Dubai

Champion Elina Svitolina seals return to Dubai semifinals

The Ukrainian held off Japan's Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinal on Thursday. 

Feb 22, 2018, 19:18 PM IST

Comedian Kapil Sharma promotes Pakistan Super League in Dubai

Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma is back in news. Kapil Sharma recently performed for Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi in Dubai, ahead of the start of its season 3.

Feb 22, 2018, 15:53 PM IST

As Dubai WTA turns out to be a farce, Garbine Muguruza loses sleep but notches win

Muguruza, runner-up in Qatar last weekend, had to wait till late in the morning to play her opening round game. 

Feb 22, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

Tennis: Elina Svitolina labours as former number ones book Dubai clash

Svitolina worked hard to push past stubborn resistance from China's Wang, a lucky loser from qualifying, winning 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to move into the quarterfinals.

Feb 21, 2018, 23:49 PM IST

Angelique Kerber, Carla Suarez Navarro advance to 2nd round of Dubai Open

German World No. 9 Angelique Kerber beat the Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the second round of the Dubai Open here.

Feb 21, 2018, 16:52 PM IST

Saudi Arabia to host first Arab Fashion Week

The Dubai-based Arab Fashion Council said on its website that fashion week would be held in Riyadh from March 26 to March 31.

Feb 20, 2018, 08:19 AM IST

Gevora, world's new tallest hotel, set to open in Dubai - See Pics

Gevora Hotel in Dubai is a metre taller than JW Marriott Marquis. 

Feb 11, 2018, 17:54 PM IST

Dream of 'new India' will be achieved by empowering youth with technology, says PM Modi in Dubai

Voicing concern over massive global investment in missiles and bombs, PM Modi on Sunday warned against the misuse of technology.

Feb 11, 2018, 15:58 PM IST

Would like to thank Crown Prince for grand temple: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for allowing India to construct the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Temple.

Feb 11, 2018, 14:53 PM IST

Burj Khalifa lights up with Indian Tricolour as PM Modi Visits

Dubai's iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa was tonight lit up in the colours of the Indian flag to mark PM Modi's second visit to the country.

Feb 10, 2018, 22:25 PM IST

IMF chief urges Arab states to slash spending

IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Saturday urged Arab countries to slash public wages and subsidies in order to rein in spending, achieve sustainable growth and create jobs.

Feb 10, 2018, 15:33 PM IST

Iconic Dubai and Abu Dhabi buildings go Tricolour to mark PM Narendra Modi's second visit

Iconic buildings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have made what could arguably the largest displays of the Indian flag on their facades.

Feb 10, 2018, 14:41 PM IST

Strong evidence of corruption but can't take action, says ICC

The ICC on Thursday confirmed that there is "strong evidence" to indicate that the Ajman All Stars tournament is a "corrupt event" but at the same time clarified that the parent body cannot take action as it is not under their sanctioning purview.

Feb 01, 2018, 16:28 PM IST

India crush Nepal, enter semis of Blind Cricket World Cup

India will take on Bangladesh in the semifinals on January 17.

Jan 14, 2018, 19:04 PM IST

India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Blind Cricket World Cup in Dubai

Defending champions India defeated Pakistan beat seven wickets in the Blind Cricket World Cup here today.

Jan 12, 2018, 20:27 PM IST

Blind Cricket World Cup: India thump Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

 Deepak Malik`s unbeaten 179 helped India to get their first win as they beat Sri Lanka by six wickets on Wednesday.

Jan 10, 2018, 20:31 PM IST

Kerala man wins biggest ever raffle in UAE, to plan world tour now

An Indian man in the UAE has hit a jackpot by winning a whopping dirham 12 million (USD 3.2 million) in the biggest-ever raffle prize money in Abu Dhabi.

Jan 08, 2018, 14:51 PM IST

Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s latest pics with hubby and son will give you family goals

The pretty diva of Bollywood, who is judging dance reality show – Super Dancer 2, took some time off to fly to the gulf country to make the most of her holidays.

Jan 01, 2018, 08:10 AM IST

Shikhar Dhawan's wife and kids stopped at Dubai airport

In a bizarre incident, India opener Shikhar Dhawan's wife and kids were not allowed to catch the connecting flight from Dubai en route Cape Town, where India will open their Test tour on January 5. Upset on his arrival in South Africa without the family, Dhawan took the airline apart on Twitter. 

Dec 29, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

Travelling to UAE gets costlier as it embraces for 5% VAT from January 1

The UAE is one of the six Gulf Cooperation Council states to have agreed to introduce VAT at five percent as they seek to revitalise their economies.

Dec 27, 2017, 11:17 AM IST