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08 Sep 2021

Jeev becomes world's first golfer to receive Dubai Golden Visa

Star Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has become the first professional golfer in the world to receive the prestigious 10-year Dubai Golden Visa in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the sport.

02 Sep 2021

Heard of gold Vada Pav? Dubai restaurant is serving one

What's better than Vada Pav? A gold Vada Pav.

23 Aug 2021

'Bell Bottom': Saudi Arabia, Qatar ban Akshay Kumar's espionage thriller

Akshay Kumar's period film Bell Bottom was the first major theatrical release, massively boosting the suffering movie industry of the country.

19 Aug 2021

Ghani shares video, says he would've been hanged in Afghanistan

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said he supports the ongoing talks between the Taliban and former government officials.

17 Aug 2021

IPL 2021: Spectators could return in remainder of season

The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, scheduled to begin from September 19 in the UAE, is likely to see the return of spectators.

08 Jul 2021

Dubai: Fiery explosion on container ship sends tremors across city

A fiery explosion erupted on a container ship anchored in Dubai at Jebel Ali Port late Wednesday, sending tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates.

01 Jul 2021

Most Australian players to be available for remaining IPL matches

The majority of Australian players are set to turn up for the remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

29 Jun 2021

UAE, Oman to host the T20 World Cup: Details here

In a massive development, the upcoming edition of the men's T20 World Cup will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.

28 Jun 2021

ICC T20 World Cup to be shifted to UAE: BCCI

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in India later this year is being shifted to the UAE.

07 Jun 2021

IPL to resume on September 19, final on October 15

The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season is set to resume on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while the final will take place on October 15.

06 Jun 2021

Oman in talks with ICC, BCCI to host WT20 matches

The ICC and BCCI are in talks with Oman Cricket over hosting a few of the T20 World Cup matches later this year in the Gulf nation, an official has confirmed.

03 Jun 2021

PSL 2021 set to resume on June 9 in UAE

The sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to resume on June 9, with the final slated for June 24.

02 Jun 2021

T20 WC 2021: BCCI retains hosting rights regardless of venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said that a final decision on the venue for the T20 World Cup will be taken later this month.

31 May 2021

Absence of foreign stars won't affect schedule of IPL: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the 2021 Indian Premier League will resume even if the foreign players remain unavailable.

31 May 2021

PSL 2021: Several players return home, await travel permission

In a major move, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to send nearly 13 Pakistan Super League-bound players and officials to their respective homes, expecting "more delays" in travel formalities.

29 May 2021

UAE would host the remainder of IPL 2021 season: BCCI

The BCCI decided in its Special General Meeting that the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

28 May 2021

PSL 2021: Players, officials reach Abu Dhabi via charter flights

Nearly 250 PSL-bound people reached Abu Dhabi from Lahore and Karachi via charter flights on Thursday.

23 May 2021

IPL 2021: UAE likely to host the remaining matches

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to conduct the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season in September-October this year.

19 May 2021

PSL: PCB gets clearance to host remaining season in UAE

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a green signal by the Abu Dhabi government to stage the reminder of Pakistan Super League 2021 season in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

11 May 2021

Pakistan Super League 2021 unlikely to resume in the UAE

The sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is unlikely to resume in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the nation announced a ban on travelers from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 May 2021

Dubai-based airline Emirates to ship aid for free into India

Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates has set up a humanitarian air bridge aimed at transporting urgent medical and relief items to India for free to help fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 May 2021

Remainder of IPL 2021 can't happen in India, says Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has said the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season cannot be held in India.

16 Apr 2021

Six Indians win lucky draw worth over $2,72,000 in UAE

Six Indians in the UAE have jointly won a lucky draw worth one million dirhams.

14 Apr 2021

Absconding rape accused traced to UAE, deported to India

The United Arab Emirates has deported a rape accused from Kerala, Muhamed Hafis Vattaparambil Umer, against whom an Interpol Red Notice was issued on the CBI's request, officials said.

11 Apr 2021

5-year-old Indian-American reads 36 books in 105 minutes; sets record

A five-year-old Indian-American girl has set a record for reading the maximum number of books non-stop.

30 Mar 2021

Football: UAE thrash India 6-0 in international friendly

The Indian football team was handed a crushing defeat by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an international friendly at the Maktoum bin Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Monday.

24 Mar 2021

Dubai's deputy ruler Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid dies at 75

Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the deputy ruler of Dubai and Finance Minister of the United Arab Emirates, has died, his brother said on Wednesday. He was 75.

11 Mar 2021

Brand value of Indian Premier League slips amid COVID-19 pandemic

In a huge development, the brand value of Indian Premier League (IPL) has slipped for the first time since its inception.

10 Feb 2021

Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight

A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world's first interplanetary mission.

09 Feb 2021

Arab spacecraft closes in on Mars on historic flight

A spacecraft from United Arab Emirates was set to swing into orbit around Mars in the Arab world's first interplanetary mission on Tuesday, the first of three robotic explorers arriving at the red planet over the next week and a half.

25 Jan 2021

Dubai: New Hindu temple to open by Diwali next year

A majestic new Hindu temple with a distinct Arabian look is expected to open its doors for worshippers in Dubai by October next year, during Diwali.

13 Dec 2020

ICC confirms pathway to Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2022

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, announced the rescheduled qualification pathway to the Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2022.

04 Dec 2020

ZTE Axon 20 5G, with under-display camera, launched globally

ZTE has launched its Axon 20 5G model in the global markets. The handset was introduced in China in September as the world's first commercial smartphone with an under-display camera.