News for 'United Arab Emirates'

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

'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.

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.

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Terrorists opened fire at a popular tourist spot near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oddly Around The World

Oddly Around The World

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

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

UAE plane crash: List of Indians

UAE plane crash: List of Indians

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

There were 12 Indians in the Iranian plane.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

US navy shooting: DMK seeks probe by India, UAE

US navy shooting: DMK seeks probe by India, UAE

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday demanded a joint investigation by India and the United Arab Emirates into the firing on fishermen by a United States navy ship that resulted in the death of one of them as also interim compensation to the injured.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flashback: Five best knocks of IPL VI

Flashback: Five best knocks of IPL VI

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Even as we gear up for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, here's a look back at the five best efforts with the bat in last year's edition.

'Indian football needs to develop with a young set of boys'

'Indian football needs to develop with a young set of boys'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

India's new football coach Wim Koevermans and technical director Rob Baan spoke about coaching philosophy, discipline and a lot more.

Seoul to host Bollywood awards show

Seoul to host Bollywood awards show

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

This year's edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards will be held at the South Korean city.

Why India must stabilise its ties with Iran

Why India must stabilise its ties with Iran

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The arrangement will allow Iran to buy Indian products, but not invest in India. The list of items that Iran can import is still being worked out to ensure that there are no items classified as "dual use".

Jet fuel from plants? UAE to conduct study

Jet fuel from plants? UAE to conduct study

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Dhabi's Masdar Institute of Science and Technology -- an independent, non-profit institution -- will conduct the study alongwith Boeing and Yale University's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, to examine the possibility for sustainable, large-scale production of biofuel from halophyte plants like salicornia bigelovii and saltwater mangroves.

Dawood's criminal syndicate a credible threat: US

Dawood's criminal syndicate a credible threat: US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Running a criminal syndicate of 5,000 members with strategic alliance in connivance with the Inter Services Intelligence, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Al Qaeda, the Karachi-headquartered D-Company is an example of the 'criminal-terrorism' fusion model and poses a threat to United States' security interests in South Asia, a Congressional report has stated.

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".

Srinath retains Asian Junior Chess title

Srinath retains Asian Junior Chess title

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

India's International Master Narayanan Srinath retained his Asian Junior chess title while compatriot J Saranya finished runner-up in the girls' championship that concluded at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

UAE investors invited to bid for I-League clubs

UAE investors invited to bid for I-League clubs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

In a move to revive football in India, the All India Football Federation has invited investors from the United Arab Emirates to bid for two available club slots in India's top-flight domestic football league.