UAE

A journey from protests to prison to pardon

Despite the pardon, the entire incident underscores the crucial need for stronger diplomatic ties and improved migrant labour rights.

Our migrant workers in UAE: Bound by borders, freed by conscience

The Washington Post recently speculated that Dr Yunus’s soft power may have indirectly influenced the UAE's decision to grant clemency.

UAE emerges as top remittance source for Bangladesh

Bangladesh received the highest remittance from the United Arab Emirates in the first 10 months of the outgoing fiscal year, well ahead of traditional powerhouses such as Saudi Arabia and the United States, central bank figures showed.

Southee happy with 'tough challenge' in UAE

New Zealand captain Tim Southee is happy with the tough challenge his team faced in the United Arab Emirates before eking out a 2-1 series victory on Sunday.

Chapman denies NZ underestimated UAE after shock T20 loss

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman denied they took the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lightly after their shock loss to the minnows in the second T20 International in Dubai on Saturday.

New Zealand beat UAE by 19 runs

In the opening T20I of the series against UAE in Dubai, Tim Seifert's blazing fifty and Tim Southee's fifer helped New Zealand to victory. The Kiwis won by 19 runs. 

Nepal book India, Pakistan meetings at Asia Cup 2023

Battling a spin bowling group in Kathmandu, Nepal negotiated a tough chase to secure the final Asia Cup 2023 spot on the reserve day of the Premier Cup final on Tuesday.

Rashid to lead strong Afghanistan squad for Pakistan series

The three-match series, the first bilateral between the neighbours, will be played in Sharjah on March 24, 26 and 27

Messi on target as Argentina demolish UAE in warm-up

Argentina warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-0 hammering of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, as a brace from Angel Di Maria and goals from Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi and Joaquin Correa extended their unbeaten run to 36 games.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Dubai ruler seeks student for cabinet post

Dubai's ruler is looking for a young person to sit on the United Arab Emirates federal cabinet as the voice of youth - and has used Twitter to announce the job opportunity.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Three lakh jobs in Dubai by 2020

Around 300,000 new jobs will be created in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in next four years ahead of the World Expo 2020 that is scheduled to be held in Dubai.

January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016

Gemini Arabians name Sehwag as skipper for the inaugural MCL

Gemini Arabians name Virender Sehwag, the former India player, as their captain for the inaugural season of Masters Champions League (MCL).

January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016

Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan deported from Hyderabad over ‘technical flaws’

Immigration officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad deport acclaimed Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to Abu Dhabi.

October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015

Pakistan players could refuse to play World T20 in India due to security concerns: ICC President

Zaheer Abbas, International Cricket Council (ICC) President fears for Pakistan players' security during the World T20 in India next year.

October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015

Cook hits double ton as Pakistan-England Test heads for draw

Alastair Cook plays the third longest innings in Test history on Friday, scoring a monumental 263 to help England take the lead against Pakistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi.

September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015

Little Bangladesh – Mapping Abu Dhabi exhibition opens in New York City

An exhibition about the day in the life of a spot in Abu Dhabi - a small square boasting a supermarket and a single tree opened in New York city.

September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015

PCB unveils PSL plans, Pietersen video hints at participation

PCB unveils its preliminary plans for the Pakistan Super League, announcing Shakib Al Hasan, Kevin Pietersen, and Dwayne Bravo as headline stars

September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015

Bangladeshi cabbie honoured in UAE for honesty

Ariful Karim, a Bangladesh national and now a taxi driver in the UAE, is honoured in the UAE for returning the cash forgotten behind by a passenger, and is now an idol to many others.

September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015

The Fab Four

If it wasn't for the grey skies and the chilly drizzle, I would have thought I'm somewhere in the Middle East.