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Indians among 170 illegal expats held in UAE

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Dubai, May 20 (IANS) Many Indians are among 170 expatriates rounded up by police in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for breaking residency laws.

Indian university lecturer arrested in UAE

May 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Dubai, May 20 (IANS) An Indian university lecturer who had come to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a short visit has been arrested by police here for blogging against a Dubai-based university.

Yemeni president commends ties with UAE

May 20, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Sana'a, May 20 (IANS/WAM) Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi has praised his country's relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

UAE, Algeria discuss relations

May 20, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 20 (IANS/WAM ) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria have held talks to explore new ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas like industry, investment and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Saudi clerics blame Twitter for 'immoral souls'

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): A leading senior religious clerics in Saudi Arabia has said that Saudi citizens using Twitter will risk damnation.

Saudi woman creates history by reaching Mount Everest summit

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): A Saudi woman has become the first female from the country and the youngest Arab to reach the summit of Mount Everest - the world's highest mountain.

UAE, Mozambique sign air transport accord

May 18, 2013 at 6:38 AM

Dubai, May 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mozambique have signed a bilateral accord covering air transport.

India's Jeddah consulate seeks volunteers

May 17, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Dubai, May 17 (IANS) The Indian consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has appealed to members of the Indian community to volunteer for its campaign to help those Indian expatriate workers who have been affected by the new labour policy in that country.

Arab journalism awards for 2013 presented

May 17, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Dubai, May 17 (IANS/WAM) The 12th edition of the Arab Journalism Award (AJA) was held on the closing day of the two-day Arab Media Forum here.

UN adopts resolution calling for political transition in Syria

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): A resolution calling for a political transition in Syria and condemning the government's use of heavy weapons has been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

India abstains from UN resolution on Syria

May 16, 2013 at 9:42 AM

United Nations, May 16 (IANS) Calling it a "sleight of hand" and a "dangerous precedent which we cannot acquiesce in", India abstained on a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly calling for a political transition in Syria, saying "unilateral action" will not resolve the crisis and would only exacerbate the problem.

Two Indian workers buried alive in UAE

May 15, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Dubai, May 15 (IANS) Two Indian workers were buried alive in the trench of a sewage system project where they were working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

UAE court upholds jail term for Indian man

May 15, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Dubai, May 15 (IANS) A court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has upheld a jail term awarded to a 37-year-old Indian man for molesting a Sri Lankan domestic maid earlier this year.

400 Indians in Saudi Arabia to help illegal expatriates

May 14, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Dubai, May 14 (IANS) Responding to an appeal by Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao, 400 expatriate Indians have registered as volunteers to help Indian workers in that country affected by a new labour policy.

3,500 people to attend Arab Media Forum

May 14, 2013 at 3:26 AM

Dubai, May 14 (IANS/WAM) Over 3,500 media representatives, analysts, writers and journalists are expected to attend the 12th edition of the Arab Media Forum that will begin here Tuesday.

Hosni Mubarak says, "future generations will judge him fairly"

May 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Cairo, May 13 (ANI): Former president Hosni Mubarak, who fell from power in Egypt after the uprising in 2011, said that future generations would judge him 'fairly'.

Half of remittances from Gulf nations went to India

May 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Dubai, May 13 (IANS) Nearly half of over $61 billion sent by expatriates in the Gulf countries in 2012 went to India, according to new data.

UAE, Bahrain discuss cooperation in education

May 13, 2013 at 5:58 AM

Manama, May 13 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have held discussions to boost cooperation in educational sector and boost existing relations between the two nations.

UAE, Malawi hold talks

May 13, 2013 at 3:34 AM

Lilongwe, May 13 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malawi have held discussions to strengthen bilateral ties in all fields.

Fired at Indian fishermen want to return to UAE

May 11, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Dubai, May 11 (IANS) Two of the five Indian fishermen who survived after being shot at by the US Navy off the coast of Dubai in July last year have said they wanted to come back to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for work again.

Karnataka expats in Saudi Arabia hail poll results

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Dubai, May 11 (IANS) Expatriates in Saudi Arabia have hailed the results in the recently concluded assembly elections in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Deadly virus newly found in humans strikes in France

May 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Paris, May 9 (IANS) Novel coronavirus (NCoV), a newly discovered and potentially deadly virus, related to one that causes the common cold, has struck another victim, this time in France, CNN reported Thursday.

Russia could help in resolution of Syrian conflict: US expert

May 9, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Washington, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) While an internationally brokered resolution of the Syrian conflict may not yet be within sight, Russia is in a position to play a crucial role in pushing the Syrian elites to accept a transition process, an American expert has said.

Italian journalist untraced in Syria

May 9, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Rome, May 9 (IANS/AKI) The Italian government has no information on the 62-year-old war reporter Domenico Quirico, who vanished in Syria in April, Foreign Minister Emma Bonino said Thursday.

Jamia prepares 'brains' to help India understand neighbours

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia, one of the country's oldest universities, has embarked upon a series of country-specific programmes to prepare a cadre of experts to fulfil the research needs of the government and think tanks, something which foreign service officials are perhaps not adept at doing, the university says.

UAE, Germany discuss bilateral cooperation

May 9, 2013 at 7:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 9 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Germany have held talks over bilateral cooperation and existing relations between them, particularly in energy and renewable energy sector.

UAE, Afghanistan hold talks

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 AM

Kabul, May 9 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Afghanistan have held discussions over bilateral relations, issues of mutual interest and explored ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

First case of SARS-like virus in France

May 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Paris, May 8 (IANS) France has identified its first case of coronavirus infection, a virus akin to SARS, the health ministry announced Wednesday.

UAE, Hungary discuss bilateral cooperation

May 8, 2013 at 6:40 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 8 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary have held discussions over bilateral cooperation.

Iranian foreign minister in Syria to meet Assad

May 7, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Damascus, May 7 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi arrived in Syria Tuesday to discuss the recent developments in the region with top Syrian officials including President Bashar al-Assad, reported Xinhua citing well-informed sources.

NYPD surveillance of Muslims called 'unconstitutional'

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): New York Police Department's surveillance of Muslims has been called unconstitutional.

Syria deploys missile defence batteries towards Israel

May 6, 2013 at 5:40 AM

Dubai, May 6 (IANS) Syria has deployed missile defence batteries towards Israel in response to an alleged Israeli attack that targeted a Syrian army facility in the capital Damascus Sunday, a media report said.

Indians in Saudi Arabia seek more community welfare services

May 4, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Dubai, May 4 (IANS) A group of Indian organisations in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh have sought enhanced services from the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) through the Indian embassy in Riyadh and the consulate general in Jeddah.

Probe opens after Italian reporter goes missing in Syria

May 4, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Rome, May 4 (IANS/AKI) Prosecutors in Rome have opened a kidnapping and anti-terrorism investigation after Italian journalist Domenico Quirico disappeared in war-torn Syria.

Musharraf's counsel asks Pak SC to form larger bench in treason case

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): The counsel of Pervez Musharraf has requested the Supreme Court to form a larger bench in the hearing of petitions seeking high treason proceedings against the former military chief and president.

India top destination of remittances from Qatar

May 2, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Dubai, May 2 (IANS) India topped the list of countries to which remittances have been sent by expatriate workers in Qatar in the period 2006-2012, according to a new report.

UAE president, British PM discuss investment, economy

May 2, 2013 at 9:08 AM

London, May 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in different fields, especially in politics, economy and investment sectors.

UAE, Britain review cooperation on humanitarian issues

May 2, 2013 at 8:04 AM

London, May 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and British ministers have reviewed opportunities for strengthening cooperation for international development efforts and in the field of humanitarian relief.

UAE, Morocco discuss bilateral relations

May 2, 2013 at 4:44 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco have held talks over a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to boost existing relations between them.

UAE, Tatarstan discuss cooperation

May 1, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Dubai, May 1 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Tatarstan, a federal state of Russia, have held discussions to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

UAE, Sudan discuss cooperation

May 1, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 1 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sudan have held talks over avenues of cooperation in all domains, particularly investment opportunities in Sudan as well as the UAE companies' condition in Sudan.

