Everything you need to know about Dhab: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Dhab: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Abu Dhabi, April 26 (IANS/WAM) Etisalat, a telecommunications services provider based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has now enabled Emirati customers to make calls to South Sudan, which became independent last year.
Abu Dhabi, April 26 (IANS/WAM) Officials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday met top envoys of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Abu Dhabi, April 25 (IANS/WAM) Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met top officials from the Philippines, South Sudan, Algeria and China to discuss strengthening ties.
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Abu Dhabi, April 25 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named the best airport in the Middle East, and the third best in the world.
Lahore, April 25 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not given up its hope for a home series against Bangladesh.
Abu Dhabi, April 24 (IANS/WAM) Seven UAE engineering students will receive training on aeronautics in France, it was announce here Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi, April 24 (IANS / WAM) United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted citizenship to 930 children of UAE women married to foreigners.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has stated he is happy with his team's performance this year even if they come short of winning the Premier League title this season.
Abu Dhabi, April 23 (IANS/WAM) Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, one of the sovereign emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) inaugurated the UAE Heritage Festival on the weekend.
Manila, April 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) envoy to Philipines has underlined the importance of participating in the Abu Dhabi Dialogue 2 held last week in Manila under the chairmanship of Philippines President Benigno Aquino.
Karachi/Dhaka, April 23 (IANS) Bangladesh have approached South Africa for a series in May after the postponement of a series in Pakistan. Due to its prior commitments, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is unlikely to go ahead with the Pakistan tour even if the Dhaka High Court gives the go-ahead.
Abu Dhabi, April 23 (IANS) Kerala-born M. A. Yusuffali is today dubbed as one of the most influential Indians in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.
Abu Dhabi, April 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE)and Poland Sunday held talks here to boost bilateral relations.
Manama, Apr 22 (ANI): The Force India team was left baffled after no images of their cars were shown in the hour-long TV coverage of the qualifying session for Bahrain Grand Prix.
Abu Dhabi, April 20 (IANS/WAM) The Unitd Arab Emirates (UAE) and UN held a training programme to introduce Arab diplomats to the international human rights systems.
Abu Dhabi, April 19 (IANS/WAM) A senior UN official has praised the UAE for its efforts in combating human trafficking.
Dhaka, April 19 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suffered a huge set-back Thursday when, citing security concerns, the Dhaka High Court ordered the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to postpone by four weeks the national team's tour to Pakistan slated to start next week.
Abu Dhabi, April 18 (IANS/WAM) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has praised the efforts of the UAE to improve the humanitarian conditions of refugees around the world.
Abu Dhabi, April 17 (IANS/WAM) An island resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come up with a residential complex where people will be able to rent an apartment for three years, and at the end of the lease period choose an option to own it.
Manama, Apr 17(ANI): The circuit chairman of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Zayed Al Zayani, has guaranteed safety concerns during the race will be taken care of.
Abu Dhabi, April 16 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched a flight from Abu Dhabi to Basra in Iraq.
Abu Dhabi, April 16 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched a recruitment drive to hire 400 new employees from Oman by the end of 2012.
Abu Dhabi/New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India Monday conveyed its 'profound concern' to Afghan President Hamid Karzai over the wave of terror attacks in his country and hoped that Afghanistan will sort out its issues without resorting to mindless violence.
Abu Dhabi, Apr 16 (ANI): Expressing profound concern over the violence in Kabul, xternal Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Monday said India believes that Afghanistan will have to sort out the issues among themselves in a civilized manner without resorting to mindless violence.
Balachaur (Punjab), April 16 (IANS) In yet another incident of 'honour killing', a 25-year-old man lost his life Monday minutes after he had lunch with his newly-wedded wife at a roadside eatery near Punjab's Balachaur town as the brothers of the girl allegedly pumped bullets into him for marrying against their wishes.
Abu Dhabi, April 15 (IANS) The UAE and France have launched a joint military exercise "Gulf 2012", it was announced Sunday.
Abu Dhabi, April 15 (IANS/WAM) Officials from the UAE and India met here Sunday to hammer out the agenda of the 10th joint ministerial committee meeting of the two countries.
Abu Dhabi, Apr 15 (ANI): During his visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE), External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Sunday met Indian envoys in the region at a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi, April 15 (IANS) A 10-year-old Indian boy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is doing his own bit to save the environment. Every day, he makes paper bags and distributes them to supermarkets, stores and malls.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to over 1.75 million Indians, are set to sign agreements on double taxation and consular issues after the foreign ministers of the two countries hold talks in Abu Dhabi Sunday.
New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna is to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from April 14 to 16.
Dubai, April 13 (IANS/WAM) A week-long campaign for the prevention of heart disease began in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Friday.
Abu Dhabi, April 12 (IANS/WAM) A friendly football match between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) national team against Iran, scheduled for April 17, has been cancelled, an official said Thursday.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The telecom regulator Wednesday directed STel and Etisalat to resume their services in full till their licences are actually cancelled following a Supreme Court order.
