Tough Emirati Pathans find solace in Shahid Afridi’s Pakistan
Needless to say, the Pathans demand aggression and passion on the field. They come in large numbers to watch sixes and boundaries in a Twenty20 or a one-day international. And that is the reason that...
View ArticleShahid Afridi to retire from ODIs after 2015 World Cup
Pakistan's experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi has announced his retirement from one-day internationals after next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The post Shahid Afridi to retire from...
View ArticlePak, NZ were reluctant to play 4th ODI in Abu Dhabi after Peshawar attack
Former captain, Younis Khan has said that both the Pakistan and New Zealand teams were reluctant to play the fourth one-day international in Abu Dhabi. The post Pak, NZ were reluctant to play 4th ODI...
View ArticleEtihad passengers complain of 12-hour wait on tarmac without food or water
Hundreds of Etihad travelers landed in San Francisco, irritated after a 28-hour overseas flight they say included 12 hours on a tarmac in the Middle East without food or accurate flight information....
View ArticleJet Airways offers international discounts: Fly Delhi-Dubai for just Rs 3,135
The offer, according to a press release issued by the airline, is also available on travels on Etihad Airways flights from Abu Dhabi which the company has a tie-up with. The post Jet Airways offers...
View ArticleCargo biz to code shares: Jet leaving no stone unturned turn profitable by 2018
Increasing capacity on domestic routes, foraying into the cargo business, turning full-service after years of ambiguity with multiple brands and service offerings - Jet Airways seems to be leaving no...
View ArticleGulf airlines fly more Indians: Why not abolish 5/20 to correct this anomaly?
The powerful Gulf carriers like Emirates, Etihad, Qatar together fly more people to and from India than India's own airlines. The post Gulf airlines fly more Indians: Why not abolish 5/20 to correct...
View ArticleWhat makes Yas Island a legendary motorsport destination
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View ArticleUAE launches national space agency strategy in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates has laid out a strategic framework for a newly created space agency that aims to integrate various arms of the Gulf federation's burgeoning space industry. The post UAE...
View ArticleAbu Dhabi deports Australian for ‘insulting’ Facebook post
An Australian woman was deported from the United Arab Emirates after being arrested and fined for "insulting" social media posts, according to a judicial source in Abu Dhabi. The post Abu Dhabi deports...
View ArticleSelfie le le re: PM Modi indulges in ‘selfie diplomacy’ at Sheikh Zayed Grand...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his 'selfie diplomacy' as he visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, the UAE's largest and the world's third largest, on his first visit to the Emirate. The post...
View ArticleInvestments on hold, PM’s Modi’s UAE trip is really about three things: oil,...
PM Modi’s just-begun two-day visit to the UAE should be looked at from this perspective. Seeking investments from the cash-rich country like the UAE, which Modi rightly described as a “mini India” with...
View Article‘Science is life’, says Modi at tech hub Masdar city on second day of UAE visit
PM Narendra Modi today took a tour of the Masdar City, a hub of cleantech and science and technology innovation, here on the second day of his two-day UAE visit. The post ‘Science is life’, says Modi...
View ArticleTwo birds with one stone: Did PM Modi go to Abu Dhabi mosque with an eye on...
As we enter Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second day in the UAE, it is becoming clearer that this visit could be significant not only for India’s foreign policy and inbound investment, but also the...
View ArticleModi holds talks with UAE Crown Prince, discusses security, trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on key issues of security and trade...
View ArticleMessage to Pakistan? India, UAE condemn state-sponsored terrorism during...
Elevating their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, India and the UAE on Monday came down heavily on countries sponsoring terrorism. The post Message to Pakistan? India, UAE condemn...
View ArticlePM Modi visiting Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque is no ‘conciliatory gesture’ to...
To try and spin Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi’s #1 tourist attraction as some sort of conciliatory gesture to Muslims is just plain ridiculous. The post PM Modi visiting Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque...
View ArticleCutting losses in Bihar, sparking debate: Explaining Modi’s visit to Abu...
Modi’s visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the first items on his itinerary in the UAE, is unlikely to have been done purely due to protocol or his interest in tourism. The post Cutting losses...
View ArticleMarhaba NaMo: PM Modi receives stellar show of support from Indians in Dubai
The Prime Minister's two-day trip to the United Arab Emirates or UAE, concluded with the mega reception billed as "Marhaba NaMo", at the cricket stadium filled with 40,000 people, who constantly...
View ArticleDigs at Pakistan, terrorism, UAE investment: Highlights of PM Modi’s Dubai...
Amid a rousing welcome, the Prime Minister spoke about various issues including India's renewed relations with UAE, terrorism, new initiatives for NRIs and relationship with neighbouring countries....
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