UAE to launch railway company to step up growthABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government is to launch a railway company which would be involved in owning, leasing, renting, purchasing and selling of trains in the country, WAM news agency reported Wednesday. UAE to host headquarters of global renewable energy agencyABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital would host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), WAM news agency reported Wednesday. UAE charity to fund humanitarian efforts in AfghanistanABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) based charity Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation would fund various humanitarian projects to help children in Afghanistan, WAM news agency reported Tuesday. UAE to fund relief efforts for displaced people in PakistanABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed an agreement with the UN to support humanitarian operations in Pakistan, WAM news agency reported Monday. UAE charity to build orphanage in KeralaABU DHABI - A United Arab Emirates (UAE) based charity plans to build an orphanage in the southern Indian state of Kerala, WAM news agency reported. US citizen denies terror charges in Emirates court, says confessed after tortureABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. citizen of Lebanese origin denied terrorism-related charges against him in the United Arab Emirates supreme court on Sunday and said he confessed under pressure because he wanted the “beatings to stop.” Artifacts unearthed in Abu Dhabi date back to Late Stone AgeABU DHABI - In different surveys and excavations carried out in different parts in Abu Dhabi, archaeologists have unearthed priceless artifacts that date back to the Late Stone Age. British editor of ambitious state-funded Abu Dhabi newspaper replaced after just over yearDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The British newspaper veteran at the helm of Abu Dhabi’s ambitious English-language newspaper has been replaced little over a year after the publication’s launch. Global oil companies to invest $375 bn despite downturnABU DHABI - The private and state-run oil companies worldwide would invest $375 billion in the hydrocarbon sector this year despite the economic downturn and concerns about low oil demand, market research firm Ernst & Young said in a report. Major Middle Eastern investor selling large part of its stake in BarclaysLONDON — A major Middle Eastern shareholder in Barclays bank said Tuesday it intends to sell part of its stake — at least 1.3 billion shares — potentially taking a big profit on its seven-month investment and sending Barclays shares down more than 13 percent. Kuwaiti perfume bottle collector applies for world recordABU DHABI - A Kuwaiti citizen has applied to the Guinness World Records for his collection of over 5,000 perfume bottles to be recognised as a world record, the Kuna news agency said Monday. Sarkozy visiting Pakistan in autumn to ink nuclear deal ?ABU DHABI - French President Nicolas Sarkozy could visit Pakistan later this year to ink a nuclear cooperation deal between the two countries. Prehistoric fishing tackle found in EgyptABU DHABI - An Egyptian archaeological team has found prehistoric fishing gear, sewing equipment and jewellery all made from animal bones, as well as pottery and coins, near an oasis south of Cairo. Coach Alam thought Pak would beat AussiesABU DHABI - Pakistani coach Intikhab Alam has revealed that he was sure that Pakistan would win the one-day series against Australia, but the Aussies shattered his dreams by winning the third match. Australia face World Twenty20 dilemma over Lee, WatsonABU DHABI - Australian cricket team coach Tim Nielsen believes that the selectors will be taking a chance on Brett Lee and Shane Watson when it comes to choosing the World Twenty20 squad on Tuesday. India played a major role in moving World Cup out of Pak: ManiABU DHABI - Former ICC president Ehsan Mani has accused India of being behind the decision to shift World Cup 2011 matches away from Pakistan, thus further isolating the troubled country in the international cricket scenario. Clarke says Sunday’s loss has removed some of the gloss from series winABU DHABI - Acting Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that his team’s defeat in the fifth one-day international against Pakistan has taken away some of the gloss from the series win. Clarke shows he has leadership qualitiesABU DHABI - Michael Clarke’s commanding performance as a player and leader in Australia’s 3-1 series victory over Pakistan in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has confirmed him as the leader-in-waiting. ‘Pup’ Clarke in no hurry to be top dogABU DHABI - Stand -in Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has enhanced his status with a one-day series victory against Pakistan, but says that he is in no hurry to inherit the job permanently from incumbent Ricky Ponting. I can not resort to ‘danda parade’ of players: Younis KhanABU DHABI - Upset over his teams lack luster performance against Australia which handed out an eight wicket defeat to Pakistan in the fourth match to take an unbeatable lead of 3-1 in the five match Dubai one-day series, captain Younis Khan has said that he can not resort to ‘danda parade’ of the players. “Scantily-clad” starlets behind Pak’s capitulation to Oz in Abu Dhabi?ABU DHABI - The Pakistani batting and bowling failed miserably to offer any challenge to the Australian team, which pocketed the series in Abu Dhabi by winning the fourth one day international match by eight wickets. But it seems that their lack-lustre performance was in part due them being star struck by “scantily-clad” Pakistani actresses the night before the crucial tie. India playing Pakistan, a must for world cricket: Younis KhanABU DHABI - Pakistan captain Younis Khan has said that cricketing ties between India and Pakistan are a must for cricket fans worldwide and both teams should play each other more frequently. Lee will have to fight for his place in Ashes squad: PaperABU DHABI - While Australian fast bowler Brett has already stated on his website that he is ready to assume the lead role for the Ashes Tests, The Age newspaper feels he needs to get out of the bubble that he is living in and look at the real world that is about to confront him. Pakistan could still win UAE series : Intikhab AlamABU DHABI - Despite being 2-1 down in the five game series against Australia, Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam believes his side could still manage to win the remaining two games to pocket the series. Oz pacer Watson ready to cope with sustained cricketABU DHABI - Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is confident a revamped bowling technique will allow him to cope with sustained cricket. Oz pacer Lee has got to get his act togetherABU DHABI - Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who has 310 wickets at 30.81 from 76 Tests and an equal number of wickets in one-day internationals, is hoping to convince selectors of his fitness ahead of the selection of touring parties for both the World Twenty20 and the Ashes. Abu Dhabi, India air traffic increases despite slowdownABU DHABI - With the launching of new flights between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the air traffic between the two nations has grown considerably even at a time of global slowdown. Clarke says he will only be a part-time bowlerABU DHABI - Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has said that he is quite happy being a part time bowler in spite of helping his side to take a two-one lead in the ongoing one-day series against Pakistan here. Pak spinner Ajmal has been through rehab beforeABU DHABI - Pakistan off spinner Saeed Ajmal, who has become the second bowler in the last fortnight to be reported for a suspect bowling action, underwent rehabilitation in 2007. Australia recalls Lee into squad for remainder of series against PakistanABU DHABI - Fast bowler Brett Lee has been asked to join the Australian side in Abu Dhabi ahead of a possible comeback in the final games of the one-day series against Pakistan. |
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