AFP A dozen young men and women stand before a rock face on the outskirts of Islamabad, challenging and cheering each other on as they take turns scrambling up the limestone in front of curious onlookers. The country has long been a magnet for mountaineers, drawn by the grandeur of regions like Gilgit-Baltistan, where three of the world’s greatest …

  Relaxnews What makes a car go from collecting dust and rust to becoming collectible? Is it rarity, performance, aesthetics, pop culture clout or is it really all down to individual taste? For the world’s oldest carmakers, the definition is simple. “When a car has been out of production for 10 years we define it as a classic,” explains Jaguar’s …

  ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent a congratulatory cable to the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Memnon Hussein, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …