Tue, 21-Oct-2025

ACC revises match timings for Asia Cup 2025 amid weather concerns

ACC revises match timings for Asia Cup 2025 amid weather concerns

Dubai: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced revised match timings for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, set to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Matches will now begin at 6:30 PM local time in the UAE and 7:30 PM in Pakistan, a shift from the previously scheduled 6:00 PM start. The adjustment … Read more

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 39 runs in T20 Tri-series opener

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 39 runs in T20 Tri-series opener

Sharjah: Pakistan started the T20 Tri-Series on a winning note as they defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening match played at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Pakistan captain Agha Salman won the toss and chose to bat first. Despite losing early wickets, Salman played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 53 runs … Read more

Bangladesh announces squad for Netherlands series and Asia Cup 2025

Bangladesh announces squad for Netherlands series and Asia Cup 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revealed its 16-member T20 squad for the upcoming series against the Netherlands and the Asia Cup 2025. The team will be led by wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das. The Bangladesh team is set to play a three-match T20 series against the Netherlands, which will be held on home soil from August … Read more

Pakistan announces 17-member squad for Asia Cup and T20I Tri-Series

Pakistan announces 17-member squad for Asia Cup and T20I Tri-Series

LAHORE: In a joint press conference held by selector Aaqib Javed and head coach Mike Hesson, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially unveiled the 17-member squad for the upcoming UAE T20I Tri-series and the Asia Cup. The team will be captained by Salman Ali Agha. The two-part tour begins with a tri-nation series in … Read more

Asia Cup 2025 proposed for early September in UAE

Asia Cup 2025 proposed for early September in UAE

A proposal to host the Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates between September 5 and 10 has emerged from the annual meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in Dhaka. The proposed tournament will feature eight teams, including arch-rivals Pakistan and India, with matches scheduled to be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. … Read more

Pakistan vs. India Champions Trophy tickets now on sale

Champions Trophy Pak vs Ind match tickets

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released additional tickets for the ICC Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with sales beginning today. In an official statement, the ICC announced, “Additional tickets for India’s matches and first semi-finals has gone on sale today at 12:00 PM IST.” Earlier, the ICC had decided to … Read more

UAE rolls $2 billion loan to Pakistan: SBP

UAE

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the rollover of two deposits, each worth $1 billion, placed with Pakistan. The deposits, which were set to mature in January 2025, have now been extended for another year. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif informed the … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets UAE President to strengthen bilateral ties

PM Shehbaz Sharif

RAHIM YAR KHAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a significant meeting on Sunday with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen ties between the two nations. Both leaders emphasized their shared commitment to enhancing economic, political, and cultural relations. … Read more

Pakistan blocks passports of 4,700 nationals imprisoned in UAE

3 new passport offices set up in Lahore

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has intensified its efforts to crack down on its citizens engaged in criminal activities abroad, specifically in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), citing sources from the Ministry of Interior. As part of this initiative, passports of 4,700 Pakistani nationals currently incarcerated in the UAE have been blocked. This action follows detailed … Read more

UAE Introduces New Tax Relief Measures for Businesses and Partnerships

UAE

UAE announces new tax relief and administrative measures. UAE introduces new tax relief and administrative measures to support local businesses, foreign partnerships, and family foundations. The strategy specifically aims to reduce compliance challenges for taxpayers. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new tax relief and administrative measures aimed at supporting local businesses, foreign partnerships, … Read more

Syrian Hijab Singer Goes Viral with Millions of Views

Syrian Hijab Singer

Ghaliaa Chaker, a 26-year-old Syrian from Dubai, has gained fame through her music. She has 437,000 Instagram followers and millions of views on her YouTube channel. Chaker’s unique sound and appearance in a region where hijab-clad artists are rare are notable. In a recording studio in Dubai, hijab-wearing Ghaliaa Chaker strums her guitar and performs … Read more

Aiman Khan Receives Prestigious UAE Golden Visa

Aiman Khan

Actress Aiman Khan Receives Golden Visa from UAE. She Posts photos on Instagram, marking personal achievement. The actress surprised her fans and followers on the social media. Actress Aiman Khan delighted her fans by sharing news of receiving the prestigious Golden Visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, she posted … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s Davos Debut: Aims to Lead Middle East as AI Tech Hub

Saudi Arabia's Davos Debut: Aims to Lead Middle East as AI Tech Hub

Saudi Arabia aims to lead in AI at Davos. Neom and AlUla projects showcase economic diversification. Seeking global attention, talent, and innovation. Saudi Arabia is making a bold push to position itself as the leading AI tech hub in the Middle East, challenging the long-standing dominance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Saudi delegation … Read more

UAE warns staudts of fake calls, e-mails asking for university admission payments

UAE warns staudts of fake calls, e-mails asking for university admission payments

Scammers are posing as UAE embassies abroad. Fake emails and calls demand money. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against responding. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates warned the public on Tuesday about con artists posing as the nation’s overseas missions. Among the intended victims are, allegedly, citizens and students. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Saudi Arabia, UAE Leaders Unite Amid Israel-Hamas War

