News for 'United Arab Emirates'

Match-Fixing: UAE players Naveed, Shaiman banned for eight years

Match-Fixing: UAE players Naveed, Shaiman banned for eight years

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The International Cricket Council slapped eight-year bans on United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricketers Mohammad Naveed and Shaiman Anwar Butt for their alleged role in trying to fix matches in the T20 World Cup qualifier in 2019.

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Zoysa was provisionally suspended in October 2018 and charged with three offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code

UAE proposes integration of GCC securities markets

UAE proposes integration of GCC securities markets

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The United Arab Emirates has floated an initiative aimed at integrating securities markets of all member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Dubai crisis hits Indian institutes

Dubai crisis hits Indian institutes

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Indian engineering and management institutes, which have set up bases in Dubai, are facing a 13-60 per cent dip in admissions due to the economic crisis in the city, which is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Dubai opens world's tallest building to public

Dubai opens world's tallest building to public

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Blazing fireworks and dazzling lights marked the opening of the world's tallest tower, Burj Dubai, which the Gulf Emirates hopes will pep up its international image, shaken by debt woes.

Amazing images of underwater hotel in Dubai

Amazing images of underwater hotel in Dubai

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Dubai has some of the best hotels in the world.

UAE may allow 100% ownership of businesses

UAE may allow 100% ownership of businesses

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

According to Economy Minister Sultan al Mansouri, the legislation will be submitted to the cabinet for approval within two months.

PHOTOS: Belarus club cheered on by virtual fans in stands

PHOTOS: Belarus club cheered on by virtual fans in stands

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Belarusian league is filling the void for foreign fans starved of football at home, by inviting fans from around the world to buy virtual tickets online.

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The identities of the two Indian nationals killed in Monday's suspected Houthi drone attacks near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates capital have been established, the Indian embassy said on Tuesday.

FIFA moves Club World Cup to UAE from Japan

FIFA moves Club World Cup to UAE from Japan

Rediff.com27 May 2008

The Club World Cup will be moved from Japan to the United Arab Emirates for 2009 and 2010, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday. Blatter announced that the event would be staged in the UAE for two years, but would return to Japan for 2011 and 2012.

PHOTOS: De Villiers misses ton but SA crush UAE

PHOTOS: De Villiers misses ton but SA crush UAE

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

South Africa skipper AB de Villiers led from the front with an all-round show to help South Africa thrash minnows UAE.

Mallya's jet to be auctioned at low reserve price

Mallya's jet to be auctioned at low reserve price

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

On June 30, the department had rejected the sole bid of Rs 1.09 crore offered by the United Arab Emirates-based aviation support firm Alna Aero Distributional Finance Holdings, against a reserve price of Rs 152 crore

IPL preview: Kolkata, Mumbai in must-win situation

IPL preview: Kolkata, Mumbai in must-win situation

Rediff.com13 May 2014

High on confidence after their victory against table-toppers Kings XI Punjab in their previous game, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue the winning momentum when they take on defending champions Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match in Cuttack.

SEE: Watch out for these big hitters in IPL

SEE: Watch out for these big hitters in IPL

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The preparations for this year's Indian Premier League is gathering steam as the eight teams sweated it out in the United Arab Emirates.

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here!

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Navy shooting: US to share probe details with India

Navy shooting: US to share probe details with India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The United States has said it will share with India transparently the results of its probe into the naval ship shooting incident that killed an Indian fisherman in the United Arab Emirates waters, even as the survivors disputed the Pentagon's claim that they were forewarned.

Israel's Ram given visa to play in Dubai

Israel's Ram given visa to play in Dubai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The United Arab Emirates confirmed it would allow Israel's Andy Ram to play in next week's men's Dubai Tennis Championships, the state news agency WAM said on Thursday. A UAE foreign ministry official was quoted as saying the doubles specialist would be given 'special permission' to take part in the tournament.

Abu Dhabi plans to save 75 bn litres of water

Abu Dhabi plans to save 75 bn litres of water

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Residents would benefit from the saving after the government completes the campaign.

