<p>Roger Federer is looking forward to having more freedom and more time with his family when he eventually leaves behind the sport he has dominated, the Swiss master said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The evergreen veteran won his landmark 100th career title in Dubai during the weekend but told reporters that while he is not yet ready to hang up the racquet, he can see himself enjoying his post-career life.</p>

<p>"I want to keep it as flexible as possible when it is all said and done," the 37-year-old Swiss said at a press conference at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.</p>

<p>"My priority will always be, as it is now, my family, my kids and my wife. I just want to have enough flexibility in our lives to decide how much is too much, how much is not enough, and how much is good for everybody."</p>

<p>He said his wife Mirka has kept up ties with some close friends amid his hectic travel schedule and he plans to engage more fully with that group after quitting playing.</p>

<p>"From that standpoint I'm really looking forward to that moment when it comes about," he said.</p>

<p>Another post-career priority will be his foundation, which supports children's education programs around the world.</p>

<p>"The foundation will only continue to grow in terms of time that I am going to be putting into it but then again, how much more time remains to be seen," he said.</p>

<p>"But I cannot sit still. I always want to travel and I always want to do stuff but there's a way to go about it and to prioritize."</p>

<p>Federer acknowledged that he is the face of the sport and said while he tries to be the best ambassador for it, he also needs to think about himself sometimes.</p>

<p>"If I can make the game more popular, if the fans can enjoy the sport more through me and you guys like to talk to me, that's great," the 20-times Grand Slam singles champion told reporters.</p>

<p>"In the end I want to be happy and please people. But I know and can't please everybody and if that's my goal, I will forever be unhappy."</p>

<p>Federer, who is a five-time champion at Indian Wells and made the final last year, will face either Peter Gojowczyk or Andreas Seppi in his first match of the tournament on Friday.</p>


Roger Federer is looking forward to having more freedom and more time with his family when he eventually leaves behind the sport he has dominated, the Swiss master said on Wednesday.

Roger Federer is looking forward to having more freedom and more time with his family when he eventually leaves behind the sport he has dominated, the Swiss master said on Wednesday. The evergreen veteran won his landmark 100th career title in Dubai during the weekend but told reporters that while he is not yet ready to hang up the racquet, he can see himself enjoying his post-career life. "I want to keep it as flexible as possible when it is all said and done," the 37-year-old Swiss said at a press conference at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. "My priority will always be, as it is now, my family, my kids and my wife. I just want to have enough flexibility in our lives to decide how much is too much, how much is not enough, and how much is good for everybody." He said his wife Mirka has kept up ties with some close friends amid his hectic travel schedule and he plans to engage more fully with that group after quitting playing. "From that standpoint I'm really looking forward to that moment when it comes about," he said. Another post-career priority will be his foundation, which supports children's education programs around the world. "The foundation will only continue to grow in terms of time that I am going to be putting into it but then again, how much more time remains to be seen," he said. "But I cannot sit still. I always want to travel and I always want to do stuff but there's a way to go about it and to prioritize." Federer acknowledged that he is the face of the sport and said while he tries to be the best ambassador for it, he also needs to think about himself sometimes. "If I can make the game more popular, if the fans can enjoy the sport more through me and you guys like to talk to me, that's great," the 20-times Grand Slam singles champion told reporters. "In the end I want to be happy and please people. But I know and can't please everybody and if that's my goal, I will forever be unhappy." Federer, who is a five-time champion at Indian Wells and made the final last year, will face either Peter Gojowczyk or Andreas Seppi in his first match of the tournament on Friday.

Family will remain priority post retirement, says Roger Federer

Wion Wings at Emirates Skycargo Facility, Dubai

<p>Over 2 million Indians visited Dubai in 2018, emerging as the highest number of international overnight visitors in the emirate last year, according to the latest official data.</p>

<p>Dubai welcomed 15.92 million international overnight visitors in 2018, marking a new high, the data released by Dubai's Department of Tourism &amp; Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) said.</p>

<p>Throughout 2018, we developed and deployed a custom-market specific approach to our global outreach programmes to deeper penetrate our target markets and widen the sphere of influence and engagement with the Dubai proposition, Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai Tourism, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Exposing our industry to new potential in order to convert a higher share of the dynamically evolving global outbound travel market has helped steady Dubai's base tourism volumes throughout last year, he said.</p>

<p>The high number of Indians in Dubai was fuelled by strong business partnerships with key industry leaders and tailored destination-focused campaigns, the department said.</p>

<p>With 1.6 million visitors, Saudi Arabia was at the second position, representing a steady three per cent year-on-year growth, thanks to customised activations including specialised city-wide activities and promotions for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia National Day celebrations especially designed to attract visitors from the Kingdom, the department said.</p>

<p>The United Kingdom retained its third-place slot with an impressive 1.2 million British travellers visiting the city in 2018.</p>

<p>Experiencing impressive encore performances with double-digit growth to maintain their strength within the top ten feeder markets, China, Russia and Germany continued their upward trajectory in 2018.</p>

<p>China rose to the number four position, with tourism volumes rising 12 per cent in year-on-year growth to bring in 857,000 Chinese tourists in 2018.</p>

<p>Russia experienced a significant 28 per cent growth to move up two places landing at sixth position with 678,000 visitors in 2018, as both China and Russia continued to benefit from the introduction of UAE visa-on-arrival visitor regulations and increased air capacity into the emirate.</p>

<p>German tourists continued to grow in strength as 2018 welcomed an impressive 567,000 tourists, exhibiting a 12 per cent increase over 506,000 visitors in 2017.&nbsp;</p>


Over 2 million Indians visited Dubai in 2018, emerging as the highest number of international overnight visitors in the emirate last year, according to the latest official data.

