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This Englishman Wants to Play the IPL!

This Englishman Wants to Play the IPL!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'The explosive English opener is on his way to the #Risers camp.'

Fountain set to join Pak team before England series

Fountain set to join Pak team before England series

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Julian Fountain, front-runner for Pakistan's fielding coach position, is likely to join the team ahead of its departure for the forthcoming Test and ODI series against England in the United Arab Emirates.

Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Indian students are looking at destinations that offer quality education coupled with unique cultural and career experiences, often at more affordable costs, says Gaurav Batra, CEO, Infinite Group.

Zardari sets up president's office in Dubai?

Zardari sets up president's office in Dubai?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Some secretarial staff from the presidency have flown to the United Arab Emirates amid speculation that a presidential camp office was being set up at Pakistan's ailing President Asif Ali Zardari's private residence in Dubai. This is the second batch of officials from the presidency to go to the UAE since Zardari travelled to Dubai on December 6 to seek treatment for a heart condition

Rajasthan Royals to launch cricket academy in UAE

Rajasthan Royals to launch cricket academy in UAE

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Rajasthan will become the first IPL franchise to start an academy in the United Arab Emirates.

FIFA warned to make sure Qatar respects workers rights

FIFA warned to make sure Qatar respects workers rights

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

FIFA will be warned by labour organisations that it faces an international campaign to move the 2022 World Cup from Qatar unless it ensures the host nation respects workers' rights.

Ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda's aide arrested in UAE

Ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda's aide arrested in UAE

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Close aide of former chief minister Madhu Koda Sanjay Chaudhary, alleged to have been behind dubious investments of the leader, was arrested in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

Australia feeling 2021 vibes ahead of semi-final: Maxwell

Australia feeling 2021 vibes ahead of semi-final: Maxwell

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Maxwell was part of Aaron Finch's groundbreaking squad in the United Arab Emirates in 2021 and scored an unbeaten 28 in the final against New Zealand.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

Etihad to buy 5 Boeing 777-200 from Air India

Etihad to buy 5 Boeing 777-200 from Air India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The long-range planes will be delivered from early 2014.

Pakistan confirm England series in UAE in late 2015

Pakistan confirm England series in UAE in late 2015

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Pakistan will host England for a full series of tests and limited-overs matches in the United Arab Emirates from next October, the country's cricket board confirmed on Wednesday.

Ricky Ponting 'pumped up' after rare 'pre-season' training

Ricky Ponting 'pumped up' after rare 'pre-season' training

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Veteran Ricky Ponting has said he is delighted to have had a good pre-season training session in almost 20 years of his playing days before any important Test series, and believes it's an ideal situation for him before he faces South Africa in a Test series in November.

AFC apologises for 'racist' nickname against UAE team

AFC apologises for 'racist' nickname against UAE team

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Asian soccer's governing body the AFC has apologised for referring to the United Arab Emirates national side as the 'Sand Monkeys' in an article on their official website.

Hazare supporters granted bail in Dubai

Hazare supporters granted bail in Dubai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The public prosecution in Dubai has granted bail to five Anna Hazare supporters who were jailed for violating United Arab Emirates national security laws on August 21.

Former SL player Lokuhettige gets eight-year ban for fixing

Former SL player Lokuhettige gets eight-year ban for fixing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Dilhara Lokuhettige has been banned from cricket for eight years due to corruption, the International Cricket Council said on Monday.

Australians can't read Ajmal: Akram

Australians can't read Ajmal: Akram

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Pakistan's former captain Wasim Akram feels the Australians have been left flummoxed by spinner Saeed Ajmal and this would tilt the balance in Pakistan's favour in the ongoing one-day series in the United Arab Emirates.

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

It is no surprise why Left parties have chosen to impose him on the UPA as the consensual candidate.

Hindujas to invest Rs 1200 cr in UAE

Hindujas to invest Rs 1200 cr in UAE

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Hinduja Group on Monday said it would invest Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) in property development business

Gulf tour: Indian naval ships dock at Abu Dhabi

Gulf tour: Indian naval ships dock at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The two warships have docked at a UAE port as part of a rare Gulf tour to foster maritime goodwill with the Arab nations.

'It's about what the Australians do as a team now'

'It's about what the Australians do as a team now'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Captain Michael Clarke is fed up with Australia's slide down cricket's world rankings and has demanded his team begin to turn things around during matches in the United Arab Emirates.

