News for 'United Arab Emirates'

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Moody, Sunrisers Hyderabad part ways; Lara named head coach

Moody, Sunrisers Hyderabad part ways; Lara named head coach

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The Australian and Sunrisers Hyderabad have parted ways mutually and Brian Lara, who served as the side's strategic advisor and batting coach last season, could be elevated to the top position.

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.

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The attack did not result in any human losses, it said, adding that the remnants of the intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi.

Delivering Big B's eco message to the South Pole

Delivering Big B's eco message to the South Pole

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Satish Sikha, a Toronto-based designer, has collected 1,162 messages -- each on a one yard-long fabric -- from celebrities and scholars around the world, all talking about protecting the environment.

India's domestic air tariff up 43% in 5 yrs, just behind Vietnam

India's domestic air tariff up 43% in 5 yrs, just behind Vietnam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

India has recorded the second-highest increase in domestic airfares in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and West Asian regions, climbing by 43 per cent in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, second only to Vietnam (63 per cent). India ranks third in fare increases during the same period in international skies, behind the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia. The airfare study conducted by Airports Council International (ACI), which represents 617 airports in this region, was done in partnership with Flare Aviation Consulting.

India imports nearly 18 tonnes gold in May

India imports nearly 18 tonnes gold in May

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

India has been ranked as the most attractive nation for retail investment among 30 emerging markets by US-based global management consulting firm A T Kearney. According to the entity's Global Retail Development Index, India is followed by Russia (2), China (3), United Arab Emirates (4) and Saudi Arabia (5).

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia to take stock of the situation following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The meeting also included Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The attack, which killed at least 26 people, including tourists from the UAE and Nepal, has sparked nationwide shock and outrage.

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join the grouping.

India slips from top to 8th spot in business optimism

India slips from top to 8th spot in business optimism

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The data was drawn from interviews with 3,500 senior executives across industry sectors and was conducted between November and December 2013.

PCB's unique proposal: Pakistan ready to play HOME matches in India!

PCB's unique proposal: Pakistan ready to play HOME matches in India!

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The south Asian neighbours may not share the best of relations but Pakistan would like to play their home matches in India, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shahayar Khan said.

More flights to Middle East soon

More flights to Middle East soon

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The Middle East-India route is hotting up in December as several airlines are busy raising the number of flights.

Australia's Marsh out for three months after ankle surgery

Australia's Marsh out for three months after ankle surgery

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Marsh, who had been carrying the injury for an extended period, had keyhole surgery in Sydney

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Will Shubman Gill force either Sanju Samson or Tilak Varma out of the playing XI for the Asia Cup opening match against the UAE?

Shakir edges Maradona to become Iraq's national coach

Shakir edges Maradona to become Iraq's national coach

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Iraq football association has promoted Hakeem Shakir to the head coach's post, ending speculations of a possible appointment of Diego Maradona for the job.

Under 19 World Cup: India to face Pakistan in campaign opener

Under 19 World Cup: India to face Pakistan in campaign opener

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The Indian Under-19 cricket team will open its campaign in next year's ICC World Cup against arch-foes Pakistan when the event is staged at the Dubai International Stadium on February 15.

Pak refuses to extend 15-day deadline for closing Shamsi base

Pak refuses to extend 15-day deadline for closing Shamsi base

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

President Asif Ali Zardari has reportedly turned down a request to extend the 15-day deadline set by the Pakistan government for the United States to vacate Shamsi airbase that is believed to be used by CIA-operated drones.

UAE approves extradition treaty with India

UAE approves extradition treaty with India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The United Arab Emirates Cabinet has approved an extradition agreement that the Gulf nation had signed with India for facilitating the transfer of Indian convicts to spend the remaining jail term in their home country.

6,000 Indians languishing in jails abroad: Khurshid

6,000 Indians languishing in jails abroad: Khurshid

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Over 6,000 Indians are currently languishing in foreign jails with maximum of 1,691 being lodged in Saudi Arabia. External Affairs Salman Khurshid, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, said a total of 6,293 Indians are imprisoned in various countries.

Expats in UAE can change jobs after 3 years

Expats in UAE can change jobs after 3 years

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Earlier, barring a few professions, expatriate workers could not change jobs and were barred from entering the UAE for six months to a year before they could change jobs.

India reports first case of Clade 1 variant of Mpox

India reports first case of Clade 1 variant of Mpox

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Officials said Clade 1b strain has been detected in a 38-year-old man from Malappuram district who had recently returned from the United Arab Emirates.

Can India's Gold, Silver Slash US Trade Deficit?

Can India's Gold, Silver Slash US Trade Deficit?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council says step will balance trade deficit with the US.

What India, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE Discussed

What India, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE Discussed

Rediff.com9 May 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday, May 7, 2023, held a meeting with his US counterpart Jake Sullivan, United Arab Emirates counterpart Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and discussed means to strengthen ties between the countries.

IOC is No. 1 in Asia Pacific

IOC is No. 1 in Asia Pacific

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Indian Oil Corporation has been ranked as the number one oil trading company amongst national oil companies in the Asia Pacific region.\n

First Gulf Maharashtra business convention

First Gulf Maharashtra business convention

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

First Gulf Maharashtra business convention titled 'MahaBiz 2010 Dubai' organised by Gulf Maharashtra Business Forum (GMBF) in Dubai, on 23rd and 24th April 2010.

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.

No big surprises as Aus announce T20 World Cup squad

No big surprises as Aus announce T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Veteran Smith, IPL sensation Fraser-McGurk ignored; Marsh to lead Aus at T20 WC

Pakistan-India cricket series to resume in 2015

Pakistan-India cricket series to resume in 2015

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Pakistan on Thursday said it has agreed to play six cricket series against India between 2015 to 2023, the first since the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks suspended play between the teams. The Pakistan Cricket Board said it had signed an Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the six series.

Tata's telco biz in doldrums after DoCoMo breaks partnership

Tata's telco biz in doldrums after DoCoMo breaks partnership

Rediff.com6 May 2014

DoCoMo's exit from Tata Teleservices highlights the struggle of smaller operators even as the outlook improves for bigger players.

Etihad Airways is hiring!

Etihad Airways is hiring!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Alert: Urgent! Cabin crew (female) wanted for Etihad Airways.

'It's nice to have a start after a disappointing run in Dubai'

'It's nice to have a start after a disappointing run in Dubai'

Rediff.com4 May 2014

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson echoed the relief felt by his Mumbai Indians teammates after the defending champions recorded their first win in the ongoing IPL after five consecutive defeats.

RCB, Sunrisers look to get back to winning ways

RCB, Sunrisers look to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Left to lick their wounds after losing their last three matches in a row, Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to return to winning ways when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first home match in IPL 7 in Bangalore on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Kamal Chawla in Asian snooker semis

Sports Shorts: Kamal Chawla in Asian snooker semis

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Indian cueist Kamal Chawla continued his sizzling form on the green baize to book a semi-final berth in the Asian Snooker Championship, in Al Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates, on Friday.