News for 'Emirate of Dubai'

Randhawa inspired by Jeev's success

Randhawa inspired by Jeev's success

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Jyoti Randhawa bulldozed his way into a share of the early lead in the Dubai Desert Classic first round.

IPL aims to bring normality amid pandemic

IPL aims to bring normality amid pandemic

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

It will not be the first time that the competition has had to be held outside India.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Delhiites woke up to the sound of thunder and lightning this morning and, according to the weather department, the city recorded 117.9 mm rainfall from 5:30 AM to 2.30 PM.

Bollywood movie irks Olympic champ

Bollywood movie irks Olympic champ

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Olympic shooting gold medallist Ahmed Al Maktoum asked for immediate removal of any reference to him as a hired assassin in the Hindi movie 'Sarkar'.

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The first two special flights that will operate from Thursday to evacuate Indians stranded in the UAE due to the coronavirus pandemic

UAE gets first woman minister

UAE gets first woman minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

UAE is one of the Gulf Arab countries where women hold positions of power and business unlike Saudi Arabia where women do not even have the right to drive a car.

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Travellers may have to hand over personal information, including social media passwords and mobile phone contacts or be denied entry.

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

Emaar-MGF to invest Rs 5,000 cr in Punjab

Emaar-MGF to invest Rs 5,000 cr in Punjab

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Punjab is likely to corner a lion's share of the Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) investments planned in India by Emaar-MGF infrastructure group, a joint venture between Dubai-based realty major Emaar and Delhi-based MGF

The Malayali Christian who built a mosque in the UAE

The Malayali Christian who built a mosque in the UAE

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'It made me sad that these people had to spend a minimum of 20 dirhams from the meagre 800 dirhams they get, to pray.' 'God had helped me many times in my life, it was my duty to help these people.' The incredible story of Saji Cherian.

Liverpool inks deal with Baseline, to launch coaching programmes in UAE

Liverpool inks deal with Baseline, to launch coaching programmes in UAE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Baseline, a sports marketing, entertainment and licensing start-up company, has facilitated Liverpool Football Club to launch of the Club's first full-time coaching programme in the United Arab Emirates.

Randhawa climbs to 11th spot

Randhawa climbs to 11th spot

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

Lyle holds early lead

Lyle holds early lead

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

Zol to lead India's charge in ICC U-19 World Cup

Zol to lead India's charge in ICC U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

India will defend its Under-19 World Cup title in the captainship of Vijay Zol, who recently led India to junior Asia Cup victory, as the talented batsman has been named skipper of the 15-man squad.

Smith, Warner need to hit form in IPL for place in Aus squad

Smith, Warner need to hit form in IPL for place in Aus squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The duo has been left out of Australia ODI squad for UAE despite bans ending before tour end

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

In terms of viewership, the IPL even outperformed some of the pay-per-view matches of the Premier League in Britain.

Al Maktoum quits in protest

Al Maktoum quits in protest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

UAE's Olympic gold medallist in shooting quit because of lack of support from country's leadership.

Paine-led Australia look to move on from 'Sandpaper-gate'

Paine-led Australia look to move on from 'Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Australia's hopes of winning back respect and moving on from a ball-tampering scandal that plunged the team into disgrace face their first test on Sunday when Tim Paine's rebuilding side meet Pakistan in the series-opener in Dubai.

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

Rediff.com4 May 2015

World's 300 largest metropolitan economies account for nearly half of global economic output.

India keen on more UAE investment

India keen on more UAE investment

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Investments in India from United Arab Emirates have great potential to grow at a time when the ties between the two countries are poised for a quantum jump.

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.

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Govt gave 36,000 seats per week more than inter-ministerial group's recommendations.

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Iran handed Cambodia a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on an historic day in Tehran as goals flowed in World Cup qualifiers across Asia with Japan, South Korea and Australia securing comfortable wins on Thursday.

Els to challenge Woods

Els to challenge Woods

Rediff.com1 Jan 2004

Ernie Els said he would go head-to-head with Tiger Woods at the Dubai Desert Classic.

Warner marks end of ban with match-winning knock

Warner marks end of ban with match-winning knock

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'We got off to a good start and kept (going) on with that adrenaline''

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

'Like we never left': Smith, Warner join Australian cricket team

'Like we never left': Smith, Warner join Australian cricket team

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner have met with their Australia team mates in the United Arab Emirates to smooth the ground for their return to international cricket when their bans expire at the end of the month.

18-yr-old Indian becomes the world's youngest chartered accountant

18-yr-old Indian becomes the world's youngest chartered accountant

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

An 18-year-old Indian in the United Arab Emirates has become the youngest affiliate with a global body for professional accountants, according to a media report.

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Cricket Buzz: England drop Moeen, Woakes for 2nd Test against New Zealand

Cricket Buzz: England drop Moeen, Woakes for 2nd Test against New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The fitness of Ben Stokes remains an issue. The all-rounder did not bowl in the first Test due to a back problem and could play again as a specialist batsman ahead of Vince.

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Sri Lankan cricket board has turned down an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to send its team to Lahore to play two T20 International matches at the start of its home series in October.

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'

Sussanne Khan: I support Hrithik, pics are photoshopped

Sussanne Khan: I support Hrithik, pics are photoshopped

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

Pakistan recall all-rounder Hafeez for South Africa

Pakistan recall all-rounder Hafeez for South Africa

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Pakistan have recalled all-rounder Muhammad Hafeez for their upcoming five match one day series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates.

PCB expecting six Test series vs India between 2015-2023

PCB expecting six Test series vs India between 2015-2023

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expecting to play atleast six home and away Test series against India in the next eight-year FTP cycle between 2015 and 2023 which will also include an "off-shore" home series in the United Arab Emirates.

Saina advised two-week rest, will play at the Superseries Finals

Saina advised two-week rest, will play at the Superseries Finals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Saina Nehwal underwent a scan to diagnose her Achilles tendon problems and has been prescribed rest for a couple of weeks.

Younis leads Pakistan fightback vs Australia with 25th ton

Younis leads Pakistan fightback vs Australia with 25th ton

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Younus Khan led Pakistan's fightback with a dogged century after the hosts made a terrible start to the first Test against Australia in Dubai on Wednesday. After opting to bat first, Pakistan put up 219 for four wickets at stumps on the first day, with captain Misbah-ul-haq (34) and Asad Shafiq (9) at the crease.