Over 2 million Indians visited Dubai in 2018, emerging as the highest number of international overnight visitors in the emirate last year, according to the latest official data. Dubai welcomed 15.92 million international overnight visitors in 2018, marking a new high, the data released by Dubai's Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) said. Throughout 2018, we developed and deployed a custom-market specific approach to our global outreach programmes to deeper penetrate our target markets and widen the sphere of influence and engagement with the Dubai proposition, Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai Tourism, said. Exposing our industry to new potential in order to convert a higher share of the dynamically evolving global outbound travel market has helped steady Dubai's base tourism volumes throughout last year, he said. The high number of Indians in Dubai was fuelled by strong business partnerships with key industry leaders and tailored destination-focused campaigns, the department said. With 1.6 million visitors, Saudi Arabia was at the second position, representing a steady three per cent year-on-year growth, thanks to customised activations including specialised city-wide activities and promotions for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia National Day celebrations especially designed to attract visitors from the Kingdom, the department said. The United Kingdom retained its third-place slot with an impressive 1.2 million British travellers visiting the city in 2018. Experiencing impressive encore performances with double-digit growth to maintain their strength within the top ten feeder markets, China, Russia and Germany continued their upward trajectory in 2018. China rose to the number four position, with tourism volumes rising 12 per cent in year-on-year growth to bring in 857,000 Chinese tourists in 2018. Russia experienced a significant 28 per cent growth to move up two places landing at sixth position with 678,000 visitors in 2018, as both China and Russia continued to benefit from the introduction of UAE visa-on-arrival visitor regulations and increased air capacity into the emirate. German tourists continued to grow in strength as 2018 welcomed an impressive 567,000 tourists, exhibiting a 12 per cent increase over 506,000 visitors in 2017.

India tops international overnight visitors to Dubai in 2018

<p>Consulate General of India in Dubai on Thursday asked job seekers to stay away from fraudulent job advertisements luring Indians to the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the Consulate said they have come across at least two fraud job offers made to Indian nationals in the name of UAE companies.</p>

<p>The Consulate said, "Job seekers should not fall prey to such bogus job offers and in case of any doubt, may seek clarification from the Consulate by sending an email to Vice Consul (Labour) at labour.Dubai@mea.Gov.In and copy to cgoffice.Dubai@mea.Gov.In".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Consulate also attached a fake job offer for English Lecturer from a university in the UAE. The document details a lucrative salary and numerous perks, some of whom seem too good to be true.</p>

<p>However, there was a catch in the letter, shared by the Consulate. It asks the candidate to "pay for visa and work permit processing, as a proof of readiness and seriousness to join our team", which is not the procedure as the employer is required to pay for these services.&nbsp;</p>


Consulate General of India in Dubai on Thursday asked job seekers to stay away from fraudulent job advertisements luring Indians to the UAE. In a statement, the Consulate said they have come across at least two fraud job offers made to Indian nationals in the name of UAE companies.

Consulate General of India in Dubai on Thursday asked job seekers to stay away from fraudulent job advertisements luring Indians to the UAE. In a statement, the Consulate said they have come across at least two fraud job offers made to Indian nationals in the name of UAE companies. The Consulate said, "Job seekers should not fall prey to such bogus job offers and in case of any doubt, may seek clarification from the Consulate by sending an email to Vice Consul (Labour) at labour.Dubai@mea.Gov.In and copy to cgoffice.Dubai@mea.Gov.In". The Consulate also attached a fake job offer for English Lecturer from a university in the UAE. The document details a lucrative salary and numerous perks, some of whom seem too good to be true. However, there was a catch in the letter, shared by the Consulate. It asks the candidate to "pay for visa and work permit processing, as a proof of readiness and seriousness to join our team", which is not the procedure as the employer is required to pay for these services.

Consulate General of India warns citizens of fraud job offers in UAE

<p>More, I travel abroad, my fascination for multiculturalism and civic discipline increase by leaps and bound. I had a strange encounter in Dubai recently. It is not allowed to pick passengers by taxis apart from hotels or designated stops.</p>

<p>In this case, I was sauntering at Dubai's Marina front and wanted to immediately return to the hotel. Instead of walking back to the designated spot, I insisted that the driver come to me for the pick-up. He asked me to go to a nearby hotel so that he could pick me up. While we were walking towards the hotel, the car arrived right in front of the hotel and the barrier was still down. As usual, I and my friends rushed inside the car and asked him to start the vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The barrier opened, and we went inside the hotel and took a U-turn through the porch to come out of the property. On return, our car was pulled aside, and our driver received an earful from the security guard for picking up passengers from the road.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rest of us inside the car maintained a pin drop silence. The security guard kept on repeating that the law has been violated and he should have waited for the barrier to open and guests should have been picked from inside.&nbsp; It resulted in a verbal brawl even as our driver kept on apologizing. He eventually let us go but I don’t think that this could have happened in India.</p>

<p>Interestingly, both the driver and security guard were from India. In 90 per cent of such cases in India, the guard wouldn't have taken pains to point out the error, and of course, the passenger wouldn't have bothered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Civic discipline is fundamental to the functioning of any democracy. It protects civil society from the rough edges of powerful and rich as discipline on the ground remains equal for everyone. Same is the case in Singapore where the application of law on the ground level does not discriminate between the powerful and less powerful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, In India, democracy has been reduced only to elections. Though it is a matter of great pride that India since independence unlike many other nations has been successfully conducting elections making the transition of power peaceful. But it has failed in installing sense civic discipline in society. It is for this reason our civic infrastructure and law and order situation continues to remain problematic.</p>

<p>This very lack of civil discipline has also affected the emergence of peaceful multiculturalism in India. Regularly students from the North-East become objects of stereotype and violence in Delhi. North Indians receive rough treatment in Mumbai over economic issues. In the name of job protest, caste-based groups bring cities and towns to a halt. Even controversial films lead to violence. It is a result of civic indiscipline whereby one individual does not respect the right of another individual.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For&nbsp;example, both Singapore and Dubai have different cultures and dominant religion but have been successful in transforming the attitude of their society. In both countries, people from across the world work. Both cities are extremely multicultural and at the same time ensure&nbsp;that civic discipline remains the hallmark of their daily life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In my opinion, it is the latter which ensures that the former can take root in society. It ensures that community or class does not trample over the right of an individual which is essential for a country to become multicultural. The ugly Indian brawls in top cities over the ownership of jobs and infrastructure which aptly shows why Indian cities have not evolved a true multicultural spirit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The only way India can become truly multicultural and disciplined is by ensuring that civic discipline along with gender sensitisation becomes a priority.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)</em></p>


More, I travel abroad, my fascination for multiculturalism and civic discipline increase by leaps and bound. I had a strange encounter in Dubai recently. It is not allowed to pick passengers by taxis apart from hotels or designated stops.

