News for 'Abu Dhabi'

Cabinet note on Abu Dhabi bilateral to be amended

Cabinet note on Abu Dhabi bilateral to be amended

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

UAE's promise of $50-bn investment in Indian infra won't be included.

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton on pole for F1 title showdown

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton on pole for F1 title showdown

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Lewis Hamilton lapped in a league of his own on Saturday to seize pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix with Mercedes team mate and championship favourite Nico Rosberg joining him on the front row.

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Govt gave 36,000 seats per week more than inter-ministerial group's recommendations.

F1: Raikkonen wins close race in Abu Dhabi

F1: Raikkonen wins close race in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Finland's Kimi Raikkonen won an accident-strewn and thrilling Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix for Lotus on Sunday.

Webber keeps Vettel off Abu Dhabi pole

Webber keeps Vettel off Abu Dhabi pole

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Mark Webber seized pole position for the floodlit Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday with Red Bull team-mate and quadruple World Champion Sebastian Vettel making a rare error and having to settle for second best.

Abu Dhabi ODI: Williamson ton helps New Zealand level series

Abu Dhabi ODI: Williamson ton helps New Zealand level series

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Kane Williamson hit a brilliant 123 as New Zealand staved off Pakistan's spirited challenge to eke out a series-levelling seven-run victory in the fourth one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Swamy seeks suspension of India-Abu Dhabi air pact

Swamy seeks suspension of India-Abu Dhabi air pact

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Thursday sought suspension of the new bilateral air services agreement between India and Abu Dhabi, saying prima facie it appeared to be linked with Jet-Etihad deal.

Team by team analysis of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Team by team analysis of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Vettel went from starting in the pit lane, after being punished for a fuel regulations breach, to the podium and also set the fastest lap.

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton wins, rare retirement for Vettel

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton wins, rare retirement for Vettel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the floodlit Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday after Red Bull's double Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel suffered his first race retirement in more than a year.

Air India May Restore Flight Cuts

Air India May Restore Flight Cuts

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

'We may be able to wind back some of the schedule reductions we'd taken in recent months.'

Abu Dhabi GP: Di Resta finishes sixth, Sutil 10th

Abu Dhabi GP: Di Resta finishes sixth, Sutil 10th

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Force India had something to cheer about. Paul Di Resta delivered a great result for Sahara Force India by finishing sixth, his second-best of the season, while Adrian Sutil came 10th in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into ED Allegations Against Former Indiabulls Housing Finance Promoter

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into ED Allegations Against Former Indiabulls Housing Finance Promoter

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine all six allegations of financial irregularities levelled by the Enforcement Directorate against Sameer Gehlaut, former chairperson of Indiabulls Housing Finance (IHFL), and five corporate groups, following repeated criticism of investigating agencies for lack of progress.

Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi

Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal will begin the 2010 season in Abu Dhabi by playing in a six-man, $250,000 winner-takes-all exhibition tournament, local media reported on Tuesday.

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Gayle hammered eight sixes in his explosive innings and brought up a staggering 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket with a maximum off Kartik Tyagi.

In UAE, Modi offers help to end West Asia crisis

In UAE, Modi offers help to end West Asia crisis

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered India's support to bring peace to West Asia during talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both countries signed agreements to strengthen strategic collaborations in energy and defence.

Sports Shorts: Raducanu tests positive for COVID, out of Abu Dhabi event

Sports Shorts: Raducanu tests positive for COVID, out of Abu Dhabi event

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

Gulf tour: Indian naval ships dock at Abu Dhabi

Gulf tour: Indian naval ships dock at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The two warships have docked at a UAE port as part of a rare Gulf tour to foster maritime goodwill with the Arab nations.

PM receives his 'special friend', Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, at airport

PM receives his 'special friend', Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, at airport

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

During Al Nahyan's three-day visit, his first to India, the two countries will discuss ways to enhance ties in a range of areas including energy, economy and security and are expected to sign a number of agreements in sectors like oil nuclear energy, IT, aerospace, railways and electronics.

Iran Continues To Fire Missiles Against Israel, UAE

Iran Continues To Fire Missiles Against Israel, UAE

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire in the war.

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Lando Norris led a McLaren front row sweep in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday

PM Modi receives R-Day parade chief guest Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

PM Modi receives R-Day parade chief guest Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The Crown Prince, who arrived on a three-day official visit, will be accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday, following which he will lay wreath at Mahatma Gandhi' memorial at the Raj Ghat.

