United Arab Emirates

Cabinet nod for India-UAE MoU to prevent human trafficking

In order to effectively curb the menace of human trafficking to Middle East, India and the UAE will soon sign an MoU for cooperation in preventing and combating the crime.

Apr 13, 2016, 14:22 PM IST

GCC states set to borrow up to $390 billion by 2020: Report

The oil-rich Gulf states are expected to borrow between $285 billion and $390 billion through 2020 to finance budget deficits resulting from low oil price, a report said Sunday

Apr 10, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

Panama Papers: UAE president leads London property holdings

The president of the United Arab Emirates owns London properties worth more than 1.2 billion pounds (USD 1.7 billion, 1.5 billion euros) through offshore companies revealed in the so-called Panama Papers, The Guardian reported Wednesday.

Apr 06, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

Panama Papers: UAE president leads London property holdings

Owning British property through offshore companies is perfectly legal, but it is controversial because such holdings obscure the identity of the owners.

Apr 06, 2016, 14:53 PM IST

Fire hits UAE residential tower, no casualties reported

It was at least the fourth major high-rise fire in the UAE in three years. 

Mar 29, 2016, 08:59 AM IST

Kuwait to deport 60 Lebanese for alleged Hezbollah links: Report

Kuwait is to deport 60 Lebanese for alleged links to Hezbollah in the latest Gulf Arab move against the Shiite militant group, a newspaper reported on Monday.

Mar 28, 2016, 13:14 PM IST

UAE jet missing after Yemen mission

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced the disappearance of a fighter jet taking part in a mission in Yemen.

Mar 14, 2016, 12:45 PM IST

UAE says fighter jet missing in Yemen combat mission

An Emirati fighter jet taking part in operations against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen has gone missing, the United Arab Emirates said on Monday.

Mar 14, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

Rare heavy rain shuts UAE schools, disrupts flights

Schools in the United Arab Emirates were ordered to shut on Wednesday after rare heavy rain hit the desert Gulf state, causing flights to be suspended and flooding roads.

Mar 09, 2016, 17:00 PM IST

Asia Cup 2016: India vs United Arab Emirates, Match 9 - Probable playing XIs, Form Guide, Pitch, Team news, TV Listing, Live Streaming

India have already booked their place in the final and are unbeaten so far in the tournament.

Mar 03, 2016, 14:31 PM IST

Asia Cup 2016: I felt like my game is back, says Yuvraj Singh after 35-run knock against Sri Lanka

Yuvraj played a pivotal role alongside Virat Kohli in India's five-wicket win over Sri Lanka,

Mar 02, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

Asia Cup 2016, Match No. 6: Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates - Preview

Pakistan pacers will fancy their chances against UAE.

Feb 28, 2016, 13:17 PM IST

PM Modi breaks protocol to receive Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Al Nahyan

Boosting trade ties by ramping up UAE's investment in India and stepping up defence and security cooperation in the wake of rising threat of ISIS are set to be the major focus of talks between Abu

Feb 10, 2016, 20:58 PM IST

PM Modi breaks protocol, personally receives Abu Dhabi crown prince at airport - Watch video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday broke protocol as he received Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Feb 10, 2016, 19:30 PM IST

Three Indian ISIS sympathisers deported from UAE, detained by NIA

The trio along with their other unknown associates were allegedly involved in a conspiracy to train Indian citizens for executing terrorist attacks.

Jan 29, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

Indian jailed in UAE on charges of ‘spying’ for intelligence agencies: Report

The UAE is home to many India workers.

Jan 11, 2016, 09:52 AM IST

Muslim cleric's execution row: Russia ready to act as 'intermediary' between Saudi Arabia, Iran

"We ask... Tehran, Riyadh and other Gulf countries to show restraint," the ministry said in a statement, as it called on Saudi Arabia and Iran to take "the path of dialogue".

Jan 04, 2016, 21:43 PM IST

Pakistan International Airlines fined for letting female use passport of male

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) immigration authorities in Dubai have fined Pakistan International Airlines for allowing a female passenger to travel on the passport of a male person, sources said.

Dec 20, 2015, 12:06 PM IST

UAE sending Colombian mercenaries to Yemen: Sources

The sources said the Colombians' experience fighting leftist guerrillas and drug traffickers in their home country made them attractive recruits for the UAE.

Dec 19, 2015, 12:10 PM IST

Saudi Arabia announces 34-state Islamic military alliance against terrorism

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the formation of a 34-state Islamic military coalition to combat terrorism, according to a joint statement published on state news agency SPA.

Dec 15, 2015, 09:51 AM IST