More, I travel abroad, my fascination for multiculturalism and civic discipline increase by leaps and bound. I had a strange encounter in Dubai recently. It is not allowed to pick passengers by taxis apart from hotels or designated stops. In this case, I was sauntering at Dubai's Marina front and wanted to immediately return to the hotel. Instead of walking back to the designated spot, I insisted that the driver come to me for the pick-up. He asked me to go to a nearby hotel so that he could pick me up. While we were walking towards the hotel, the car arrived right in front of the hotel and the barrier was still down. As usual, I and my friends rushed inside the car and asked him to start the vehicle. The barrier opened, and we went inside the hotel and took a U-turn through the porch to come out of the property. On return, our car was pulled aside, and our driver received an earful from the security guard for picking up passengers from the road. Rest of us inside the car maintained a pin drop silence. The security guard kept on repeating that the law has been violated and he should have waited for the barrier to open and guests should have been picked from inside. It resulted in a verbal brawl even as our driver kept on apologizing. He eventually let us go but I don’t think that this could have happened in India. Interestingly, both the driver and security guard were from India. In 90 per cent of such cases in India, the guard wouldn't have taken pains to point out the error, and of course, the passenger wouldn't have bothered. Civic discipline is fundamental to the functioning of any democracy. It protects civil society from the rough edges of powerful and rich as discipline on the ground remains equal for everyone. Same is the case in Singapore where the application of law on the ground level does not discriminate between the powerful and less powerful. However, In India, democracy has been reduced only to elections. Though it is a matter of great pride that India since independence unlike many other nations has been successfully conducting elections making the transition of power peaceful. But it has failed in installing sense civic discipline in society. It is for this reason our civic infrastructure and law and order situation continues to remain problematic. This very lack of civil discipline has also affected the emergence of peaceful multiculturalism in India. Regularly students from the North-East become objects of stereotype and violence in Delhi. North Indians receive rough treatment in Mumbai over economic issues. In the name of job protest, caste-based groups bring cities and towns to a halt. Even controversial films lead to violence. It is a result of civic indiscipline whereby one individual does not respect the right of another individual. For example, both Singapore and Dubai have different cultures and dominant religion but have been successful in transforming the attitude of their society. In both countries, people from across the world work. Both cities are extremely multicultural and at the same time ensure that civic discipline remains the hallmark of their daily life. In my opinion, it is the latter which ensures that the former can take root in society. It ensures that community or class does not trample over the right of an individual which is essential for a country to become multicultural. The ugly Indian brawls in top cities over the ownership of jobs and infrastructure which aptly shows why Indian cities have not evolved a true multicultural spirit. The only way India can become truly multicultural and disciplined is by ensuring that civic discipline along with gender sensitisation becomes a priority. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

Where India fails: Multiculturalism and civic discipline

<p>The Global Summit hosted by WION began in Dubai today. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The summit will be inaugurated by chief guest and guest of honour His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates. Indian Ambassador to the UAE His Excellency Navdeep Suri will be guest of honour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The summit will bring together thought leaders from around the world to find common ground on the way forward for the South Asian region.</p>

<p>Spiritual guru Sadhguru will talk about the need for economic cooperation among the countries of South Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh will sit in conversation with former Pakistani ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani.</p>

<p>International journalist Riz Khan will moderate a discussion on "Is the face of media and entertainment changing?"</p>

<p>How can there be a South Asian conclave without cricket? VVS Laxman will talk about India's current dominance of world cricket.</p>

<p>What is the way forward for South Asia? Sri Lankan lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa, former Bangladesh minister and ruling Awami League member Hasan-ul-Haq Inu, and South Asia expert Michael Kugelman will deliberate on the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Catch it all live on WION — World is One News — &nbsp;starting at 11.30 am IST today (February 20).&nbsp;</p>

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The Global Summit hosted by WION began in Dubai today. The summit will be inaugurated by chief guest and guest of honour His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates.

The Global Summit hosted by WION began in Dubai today. The summit will be inaugurated by chief guest and guest of honour His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates. Indian Ambassador to the UAE His Excellency Navdeep Suri will be guest of honour. The summit will bring together thought leaders from around the world to find common ground on the way forward for the South Asian region. Spiritual guru Sadhguru will talk about the need for economic cooperation among the countries of South Asia. Former Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh will sit in conversation with former Pakistani ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani. International journalist Riz Khan will moderate a discussion on "Is the face of media and entertainment changing?" How can there be a South Asian conclave without cricket? VVS Laxman will talk about India's current dominance of world cricket. What is the way forward for South Asia? Sri Lankan lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa, former Bangladesh minister and ruling Awami League member Hasan-ul-Haq Inu, and South Asia expert Michael Kugelman will deliberate on the issue. Catch it all live on WION — World is One News — starting at 11.30 am IST today (February 20).

Unleashing the Power of South Asia: WION conclave begins in Dubai, thought leaders to discuss way forward for the region

Impact of India's economic growth in South Asian region has not been realised: Shaurya Doval

Talking peace is fashionable but can't talk peace endlessly: Sadhguru at WION Global Summit

The sight of Gandhi on Burj Khalifa speaks of India-UAE relation: His Excellency Navdeep Suri

Pakistan's strategy of sub-conventional warfare has failed: Husain Haqqani at WION Global Summit

Every country has an army but in Pakistan, an army has a country: G Parthasarathy at WION Global Summit

It's not possible to isolate Pakistan on world stage: Michael Kugelman at WION Global Summit

WION Global Summit: Unleashing the Power of South Asia kicks off in Dubai

In democracy, everyone's emotions need to be taken into account: Sadhguru at WION Global Summit

Uprooting state-sponsored terrorism: Experts at WION Global Summit

WION Global Summit: Thought leaders gather to discuss way forward for South Asia

<p>Chief guest and guest of honour His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates inaugurated&nbsp;WION's Global Summit in Dubai today.</p>

<p>During his address, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates said the UAE has good trade relations with India and plays a key role in regional and global security.</p>

<p>"Our economy is paced for successful functioning of the global economy, &nbsp;the UAE is strategically located and has proximity to markets like Africa, Asia and southern Europe."</p>

<p>"Our country enjoys a high level of safety and security and a high standard of living," he said.</p>

<p>"Unleashing the power requires hard work, creativity and competitiveness to create and maintain strong and stable economies, and sustain them,"&nbsp;he said, adding, "large scale investments requires structural changes in trade and other policies."</p>

<p>"Thoughtful analysis and creative approach is needed to address these challenges and&nbsp;attain integration and cooperation," he added.</p>


Chief guest and guest of honour His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates inaugurated WION's Global Summit in Dubai today.

