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
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.
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.
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.
The World Bank on Tuesday raised the growth forecast for the Indian economy to 7 per cent for the current fiscal year on the back of recovery in agri sector and rural demand. World Bank had in June projected India to grow at 6.6 per cent for FY24. According to the World Bank Report released on Tuesday, India's growth continues to be strong despite a challenging global environment.
The long-range planes will be delivered from early 2014.
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.
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.
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.
It is no surprise why Left parties have chosen to impose him on the UPA as the consensual candidate.
Hinduja Group on Monday said it would invest Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) in property development business
The two warships have docked at a UAE port as part of a rare Gulf tour to foster maritime goodwill with the Arab nations.
United Arab Emirates is on a rice hunt now.
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.
Al-Nassr overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to win 4-3 on Monday but with the contest ending 4-4 on aggregate, the players headed into a shootout from which Al-Ain prevailed.
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.
Tallest, longest, busiest the world has a number of record breaking projects.
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.
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.
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.
UAE ended the three-match winning run of Nepal with a 68-run victory to qualify for the T20 World Cup
Pakistan's ability to host an international tournament without any security problems will be examined when the Asia Cup begins on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia bring an ageing squad and a few players short of fitness to the T20 World Cup but will have the same easygoing confidence
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.
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."
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.
'All competitors are sourcing within the country, so we'll be at the same level of competition.'
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.
Diego Maradona could return to international soccer as the Argentine is being considered for the vacant United Arab Emirates head coaching job.
Lack of students prompts the university to re-look at its strategy
Huge demand sparks apprehension among other carriers, private airports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a tri-services ceremonial welcome in Colombo, Sri Lanka, marking the first time such an honor has been bestowed upon a foreign leader. The welcome took place at the historic Independence Square, the venue for national day celebrations. Modi's visit comes as Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery from a recent economic crisis, with India playing a significant role in providing assistance. During the visit, both leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including defense cooperation, energy, and digital initiatives.
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.
A Chinese military expert has accused India of "violating" Beijing's diplomatic rights and "spying" on its military ware while inspecting the cargo plane of the United Arab Emirates air force which was detained in Kolkata.
Rajasthan will become the first IPL franchise to start an academy in the United Arab Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates government is in 'constant contact' with Indian officials over its Air Force plane, which was detained in Kolkata on Monday for carrying arms, a senior official has confirmed. UAE Foreign Ministry's Director-General Juma Al Junaibi confirmed this today evening in a statement released to the country's official news agency Wam. In his statement, Al Junaibi stressed the deep-rooted relations between the UAE and India.
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