News for '-jebel'

Govt planning transport authority to drive multimodal corridors

Govt planning transport authority to drive multimodal corridors

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The government is planning to set up an integrated transport planning authority for faster and comprehensive planning among multiple transport ministries such as highways, railways, and shipping & ports.

DRI seizes Pak goods worth Rs 12 cr at Mumbai port; 2 held

DRI seizes Pak goods worth Rs 12 cr at Mumbai port; 2 held

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 28 containers of Pakistani-origin cosmetics and dry dates worth approximately Rs 12 crore at Nhava Sheva port in Navi Mumbai. Two individuals have been arrested for violating the ban on importing goods from Pakistan.

Jebel Ali lines up 4 logistics zones

Jebel Ali lines up 4 logistics zones

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Adani, JSW, PSA looking to bag Rs 7K cr Tuticorin project

Adani, JSW, PSA looking to bag Rs 7K cr Tuticorin project

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A Rs 7,056 crore outer harbour project by VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tuticorin is garnering interest from domestic and global majors in the sector, such as Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Singapore's PSA International, Dutch major Van Oord, JM Baxi, and JSW, among others, according to sources close to the development. The project aims to capitalise on the newfound investor interest in the region, spurred by mega investments such as the Rs 16,000 crore electric vehicle manufacturing unit by Vietnamese major VinFast, the Indian Space Research Organisation's second spaceport in Tamil Nadu's Kulasekarapattinam, and Singapore's Sembcorp's Rs 36,238 crore investment in renewable energy.

Explosion at major global port in Dubai causes huge fire

Explosion at major global port in Dubai causes huge fire

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The blast occurred in the container aboard the vessel, preparing to dock away from the Jebel Ali Port's main shipping line at around midnight.

What makes Mumbai pricier than Dubai?

What makes Mumbai pricier than Dubai?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Wealthy Indians are adding new residential addresses to their assets, many of them in Dubai. The quality of life in the desert city is comparable to any coveted city in the world. Its property market is regulated to protect investors' interests.

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

It was inaugurated a day ahead of the Dussehra festival and the temple is an extension of the Sindhi Guru Darbar temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in the UAE.

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'

Travel: I loved spending time in the UAE

Travel: I loved spending time in the UAE

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

We asked you: Where would you 'holiday in your head'? For Imran Ahmed Khan, it's the UAE.

US regrets Indian fisherman's killing, assures full probe

US regrets Indian fisherman's killing, assures full probe

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

An Indian fisherman was killed and three others were wounded on Monday when a security team onboard a US Navy ship fired on their boat off Dubai, a United Arab Emirates official said.

'We are still together after Bigg Boss'

'We are still together after Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'(Rumours about the break-up) was nothing but small talk, used by some people in the (Bigg Boss) house to put us down and move ahead themselves.'

Essar Steel in talks to buy Kandil Steel

Essar Steel in talks to buy Kandil Steel

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Essar Steel is reportedly in talks to acquire Egypt's Kandil Steel.

Dubai to set up world's largest MRO centre

Dubai to set up world's largest MRO centre

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

The Aviation City's strategic location within the Al Maktoum International Airport will give potential investors an advantage to reach regional and international clients alike. The Aviation City's strategic location within the Al Maktoum International Airport will give potential investors an advantage to reach regional and international clients alike.

Workers in UAE cheered by pay hike prospects

Workers in UAE cheered by pay hike prospects

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Of late, price hike has hit labourers hard with many of them going on strike in recent months to demand salary hike and better living conditions. The increase will benefit thousands of Indian workers in the country. Labourers at Jebel Ali and Sonapur labour accommodation said the news had brought them a lot of cheer.

Ferry service between Dubai and India expanded

Ferry service between Dubai and India expanded

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Dubai-based Vasco Global Maritime, the middle-east arm of Singapore-based Vasco Maritime, is the sole agent for the service in Dubai.

IOC markets Servo brand in UAE

IOC markets Servo brand in UAE

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Spic's Dubai project to go on stream in a year

Spic's Dubai project to go on stream in a year

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

The $200 million Spic Fertilizers and Chemicals project at the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai will go on stream in about a year as soon as gas supply to fire the facility is firmed up, the company's Chairman A C Muthiah has said.

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.

Saradha scam: Where has all the money gone?

Saradha scam: Where has all the money gone?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

It was a multi-million rupee scam whose extent and reach are still being unravelled, so why did the chief of the scam-tainted Saradha group Sudipta Sen plead that he was unable to pay Rs 30,000 as bail fee? Where could all the money have gone? Indrani Roy finds out.

Will Vizhinjam port fulfill India's maritime dream?

Will Vizhinjam port fulfill India's maritime dream?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The success story of Adani's Mundra Port in Gujarat, in terms of efficiency, technology and management, should be replicated at Vizhinjam to ensure that this ambitious project does not fail, say Shehzad Poonawalla and Riya Sinha.