Israel-Hamas War: Saudi Arabia, UAE Leaders Unite Amid Israel-Hamas War

Saudi Crown Prince and UAE President held rare meeting to address differences. Meeting aimed to navigate Israel-Hamas conflict in the Middle East. Saudi state news agency SPA shared footage of the welcoming at Riyadh’s airport. The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and the President of the United Arab Emirates held a rare meeting on Friday, … Read more

After Shadab Khan Naseem Shah also receives UAE’s golden visa

After Shadab Khan Naseem Shah also receives UAE's golden visa

Naseem Shah has been granted a golden visa to the UAE. Shah is among a few other Pakistani cricketers who have also received the visa. His shoulder problem was successfully treated surgically. The fast bowler and batsman from Pakistan, Naseem Shah, who was included in the list of celebrities who possess a golden visa, stated … Read more

Iran Launches Noor 3 Satellite Amid US Concerns

Iran Noor 3 Satellite

The satellite is in orbit at 450 kilometers above Earth. It was launched using the Qased carrier, following Noor 2 in 2022. US military expresses concerns about dual-use technology for missiles. As reported by official media, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards successfully launched a third military satellite into space on Wednesday, citing Minister of Communications Issa Zarepour. … Read more

Dubai Police Thwart $1B Captagon Smuggling Attempt

Dubai Police Thwart $1B Captagon Smuggling Attempt

UAE police seize $1B captagon shipment hidden in furniture. 6 people were arrested, one of the largest captagon busts worldwide. Captagon is a highly addictive drug produced in Syria and trafficked to Gulf countries. The Ministry of Interior in the United Arab Emirates has announced the successful prevention of an attempt to smuggle over 13 … Read more

New Oppo A38 offers a fluid viewing experience and fast charging

New Oppo A38 offers a fluid viewing experience and fast charging

Oppo A38 launched in UAE with a 90Hz display and 33W fast charging. 50MP primary camera, Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage. 5000 mAh battery, 2.5 years of software updates. The Oppo A38 was initially revealed through leaks last week, and today, it quietly appeared on the company’s official website in the United … Read more

BRICS gains six members as China & Russia step up their expansion efforts

BRICS six members China Russia

The BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has extended invitations to six additional countries: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. This expansion is intended to reinforce the group’s status as a robust geopolitical alternative to Western-led international forums. The announcement … Read more

BRICS Expansion Signals Growing Power of Emerging Markets

BRICS

BRICS has extended invitations to Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. This move is seen as a way to counterbalance Western-dominated entities. The inclusion of Iran has attracted attention. The BRICS group, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has extended invitations to six other countries, namely Argentina, Egypt, … Read more

Pakistan Approves UAE Terminal Transfer at Karachi Port

UAE Terminal Transfer

Pakistan has given its initial approval to enter into a framework agreement with UAE. Pakistan has given its initial approval to enter into a framework agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to transfer two additional terminals at Karachi port, along with the development of a new multipurpose cargo terminal. The Cabinet Committee on Intergovernmental … Read more

Netflix password sharing is no longer allowed in the UAE

Netflix password sharing is no longer allowed in the UAE

Netflix has implemented a new policy in the UAE, restricting users from sharing passwords outside their homes. Netflix has implemented new rules that restrict password sharing to only individuals living in the same household. Netflix has implemented the same policy in India and more than 100 other countries. Starting July 20, residents in the United … Read more

UAE arbitrarily detaining 2,400 Afghan asylum seekers, says report

Afghan asylum

Human Rights Watch claims that 2,400 Afghan asylum applicants are being detained. They detained arbitrarily in the United Arab Emirates. The US State Department has committed to resettling all qualified Afghans. Human Rights Watch claims that at least 2,400 Afghan asylum applicants are being detained arbitrarily in the United Arab Emirates. Following the Taliban takeover … Read more

Death toll in Turkey earthquake surpasses 40,000

Turkey

The death toll in Turkey has risen to 40,642. With over 5,800 people killed in Syria. And over all 46,000 deaths recorded. The death toll in Turkey following the terrible earthquakes on February 6 has grown to 40,642. Death toll reported by Yunus Sezer, the chairman of the nation’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). … Read more

Press Trust of India: ‘India could play its Asia Cup 2023 matches in UAE’

Press Trust of India: 'India could play its Asia Cup 2023 matches in UAE'

United Arab Emirates (UAE) may host India’s 2023 Asia Cup matches. There has been no official announcement from the Asian Cricket Council. Repeated statements from Jay Shah that India will not tour Pakistan. United Arab Emirates (UAE) may host India’s 2023 Asia Cup matches, according to Press Trust of India. The news follows a standoff … Read more

UAE foreign minister meets with Syrian president

Syrian President

The foreign minister of the UAE met with Syrian President in Damascus. To discuss the effects of the earthquake. He expressed his condolences and wished the injured a quick recovery. The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday in Damascus. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the … Read more