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9th May, 2013
Overseas Pakistanis: Left out in the cold
In the last part of the series 'What Voters Want', Dawn.com looks at who overseas Pakistanis would vote for - if they had the chance.
In the last part of the series 'What Voters Want', Dawn.com looks at who overseas Pakistanis would vote for - if they had the chance.
8th May, 2013
France reports first case of new SARS-like virus
France has identified its first case of a new strain of coronavirus emerging from the Middle East.
France has identified its first case of a new strain of coronavirus emerging from the Middle East.
18th April, 2013
UAE breaks up ‘Qaeda cell’ of 7 Arabs: statement
UAE have broken up an Al-Qaeda cell comprising seven Arabs who were plotting attacks in the Gulf state, an official said.
UAE have broken up an Al-Qaeda cell comprising seven Arabs who were plotting attacks in the Gulf state, an official said.
7th February, 2013
Masdar City – UAE’s futuristic face
Masdar City, billed as the first ever zero-carbon city run entirely on solar energy, is being built to provide an inclusive environment for residents.
Masdar City, billed as the first ever zero-carbon city run entirely on solar energy, is being built to provide an inclusive environment for residents.
7th February, 2013
NAB team returns after UAE refusal to hand over accused
A National Accountability Bureau team which had gone to Abu Dhabi to get custody of Tauqeer Sadiq, former chief of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, returned home empty-handed.
A National Accountability Bureau team which had gone to Abu Dhabi to get custody of Tauqeer Sadiq, former chief of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, returned home empty-handed.
10th January, 2013
Ex-chief of Ogra nabbed in Abu Dhabi
A NAB insider said a team was leaving for Abu Dhabi on Thursday to obtain custody of Sadiq, who is expected to be brought to Pakistan ‘in 48 hours’.
A NAB insider said a team was leaving for Abu Dhabi on Thursday to obtain custody of Sadiq, who is expected to be brought to Pakistan ‘in 48 hours’.
10th January, 2013
Shahzeb murder suspect Shahrukh Jatoi traced in Dubai
Dubai police might arrest Shahrukh Jatoi in a few hours if there was proper coordination between the two governments, sources said.
Dubai police might arrest Shahrukh Jatoi in a few hours if there was proper coordination between the two governments, sources said.
27th December, 2012
UAE busts Saudi-Emirati ‘terror’ cell: official
UAE authorities on Wednesday announced busting a cell of Saudi and Emirati members plotting “terror” attacks in the two countries and other states.
UAE authorities on Wednesday announced busting a cell of Saudi and Emirati members plotting “terror” attacks in the two countries and other states.
24th December, 2012
At the Liwa Desert
This gallery comprises photos from the Liwa desert, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival on December 23, 2012.
This gallery comprises photos from the Liwa desert, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival on December 23, 2012.
2nd December, 2012
Celebrating UAE’s glory
With UAE celebrating its 41st National Day on Sunday, December 02, 2012, Dawn.com gives you a glance of the country, its buildings and attractions.
With UAE celebrating its 41st National Day on Sunday, December 02, 2012, Dawn.com gives you a glance of the country, its buildings and attractions.
6th November, 2012
Cameron in Saudi as Britain secures defence deal
British Prime Minister David Cameron met King Abdullah and top Saudi officials in Jeddah Tuesday after a two-day visit to the UAE, where he secured a defence partnership with the Gulf state.
British Prime Minister David Cameron met King Abdullah and top Saudi officials in Jeddah Tuesday after a two-day visit to the UAE, where he secured a defence partnership with the Gulf state.
27th August, 2012
Concern as UAE ‘halts’ Bangladesh recruitment
There has been no official confirmation from the UAE, but Khandker Mosharraf Hossain said that the UAE government had “scaled down” manpower imports from several nations.
There has been no official confirmation from the UAE, but Khandker Mosharraf Hossain said that the UAE government had “scaled down” manpower imports from several nations.
7th August, 2012
Pakistanis amongst top buyers of Burj Khalifa
Foreign investors bought real estate assets worth 28.3 billion dirhams in the first half of 2012, up 36 per cent over last year.
Foreign investors bought real estate assets worth 28.3 billion dirhams in the first half of 2012, up 36 per cent over last year.
2nd August, 2012
Venues finalised for Australia series
Sharjah will host two ODIs and the third one will be played in Abu Dhabi while all the T20s will be played in Dubai.
Sharjah will host two ODIs and the third one will be played in Abu Dhabi while all the T20s will be played in Dubai.
27th July, 2012
Australia to employ special measures to beat UAE heat
'We will be using pre-cooling strategies such as iced drinks and measurement of hydration.'
'We will be using pre-cooling strategies such as iced drinks and measurement of hydration.'
12th July, 2012
Maradona hoping to save Al Wasl job with new talks
"I hope to have a meeting soon to deal with all these matters. I am sure they will be disposed to reach a good agreement.”
"I hope to have a meeting soon to deal with all these matters. I am sure they will be disposed to reach a good agreement.”
28th June, 2012
Obama discusses disputed islands with UAE crown prince
The UAE claims the islands under the terms of a 1971 agreement signed when Britain ended its colonial-era reign.
The UAE claims the islands under the terms of a 1971 agreement signed when Britain ended its colonial-era reign.
29th May, 2012
Emirates airline undecided on $550 mln June bond
Emirates, the fast expanding Gulf airline, may seek to refinance a $550 million Islamic bond maturing in June but hasn't ruled out cash repayment.
Emirates, the fast expanding Gulf airline, may seek to refinance a $550 million Islamic bond maturing in June but hasn't ruled out cash repayment.
25th May, 2012
UAE women battle against skimpy dress
A campaign, “UAE Dress Code” is designed to promote “respect for the country's culture” among foreigners.
A campaign, “UAE Dress Code” is designed to promote “respect for the country's culture” among foreigners.
1st May, 2012
US jets in UAE imperil regional security: Iran
A US Air Force spokeswoman confirmed the presence of the aircraft — the most advanced fighters in the US arsenal — in the general region.
A US Air Force spokeswoman confirmed the presence of the aircraft — the most advanced fighters in the US arsenal — in the general region.
