News for 'United Arab Emirates'

Maradona could be next coach of UAE

Maradona could be next coach of UAE

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Diego Maradona could return to international soccer as the Argentine is being considered for the vacant United Arab Emirates head coaching job.

'Kandahar hijack was India's diplomatic failure'

'Kandahar hijack was India's diplomatic failure'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

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.

Trouble for Pune varsity's UAE campus

Trouble for Pune varsity's UAE campus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Lack of students prompts the university to re-look at its strategy

Rajasthan Royals to launch cricket academy in UAE

Rajasthan Royals to launch cricket academy in UAE

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Rajasthan will become the first IPL franchise to start an academy in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

Jet wants lion's share of Abu Dhabi seats

Jet wants lion's share of Abu Dhabi seats

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Huge demand sparks apprehension among other carriers, private airports.

Flintoff to coach UAE during rehabilitation

Flintoff to coach UAE during rehabilitation

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

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.

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.

India accused of 'spying' on Chinese military ware

India accused of 'spying' on Chinese military ware

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

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.

UAE in contact with India over detained plane

UAE in contact with India over detained plane

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

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.

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.

Ganpati Bappa Morya: Readers share PHOTOS of their Lord

Ganpati Bappa Morya: Readers share PHOTOS of their Lord

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The first of the series of readers' photos.

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.'

Delhi HC allows Chandraswami to go abroad

Delhi HC allows Chandraswami to go abroad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed the plea of controversial godman Chandraswami alias Nemi Chand Jain, who is facing prosecution in twelve Foreign Exchange Regulation Act cases, to travel abroad. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's plea that the accused, if permitted to go abroad, may not come back to face trial in the country. Allowing Chandraswami's plea to visit the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Mauritius.

Pakistan players set for pay boost in new contracts

Pakistan players set for pay boost in new contracts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Pakistan's contracted players are set to get a pay boost from their cricket board when the new central contracts list is announced next month for 2012, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief operating officer Subham Ahmad said.

India supported Pakistani Taliban, Pashtuns?

India supported Pakistani Taliban, Pashtuns?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

The strange allegation by UAE officials is noted in a State Department cable, which reports the details of a meeting between officials of the US Treasury Department and those of UAE's State Security Department (SSD) and Dubai's General Department of State Security to discuss suspected Taliban-related financial activity in the UAE.

The man who will beat Salman up

The man who will beat Salman up

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

In a film, of course.

Pakistan recall Malik after Misbah intervention

Pakistan recall Malik after Misbah intervention

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Pakistan's former captain Shoaib Malik was dropped from the limited overs squad for the series against England only to be drafted back into the setup hours later after a request from captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Tuesday.

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.

Maradona has kidney stones removed

Maradona has kidney stones removed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Diego Maradona has undergone surgery to have kidney stones removed, the Dubai hospital where he is being treated 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.

Eriksson agrees Al Nasr deal, eyes Beckham

Eriksson agrees Al Nasr deal, eyes Beckham

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Sven-Goran Eriksson will try to convince former England captain David Beckham to join him at Al Nasr after the experienced Swedish coach signed an 18-month contract as a technical advisor of the United Arab Emirates club.

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The scandals that have plagued recent series with Pakistan must be forgotten when England play them in the United Arab Emirates later this month, captain Andrew Strauss said on Monday.

Pakistan loses UN human rights council election

Pakistan loses UN human rights council election

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Pakistan on Wednesday failed to win a re-election to the United Nations' human rights body. The 193-member General Assembly voted here to elect 18 new members of the UN Human Rights Council.

Indian investments in foreign countries slowing

Indian investments in foreign countries slowing

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The investment to the country from India, which has been at the top of the 2009-10 list of the destinations to which Indian investment is flowing, was $3798.5 million.

Mohsin Khan to stay Pakistan's coach for England series

Mohsin Khan to stay Pakistan's coach for England series

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Mohsin Khan will continue as interim Pakistan coach for next month's Test and One-day series against England in the United Arab Emirates.

Nadal pulls out of Abu Dhabi tournament due to illness

Nadal pulls out of Abu Dhabi tournament due to illness

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Rafael Nadal's comeback from a long-term knee injury has been put on hold by an illness that has ruled him out of an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Series with Pakistan will go ahead: SA

Series with Pakistan will go ahead: SA

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Cricket South Africa on Sunday denied reports that its players were reluctant to play against Pakistan in the wake of the match-fixing scandal, saying that the series between the two sides in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month would go ahead as scheduled.

Panesar gets England recall for Pakistan series

Panesar gets England recall for Pakistan series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

England recalled spinner Monty Panesar when they named a 16-man squad today for their upcoming Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

UAE expatriates among richest in world

UAE expatriates among richest in world

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Expat Economic survey, part of HSBC's Expat Explorer Survey of 4,100 expats from 100 countries, ranked 25 countries on scores linked to annual income, monthly disposable income, and a measure of defined luxuries. However, last year has been difficult for foreigners in UAE.

Sri Lanka make seven changes for ODIs

Sri Lanka make seven changes for ODIs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Sri Lanka selectors made seven changes from the Test squad who are trailing Pakistan 1-0 in the three-Test series when they named a 15-man squad on Tuesday for five One-day Internationals.

Butt gets players to sign contracts before UAE tour

Butt gets players to sign contracts before UAE tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Pakistan Cricket Board's outgoing Chairman Ijaz Butt got players to sign their central contracts and also approved the release of pending payments to them during his final days in office.

Look at the building boom world over!

Look at the building boom world over!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Fast paced urbanisation has taken a toll on the environment.

Coach Maradona dedicates opening win to mums in Argentina

Coach Maradona dedicates opening win to mums in Argentina

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Diego Maradona dedicated victory to the mothers of Argentina after his team Al Wasl made a winning start to their league season with a 3-0 win over Sharjah on Sunday.

Vengeful PCB to cancel 'A' team's series against WI

Vengeful PCB to cancel 'A' team's series against WI

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to cancel its 'A' team's series against the West Indies after the Caribbean side refused to tour Pakistan due to of security concerns and offered to play in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

Changing job in UAE? No need to cancel family visa

Changing job in UAE? No need to cancel family visa

Rediff.com26 May 2010

However, they have to deposit a bank guarantee of 5,000 dirhams ($136) for each family member with the Department of Naturalisation and Residency, a Khaleej Times report said quoting official sources.

'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".

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Chhayakar was found guilty by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal of attempting to influence aspects of the UAE's one-day international series in Zimbabwe in 2019