News for 'United Arab Emirates'

Israeli ban threatens Gulf sport hopes

Israeli ban threatens Gulf sport hopes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The United Arab Emirates' decision to refuse an Israeli a visa to compete at an international tennis tournament could throw Gulf Arab plans to attract some of the world's top sporting events into disarray.

India, UAE plan infrastructure fund, defence and technology ties

India, UAE plan infrastructure fund, defence and technology ties

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

UAE would help India develop strategic petroleum reserves

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.

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".

World Bank ups India growth forecast to 7% for FY25

World Bank ups India growth forecast to 7% for FY25

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

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.

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.

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.

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'All competitors are sourcing within the country, so we'll be at the same level of competition.'

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 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.

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

All-rounders Andre Russell and Fabien Allen, who last featured in the format during the World Cup last year, and Sunil Narine, who last played for West Indies in 2019, are absent from the squad.

Oddly Around The World

Oddly Around The World

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

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.

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Hayden worked with Pakistan when it reached the semi-finals of last year's 20-overs World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

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

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.

Huma Qureshi, Kapil Sharma get ED summons in app case

Huma Qureshi, Kapil Sharma get ED summons in app case

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

They are understood to have promoted the Mahadev app and some had entertained guests at a wedding of a promoter of the app (application) that was held abroad.

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.

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.

Father of Mahadev app scam accused found dead

Father of Mahadev app scam accused found dead

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The body of Sushil Das (62), who was missing since the last two days, was found in a well at Achhoti village under Anda police station limits on Tuesday afternoon and prima facie it looks like a case of suicide, Durg Senior Superintendent of Police Ram Gopal Garg said.

'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.

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.

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.

Asian Games: Arjun, Vidit secure wins; Humpy plays tie

Asian Games: Arjun, Vidit secure wins; Humpy plays tie

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Harika lost 1-0 to China's Hou Yifan

T20 WC: Aussies aim for historic treble

T20 WC: Aussies aim for historic treble

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Australia bring an ageing squad and a few players short of fitness to the T20 World Cup but will have the same easygoing confidence

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.

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.

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.

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crashes out of Asian Champions League

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crashes out of Asian Champions League

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

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.

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.

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.