Abu Dhabi

'Heaviest woman' Eman Ahmed battling multiple conditions in UAE, may take at least a year to recover

Doctors at Burjeel Hospital say Eman, who left India last week in a chaotic manner, is also suffering from a 'cardiac issue', thyroid imbalance, poor kidney and liver function, COPD and infected bed sores, apart from her severe obesity. 

May 08, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

Eman Ahmed's doctor Dr Muffazal Lakdawala – A victim or a hero?

Today, Eman weighs 176kgs (down 324 kgs) and is like any other obese person.

May 05, 2017, 13:02 PM IST

At 170kg, Eman Ahmed, once world's heaviest woman, leaves India for Abu Dhabi

At 170kg, Eman, once known as the world's heaviest woman, is now lighter by over 350kg following her treatment at the Saifee hospital in Mumbai. 

May 04, 2017, 09:03 AM IST

When singers Roop Kumar Rathod, wife Sonali sang for Eman Ahmed to cheer her up

The couple also sang for the Egyptian woman, once considered to be the ‘world’s heaviest woman’ until she arrived in Mumbai in February for her treatment.

May 02, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

World's heaviest woman Eman Ahmed's shifting to UAE from Mumbai delayed

As per reports, Eman's shifting from Mumbai's Saifee hospital to Abu Dhabi's Bhurjeel Hospital has been delayed by a day or two.

May 01, 2017, 10:23 AM IST

Oil producers might have to extend output cuts: Saudi Minister

Saudi Arabia's energy minister said on Thursday that oil-producing countries might have to extend output cuts agreed for the first six months of the year in order to achieve the desired rebalancing of the market.

Apr 20, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

AI pilot turns up drunk for flight, grounded for three months

An Air India pilot has been grounded for three months after he tested positive in the mandatory pre-flight alcohol test, minutes before operating a flight to Abu Dhabi from here.

Apr 09, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

Pakistani family pardons Indians for murder in UAE

The family of a Pakistani man, allegedly murdered by 10 Indians in Abu Dhabi in 2015, has pardoned the convicts facing death sentence.

Mar 27, 2017, 14:56 PM IST

Laptop ban sparks outrage among Mideast travellers

Travellers across the Middle East expressed frustration today at a ban on large electronic devices for flights to the United States and Britain that has sparked confusion and speculation.

Mar 23, 2017, 00:03 AM IST

Air India expects surge in demand post gadgets ban on flights from Muslim nations

The ban by the US and the UK on carrying certain electronic gadgets in cabin baggage on flights from some Islamic countries may come as a boon for national carrier Air India.

Mar 22, 2017, 22:23 PM IST

UAE envoy to Kabul dies of wounds from January bombing

The United Arab Emirates` ambassador to Afghanistan has died of wounds sustained in a January 10 bombing in Kandahar that also killed five other UAE officials, state media said Thursday.

Feb 16, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Peek into Republic Day chief guest Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s luxury aircraft – Watch video

The video gives a detailed tour of the interiors of the plane, which has been designed luxuriously and furnished with all the modern facilities.

Jan 27, 2017, 09:41 AM IST

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince was the chief guest at 68th Republic Day – All about it

Since the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi was the Chief Guest at the function, a 149-member marching contingent from UAE was given the honour to lead the parade.

Jan 26, 2017, 16:56 PM IST

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, guest of honour for Republic Day 2017, gets ceremonial welcome

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , who will be the Chief Guest at this year's Republic Day parade.

Jan 25, 2017, 11:04 AM IST

Rory McIlroy withdraws from Dubai Desert Classic due to rib injury

The event, which begins on Feb. 2, will feature Tiger Woods as the American continues his comeback from injury.

Jan 24, 2017, 09:08 AM IST

Five UAE officials among dead in Kandahar bombing

Five officials from the United Arab Emirates were among the dead in a bombing in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, the Emirates` official WAM news agency said on Wednesday.

Jan 11, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

Qatar Open: Novak Djokovic gets a 'Selfie' surprise after winning his way into quater-final

The world number two won his second round match 6-3, 6-4 in just 72 minutes against Horacio Zeballos.

Jan 05, 2017, 13:41 PM IST

Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic to take third spot in Abu Dhabi

Murray, succumbed to a surprise loss to Belgian David Goffin on Friday, having ended the official season with a 24-game string of wins.

Jan 01, 2017, 11:48 AM IST

Andy Murray heads to Abu Dhabi to prepare for Australian Open

Murray has won nine titles in 2016, including Wimbledon and the Olympic gold medal, and thrashed Djokovic in the final of the ATP Tour Finals

Dec 29, 2016, 14:25 PM IST

Cessation of hostilities in Yemen to start Nov 17, says John Kerry

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday that Yemen`s armed Houthi movement and a Saudi-led military alliance have agreed to a cessation of hostilities starting on Nov. 17.

Nov 15, 2016, 18:27 PM IST