DUBAI: Robots puttering around Dubai’s hi-tech Expo site could be a sign of things to come for the Gulf, where new cities are being built from scratch with artificial intelligence at their core. The 5G-enabled Expo, covering an area twice the size of Monaco, will remain as a “city of the future” and tech industry hub, Expo’s chief … Read more
ABU DHABI: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that selecting Egypt and the UAE to host COP27 and COP28, shows the world’s appreciation for the efforts of climate change and net-zero emissions in the Arab region, specifically oil-producing countries, and the Middle East, WAM reported. He affirmed the UAE is … Read more
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) chief executive Sultan al-Jaber said that the world could not “simply unplug” from hydrocarbons and that the oil and gas industry needed to invest over $600 billion a year until 2030 to meet the expected demand, Arab News reported. He was addressing the ADIPEC oil and gas conference, … Read more
RIYADH: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) will launch a new index for overnight funding transactions denominated in UAE Dirham in December, Arab News reported. Donia aims at providing market participants with interbank market data, and to improve transparency in domestic money market activities,as a part of the new Dirham Monetary Framework implementation plan. … Read more
DUBAI: Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Wednesday said dealing with Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi will be key to success in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final. The Aussies have depended on blazing starts by swashbuckling opener David Warner and Finch to get past opponents in the Super 12 stage. But Shaheen stands in Australia’s way with his ability … Read more
LEEDS: New Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel praised Azeem Rafiq for speaking out over racist abuse on Monday as he revealed the county had settled an employment case with their former player. Pakistan-born Rafiq has accused Yorkshire of failing to deal adequately with racist abuse he suffered while playing for the county, saying he had been driven to thoughts of … Read more
ABU DHABI: Trent Boult and Tim Southee are New Zealand’s kings of swing, unstarry but deadly with the new ball and looking to inspire the Black Caps to the T20 World Cup title. They face England in Wednesday’s first semi-final in Abu Dhabi where the two veteran seamers will be key to slamming the brakes … Read more
DUBAI: Defending champions West Indies called up former skipper Jason Holder to their T20 World Cup squad on Wednesday after fast bowler Obed McCoy suffered a tournament-ending right leg injury. The West Indies have lost both of their opening matches in the Super 12s and need to beat Bangladesh on Friday to have any hope … Read more
DUBAI: Fans of India and Pakistan called for “peace” and more cricket between the two Asian giants ahead of the blockbuster clash at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday. The arch rivals will lock horns in Dubai in one of the biggest games of the tournament with an expected television audience of up to one billion people. … Read more
DUBAI: India and Pakistan renew their high-profile but one-sided cricket rivalry on Sunday in a T20 World Cup blockbuster watched by hundreds of millions of fans across the globe. Virat Kohli’s India has beaten Pakistan in all of their 12 matches at the T20 and 50-over World Cups. Pakistan, however, go into the contest with … Read more
DUBAI: Babar Azam’s Pakistan will look to end their losing streak against India at the Twenty20 World Cup when the two rivals begin their title race in a Sunday blockbuster. India have beaten Pakistan in all of their 12 matches at the T20 and 50-over World Cups. However, Pakistan come into the Super 12s contest … Read more
DUBAI: Rashid Khan insists his mind is occupied by the World Cup and not wedding bells as the leg-spin wizard looks to inspire Afghanistan at the Twenty20 global showpiece. Still only 23, Rashid is key to his nation’s hopes of a first world title and a potential triumph which would deliver a rare bout of … Read more
The seventh edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off in Oman and The United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. The first qualifier between co-host Oman and Papua New Guinea (PNG) will be played today at 03:00 pm PST. The second qualifier will be played between Bangladesh, which is appearing in the qualifying … Read more
DUBAI: Virat Kohli will be looking for a fairytale ending to his leadership of India’s Twenty20 team as he chases an elusive first major title at the World Cup. The 32-year-old Kohli will step down as T20 skipper after the 16-nation tournament in the United Arab Emirates and Oman that starts on Sunday. The prolific run-scorer has … Read more