Iran to replace oil revenues with mineral incomes

April 30, 2013 at 7:56 AM

Tehran, April 30 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that his country can replace its oil revenues with mineral incomes within a few months.

Khalifa orders releasing 103 Egyptian prisoners

April 30, 2013 at 7:00 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered to release 103 Egyptian prisoners, who were sentenced in different cases.

Joint committee to be formed to help Indians workers in Saudi Arabia

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Saudi Arabia and India have decided to form a joint committee to address all problems facing Indians working in the Gulf Arab nation, the Al Eqtisadiya newspaper reported on Monday.

Pakistan emerges Kenya's key exports destination

April 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Nairobi, April 29 (IANS) Pakistan has become a leading importer of Kenya's goods in Asia region, reports Xinhua.

Abe's tour aims to restart territorial talks, enhance economic ties with Russia

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe started his Russia visit among a four-nation trip in an effort to revive long-stalled territorial talks with Russia, promote mutual trust and enhance the two countries'cooperation in all areas, especially in economy.

Iraq suspends licenses of Al-Jazeera, nine TV channels for promoting sectarian agenda

April 29, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr. 29 (ANI): Iraq has suspended the operating licenses of pan-Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera along with nine Iraqi TV channels.

UAE, Belarus discuss relations

April 29, 2013 at 6:52 AM

Minsk, April 29 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Belarus have held talks over bilateral relations and ways to boost them in all fields while stressing on the need to enhance the existing bonds between them.

UAE, Ireland hold talks

April 28, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 28 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ireland have held discussions over joint cooperation in developmental and humanitarian issues between them.

UAE, Japan discuss economic cooperation

April 28, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 28 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan have held discussions over ways to boost cooperation and bilateral relations, especially in the trade, economy and investment sectors.

Indian scholar meets Saudi officials over new labour policy

April 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Jeddah, April 27 (IANS) Sheikh Abu Baker Ahmed, general secretary of the All India Sunni Jamiathul Ulama, has met top Saudi officials to highlight concerns over the fate of Indian workers because of that country's new labour policy.

Obama vows probe into use of chemical weapons in Syria

April 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 27 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama promised Friday an in-depth investigation into the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria, and said if that proves to be the case, it will change his "calculus" about how to deal with the crisis in the Middle Eastern country.

'Threat of cross-border terrorism is Afghanistan's greatest challenge'

April 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Almaty (Kazakhstan), April 26 (IANS) India said Friday it wants to see Afghanistan as a "possible driver of economic growth in the region" and warned that the "greatest challenge" posed to Afghanistan is the "persistent threat of terrorism that emanates from beyond its borders", a clear reference to the Taliban and other extremists operating from Pakistan.

Russian divers claim silver at Moscow World Series

April 26, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Moscow, April 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Viktor Minibaev and Artyom Chesakov took a 10-metre platform silver at the fourth stage of the Diving World Series here Friday.

Meet the UAE man who was deported from Saudi Arabia 'for being too handsome'

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

New York, Apr 26 (ANI): Omar Borkan Al Gala has been revealed as one of the three men who have been deported from Saudi Arabia after religious police feared that "female visitors could fall for them."

Indian workers in Saudi Arabia assured all help

April 24, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Dubai, April 24 (IANS) Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao has assured expatriate Indian workers in the country's Eastern Province of all possible help in mitigating their problems following new immigration law.

Khurshid to attend Almaty meet on Afghanistan

April 23, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister will travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to participate in the April 26 Heart of Asia ministerial conference on the Istanbul Process on regional security and cooperation for a secure and stable Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday.

Israel, US finalize $10 bn arms deal

April 22, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Jerusalem, April 22 (IANS) US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon announced Monday that they reached an agreement over arms deal worth $10 billion, reported Xinhua.

Rebels urge air strikes on Assad missiles

April 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Dubai, April 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syrian rebels have asked their foreign supporters to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for "surgical strikes" on missile positions of Syrian government forces.

UAE, France discuss cultural relations

April 22, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France have held discussions over cultural relations and explored ways to strengthen them, particularly in arts and literature.

