Tag: United Arab Emirates

Resurgent Kerala

The Marxist-ruled Kerala government is not cowed down by the cynicism and hostility of government at the Centre in the wake of the most severe rains and floods in a century affecting 5.4 million people in the State directly, leaving 483 people dead and 14 missing. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who was scheduled to leave …

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September 8, 2018

Querulous Quibbling

The announcement of Rs 700 crore financial aid for Kerala flood relief from the United Arab Emirates the day Government of India announced an aid package of Rs 600 crore after an aerial survey of the affected areas by the Prime Minister has stung Narendra Modi to the quick. The estimated loss caused by the …

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August 27, 2018

Kerala wants Centre to allow foreign aid

The issue snowballed following reports that the Centre was averse to taking help from foreign governments following a stand taken by UPA government on not accepting such donations because the country had the capacity to cope up with natural disasters. 

August 22, 2018

Gulf, West Asia key priority for India: Modi

Ahead of his three-nation tour to the Gulf and West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the region is a key priority for India’s foreign policy. “I will be undertaking bilateral visits to Palestine, United Arab Emirates and Oman from February 9 to 12,” Modi said in a pre-departure statement here. “I …

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February 9, 2018

Video: ICC anti-corruption unit to investigate bizarre run-outs, stumpings

After the video went viral, the cricket fraternity expressed their disappointment on Twitter.

January 31, 2018

What is Fair?

I had heard legends of Arab hospitality before I lived in the United Arab Emirates. Still the Arab concept of fairness sometimes eluded me. I had driven to Dubai across the desert to meet a friend and was thirsty. The Arab preference for fresh fruit juice means that street-side shops, with a large collection of …

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January 29, 2018

Gremio facing uphill battle in FIFA Club World Cup: Coach Renato Gaucho

Gremio have been unfairly handicapped in their quest to win this month’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, according to the Brazilian club’s coach Renato Gaucho. The Copa Libertadores champions are currently unable to maintain match fitness because Brazil’s domestic season finished on Sunday, Renato said, reports Xinhua news agency. In addition, …

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December 6, 2017

UAE begins collecting ‘sin’ taxes on tobacco, energy drinks

The United Arab Emirates has begun collecting new “sin” taxes on tobacco products, energy drinks and soft drinks. Beginning today, tobacco and energy drinks will be taxed at 100 per cent and soft drinks at 50 per cent. Shoppers could be seen stocking up the day before. The new tax push comes as the UAE …

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October 1, 2017

Journalists, NGO slam Saudi ‘threats’ to close Jazeera

Journalists and human rights activists on Tuesday denounced "threats" by Saudi Arabia and its allies against Qatari media organisations, including satellite news broadcaster Al-Jazeera. Regional kingpin Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt broke ties with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of fostering extremism and later issuing 13 demands, including Al-Jazeera's closure. …

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July 25, 2017

Arab nations urge Qatar to accept 6 principles to combat extremism

Four Arab nations that cut ties with Qatar are urging the tiny Gulf nation to commit to six principles on combatting extremism and terrorism, and to negotiate a plan with specific measures to implement them a step that could pave the way for an early resolution of the crisis. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, …

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July 19, 2017

Qatar deadline extended by 48 hours: Saudi

Saudi Arabia and its allies on Monday said they had decided to extend by 48 hours the deadline for Qatar to accept their list of demands to lift a de facto blockade. With the deadline expiring at midnight yesterday, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt agreed to give Doha an extension to …

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July 3, 2017

Abu Dhabi airport now exempt from US laptop ban

The capital of the United Arab Emirates became the first city to be exempt from a US ban on laptop computers being in the cabins of airplanes coming from the Mideast, the country's flag carrier said today. Long-haul airline Etihad said it welcomed the decision by the US Department of Homeland Security, which comes "subject …

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July 2, 2017

Oil prices drop amid geopolitical tensions

Oil prices settled lower on 5 June as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised market concerns. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing the Gulf state of supporting and financing "terrorism" as well as interfering in their internal affairs. The decision of a …

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June 6, 2017

Cabinet approves five MoUs with UAE

Ahead of the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for signing of five MoU with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The MoUs covers bilateral cooperations in the areas of road …

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January 18, 2017

Cabinet approves five MoUs with UAE

Ahead of the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for signing of five MoU with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The MoUs covers bilateral cooperations in the areas of road …

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January 18, 2017

Sushma Swaraj promises help to 41 stranded sailors

Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday said that India will help out sailors stuck in merchant ships at Ajman in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Reacting to media reports, Swaraj in a tweet said, "I have seen the news report. We will resolve this." One of the sailors, Anoop Pathak, sent an SOS message from his …

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January 6, 2017

UAE bans wild animals as pets

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned the keeping of wild animals as pets. The new law banned dealing in and ownership of "all types of wild and domesticated but dangerous animals', Xinhua news agency said citing media reports According to the law, only zoos, wildlife parks, circuses, breeding and research institutions would be authorised …

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January 5, 2017