MARSEILLE – Water problems in many parts of the world are chronic and without a crackdown on waste will worsen as demand for food rises and climate change intensifies, the UN warned on Sunday.

Literary works from all over the world showcased at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.

Holi, the festival of colours celebrated in India, is also known as the spring festival. Indian expatriates in the UAE celebrate this event every year by throwing coloured powder on each other.

Monster bag campaign against plastic bags is introduced to Dubai shoppers for an eco-friendly environment.

Legendary crooner Engelbert Humperdinck reacts on having been selected as the UK Eurovision hopeful for 2012.

World’s top DJ shares to taboid! his feelings about his upcoming concert in India and fan expectations.

Gulf News readers discuss the reasons why expats in the UAE have a limited knowledge of Emirati culture.

Bollywood stars Ali Zafar and Aditi Rao Hydara entertain fans with song and dance at the Dubai world premier of their latest romance film London Paris New York.

Fish cleaners hard at work at the Sharjah fish market. Gulf News takes a look at the finer points of their work and how they survive against the odds.

Fans from as far as Germany line up early as tickets for Madonna’s concert in Abu Dhabi go on sale.