my work says Padraig Downey, an Irish theatre maker in Dubai

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 06:00

Mary Robinson says she made her biggest mistake in role over Princess Latifa

Former president now says she believes UAE princess is being detained against her will

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 00:35

Amnesty International backs independent inquiry on Princess’s conditions

Latifa pictured dining with Mary Robinson following March escape attempt from Dubai

Sun Dec 30 2018 - 19:56

Focus shifts to rescue as rain abates in India’s flood-hit Kerala

Despite weather respite, fears grow of disease outbreak among 725,000 in relief camps

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 19:03

Aidan O’Brien could run four-strong team in Doncaster St Leger

Idaho is hot favourite for the British classic but could be joined by three stablemates

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 17:14

Favourite Air Force Blue one of 17 entries for 2000 Guineas

Aidan O’Brien’s Minding also favourite for the 1000 Guineas At Newmarket on Sunday

Mon Apr 25 2016 - 15:31

Ireland’s Muslims don’t expect major backlash after Paris

‘Irish people understand what it is to be tarred with the same brush,’ says imam

Mon Nov 16 2015 - 16:57

Dermot Weld’s Zawraq ruled out of Epsom Derby

Colt a non-runner after failing to recover from minor injury sustained earlier in week

Thu Jun 04 2015 - 10:00

Zawraq winning Epsom Derby fitness race

Dermot Weld’s unbeaten colt reported to have made ‘substantial improvement’

Wed Jun 03 2015 - 15:18

Dubai ruler says aim for the top, and make time to enjoy the ride

Flashes of Thought. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Profile Books. ISBN: 9781781255032. €12.99

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 01:00

Irish with French twist finish head to head over Australian coalmine

Coolmore teamed with rival Darley to oppose mine in New South Wales

Fri Oct 24 2014 - 01:25

Kingman sets standard but select field capable of pushing champion

Gosden team on watching brief as ground a concern for handler

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 01:00

Dubai could help Ireland in China

Ban on gambling makes it challenging for horseracing to thrive

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 01:20

Taghrooda shows a clean pair of heels in the Oaks

Dermot Weld’s Tarfasha comes home second in Epsom showpiece

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 16:47

Career -ending injury to St Nicholas Abbey makes Cirrus Des Aigles clear favourite for Ascot

Weather forecast even suits new marker leader for King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Wed Jul 24 2013 - 08:59

O’Brien’s World can Rule at the Curragh

Eight-In-A-Row on for O’Brien

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00

Declan McDonogh expects Little White Cloud to benefit from step up in trip for Irish Derby

John Oxx’s colt is one of nine declared runners for the Curragh Classic

Fri Jun 28 2013 - 01:00

Sugar Boy sold ahead of Irish Derby

Leading Derby fancy sold to Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum

Tue Jun 25 2013 - 14:32