Abu Dhabi, April 10 (IANS/WAM) The Family Development Foundation (FDF) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Award for sportswomen.
Abu Dhabi, April 10 (IANS/WAM) Improved relations and regular talks between India and Pakistan will benefit both countries and "will deliver a blow to elements which have kept this process hostage for a long time now", a UAE daily said Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi, April 9 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent a relief plane carrying urgent medical aid for the Libyan people to ease their suffering.
Abu Dhabi, April 9 (ANI): A song dedicated to Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona has become popular within a week with about 24,000 views so far on YouTube.
Abu Dhabi, April 8 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iraq have discussed new ways to enhance their military cooperation.
Abu Dhabi, April 8 (ANI): Prisoners at the Dubai Central Jail have expressed disappointment over not being allowed to watch their cricket on television.
Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS/WAM) A total of 930 children who were born to Emirati mothers will get the United Arab Emirates citizenship.
Abu Dhabi, April 6 (IANS/WAM) The second Emirates Korean Film Festival got underway in Abu Dhabi Thursday.
Abu Dhabi, Apr 5 (ANI): The employment contracts of Indian workers in the United Arab Emirates will now be attested online, in order to make the process transparent and safeguard workers' rights.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Aiming to streamline the registration of 1.7 million Indian contract workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India and the UAE Wednesday signed a protocol to facilitate an electronic validation system.
Abu Dhabi, April 3 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways continued its growth in the first quarter of current year with a 28 percent rise in revenue to $989 million over the corresponding period in 2011.
Abu Dhabi, April 1 (IANS/WAM) A delegation from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has paid an official visit to Chinese metropolis Shanghai to look at ways to boost investment between the two countries.
Abu Dhabi, April 1 (IANS/WAM) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an agreement on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters.
Abu Dhabi, March 31 (IANS/WAM) The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent five tonnes of dates to India as part of an aid programme for needy people.
Abu Dhabi, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Over 24,000 counterfeit products were seized last year by the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Abu Dhabi, March 30 (IANS/WAM) A British parliamentary delegation is scheduled to arrive on a five-day visit in Abu Dhabi Saturday.
Beijing, March 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have discussed their strategic ties and ways to enhance bilateral relations between them.
Abu Dhabi, March 29 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates' Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched the "Birds of the United Arab Emirates" guide Thursday.
Abu Dhabi, March 28 (IANS/WAM) A United Arab Emirates (UAE) health insurance company has announced inclusion of male circumcision costs in its comprehensive enhanced insurance plans.
Abu Dhabi, March 27 (IANS/WAM) A group of students from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will undertake a training programme in the US.
Rio de Janeiro, March 27 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's richest person, Eike Batista, announced Monday that he sold a 5.63 percent stake in his sprawling EBX conglomerate to Abu Dhabi state investment fund Mubadala for $2 billion.
Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted each player of the UAE National Olympic Football Team Dhs 500,000 (over $136,000) for qualifying to the London Olympics 2012.
Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria will hold bilateral discussions on judicial and legal cooperation Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi, March 24 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host an international symposium in April to highlight social, health and economic impact of road accidents.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Football legend Diego Maradona has told ex-goalkeeper Peter Shilton to "get over" his Hand of God goal, which resulted in the elimination of England from the 1986 World Cup.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Football legend Diego Maradona has told ex-goalkeeper Peter Shilton to "get over" his Hand of God goal, which resulted in the elimination of England from the 1986 World Cup.
Abu Dhabi, Mar 12(ANI): The United Arab Emirates has officially demanded an explanation from Egypt for Muslim Brotherhood spokesperson Mahmoud Gozlan's statements against the country.
Abu Dhabi (UAE), Mar.8 (ANI): Two Indian schools in Abu Dhabi have got approval to add about 1,400 seats in the next academic year.
Abu Dhabi (UAE), Mar.8 (ANI): Two Indian schools in Abu Dhabi have got approval to add about 1,400 seats in the next academic year.
London, Mar 3(ANI): Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has said Manchester City's financial strength is the reason behind them having a better squad than other top English Premier League teams.
London, Mar 3(ANI): Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has said Manchester City's financial strength is the reason behind them having a better squad than other top English Premier League teams.
Abu Dhabi, Feb 29 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has cautioned against a drastic overhaul of his team after they crashed to a sensational five-run loss in the third and final Twenty20 against England, which gave the tourists a 2-1 victory in the series.
Abu Dhabi, Feb 29 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has cautioned against a drastic overhaul of his team after they crashed to a sensational five-run loss in the third and final Twenty20 against England, which gave the tourists a 2-1 victory in the series.
Dubai, Feb 28 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani wants Indo-Pak cricket ties to be revived
Dubai, Feb 28 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar has called for the resumption of cricket ties with India for improving bi-lateral relations between both nations.