Chief guest and guest of honour His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates inaugurated WION's Global Summit in Dubai today. During his address, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates said the UAE has good trade relations with India and plays a key role in regional and global security. "Our economy is paced for successful functioning of the global economy, the UAE is strategically located and has proximity to markets like Africa, Asia and southern Europe." "Our country enjoys a high level of safety and security and a high standard of living," he said. "Unleashing the power requires hard work, creativity and competitiveness to create and maintain strong and stable economies, and sustain them," he said, adding, "large scale investments requires structural changes in trade and other policies." "Thoughtful analysis and creative approach is needed to address these challenges and attain integration and cooperation," he added.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates inaugurates WION Global Summit

<p>WION is hosting "Unleashing the Power of South Asia" conclave which will emerge as a platform for South Asian countries to build regional co-operation.</p>

<p>At the conclave, "WION - World is One" is bringing together thought leaders from around the world to find a common ground on the way forward for the South Asian region.</p>

<p>The conclave will be held on February 20 in Dubai and will be inaugurated by the chief guest and guest of honour, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates. Indian ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Navdeep Suri will be the guest of honour.</p>

<p>The day-long conclave will dwell on subjects that matter to the emerging economies of South Asia, like "Counter Terrorism - the Indian perspective in a multi-polar world", and "Uprooting state-sponsored terrorism and how it is imperative for peace in South Asia".</p>

<p>Former Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh will be in conversation with former Pakistani ambassador Husain Haqqani.</p>

<p>Among the 50 most influential people in India is spiritual guru, Sadhguru. At the WION global summit, Sadhguru will talk about the need for economic co-operation among South Asian powers.</p>

<p>What is the future of South Asia? WION brings together Namal Rajapaksa, a lawmaker from Sri Lanka, former Bangladesh minister and ruling Awami League member Hasan-ul-Haq Inu, and South Asia expert Michael Kugelman to deliberate on the issue.</p>

<p>Soft power plays a key role in building alliances and strategic partnerships. And sports and entertainment play an important part in realising this. On one of the panels, television host and international journalist Riz Khan will moderate a discussion on "Is the face of media and entertainment changing?"</p>

<p>And is the ICC Cricket World Cup headed back to South Asia? Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will share his thoughts on the dominance of Indian cricket.</p>

<p>Tune into WION on Wednesday, February 20, as decision makers from South Asia explore sustainable solutions for promoting peace and prosperity in the region.</p>


WION is hosting "Unleashing the Power of South Asia" conclave which will emerge as a platform for South Asian countries to build regional co-operation. At the conclave, "WION - World is One" is bringing together thought leaders from around the world to find a common ground on the way forward for the South Asian region.

WION is hosting "Unleashing the Power of South Asia" conclave which will emerge as a platform for South Asian countries to build regional co-operation. At the conclave, "WION - World is One" is bringing together thought leaders from around the world to find a common ground on the way forward for the South Asian region. The conclave will be held on February 20 in Dubai and will be inaugurated by the chief guest and guest of honour, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates. Indian ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Navdeep Suri will be the guest of honour. The day-long conclave will dwell on subjects that matter to the emerging economies of South Asia, like "Counter Terrorism - the Indian perspective in a multi-polar world", and "Uprooting state-sponsored terrorism and how it is imperative for peace in South Asia". Former Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh will be in conversation with former Pakistani ambassador Husain Haqqani. Among the 50 most influential people in India is spiritual guru, Sadhguru. At the WION global summit, Sadhguru will talk about the need for economic co-operation among South Asian powers. What is the future of South Asia? WION brings together Namal Rajapaksa, a lawmaker from Sri Lanka, former Bangladesh minister and ruling Awami League member Hasan-ul-Haq Inu, and South Asia expert Michael Kugelman to deliberate on the issue. Soft power plays a key role in building alliances and strategic partnerships. And sports and entertainment play an important part in realising this. On one of the panels, television host and international journalist Riz Khan will moderate a discussion on "Is the face of media and entertainment changing?" And is the ICC Cricket World Cup headed back to South Asia? Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will share his thoughts on the dominance of Indian cricket. Tune into WION on Wednesday, February 20, as decision makers from South Asia explore sustainable solutions for promoting peace and prosperity in the region.

WION’s 'Unleashing the Power of South Asia' conclave to build co-operation in the region

<p>Saudi Arabia's crown prince is not seeking to buy Premier League football club Manchester United, the kingdom's media minister said on Monday, denying reports and adding that there had only been a meeting with the Saudi wealth fund regarding sponsorship.</p>

<p>Reports that Mohammed Bin Salman intends to buy the club are "completely false", the minister, Turki al-Shabanah, wrote on social network Twitter.</p>

<p>He was reacting to reports that the crown prince had sought to tempt the Glazer family to cede control of the club.</p>

<p>"Manchester United held a meeting with PIF Saudi to discuss (a) sponsorship opportunity," Shabanah said, adding that no deal materialised.</p>

<p>On Sunday, the British newspaper, the Sun, said the crown prince was in a £3.8-billion ($4.9-billion) takeover bid for one of football's most popular clubs.</p>

<p>The paper said a bid was first submitted in October but the fallout from the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's embassy in Istanbul put the "skids" on a potential offer.</p>


Saudi Arabia's crown prince is not seeking to buy Premier League football club Manchester United, the kingdom's media minister said on Monday, denying reports and adding that there had only been a meeting with the Saudi wealth fund regarding sponsorship.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince is not seeking to buy Premier League football club Manchester United, the kingdom's media minister said on Monday, denying reports and adding that there had only been a meeting with the Saudi wealth fund regarding sponsorship. Reports that Mohammed Bin Salman intends to buy the club are "completely false", the minister, Turki al-Shabanah, wrote on social network Twitter. He was reacting to reports that the crown prince had sought to tempt the Glazer family to cede control of the club. "Manchester United held a meeting with PIF Saudi to discuss (a) sponsorship opportunity," Shabanah said, adding that no deal materialised. On Sunday, the British newspaper, the Sun, said the crown prince was in a £3.8-billion ($4.9-billion) takeover bid for one of football's most popular clubs. The paper said a bid was first submitted in October but the fallout from the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's embassy in Istanbul put the "skids" on a potential offer.