Egypt's Morsi says cabinet reshuffle not to be swayed by opposition pressure

April 21, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Beijing, Apr. 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday reaffirmed that a cabinet reshuffle will come soon but it will not be swayed by any opposition pressure.

UAE, Barcelona hold talks

April 20, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Barcelona, April 20 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Barcelona have discussed trade and investment relations between them.

Lebanon sheltering nearly 428,000 Syrian refugees: UNHRC

April 20, 2013 at 4:52 AM

Beirut, April 20 (IANS) About 428, 000 Syrian refugees have fled their war-torn country to Lebanon, the UN Higher Refugees Council (UNHRC) has said in its latest report.

PCB chairman Ashraf says foreign players reluctant to tour Pak over security fears

April 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has admitted that that foreign cricket teams are still reluctant to tour Pakistan because of security fears following Bangladesh twice postponing its scheduled tours to Pakistan last year.

Chandy denies dumping diaspora complaints in Dubai

April 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 18 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Thursday denied media reports and social media campaign that he dumped the complaints he received on his United Arab Emirates (UAE) visit last week there itself instead of bringing them back here for resolution.

UAE arrests al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist cell

April 18, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Dubai, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI):The United Arab Emirates security authorities have busted an al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist cell plotting attacks against the Gulf state, official WAM news agency reported Thursday.

Saudi Arabia deports 3 men for being 'too sexy'

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New York, Apr. 18 (ANI): Three men were deported out of Saudi Arabia as religious authorities deemed them "too handsome" amid worries that women would get attracted towards them.

UAE, Turkey discuss joint cooperation

April 18, 2013 at 8:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey have held talks over boosting joint cooperation, particularly in the field of international organisations.

UAE, Sweden discuss joint cooperation

April 18, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Stockholm, April 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sweden have held talks over joint cooperation and strengthening of trade and economic ties.

Cease violence, India tells Syrians

April 16, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India Tuesday appealed to "all sides" in Syria to cease violence "and resolve all issues peacefully".

Mukherjee felicitates Syria on its National Day

April 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the people of the Syrian Arab Republic ahead of that country's National Day which falls on April 17.

Former Pak coach Aaqib Javed says pacer Wahab Riaz is wasting his talents

April 15, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 15 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed has described the underachievement of talented fast bowler Wahab Riaz.

Nigeria beat Ghana 6-1, Cote d'Ivoire draw Congo

April 15, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Marrakesh (Morocco), April 15 (IANS) Nigeria defeated Ghana 6-1 here in their opening group B match at the ongoing 10th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Under-17 championship.

Pak says YouTube ban to stay until site blocks 'blasphemous' anti-Islam film

April 15, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Islamabad, Apr 15 (ANI): The Pakistani government is firm in its stance on keeping the ban imposed on YouTube until the video-sharing website removed the controversial blasphemous film that outraged the Muslim world last year.

UAE, Italy hold talks

April 12, 2013 at 2:36 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 12 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Italy have discussed academic cooperation and student exchange programmes between them.

Ex-Russian Olympic official faces embezzlement charge

April 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Moscow, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A criminal investigation has been launched into alleged spending violations by the former vice president of Russia's Olympic Committee, investigators announced.

UAE, Morocco hold talks

April 11, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 11 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco have held discussions over bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen it.

Polls in Pak just a sideshow of the ruling military-dominant civilian leadership: Tarek Fatah

April 10, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Mr. Tarek Fatah, a Canadian citizen of Pakistan origin, an author and a journalist, said on Wednesday that the forthcoming general elections in Pakistan should just be seen as a sideshow of the ruling military-dominant civilian leadership, adding that it wouldn't matter who wins or loses, as political power will remain in the hands of Pakistan's armed forces and its intelligence wing - the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI).

UAE, Ireland discuss cooperation

April 10, 2013 at 9:01 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 10 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ireland have held discussion over strengthening of bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of international development and humanitarian assistance.

UAE, Andorra hold talks

April 9, 2013 at 9:33 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 9 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Andorra have discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations as well as issues of mutual interest and latest regional and international developments.

UAE, Austria discuss bilateral relations

April 9, 2013 at 9:01 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 9 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Austria have held discussions over issues of common interest and explored ways to enhance and develop relations between them.