London, Feb 28 (ANI): England bowlers kept their nerves in the final overs to pull off a sensational five run win over Pakistan in the third and final Twenty20 in Abu Dhabi to win the series 2-1.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Stating that India has always been at the forefront of cooperative and collective endeavours in addressing regional and global challenges, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday called for global efforts to uproot the threat of piracy.
London, Feb 27 (ANI): England coach Andy Flower has made it clear that Andrew Strauss still remains his No.1 captain despite success of skippers Alastair Cook in ODIs and Stuart Broad in T20s.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Stating that India has always been at the forefront of cooperative and collective endeavours in addressing regional and global challenges, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday called for global efforts to uproot the threat of piracy.
London, Feb 27 (ANI): England coach Andy Flower has made it clear that Andrew Strauss still remains his No.1 captain despite success of skippers Alastair Cook in ODIs and Stuart Broad in T20s.
Dubai, Feb 26(ANI): England has leveled the three match Twenty20 series against Pakistan after beating them by 38 runs on Saturday at Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi, Feb 26 (ANI): Indian parents living in the United Arab Emirated have been asked not to delay the registration of their newborn babies.
London, Feb 22(ANI): Golfing legend Gary Player has praised US Open champion Rory Mcllroy and termed him as 'the perfect role model' for the age of austerity.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles, Jean Paul Adam, will be on a three-day visit to India beginning on Tuesday.
Islamabad, Feb 13 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Misbahul Haq has urged his batsmen to show more stability and consistency ahead of the first one-day international (ODI) against England in Abu Dhabi on Monday (today).
Abu Dhabi, Feb 10(ANI): England wicket-keeper batsman Craig Kieswetter has expressed confidence in his side saying there was no reason why that it cannot beat Pakistan in the one day series in the UAE.
London, Feb 9(ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss and middle-order batsmen Ian Bell plan to reach Sri Lanka, a week earlier than the rest of the England team in a frantic move to prevent another debacle against spin bowling.
London, Feb 9(ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss and middle-order batsmen Ian Bell plan to reach Sri Lanka, a week earlier than the rest of the England team in a frantic move to prevent another debacle against spin bowling.
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has dropped Ian Bell from squads for one-day and Twenty20 series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has dropped Ian Bell from squads for one-day and Twenty20 series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Abu Dhabi, Feb 5(ANI): Over 15,000 people were present on the first two days of the India Fest 2012, showcasing India's cultural diversity alongwith its cuisine, in Abu Dhabi.
Lucknow, Feb 2 (ANI): A defensive Congress Party went into a huddle on Thursday over the latest Supreme Court verdict that quashed all 122 licenses granted to telecom operators under a scandal-tainted 2008 sale.
Islamabad, Feb 2 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has said Pakistan's batting performance against England in the ongoing Test series between the two countries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quite satisfactory.
Lucknow, Feb 2 (ANI): A defensive Congress Party went into a huddle on Thursday over the latest Supreme Court verdict that quashed all 122 licenses granted to telecom operators under a scandal-tainted 2008 sale.
Islamabad, Feb 2 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has said Pakistan's batting performance against England in the ongoing Test series between the two countries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quite satisfactory.
Karachi, Feb 1(ANI): Pakistan's interim coach Mohsin Khan has admitted that there is stiff competition in the squad for the final eleven ahead of the third test against England.
Karachi, Feb 1(ANI): Pakistan's interim coach Mohsin Khan has admitted that there is stiff competition in the squad for the final eleven ahead of the third test against England.
London, Jan 31(ANI): England left -arm spinner Monty Panesar has backed his side to bounce back in the third Test against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
London, Jan 31 (ANI): England batsmen have been asked by their batting coach to learn from Rahul Dravid how to play spin and pick length in turning conditions after the No.1 Test team collapsed for 72 in the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.
Islamabad, Jan 31 (ANI): Former Pakistan Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani has finally taken off for Abu Dhabi, after the Supreme Court lifted the travel ban imposed on him over the Memo Gate scandal.
Dubai, Jan.31 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has balmed himself for England's second Test humbling by Pakistan.
Abu Dhabi, Jan.31 (ANI): American golfer Tiger Woods has said that he will remain positive despite a disappointing finish at the recent Abu Dhabi Championship.
Abu Dhabi, Jan.31 (ANI): American golfer Tiger Woods has said that he will remain positive despite a disappointing finish at the recent Abu Dhabi Championship.
Dubai, Jan.31 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has balmed himself for England's second Test humbling by Pakistan.
London, Jan 31(ANI): England left -arm spinner Monty Panesar has backed his side to bounce back in the third Test against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
London, Jan 31 (ANI): England batsmen have been asked by their batting coach to learn from Rahul Dravid how to play spin and pick length in turning conditions after the No.1 Test team collapsed for 72 in the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.