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Prime Minister's Office had raised concerns over the bilateral air services agreement (ASA) signed between India and Abu Dhabi earlier this year, raising the number of flights from 13,700 to 50,000 each week.

Govt not divided on India-Abu Dhabi traffic rights: PMO

Govt not divided on India-Abu Dhabi traffic rights: PMO

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Tuesday claimed there was no disagreement within the government, or between ministers and the prime minister, over enhancement of bilateral air traffic rights to Abu Dhabi.

Going to US? Makes sense to fly via Abu Dhabi

Going to US? Makes sense to fly via Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Waiting time for customs, immigration clearance cut drastically; Jet-Etihad alliance to get competitive advantage

Abu Dhabi GP: Alonso gets ready to bare his teeth

Abu Dhabi GP: Alonso gets ready to bare his teeth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Like the Samurai warrior that he has tattooed across his back, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso goes into Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix refusing to give up and ready to fight tooth and nail for victory.

Sauber F1 hopeful Gutierrez to test in Abu Dhabi

Sauber F1 hopeful Gutierrez to test in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Sauber will run Mexican Formula One prospect Esteban Gutierrez in a young driver test in Abu Dhabi next month, the Swiss team said on Thursday.

Why India's Israel-UAE Bet Looks Risky

Why India's Israel-UAE Bet Looks Risky

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Frankly, was it really necessary in the middle of a fratricidal war for External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to travel to Abu Dhabi for a one-on-one with the sheikh on April 12?Or, for National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to follow up on April 26? Or, for PM Narendra Modi to follow through today? There are no easy answers, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Nadal pulls out of Abu Dhabi tournament due to illness

Nadal pulls out of Abu Dhabi tournament due to illness

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Rafael Nadal's comeback from a long-term knee injury has been put on hold by an illness that has ruled him out of an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to be chief guest on Republic Day 2017

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to be chief guest on Republic Day 2017

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

This was announced by External Affairs Spokesman Vikas Swarup in New Delhi on Sunday.

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Max Verstappen won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix from pole position for Red Bull on Sunday.

Jet suspends services to Abu Dhabi, slashes flights to Dubai

Jet suspends services to Abu Dhabi, slashes flights to Dubai

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Jet has proactively undertaken certain operational adjustments to its flight schedule, keeping in mind the likely, yet interim non-availability of some aircraft in its fleet in the foreseeable future.

Pakistan crush New Zealand in Abu Dhabi first Test

Pakistan crush New Zealand in Abu Dhabi first Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Pakistan continued to dominate at their adopted home in the United Arab Emirates by defeating New Zealand by 248 runs in the opening Test of the three-match series in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Starting the day needing two wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series, Pakistan, who are forced to host matches in the UAE due to security concerns back home, dismissed the visitors for 231 in the second innings on the fifth morning.

'Understanding Your Body Is Very Important'

'Understanding Your Body Is Very Important'

Rediff.com22 hours ago

'God has incredible plans for me and we'll see where that takes me.'

F1: Bottas beats Hamilton in Mercedes one-two finish to win Abu Dhabi GP

F1: Bottas beats Hamilton in Mercedes one-two finish to win Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The win was the third of the Finn's career and season, denying Hamilton a 10th of the campaign.

South Africa ease past Pakistan in Abu Dhabi T20

South Africa ease past Pakistan in Abu Dhabi T20

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe and off-spinner Johan Botha took three wickets each as South Africa beat Pakistan by six wickets in a Twenty20 international clash in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The victory gave the Proteas a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Yasin Bhatkal's kin and key IM operative held in Abu Dhabi

Yasin Bhatkal's kin and key IM operative held in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Indian investigating agencies will finally lay their hands on an important Indian Mujahideen operative who could well be the answer to the outfit's Gulf module, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

SRK to catch My Name is Khan in Abu Dhabi

SRK to catch My Name is Khan in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

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F1: Rosberg ends season on a hat-trick high with Abu Dhabi win

F1: Rosberg ends season on a hat-trick high with Abu Dhabi win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg ended the Formula One season on a winning high in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with team mate and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton following him home in a record 12th one-two finish for dominant Mercedes.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Six of the best for pole sitter Rosberg

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Six of the best for pole sitter Rosberg

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg stormed to his sixth pole position in a row and denied Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton a landmark 50th in Formula One's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday.

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

One of the reasons Yuvraj retired was that he wanted to play in leagues around the world and have "some fun". At the moment, the BCCI doesn't allow an active cricketer to take part in a foreign league.