Saudi Arabia denies crown prince seeks to buy Manchester United

Wion Wings Visits Emirates Headquarters In Dubai

<p>Kuwait reiterated its request to Dubai to release $496 million in frozen funds held for over a year and belonging to Port Fund, part of a Kuwaiti private equity, Port Fund said on Sunday.</p>

<p>The funds are at the heart of a money-laundering probe which is straining relations between the two Gulf allies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The $496 million have been frozen at Dubai`s state-owned Noor Bank since late 2017, when the emirate’s public prosecutor, in collaboration with Kuwaiti prosecutors, started probing the lawfulness of their transfer to Dubai from the Philippines.</p>

<p>Kuwait`s Attorney General asked his counterpart in Dubai to help release the funds in October, according to a letter seen by Reuters.</p>

<p>Port Fund said in a statement on Sunday that Kuwait`s Attorney General reiterated, in a letter dated December 30, his request to his counterpart in Dubai "to remove the hold [on the funds].. and enable the account holder company to transfer and distribute the mentioned amount."</p>

<p>Kuwaiti prosecutors have charged two Port Fund directors with embezzling funds that the Kuwait Port Authority and the Public Institution for Social Security had invested in Port Fund. The executives deny this.</p>

<p>A spokeswoman for the Dubai government said last month that judicial authorities in the United Arab Emirates were awaiting a final judgment from Kuwaiti courts on the funds to transfer them back to Kuwait "based on international standard laws and procedures".</p>


Kuwait reiterated its request to Dubai to release $496 million in frozen funds held for over a year and belonging to Port Fund, part of a Kuwaiti private equity, Port Fund said on Sunday.

Kuwait reiterated its request to Dubai to release $496 million in frozen funds held for over a year and belonging to Port Fund, part of a Kuwaiti private equity, Port Fund said on Sunday. The funds are at the heart of a money-laundering probe which is straining relations between the two Gulf allies. The $496 million have been frozen at Dubai`s state-owned Noor Bank since late 2017, when the emirate’s public prosecutor, in collaboration with Kuwaiti prosecutors, started probing the lawfulness of their transfer to Dubai from the Philippines. Kuwait`s Attorney General asked his counterpart in Dubai to help release the funds in October, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Port Fund said in a statement on Sunday that Kuwait`s Attorney General reiterated, in a letter dated December 30, his request to his counterpart in Dubai "to remove the hold [on the funds].. and enable the account holder company to transfer and distribute the mentioned amount." Kuwaiti prosecutors have charged two Port Fund directors with embezzling funds that the Kuwait Port Authority and the Public Institution for Social Security had invested in Port Fund. The executives deny this. A spokeswoman for the Dubai government said last month that judicial authorities in the United Arab Emirates were awaiting a final judgment from Kuwaiti courts on the funds to transfer them back to Kuwait "based on international standard laws and procedures".

Kuwait reiterates request to Dubai to release $496 million frozen funds

<p>Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday issued notice to Enforcement Directorate on anticipatory bail plea of Rajeev Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman who is accused in the VVIP chopper deal case, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the next date of hearing is December 24.</p>

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<p>Saxena, accused in a money laundering case connected with the Rs 3,600-crore <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/vvip-chopper-case-middleman-christian-michel-extradited-to-india-181534">VVIP chopper deal</a>, moved the Delhi court on Monday seeking anticipatory bail.</p>

<p>Rajeev Saxena, director of two Dubai-based firms UHY Saxena and Matrix Holdings filed an application through his advocate before Special Judge Arvind Kumar, saying he was anticipating an arrest.</p>

<p>The court has already issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Saxena in the case.&nbsp;</p>


Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday issued notice to Enforcement Directorate on anticipatory bail plea of Rajeev Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman who is accused in the VVIP chopper deal case, news agency ANI reported.

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday issued notice to Enforcement Directorate on anticipatory bail plea of Rajeev Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman who is accused in the VVIP chopper deal case, news agency ANI reported. As per reports, the next date of hearing is December 24. VVIP-chopper scam case: Delhi's Patiala House Court issues notice to Enforcement Directorate on anticipatory bail plea of Rajeev Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman & an accused in the case. Next date of hearing is December 24 — ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2018 × Saxena, accused in a money laundering case connected with the Rs 3,600-crore VVIP chopper deal, moved the Delhi court on Monday seeking anticipatory bail. Rajeev Saxena, director of two Dubai-based firms UHY Saxena and Matrix Holdings filed an application through his advocate before Special Judge Arvind Kumar, saying he was anticipating an arrest. The court has already issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Saxena in the case.

VVIP chopper case: Delhi court issues notice to ED over anticipatory bail plea of Dubai-based accused

<p>Indian Ambassador Navdeep Singh Suri to United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday informed that his representatives are present at the police station in the UAE, where Bollywood singer Mika Singh has been detained for allegedly harassing a woman.</p>

<p>Suri informed that the concerned officials are working on the case.</p>

<p>"Our team is at the police station. We are working on it," Suri told ANI.</p>

<p>A member of the singer`s team yesterday informed that a girl had lodged a complaint against the former. However, the questioning in the case is still underway.</p>

<p>The `Subha Hone Na De` hitmaker had gone to Dubai to perform at a Bollywood event in the UAE.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, the `Aaj Ki Party` singer took to his official Instagram account to share a video from Dubai. "Hey Dubai.. I`m in your city and it`s the 1st time I`m here to attend the most popular awards the Masala Awards. See you tonight!" he wrote alongside the video.</p>

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<p>This is not the first time that the 41-year-old singer has faced charges for inappropriate behaviour. He was also accused by Rakhi Sawant for forcibly kissing her in the past.</p>


Indian Ambassador Navdeep Singh Suri to United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday informed that his representatives are present at the police station in the UAE, where Bollywood singer Mika Singh has been detained for allegedly harassing a woman.

Indian Ambassador Navdeep Singh Suri to United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday informed that his representatives are present at the police station in the UAE, where Bollywood singer Mika Singh has been detained for allegedly harassing a woman. Suri informed that the concerned officials are working on the case. "Our team is at the police station. We are working on it," Suri told ANI. A member of the singer`s team yesterday informed that a girl had lodged a complaint against the former. However, the questioning in the case is still underway. The `Subha Hone Na De` hitmaker had gone to Dubai to perform at a Bollywood event in the UAE. Earlier this week, the `Aaj Ki Party` singer took to his official Instagram account to share a video from Dubai. "Hey Dubai.. I`m in your city and it`s the 1st time I`m here to attend the most popular awards the Masala Awards. See you tonight!" he wrote alongside the video. View this post on Instagram Hey #Dubai.. I’m in your city and it’s the 1st time I’m here to attend the most popular awards the #masalaawards ..See you tonight! A post shared by Mika Singh (@mikasingh) on Dec 4, 2018 at 4:30am PST × This is not the first time that the 41-year-old singer has faced charges for inappropriate behaviour. He was also accused by Rakhi Sawant for forcibly kissing her in the past.

