Asia Cup: Familiar sob story as rains make mockery of contest Would staging Asia Cup in the UAE have been a better option? The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023
Foreign Office apologises to academic for failing to spot torture signs Matthew Hedges was detained in Abu Dhabi between May and November 2018, after being accused of working for MI6. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
United Arab Emirates creates gaming authority in sign it could be on verge of allowing gambling It has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and ‘commercial gaming’ Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023
Foreign Office apologises over handling of Matthew Hedges torture case Department’s top official acknowledges profound impact UAE detention had on British academic The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Has the US push for Libya-Israel rapprochement failed? Libya’s gov’t is desperately seeking greater legitimacy in West, but there is desperation in Biden’s administration too. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023
Former PCB chairman criticises Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout NEW DELHI: The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi, has launched a scathing critique of the Asia Cup scheduling following the disappointing washout of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match due to rain in Pallekele on Saturday. The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023
Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after Pallekele washout PCB chairman Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout in Pallekele. Suggested playing in UAE, but "poor excuses" made to accommodate Sri Lanka. Politics over sport, he says. Hybrid model used, with four games in Pakistan, rest in Sri Lanka. The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
Asia Cup, IND vs PAK - Beware of Shaheen Afridi: Matthew Hayden to Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has offered advice to India's captain Rohit Sharma, urging him to approach Pakistan's pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's first three overs with "caution," aiming to avoid a repeat of their fate in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE. The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023
Former minister Gerry Grimstone under fire over undeclared UAE meetings Peer did not declare 13 meetings with Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund when he sought permission to work for Bahraini company The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
Kashmir willow bats to be used by international cricketers during ODI World Cup in India This development showcases the growing recognition and quality of these bats on the global stage, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship and talent that Kashmir has to offer in the realm of cricketing gear. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 26, 2023
Analysis: What do BRICS invitations mean for the Middle East? Saudi Arabia, UAE look to balance relations between east and west, while Iran, Egypt look to benefit financially. Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023
‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE invited to join the grouping of top emerging economies. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
BRICS now a non-western grouping with the induction of six more member nations BRICS expands to 11 members, strengthening its position as a global grouping. New members from Middle East, Africa, South America chosen, sending message of multipolarity. India took lead in drafting criteria, most new members strategic partners. Expansion sends message against US sanctions, energy players join. BRICS now a recognised global… The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
UAE Wants To Be A Global Crypto Hub, Says SEBA Bank Senior Executive The UAE has made significant steps to assist bitcoin and blockchain enterprises, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Zenger · Aug 22, 2023
The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023 'Boycotting COP28 only hurts Africa and the Global South' Dubious about a colossal oil producer spearheading the next United Nations climate summit? Enter the United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s biggest oil producers, which now holds the reins of the upcoming COP28 conference to be held this December in Dubai. But while the UAE’s leadership at COP28 is…
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 The Saudi Arabia-UAE divide becomes public The differences between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have become apparent in several areas of regional politics and have now touched domestic areas as well
Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023 UAE says not flouting ally sanctions as its economy warms to Russia WSJ claims the UAE is benefitting from the war in Ukraine, providing a refuge for Russian money.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023 Delicious Dubai: The best dishes to devour when you next visit the UAE From a walking tour around the famous souk to a neighbourhood bistro that was voted the best restaurant in the Middle East and Africa, Amira Arasteh goes off the beaten track in Dubai to find a gastronomic scene that’s very much alive and thriving
The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023 UAE thrashes New Zealand to level T20 series 1-1 UAE levels T20 series vs NZ as Waseem smashes 55. Waseem capitalizes on dropped catches, Aayan Afzal Khan takes 3-20. Mark Chapman's 63 off 46 lifts NZ to 142-8. UAE romp to 144-3 for 7-wkt win in 16th over. Mohammad Jawadullah 2-16. Series finale on Sun.
The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023 COP28 host UAE has ‘insufficient’ climate plan to meet 1.5C goal The United Arab Emirates’ efforts to cut emissions were labeled “insufficient,” even after the Middle East nation — the host of this year’s United Nations climate summit — announced fresh targets.
Cycling News · Aug 18, 2023 Remco Evenepoel will ‘normally’ stay at Soudal-QuickStep but demands improvements 'If we can just improve a lot of things, I think we can quickly be on the same level as UAE and Jumbo'
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 12 of the best things to do in Oman The must-do activities when visiting this oft-overlooked Gulf state
The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023 From Sanath Jayasuriya to Virat Kohli, from India to Pakistan: The men and teams who have shone the brightest in the Asia Cup On the sun-soaked sands of Sharjah, UAE, the year 1984 marked the inception of a remarkable journey—the cricket Asia Cup. With cricketing giants like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka taking center stage, the tournament unfolded in a captivating round-robin format, captivating fans across the globe.
Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2023 UAE leaders congratulate Gabon President on Independence Day UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, observed on August 17. Read further on Dynamite news:
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023 UN climate summit host UAE failed to report methane emissions to UN Exclusive: State oil firm, whose chief will preside over Cop28, also accused of ‘incoherent’ reduction targets