Syrian army strikes and urges rebels to abandon weapons

April 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Damascus, April 8 (Xinhua-ANI): The Syrian army has made strides in fighting the armed opposition fighters entrenching in suburbs of the capital Damascus, the state-media said Monday.

UAE, Ireland discuss relation

April 8, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 8 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ireland have discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance existing cooperation.

Indian social club in UAE celebrates 46th anniversary

April 7, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Manama, Apr 7 (ANI): An Indian social club in Abu Dhabi has celebrated its 46th anniversary on Thursday, with the shining gem in its anniversary celebrations being the 35 million-dirham five-storey building, which is considered as the biggest Indian recreational club in the Middle East.

UAE urged not to deport Tamil refugees

April 7, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Beirut, April 7 (IANS) Human Rights Watch has urged the UAE not to deport 19 Tamil refugees to Sri Lanka because they would be at serious risk of torture and persecution upon return.

Obama brokered two-month diplomacy window between Israel, Palestine

April 7, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, Apr. 7 (ANI): President Barack Obama reportedly brokered a two-month diplomacy window between Israeli and the Palestinian authorities during his trip to the Middle East last month.

Chechens fighting in Syria are mercenaries, says Kadyrov

April 6, 2013 at 10:05 AM

Dubai, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov has dismissed Chechens fighting in Syria as merely mercenaries "fighting for money and not an idea", and that they have nothing to do with his republic.

Syria needs negotiations to stop 'massacre': Putin

April 6, 2013 at 6:20 AM

Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is not looking to oust Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and wants the conflicting parties to negotiate and stop the "massacre", putting an end to the "catastrophe" in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Iceland named world's friendliest country

April 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Sydney, Apr. 5 (ANI): Iceland has been named the most welcoming holiday destination in the world, a new study has found

Russia sends 25 tonnes of aid for Syrian refugees

April 4, 2013 at 5:17 AM

Beirut, April 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian emergencies ministry plane carrying 26.7 tonnes of humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees in Lebanon has reached Beirut.

US man indicted for racially motivated assault on Sikh man

April 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) A federal grand jury in Seattle has indicted a man in Washington state on a federal hate crime charge relating to a racially motivated assault of a 50-year-old Sikh man.

Top-flight Indian football league eyeing UAE investment to 'revive game'

April 3, 2013 at 11:01 AM

Manama, Apr 3 (ANI): In a move to revive football in India, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to bid for two available club slots in India's top-flight domestic football league.

UAE, Turkmenistan hold talks

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkmenistan have discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in economic, investment, tourism and environmental fields and strengthen relations.

UAE, Somalia sign agreement

April 1, 2013 at 6:58 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 1 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Somalia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further bilateral relations in political, security, diplomatic, economic, investment and developmental sectors.

UAE, Tajikistan discuss relations

March 30, 2013 at 7:54 AM

Dushanbe, March 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Tajikistan have held talks over their bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance them.

UAE seeks to develop relations with Tanzania

March 30, 2013 at 7:38 AM

Dar El salam (Tanzania), March 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) wants to develop friendship and cooperation with Tanzania, as existing in various economic, political, social, cultural spheres between the two nations.

UN peace envoy says arming Syrian rebels no solution to ending civil war

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, Mar. 29 (ANI): United Nation's peace envoy to Syria has warned there is 'no end in sight' to the civil war.

UN peace envoy says arming Syrian rebels no solution to ending civil war

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, Mar. 29 (ANI): United Nation's peace envoy to Syria has warned there is 'no end in sight' to the civil war.

Femen calls for 'Topless Jihad Day' after death-by-stoning threats to Tunisian woman for topless pi

March 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Washington, Mar. 29 (ANI): Infamous Ukrainian feminists group Femen has declared April 4 as Topless Jihad Day in support of a Tunisian activist, 19, who was threatened to death by stoning after she posted two topless pictures online.

British woman faces jail for dinning with married man in Abu Dhabi

March 29, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar. 29 (ANI): A British woman teacher has been jailed for having lunch with a married man in Abu Dhabi.