We are working on Mika Singh case: Envoy

<p>Popular singer Mika Singh, who is in Dubai has been arrested for an alleged sexual misconduct on Thursday.</p>

<p>According to TV reports, a 17-year-old Brazilian girl has accused him of sending an inappropriate picture.</p>

<p>The complaint has been registered against him in the Muraqqabaat police station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The arrest took place at 3 am in the morning from a bar located at Bur Dubai and was then taken to Abu Dhabi jail.</p>

<p>The popular playback singer, who has lent his voice to many a hit song, is not new to controversy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From slapping to forcibly kissing, he has made news for the wrong reasons many times.&nbsp;</p>


Popular singer Mika Singh, who is in Dubai has been arrested for an alleged sexual misconduct on Thursday. According to TV reports, a 17-year-old Brazilian girl has accused him of sending an inappropriate picture.

Popular singer Mika Singh, who is in Dubai has been arrested for an alleged sexual misconduct on Thursday. According to TV reports, a 17-year-old Brazilian girl has accused him of sending an inappropriate picture. The complaint has been registered against him in the Muraqqabaat police station. The arrest took place at 3 am in the morning from a bar located at Bur Dubai and was then taken to Abu Dhabi jail. The popular playback singer, who has lent his voice to many a hit song, is not new to controversy. From slapping to forcibly kissing, he has made news for the wrong reasons many times.

Singer Mika Singh detained in Dubai for alleged sexual misconduct

<p>The Enforcement Directorate has attached 11 properties worth over Rs 56 crores of fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi in Dubai in connection with its money-laundering probe in the USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.</p>

<p>The central probe agency said the assets were in the name of "Modi and his group company M/s Firestar Diamond FZE and they bear a market value of USD 7.79 million, which is equivalent to Rs. 56.8 crore".</p>

<p>The ED has issued a provisional order for attachment of these assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).</p>

<p>Last month, the agency had attached assets worth Rs. 637 crore of Nirav Modi and his family members, including two apartments at New York's iconic Central Park.</p>

<p>Sources in the agency said the ED would soon get multiple letters rogatory (judicial requests) issued by a Mumbai court for the legal formalisation of the attachment of these assets in coordination with its counterpart in Dubai.</p>

<p>Once the LRs were issued, India could freeze the foreign assets of an accused as part of a global legal cooperation in criminal matters, they added.</p>

<p>Nirav Modi has been absconding since the alleged bank fraud, by far the biggest in the country, came to light early this year and an Interpol arrest warrant was recently notified against him even as India is working to get him extradited from the UK, where he was last reported to have been based.</p>

<p>The agency has attached assets worth over Rs. 700 crores of Nirav Modi and his family in the country till now. It has also filed a charge sheet against the fugitive diamond jeweller, alleging that he laundered and diverted over Rs. 6,400 crores of bank funds to dummy companies abroad, which were under his and his family's control.</p>

<p>Nirav Modi, his uncle Mehul Choksi and others are being probed under various criminal laws, following a complaint by the PNB that they cheated the nationalised bank to the tune of over Rs. 13,000 crores with the purported involvement of some of its employees.</p>


The Enforcement Directorate has attached 11 properties worth over Rs 56 crores of fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi in Dubai in connection with its money-laundering probe in the USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.

The Enforcement Directorate has attached 11 properties worth over Rs 56 crores of fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi in Dubai in connection with its money-laundering probe in the USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The central probe agency said the assets were in the name of "Modi and his group company M/s Firestar Diamond FZE and they bear a market value of USD 7.79 million, which is equivalent to Rs. 56.8 crore". The ED has issued a provisional order for attachment of these assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Last month, the agency had attached assets worth Rs. 637 crore of Nirav Modi and his family members, including two apartments at New York's iconic Central Park. Sources in the agency said the ED would soon get multiple letters rogatory (judicial requests) issued by a Mumbai court for the legal formalisation of the attachment of these assets in coordination with its counterpart in Dubai. Once the LRs were issued, India could freeze the foreign assets of an accused as part of a global legal cooperation in criminal matters, they added. Nirav Modi has been absconding since the alleged bank fraud, by far the biggest in the country, came to light early this year and an Interpol arrest warrant was recently notified against him even as India is working to get him extradited from the UK, where he was last reported to have been based. The agency has attached assets worth over Rs. 700 crores of Nirav Modi and his family in the country till now. It has also filed a charge sheet against the fugitive diamond jeweller, alleging that he laundered and diverted over Rs. 6,400 crores of bank funds to dummy companies abroad, which were under his and his family's control. Nirav Modi, his uncle Mehul Choksi and others are being probed under various criminal laws, following a complaint by the PNB that they cheated the nationalised bank to the tune of over Rs. 13,000 crores with the purported involvement of some of its employees.

Enforcement Directorate seeks attachment of Nirav Modi's Rs 56 crore Dubai assets

<p>An Indian national on Tuesday hit a jackpot to become the latest winner of the $ 1 million Dubai Duty Free raffle, a media report said.</p>

<p>Sourav Dey, the 45-year-old who has been living in Dubai since last six years, works as a department head for an insurance company, the Khaleej Times reported.</p>

<p>He bagged the jackpot with his first ever ticket to Dubai Duty Free, which he bought on his way to Kolkata for a vacation in September, the paper said.</p>

<p>"I'm so grateful to Dubai Duty Free for giving me this new fortune that my family will truly treasure this for a long time," he was quoted as saying by the paper.</p>

<p>Two other winners, including an Indian, drove away luxury vehicles.<br />
Babu Ajith Babu, a 44-year-old Indian national, drove home a BMW R 1200 RT motorbike, while 40-year-old Sri Lankan national Sajeewa Niranjan won a Range Rover HSE 380HP.</p>


An Indian national on Tuesday hit a jackpot to become the latest winner of the $ 1 million Dubai Duty Free raffle, a media report said. Sourav Dey, the 45-year-old who has been living in Dubai since last six years, works as a department head for an insurance company, the Khaleej Times reported.

