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PCB receives approval to host remaining PSL matches in Abu Dhabi

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed it has received approvals and exemptions from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government for the staging of the remaining 20 matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Abu Dhabi. The PCB will now

Tom Cruise wraps up shooting of ‘Mission Impossible’ in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Hollywood director Christopher McQuarrie has confirmed that he filmed Tom Cruise’s much-anticipated ‘Mission Impossible’ 7 and 8 in Abu Dhabi for the last few months. “Grace and graciousness, magic and majesty, hospitality and hope. One of the many

Israel, Bahrain formally establish diplomatic relations

MANAMA: Bahrain and Israel signed a joint communique to formalise diplomatic ties during a visit by an Israeli and United States delegation to Manama to broaden cooperation and potential economic boom. Bahrain followed the United Arab Emirates in agreeing last

Stranded Pakistanis stuck in UAE appeal for safe return

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani citizens stranded in Abu Dhabi have appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan to take steps to repatriate them back to the country. One of the citizens Azhar among other Pakistanis who went to Abu Dhabi on a

Over 100 passengers returning from Abu Dhabi test COVID-19 positive

ISLAMABAD: More than 100 passengers who arrived from Abu Dhabi last week have tested positive for coronavirus. A flight carrying over 200 Pakistani passengers landed in Islamabad from Abu Dhabi on 28th April. As soon as they landed, all the

Japan makes diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in Gulf

ABU DHABI: Japan , Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would work together to de-escalate the volatile situation in the Region, a Japanese foreign ministry official said Monday, parroting remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The representative said

PM, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss bilateral, regional issues

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan who arrived on a brief visit of Islamabad. The prime minister

Pakistan-sponsored resolution adopted at UN moot on corruption

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan-sponsored resolution on strengthening the role of parliaments in preventing and combating corruption has been adopted unanimously at a UN conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A wide range of developing and developed countries from all geographical regions co-sponsored

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Gen Bajwa

RAWALPINDI: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Saturday met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to the UAE embassy in Pakistan’s official Twitter account, the army chief was received by the Deputy

Bill & Melinda Foundation to continue cooperation with Pakistan

ABU DHABI: Lauding Pakistan’s government for its efforts against diseases, Bill Gates vowed to continue bilateral cooperation with Pakistan. Talking to Special assistant to the prime minister on health Dr. Zafar Mirza, who called on him in Abu Dhabi, Bill

Shahid Afridi to represent Qalandars in T10 league

ABU DHABI: The Pakistani all rounder, Shahid Afridi will represent Qalandars in the third edition of the T10 league in Abu Dhabi. According to sources, the 44-year-old showed excitement for the tournament by posting it on social media. Also Read:

World’s oldest pearl found in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: An 8,000-year-old pearl that archeologist say is the world’s oldest will be displayed in Abu Dhabi, according to authorities who said on Sunday it is proof the objects have been traded since Neolithic times. The natural pearl was

Putin arrives in UAE seeking $1.3 billion in investments

ABU DHABI: President Vladimir Putin visited Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, seeking to attract over $1.3 billion worth of investments in Russia’s economy. Putin, who came to the United Arab Emirates a day after signing a key oil deal with Saudi