News for 'United Arab Emirate'

Pakistan announce itinerary for Australia series in UAE

Pakistan announce itinerary for Australia series in UAE

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Pakistan will host Australia in three one-day cricket matches and three Twenty20 games in its "home" series in the United Arab Emirates from August 28 to September 10, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday.

UAE most attractive choice for expatriates

UAE most attractive choice for expatriates

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The trend is reflected in the surge in the number of job applications from expatriates at its portal, which maintains a huge database of various job candidates that is increasing every day, Careertunity.com said.

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The then prime minister Manmohan Singh had visited Doha in 2008.

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.'

India colts go down fighting to Iran

India colts go down fighting to Iran

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

The books may suggest the score for future but the spirit and camaraderie will never be reflected in that. This is a resurgent India who play till the final whistle.

Australia on journey of discovery in Pakistan

Australia on journey of discovery in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Though dominating Pakistan on home soil, Australia have not beaten them away since the 2002/03 series played in Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.

US slaps sanctions on Dawood Ibrahim

US slaps sanctions on Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

The US slaps sanctions on Dawood Ibrahim

NTPC drafts overseas strategy

NTPC drafts overseas strategy

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Market uncertainty may impact growth: Etisalat

Market uncertainty may impact growth: Etisalat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The department of telecommunication has sent notices to Etilsalat DB, along with other new operators for cancelling their licences, as it failed to start services even after two years of getting spectrum, which is a violation of the licence terms and conditions.

Australia still negotiating India's arrival for Test series

Australia still negotiating India's arrival for Test series

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Indian and many of the Australian players will be coming from the United Arab Emirates, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) concludes on November 10, but CA have not yet had their plans agreed by Queensland's health department.

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.

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'

Bahrain under emergency rule, Indians safe

Bahrain under emergency rule, Indians safe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Bahrain's monarch on Tuesday declared a three-month state of emergency, amid growing pro-democracy protests in the country, forcing it to invite troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to quell the unrest.

'India Is Where The Action Is'

'India Is Where The Action Is'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Pakistan is no longer a front-burner issue for America.'

Australia call up Bollinger to replace Bracken

Australia call up Bollinger to replace Bracken

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Australia have called up left-arm paceman Doug Bollinger to replace the injured Nathan Bracken in their Champions Trophy squad, the International Cricket Council said on Friday. Left-armer Bracken had been forced out with an injury to his right knee.

'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".

Metro rail: Of Dubai and India

Metro rail: Of Dubai and India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Take a journey through the Dubai's Metro rail and India's big-budget Metro rail projects.

4 days on, arms-laden UAE plane leaves for China

4 days on, arms-laden UAE plane leaves for China

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The detained cargo plane belonging to the UAE Air Force, which was found laden with arms and ammunition, took off for China's Xianyang city on Thursday after being grounded in Kolkata for four days.

UAE airforce plane continues to be grounded

UAE airforce plane continues to be grounded

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The stalemate still continues over the China-bound United Arab Emirates Air Force aircraft detained at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkata after arms and ammunition were found on board as the Customs authorities are yet to get green signal from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Zardari 'travels' as Pakistan 'burns'

Zardari 'travels' as Pakistan 'burns'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The full detail regarding the cost incurred on the visits are unavailable, but according to an estimate Zardari's nine foreign trips between September 2008 and March 2009 cost a whopping 157.257 million rupees to the national exchequer.

DPR, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show

DPR, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Holders Iraq and secretive North Korea could face sanctions from the AFC for failing to send a player to their media conferences on Monday ahead of their opening Asian Cup matches.

Too much Christmas time off hurt England: Collingwood

Too much Christmas time off hurt England: Collingwood

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Too much time off over Christmas was probably to blame for England's cricketing failure against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, former captain Paul Collingwood said on Monday.

India looking at tapping new markets for edible oil: FM

India looking at tapping new markets for edible oil: FM

Rediff.com10 May 2022

India was looking at tapping new markets for import of edible oils, following the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. According to her, the country was facing various hurdles on import of edible oils due to the conflict. "Everyone knows there is a war going on between Russia and Ukraine. There are various hurdles in terms of importing oils.

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Indian football team will play against Qatar and Syria on December 19 and 26 respectively in what will be their last two international friendlies in the lead upto the Asian Cup in January next year.

What Justin Trudeau said after meeting Modi at G7 summit

What Justin Trudeau said after meeting Modi at G7 summit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Trudeau said that there was a commitment to work together with India to deal with some "very important issues".

I have rarely been fitter than now, says Woods

I have rarely been fitter than now, says Woods

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Tiger Woods has declared he is the fittest he has been in around a decade ahead of his first tournament of the year.

Bresnan to miss England tour opener

Bresnan to miss England tour opener

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

England will be without all-rounder Tim Bresnan for Saturday's opening match of their tour of the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan hoping for 'fresh start' against England

Pakistan hoping for 'fresh start' against England

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Interim Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan said his team were hoping for a 'fresh start' when they take on England for the first time since the spot-fixing scandal next month.

Man, who duped Delhi hotel posing as UAE official, sent to police custody

Man, who duped Delhi hotel posing as UAE official, sent to police custody

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Duty magistrate Shivangi Vyas sent Mahamed Sharif for custodial interrogation, noting that police had to recover certain articles from his residence in Delhi, which were allegedly stolen by him.

Bhutto ready to share power with Musharraf: Report

Bhutto ready to share power with Musharraf: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

In an interview with the local KTN station late on Saturday, Bhutto said, "We do not accept President Musharraf in uniform. Our stand is that, and I stick to my stand."

Four Asian Cup referees suspended

Four Asian Cup referees suspended

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Four match officials have been suspended for poor performances during the Asian Cup.

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Qataris have been barred from attending matches as the UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt, cut political and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017 over allegations Doha supports terrorism -- a charge Qatar denies.

Mushtaq predicts spin battle in England-Pakistan series

Mushtaq predicts spin battle in England-Pakistan series

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Former Pakistan leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, who is now employed in a coaching role with England, has predicted a battle of spin between the two countries when they meet in an upcoming series in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Aaron Finch bows out as one of his country's greatest limited-overs players and as the captain who delivered Australia a first global T20 title in the United Arab Emirates in 2021.

Good times end in Dubai

Good times end in Dubai

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

For thousands of expatriates lured to Dubai by the promise of year-round sunshine and a tax-free lifestyle, the party is over. Corporate restructurings have arrived hard on the heels of steep falls in property prices and plummeting consumer confidence; El Dorado is fading back into desert. As the cutbacks spread from finance and real estate to sectors such as tourism, media and retail, many are packing up and heading home.

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

International no-frills budget carriers making a beeline for India.

Diamond heist accused brought to Mumbai from Dubai

Diamond heist accused brought to Mumbai from Dubai

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

"Three officials from the Mumbai crime branch had left for the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday night and brought the four accused to Mumbai this morning," a senior police official said. They are likely to be produced before a local court later in the day, he said

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Paceman Josh Little picked up Ireland's second hat-trick in T20 internationals when he grabbed a trio of New Zealand victims at the T20 World Cup on Friday.

How the common user is hit by BlackBerry ban

How the common user is hit by BlackBerry ban

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

India is estimated to have over 11 lakh (1.1 million) BlackBerry users.