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The latest rankings update also takes into account performances of another ICC Women's Championship series in which defending champions Australia scored a facile 3-0 win over New Zealand to move closer to a direct berth as they are now at the top with 22 points from 12 matches. (Photo: File)

Goswami becomes number one ODI bowler

The 36-year-old Goswami held the top spot in February 2017.

04 Mar 2019 3:18 PM

The announcement comes after the US government offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to Hamza bin Laden's capture as part of its “Rewards for Justice” program. (Photo: AP | File)

Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of Osama bin Laden's son Hamza

Hamza bin Laden was named a 'specially designated global terrorist' in January 2017.

01 Mar 2019 9:08 PM

Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta, who was born in 1922, could become the first centenarian to be driving on Dubai roads in three years. (Representational Image)

Age no bar: 97-yr-old Indian-origin man renews driving licence in UAE

A 97-year-old Indian-origin man in the UAE has got his driving licence renewed for the next four years.

11 Feb 2019 11:33 AM

The new draft bill is slated to replace the Immigration Act of 1983. (Photo:File)

Indian groups in UAE miss deadline to suggest changes in new draft Immigration Act

Several Indian expatriate groups in the UAE have missed the deadline to recommend changes in India's new draft Immigration Act.

20 Jan 2019 3:13 PM

A image shows Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (L) having a meal. (Photo: AFP)

'At home with family': UAE releases first picture of 'runaway' princess

Sheikha Latifa has not been seen publicly since she was allegedly captured at sea in March as she attempted to flee UAE.

25 Dec 2018 11:38 AM

Iranian officials are betting on the unstable market conditions to beat US sanctions. (Representational Image)

When Iran exports fall after US sanctions, Saudi to open its oil tap

Saudi is only producer with significant spare capacity of around 2 million bpd that can be tapped to compensate loss of Iranian supplies.

04 Nov 2018 1:37 PM

The oil market is balanced in terms of supply and demand, Qatar’s Energy Minister Mohammed al-Sada said on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Oil market is balanced, says Qatar energy minister

Oil prices have been rising as US sanctions against Iran’s crude exports are set to start next month.

08 Oct 2018 10:54 AM

The man, a driver by profession, denied the charge, claiming that he touched the woman by mistake, the Khaleej Times reported. (Representational Image)

Indian man charged for groping woman in Dubai

The complainant said the incident took place on August 3.

25 Sep 2018 6:10 PM

Emirates flight 203, a double-deck Airbus A388 carrying about 500 passengers, landed shortly after 9 am EDT (1300 GMT), according to an airlines spokeswoman. (Representational Image)

10 passengers taken ill on Dubai-New York flight, being treated, says Emirates

On arrival at JFK, the passengers were immediately checked by local health authorities and medical support was given.

05 Sep 2018 8:59 PM

OPEC and Saudi Arabia do not have an official price target and are unlikely to adopt one formally.

Saudi Arabia aims to keep crude in USD 70 to USD 80 band: sources

Saudi Arabia still wants to keep oil prices as high as possible without offending Washington.

05 Sep 2018 9:41 AM

Most migrant workers would be able to leave the country without having to obtain permits from their employers under the law, said the International Labour Organization in a statement via its Doha office. (Photo: AP)

Qatar lifts exit visa system; workers can now leave without permits

Doha is keen to show it is tackling allegations of worker exploitation as it prepares to host the 2022 soccer World Cup.

05 Sep 2018 8:20 AM

Iran has dismissed any direct talks with Washington to resolve the issues raised by Trump. (Photo: File)

Iran to unveil new fighter jet, develop missiles: Defence minister

Trump in May withdrew from 2015 accord between Iran and world powers that curbed Tehran’s nuclear activity in exchange for sanctions relief.

19 Aug 2018 1:17 PM

The sites covered by the father and the son were the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, and Humayun Tomb, Red Fort and Qutub Minar in the national capital Delhi. (Photo: File)

Abu Dhabi based father-son duo travel to India, breaks world record

The two visited seven heritage sites, covering nearly 300 km, in exactly 11 hours, 33 minutes and 18 seconds.

16 Aug 2018 4:26 PM

The Shipping Corporation of India says the explosion struck the MT Desh Vaibhav on Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman while it was en route to Fujairah on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates. (Representational Image)

Indian oil tanker suffers explosion off Oman, 3 crew missing

The company did not identify the nationalities of the missing.

15 Aug 2018 3:18 PM

His own investigation revealed that on an average, each small grocery was using about 1,200 bags a month to deliver goods. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Indian boy honoured in Dubai for spreading environmental awareness

Mohammed distributed hand-decorated reusable bags to groceries in Karama after he grew tired of seeing plastic bags wasted on deliveries.

04 Jul 2018 5:08 PM

In an official statement, the Dubai-based airline said the decision to withdraw the above-mentioned option from its in-flight menu was taken following a review of the onboard products and services.

Emirates to discontinue 'Hindu meal' option

The airline said that Hindu passengers would still be able to choose from a variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

04 Jul 2018 11:27 AM

The National Advisor Bureau Ltd put forward the UAE-Iceberg Project to highlight the upcoming stages and benefits in environment and economy. (Photo: File/Pixabay)

UAE to tow icebergs from Antarctica to its coasts for drinking water

Company is developing technology to reduce project costs, ensure zero ice melting during transport, facilitate water-transfer processes.

02 Jul 2018 2:22 PM

'It’s sad to see that you (Priyanka) have not respected the sentiments of Hindus who have been terrorized by Islam over 2000 years. Shame on You (sic),' Kochhar tweeted. (Photo: Twitter | @atulkochhar)

Indian-origin head chef of UAE restaurant under fire for ‘anti-Islam’ remarks

The anti-Islam tweet created a furore on social media, with twitterati calling for firing the chef.

12 Jun 2018 6:42 PM

Among nine other winners, five are Indians, three Pakistanis and one from the UAE. (Representational Image)

Indian hits jackpot in UAE, wins Rs 18 crore in lottery

Dickson Kattithara Abraham, who lives in Nigeria, had purchased the ticket in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi.

03 Jun 2018 2:35 PM

An increase of about 1 million bpd would bring compliance with global supply curbs down to 100 per cent from around 152 per cent

OPEC, non-OPEC discuss around 1 mn bpd oil output rise: sources

OPEC and non-OPEC ministers meet next in Vienna on June 22-23, and the final decision will be taken there.

25 May 2018 1:49 PM

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