Etihad Airways, Air Canada ink codeshare pact

Etihad Airways, Air Canada ink codeshare pact

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

This will enhance business and leisure travel between the UAE and Canada and feed passengers onto each other's flight networks.

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Let's take a look at some controversial fatwas.

'First non-Latin web addresses launched'

'First non-Latin web addresses launched'

Rediff.com7 May 2010

In a "historic" move to make the world wide web fully live up to its name, the first Internet addresses to use non-Latin characters have been launched for the first time.

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.

Australia recall Stoinis, Richardson, Agar for England T20Is

Australia recall Stoinis, Richardson, Agar for England T20Is

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Australia has recalled all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, along with paceman Kane Richardson and spinner Ashton Agar, for the T20 series against England in the lead-up to the World Cup.

3 Indians  killed in UAE building collapse

3 Indians killed in UAE building collapse

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

At least three Indians were killed and as many are missing and feared dead after a ceiling in an under-construction hotel collapsed on them in United Arab Emirates.

PHOTOS: Dubai gets drenched

PHOTOS: Dubai gets drenched

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Schools were ordered shut, flights suspended and the stock market was closed down in the United Arab Emirates as rare heavy rain hit the desert Gulf state.

Football legend Maradona's stolen watch found in Assam, 1 held

Football legend Maradona's stolen watch found in Assam, 1 held

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The accused person was working as a security guard at a company in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates that was storing the belongings of the late Argentinian footballer.

Nokia World 2013 tour through Lumia 1020

Nokia World 2013 tour through Lumia 1020

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Enjoy the visual tour of the Nokia World 2013 convention at Abu Dhabi, UAE captured entirely through the Lumia 1020.

Carlsen bags fifth World Chess Championship crown

Carlsen bags fifth World Chess Championship crown

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Norwegian beat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia on Friday in Dubai.

Wikileaks: Did India support Pakistani Taliban?

Wikileaks: Did India support Pakistani Taliban?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Rediff.com brings you a series of leaked Wiki cables, which point towards some startling revelations. Read on

A-Z of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

A-Z of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

A-Z of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

UAE plane crash: List of Indians

UAE plane crash: List of Indians

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

There were 12 Indians in the Iranian plane.

Iran sanctions: US to hold talks with UAE, Bahrain

Iran sanctions: US to hold talks with UAE, Bahrain

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

A United States official is set to hold talks in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Lebanon this week on sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council on Iran over its nuclear programme.

Jet, Etihad tweak agreement to get Sebi approval

Jet, Etihad tweak agreement to get Sebi approval

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Abu Dhabi is no longer exclusive hub for Jet, Etihad won't recommend candidates for Jet management.

UAE bans import of birds from India

UAE bans import of birds from India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The United Arab Emirates has enforced a temporary ban on imports of all kinds of birds from India after bird flu was detected there.

Collision between India-bound planes averted in Dubai

Collision between India-bound planes averted in Dubai

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The planes had come on the same runway during take-off from the airport. The DGCA has asked UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to share its investigation report on this incident.

10 BEST catches from IPL first leg in the UAE

10 BEST catches from IPL first leg in the UAE

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Check out the best catches from the first leg of the Indian Premier League, in the UAE.

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The national team, captained for the bulk of those years by Misbah Ul Haq, hosted its 'home' games in the United Arab Emirates and remained relatively successful until fixtures trickled back onto Pakistani soil in 2018.

Don't travel to India with satellite devices, UAE warns

Don't travel to India with satellite devices, UAE warns

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The United Arab Emirates has warned its nationals not to carry any satellite communication devices such as Thuraya and Iridium while travelling to India.

UAE lifts ban on Indian poultry products

UAE lifts ban on Indian poultry products

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The United Arab Emirates has lifted a ban on import of eggs and other poultry products from India.

Cricket Quiz: How much do you remember of IPL 2013?

Cricket Quiz: How much do you remember of IPL 2013?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

A quiz for all you cricket fans.