An Indian national on Tuesday hit a jackpot to become the latest winner of the $ 1 million Dubai Duty Free raffle, a media report said. Sourav Dey, the 45-year-old who has been living in Dubai since last six years, works as a department head for an insurance company, the Khaleej Times reported. He bagged the jackpot with his first ever ticket to Dubai Duty Free, which he bought on his way to Kolkata for a vacation in September, the paper said. "I'm so grateful to Dubai Duty Free for giving me this new fortune that my family will truly treasure this for a long time," he was quoted as saying by the paper. Two other winners, including an Indian, drove away luxury vehicles. Babu Ajith Babu, a 44-year-old Indian national, drove home a BMW R 1200 RT motorbike, while 40-year-old Sri Lankan national Sajeewa Niranjan won a Range Rover HSE 380HP.

Indian wins $1 million with his first ever Dubai Duty Free ticket

Dubai-bound Air India flight hits wall while taking off at Trichy Airport

<p>Absconding former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf can record his statement through Skype as it is vital to the ongoing treason case against him, a special court ruled on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gen. (retd) Musharraf, 75, who has been living in Dubai since 2016, is facing the treason case for suspending the Constitution in 2007. The former army chief left for Dubai in March 2016 for medical treatment and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.</p>

<p>During Tuesday's hearing, Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court Yawar Ali said former president's statement could be recorded on Skype, Dawn newspaper reported.</p>

<p>"Can a 342 statement [statement of the accused] be recorded over Skype?" Justice Ali asked.</p>

<p>"The court had recorded Mark Siegel's testimony in the Benazir Bhutto murder case on Skype," Musharraf's lawyer Salman Safdar said.&nbsp;<br />
But he said that he would have to ask his client if he wished to provide his statement over Skype.</p>

<p>"It is not that the defendant does not wish to appear in court, it is that he is unable to be here because of his health," he added.</p>

<p>"My client is a 75-year-old sick man," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response, Justice Yawar Ali said that "Musharraf had assured us that he would return". Musharraf's counsel explained that the former president is not returning at this point.</p>

<p>The prosecutor Naseeruddin Nayyar said that Musharraf's presence in court is vital. He said that Musharraf is an absconder and should surrender to the court, and that his statement could not be recorded until that happens.</p>

<p>Musharraf's absence has complicated the ongoing treason trial being conducted against him in a special court, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Interpol refused to issue a red notice for his return to the country, Supreme Court Chief Justice Saqib Nisar had ordered that security should be provided to Musharraf so he can travel to Pakistan and record his statement in the ongoing treason case against him.</p>

<p>If Musharraf returns voluntarily, he may be able to do so respectably otherwise he may be compelled to return under circumstances which are not "graceful", the top judge warned on October 2.</p>

<p>Last month, the Pakistani media published a photo of Musharraf, also president of the All Pakistan Muslim League, watching a cricket match during the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing till October 15.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court has ordered to hear the Musharraf treason case on a&nbsp;daily basis from October 9.</p>

<p>A conviction for high treason carries the death penalty or life imprisonment.</p>

<p>Musharraf, who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, has been declared a fugitive in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case and the Red Mosque cleric killing case.</p>


Absconding former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf can record his statement through Skype as it is vital to the ongoing treason case against him, a special court ruled on Tuesday.

Absconding former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf can record his statement through Skype as it is vital to the ongoing treason case against him, a special court ruled on Tuesday. Gen. (retd) Musharraf, 75, who has been living in Dubai since 2016, is facing the treason case for suspending the Constitution in 2007. The former army chief left for Dubai in March 2016 for medical treatment and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons. During Tuesday's hearing, Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court Yawar Ali said former president's statement could be recorded on Skype, Dawn newspaper reported. "Can a 342 statement [statement of the accused] be recorded over Skype?" Justice Ali asked. "The court had recorded Mark Siegel's testimony in the Benazir Bhutto murder case on Skype," Musharraf's lawyer Salman Safdar said. But he said that he would have to ask his client if he wished to provide his statement over Skype. "It is not that the defendant does not wish to appear in court, it is that he is unable to be here because of his health," he added. "My client is a 75-year-old sick man," he said. In response, Justice Yawar Ali said that "Musharraf had assured us that he would return". Musharraf's counsel explained that the former president is not returning at this point. The prosecutor Naseeruddin Nayyar said that Musharraf's presence in court is vital. He said that Musharraf is an absconder and should surrender to the court, and that his statement could not be recorded until that happens. Musharraf's absence has complicated the ongoing treason trial being conducted against him in a special court, media reports said. After Interpol refused to issue a red notice for his return to the country, Supreme Court Chief Justice Saqib Nisar had ordered that security should be provided to Musharraf so he can travel to Pakistan and record his statement in the ongoing treason case against him. If Musharraf returns voluntarily, he may be able to do so respectably otherwise he may be compelled to return under circumstances which are not "graceful", the top judge warned on October 2. Last month, the Pakistani media published a photo of Musharraf, also president of the All Pakistan Muslim League, watching a cricket match during the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing till October 15. The Supreme Court has ordered to hear the Musharraf treason case on a daily basis from October 9. A conviction for high treason carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. Musharraf, who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, has been declared a fugitive in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case and the Red Mosque cleric killing case.

Musharraf can record statement through Skype in treason case: Pak court

<p>After bundling out Australia for mere 202 runs, Pakistan lost three early wickets to finish the day with 45 runs in their second innings of the first Test against in Duabi on Tuesday,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team now have an overall lead of 325 runs.</p>

<p>Imam-ul-Haq was unbeaten on 23 while Azhar Ali was dismissed for four in the last over of the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Off-spinner Bilal Asif took 6 wickets for 36runs and pacer Mohammad Abbas finished with 4 for 29. Usman Khawaja top-scored for Australia with 85.</p>


After bundling out Australia for mere 202 runs, Pakistan lost three early wickets to finish the day with 45 runs in their second innings of the first Test against in Duabi on Tuesday, The team now have an overall lead of 325 runs.

After bundling out Australia for mere 202 runs, Pakistan lost three early wickets to finish the day with 45 runs in their second innings of the first Test against in Duabi on Tuesday, The team now have an overall lead of 325 runs. Imam-ul-Haq was unbeaten on 23 while Azhar Ali was dismissed for four in the last over of the day. Off-spinner Bilal Asif took 6 wickets for 36runs and pacer Mohammad Abbas finished with 4 for 29. Usman Khawaja top-scored for Australia with 85.