McDermott Jr gets call-up for Pak ODIs

McDermott Jr gets call-up for Pak ODIs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Alister McDermott is set to follow his father Craig into international cricket after being added to Australia's squad for the One-day series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

World's biggest and busiest projects

World's biggest and busiest projects

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Tallest, longest, busiest the world has a number of record breaking projects.

UAE team to visit India for more rice

UAE team to visit India for more rice

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

United Arab Emirates is on a rice hunt now.

Ruler of Dubai meets PM, discusses security issues

Ruler of Dubai meets PM, discusses security issues

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed the economic and political ties between the two countries.The two leaders also talked about security issues, tackling terrorism and the importance of ensuring peace and stability in the region. The meeting aimed at outlining ways and measures to enhance cooperation between India and UAE.

India expects 20% rise in UAE tourists

India expects 20% rise in UAE tourists

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

India expects to receive 20 per cent more tourists from the United Arab Emirates this year and hopes the ongoing promotion drive in the region will boost the country's image as a travel destination.

Maxwell gets Australia call-up; Watson, Hilfenhaus rested

Maxwell gets Australia call-up; Watson, Hilfenhaus rested

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Australia have rested all rounder Shane Watson and quick bowler Ben Hilfenhaus and dropped batsman Peter Forrest from their squad to play a three-match One-day series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates starting next month.

Pakistan keen to allay security fears

Pakistan keen to allay security fears

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Pakistan's ability to host an international tournament without any security problems will be examined when the Asia Cup begins on Tuesday.

Dazzling fireworks light up world's tallest tower

Dazzling fireworks light up world's tallest tower

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower that stands at 828 metres high, was on Monday inaugurated by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad, who sprang a surpise by renaming the skyscraper 'Burj Khalifa', after the United Arab Emirates president Sheikh Khalifa.

UAE mindful of Ramadan challenges

UAE mindful of Ramadan challenges

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

United Arab Emirates' soccer playmaker Omar Abdulrahman is unfazed about facing Britain at the Olympics -- but the All Whites' task of upsetting the hosts will be made harder by the tournament coinciding with Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting.

Koda case: ED to visit 5 countries

Koda case: ED to visit 5 countries

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The special judge, Pankaj Kumar, ordered issuance of letters of request in the name of the five countries to enable ED officials to conduct investigation. SR Das, the counsel for ED told the court that the visit was necessary as the agency had unearthed facts about the illegal investments and hawala transactions made in these countries by the accused.

India least popular among expats

India least popular among expats

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

According to a survey of expatriates across four continents, conducted by global banking major HSBC, Singapore, the United States and the United Arab Emirates have emerged as the top three most popular destinations among expats.

UAE prince loses his falcons, Pak to pay him Rs 3.6 crore

UAE prince loses his falcons, Pak to pay him Rs 3.6 crore

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

After Sheikh Muhammad Sultan Ahmed Mualla lost his falcons at the airport in Rawalpindi in March, the Federal Tax Ombudsman directed the Federal Board of Revenue to pay him Rs 3.5 crore as compensation for the birds and an additional Rs 1 crore for the mental and emotional anguish caused to him, a media report said on Friday.

Dubai crisis: UAE central bank allays fears

Dubai crisis: UAE central bank allays fears

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The bank's governor, Sultan Nasser al-Suweidi, said he did not see "any reason for concern because UAE banks have increased their capitals, (and) as commercial banks have proven their ability to face the consequences of the world financial crisis."

Maradona could be next coach of UAE

Maradona could be next coach of UAE

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Diego Maradona could return to international soccer as the Argentine is being considered for the vacant United Arab Emirates head coaching job.

Trouble for Pune varsity's UAE campus

Trouble for Pune varsity's UAE campus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Lack of students prompts the university to re-look at its strategy

Jet wants lion's share of Abu Dhabi seats

Jet wants lion's share of Abu Dhabi seats

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Huge demand sparks apprehension among other carriers, private airports.

'Kandahar hijack was India's diplomatic failure'

'Kandahar hijack was India's diplomatic failure'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

A decade after the hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane, the chief Indian negotiator who engaged the hijackers blamed the then government for its 'diplomatic failure' in their inability to make the United States and the United Arab Emirates use their influence to help secure a quick release of the passengers.

The man who will beat Salman up

The man who will beat Salman up

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

In a film, of course.

'It's the end of an era'

'It's the end of an era'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

BCCI secretary Jay Shah called Dhoni "one of the greats of the modern era".

Flintoff to coach UAE during rehabilitation

Flintoff to coach UAE during rehabilitation

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Freelance England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will coach the United Arab Emirates national team while he recovers in Dubai from knee surgery, his agent told a newspaper in London.