Dubai show to highlight 'luxury' facet of India to Arabs

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 15:52

India's fastest-growing luxury segments from different domains will organise an exclusive two-day trade show here this week, aimed at promoting the country's lesser-known 'luxury' facets in the Arab region.

India-Arab nations keen to pave new path for economic ties

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 13:43

Projects worth billions of dollars, notably in energy, railways and finance were discussed at the two-day India-Arab Partnership Conference that concluded here Thursday in what was the first engagement on this scale for Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government with the 22-member Arab League.

UAE summons Qatari ambassador over Muslim cleric`s comments

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 14:00

The United Arab Emirates summoned the Qatari ambassador over what it said were insults against the UAE made by a prominent cleric in a broadcast from Doha, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday.

Egyptian Salah aims for trail-blazing Chelsea career

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 08:29

New signing Mohamed Salah wants to blaze a trail for Arab footballers during his time with Chelsea, the Egypt winger said on Friday.

Death penalty for `most stupid` Indian in UAE

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:35

An Indian national, who bludgeoned his neighbour`s maid to death in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been sentenced to death by a court.

Syrian government, opposition discuss security: Brahimi

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 01:04

The Syrian government and the opposition delegations discussed the security situation in the country on the ground, the international mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said.

Syria ready to evacuate civilians from Homs

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 07:25

Syrian authorities are ready to arrange the evacuation of afflicted civilians from the besieged old quarter of Homs, said Homs province`s Governor Talal al-Barazi.

Syrian talks to continue: Lakhdar Brahimi

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 02:57

The UN-Arab League Special Envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi said that the Syrian talks would continue despite the fact that any breakthrough was yet to achieved.

Tunisia`s leaders sign new charter 3 years after revolution

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 04:21

Tunisia`s leaders on Monday signed the new constitution adopted by lawmakers, a key goal of the revolution three years ago that touched off the Arab Spring.

Egypt``s Sisi poised to announce presidency bid

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 18:55

Three years after the "Arab Spring" toppled Hosni Mubarak, a secretive general with a cult-like following is expected to announce his candidacy for the presidency of Egypt ahead of elections which he is expected to win easily.

UAE defeat PNG in ICC World Cup qualifier

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 20:08

Skipper Khurram Khan led from the front with a century as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded a comprehensive 150-run victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) on the first day of the Super Six stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier New Zealand 2014 (CWCQ) at Hagley Oval here Sunday.

Tunisia PM-designate says failed to form new cabinet

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 03:59

Tunisia`s Prime Minister-designate Mehdi Jomaa announced Saturday he had failed to reach a consensus on a new cabinet due to oversee the run-up to fresh elections.