1st Test: Pakistan 45/3 at close against Australia

<p>Haris Sohail and Asad Shafiq inched close to individual fifties to keep Pakistan on course for a big first innings total on day two of the series-opening test match against Australia on Monday.</p>

<p>Their 69-run partnership for the flourishing fifth wicket powered Pakistan to 329 for four at lunch for the loss of nightwatchman Mohammad Abbas for one.</p>

<p>Sohail was batting on 46 with Shafiq on 43 at the other end with Pakistan looking set for a 500-plus total on a placid track at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.</p>

<p>Australia had delayed taking the new ball in their quest to generate some reverse swing and help their spinners but it did not really pay off.</p>

<p>Their quicks bowled tight overs in the first hour to stifle the Pakistan batsmen who had little difficulty in negotiating the spin of Nathan Lyon or Jon Holland.</p>

<p>Pace workhorse Peter Siddle gave Australia an early breakthrough when he bowled Abbas for one with a hint of reverse swing but it was otherwise a session of toil without success for Tim Paine`s men.</p>

<p>Shafiq and Sohail nicely rotated the strike and dominated the spinners, best illustrated when Shafiq stepped out to hit off-spinner Lyon straight over the sight screen for a six.</p>


Haris Sohail and Asad Shafiq inched close to individual fifties to keep Pakistan on course for a big first innings total on day two of the series-opening test match against Australia on Monday.

Haris Sohail and Asad Shafiq inched close to individual fifties to keep Pakistan on course for a big first innings total on day two of the series-opening test match against Australia on Monday. Their 69-run partnership for the flourishing fifth wicket powered Pakistan to 329 for four at lunch for the loss of nightwatchman Mohammad Abbas for one. Sohail was batting on 46 with Shafiq on 43 at the other end with Pakistan looking set for a 500-plus total on a placid track at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Australia had delayed taking the new ball in their quest to generate some reverse swing and help their spinners but it did not really pay off. Their quicks bowled tight overs in the first hour to stifle the Pakistan batsmen who had little difficulty in negotiating the spin of Nathan Lyon or Jon Holland. Pace workhorse Peter Siddle gave Australia an early breakthrough when he bowled Abbas for one with a hint of reverse swing but it was otherwise a session of toil without success for Tim Paine`s men. Shafiq and Sohail nicely rotated the strike and dominated the spinners, best illustrated when Shafiq stepped out to hit off-spinner Lyon straight over the sight screen for a six.

Pakistan cruise to 329-4, Australia toil in Dubai test

<p>World`s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Dubai was lit up with the picture and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary on October 2.</p>

<p>In a statement, India`s Ambassador to UAE Navdeep Suri said, "I am delighted that we are celebrating one of the tallest personalities the world has seen by screening his image on the iconic building. I am sure that the events that we will organize over the next few months will not only remind all of us about the enduring message of Mahatma Gandhi but also motivate no to put some of his lessons into practice."</p>

<p>He took to Twitter to write, "Such a joy to see the Burj Khalifa lit up with Gandhiji - visuals, text and music in perfect harmony. A big thanks to our friends at Emaar and the great team at @cgidubai for making it happen."The event was organised by the Indian Embassy, Abu Dhabi and Indian Consulate, Dubai along with Emaar Properties.</p>

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<p>The Consulate General of India, Dubai also welcomed the admirers of Gandhiji to witness the special LED screening which pays homage to this "apostle of truth, peace, and non-violence" in the world.</p>

<p>Dubbing the event as a "gesture of manifestation of the strong friendly ties between India and UAE", Consul General Vipul appreciated the support of the Emaar and the leadership of UAE for organising the special LED display on Burj Khalifa."Gandhiji`s lofty ideals on world`s tallest building Burj Khalifa on his birth anniversary. Thank you UAE," tweeted the Consulate General of India, Dubai.</p>

<p>A projection show was also held in Indonesia which reflected the ideals that Mahatma Gandhi believed, practiced, lived and also sacrificed his life for.</p>

<p>The Embassy of India in association with Taman Wisaca Candi (TWC) and Regional Government of the Special Province Yogyakarta paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi with an LCD projection at the Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta on October 2.</p>

<p>On the sidelines of the first India Indonesia Interfaith Dialogue, Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar will deliver a keynote address on Mahatma Gandhi at Yogyakarta at Universitas Gadjah Mada at Faculty of Cultural Sciences on October 3.&nbsp;</p>


World`s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Dubai was lit up with the picture and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary on October 2.

World`s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Dubai was lit up with the picture and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary on October 2. In a statement, India`s Ambassador to UAE Navdeep Suri said, "I am delighted that we are celebrating one of the tallest personalities the world has seen by screening his image on the iconic building. I am sure that the events that we will organize over the next few months will not only remind all of us about the enduring message of Mahatma Gandhi but also motivate no to put some of his lessons into practice." He took to Twitter to write, "Such a joy to see the Burj Khalifa lit up with Gandhiji - visuals, text and music in perfect harmony. A big thanks to our friends at Emaar and the great team at @cgidubai for making it happen."The event was organised by the Indian Embassy, Abu Dhabi and Indian Consulate, Dubai along with Emaar Properties. Such a joy to see the Burj Khalifa lit up with Gandhiji - visuals, text and music in perfect harmony. A big thanks to our friends at Emaar and the great team at @cgidubai for making it happen. pic.twitter.com/CWTp06YpOC — IndAmbUAE (@navdeepsuri) October 2, 2018 × The Consulate General of India, Dubai also welcomed the admirers of Gandhiji to witness the special LED screening which pays homage to this "apostle of truth, peace, and non-violence" in the world. Dubbing the event as a "gesture of manifestation of the strong friendly ties between India and UAE", Consul General Vipul appreciated the support of the Emaar and the leadership of UAE for organising the special LED display on Burj Khalifa."Gandhiji`s lofty ideals on world`s tallest building Burj Khalifa on his birth anniversary. Thank you UAE," tweeted the Consulate General of India, Dubai. A projection show was also held in Indonesia which reflected the ideals that Mahatma Gandhi believed, practiced, lived and also sacrificed his life for. The Embassy of India in association with Taman Wisaca Candi (TWC) and Regional Government of the Special Province Yogyakarta paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi with an LCD projection at the Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta on October 2. On the sidelines of the first India Indonesia Interfaith Dialogue, Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar will deliver a keynote address on Mahatma Gandhi at Yogyakarta at Universitas Gadjah Mada at Faculty of Cultural Sciences on October 3.

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