ST. JOHN’S: Chris Gayle, the self-styled ‘Universe Boss’, heads to the T20 World Cup determined to prove that he remains a headline act rather than an ageing crowd-puller living off his reputation. Now 42, the physically imposing Gayle boasts career figures and performances that rivals can only envy. He is the only man to have … Read more
WASHINGTON: The top diplomats from Israel and the United Arab Emirates are set to hold three-way talks in Washington Wednesday as President Joe Biden’s administration embraces and looks to expand a normalization drive. Concerns about Iran — the spectre of which helped bring together Israel and Gulf states when they established relations last year as … Read more
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Sunday named their final 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup tournament, dropping eight players from the original 23-member contingent. Left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan and injured bowler Nuwan Pradeep were left out of the team, according to Sri Lanka Cricket selectors. The T20 World Cup runs from October 17 to November 14 … Read more
Former veteran cricketer Shahid Afridi praised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after they made changes to the squad, especially the inclusion of former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik On his Twitter handle, Shahid Afridi wrote: “Good to see Shoaib Malik recalled for the T20 World Cup,” Afridi wrote on Twitter. “As a senior and experienced player, … Read more
LONDON: England’s Ashes tour of Australia is set to go ahead after the England and Wales Cricket Board gave “conditional approval” to the trip on Friday. There were fears the Ashes would be cancelled after months of concern over tough Covid-19 quarantine guidelines which England’s players and their families will have to follow in Australia. … Read more
RIYADH: The UAE has announced the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the Emirates the first to do so in the MENA region, WAM reported. The initiative, announced at Expo 2020 Dubai, aims to underpin dynamic economic growth alongside positive environmental impact. The UAE … Read more
LAHORE: The International Cricket Council on Thursday announced the appointments for Round One matches and the Super 12 phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, comprising 20 of the best match officials from around the world. The 16 umpires and four-match referees finalized for the 45-match tournament include three umpires who will be … Read more
DUBAI: Psychologists will monitor players at the T20 World Cup to help cope with the growing number of mental health cases in coronavirus safety bubbles, cricket’s governing body said Thursday. Pandemic strain has become increasingly apparent in recent months with England’s Ben Stokes on a prolonged mental health break, and other leading players complaining about … Read more
MOSCOW/CAIRO: The Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) banking sector continues to show signs of strengths with core customer deposits remaining the main source of funding for the regional banks, Arab News quoted a report by S&P Global rating, as saying. The ratings firm said Saudi Arabia led the region in lending, which grew 7.9 per cent. … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday the national team’s departure schedule for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. The national team led by Babar Azam will leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 15 through a chartered flight. According to the details, all the national players participating in the National T20 Cup … Read more
DUBAI: The UAE is expected to raise between $3 billion and $3.5 billion from its debut bond sale, Khaleej Times reported. The first bond sale by the federal government in the UAE’s 50-year history will comprise three tranches denominated in dollars, according to sources close to the deal. It is learned that the UAE would … Read more
Pakistani left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi took to his Twitter handle and shared some pictures of himself with his family. In the tweet, he can be seen enjoying family time with some kids of his family back in his hometown. Family time😍#HomeTown pic.twitter.com/s8XXiS0fc7 — Shaheen Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) October 4, 2021 Shaheen is currently represented Khyber … Read more
During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 70% of spectators will be allowed, the organizers said. However, following a storm, circumstances in Oman, where the preliminary rounds are scheduled to be held, are still being examined. Tropical Cyclone Shaheen hit coastal areas of Oman, including the capital city Muscat, just a week before the preliminary … Read more
JOHANNESBURG: Sporting assignments do not come much tougher than Lance Klusener’s role as head coach of Afghanistan as he tries to plan a World Cup campaign with a team who are 12,000km away. In an ideal world, Klusener and his squad would already be in the United Arab Emirates preparing for their first fixture of … Read more
