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  UAE to host 20 matches in IPL first leg

  Cricket | March 19, 2014 17:07 IST

  Chennai: The United Arab Emirates was today awarded the hosting rights of 20 matches in the IPL's first leg with defending champions Mumbai Indians opening the tournament by squaring off against Kolkata Knight Riders on

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  De Villiers ton gives South Africa big win

  Cricket | November 12, 2013 6:41 IST

  Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Captain AB de Villiers hit a robust century to lead South Africa to a thumping 117-run victory over Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international and wrap up the series

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  Tahir spurs South Africa to big win over Pakistan

  Cricket | November 07, 2013 7:30 IST

  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Legspinner Imran Tahir ripped through Pakistan's batting order with figures of 4-53 to spur South Africa to a convincing 68-run victory in the third one-day international on Wednesday.   Chasing a

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  Coach recalls Pakistan's fightback against England

  Cricket | October 24, 2013 6:55 IST

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Memories of a famous victory over England in last year's test series were fresh in the mind of Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore on Wednesday, after South Africa bowled his team out

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  SA coach expects his bowlers to strike back

  Cricket | October 21, 2013 6:23 IST

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates: South Africa coach Russell Domingo expects his bowlers to strike back after Pakistan took a shock 1-0 lead in the two-match test series with a seven-wicket victory.   It was South Africa's

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  UAE to have new corporate law : Minister

  World | September 24, 2013 7:27 IST

  Dubai : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will adopt a new corporate law, possibly before December, allowing enterprises to hire more than 49 percent of foreign staff, Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri said Monday.The

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  Air passenger held for attempting to smuggle in rough diamonds

  India | August 22, 2013 7:34 IST

  Mumbai: An Indian passenger has been arrested at the international airport here for allegedly trying to smuggle in 4.9 kg of rough diamonds valued at Rs 1 crore from the United Arab Emirates, a customs

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  UAE, Britain hold talks over transportation

  World | June 11, 2013 10:52 IST

  Dubai, June 11: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain have committed themselves to develop a closer relationship for transport cooperation.It was decided during a meet Monday between Mattar Al Tayer, chairman of the Board

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  Emirates detains Egyptian couple carrying infant hidden in carry bag

  World | July 09, 2012 19:11 IST

  Dubai, Jul 9 :  Local newspapers in the United Arab Emirates say authorities are investigating an Egyptian couple who tried to sneak their infant into the Gulf country by hiding him in their carry-on luggage.Monday's

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  Gyan leaves Sunderland for permanent Al Ain deal

  Football | July 06, 2012 16:34 IST

  England, Jul 6:  Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has left Sunderland for a permanent deal at United Arab Emirates club Al Ain.Sunderland says Gyan will remain with Al Ain after moving there on loan in September

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  US raises new concerns over Dubai hunger striker

  World | June 29, 2012 15:36 IST

  Dubai, Jun 29:  The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is raising new concerns about the health of a jailed American businessman on hunger strike in the United Arab Emirates.Zack Shahin has been held in Dubai

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  India, Pak Cricket Series Likely Next Year

  Cricket | February 15, 2012 22:01 IST

  Dubai, Feb 15: Pakistan ambassador to United Arab Emirates, Jameel Ahmed on Wednesday hinted that cricket series between India and Pakistan is likely to be played in 2013.Talking to media after meeting with Indian ambassador,

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  Misbah : Scandal No Longer On Players' Minds

  Cricket | January 08, 2012 8:26 IST

  Islamabad, Jan 8: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq says the 2010 spot-fixing scandal is no longer on his players' minds and his team is focussed on its upcoming three-test series against top-ranked England in the United Arab

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  Maradona Says Club Being Targeted By UAE League

  Football | January 04, 2012 19:24 IST

  Dubai, Jan 4: Diego Maradona accused United Arab Emirates football officials of targeting his club, calling the penalties he and his team are facing “excessive.”Maradona, who took over as Al Wasl coach in May, has

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  Maradona Fined Over Feud With Rival Coach

  Football | December 30, 2011 11:47 IST

  Dubai, Dec 30: Diego Maradona was fined 9,000 dirham ($2,450, €1,901) on Thursday by the United Arab Emirates Football Association for verbally abusing a rival coach.Maradona, who coaches UAE club Al Wasl, has been feuding

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  Maradona Receives Condolences From Rival Coach

  Football | November 22, 2011 22:43 IST

  Dubai, U.A.E, Nov 22: A rival coach who clashed with Diego Maradona during an ill-tempered club match in the United Arab Emirates sent condolences on Tuesday to the football great following the death of his

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  Mendis Back For Sri Lanka Tour To South Africa

  Cricket | November 22, 2011 21:06 IST

  Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov 22: Spinner Ajantha Mendis was recalled and veteran batsman Thilan Samaraweera ignored for a second straight series by Sri Lanka in a 16-member squad for a three-test series against South Africa

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  Pakistan To Play England In UAE

  Cricket | September 08, 2011 18:45 IST

  Islamabad, Sept 8: Pakistan will play England in the United Arab Emirates early next year in a series of test and one-day matches.Dubai will host two test matches while a third will be played in

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  UAE To Host Two Pak Cricket Series

  Cricket | June 21, 2011 17:31 IST

  Islamabad, Jun 21 : The Pakistan Cricket Board has finalized a deal for the United Arab Emirates to host its series against Sri Lanka and England.PCB spokesman Nadeem Sarwar says the series against Sri Lanka

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  FIFA Refuses To Relax Allegiance Switch Rule

  Football | June 02, 2011 14:52 IST

  Zurich, June 2 : FIFA members have rejected the United Arab Emirates' request to relax international eligibility rules so players could switch allegiance after three years' residence.The UAE wanted the rule eased from five years