News for 'Abu Dhabi'

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.

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 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.

Airlines cancel Gulf flights; DGCA advises avoiding 11 airspaces

Airlines cancel Gulf flights; DGCA advises avoiding 11 airspaces

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Airports across the country have been placed on operational alert to manage potential flight diversions, unscheduled landings and passenger facilitation requirements.

UP Families Anxious as US-Israel Strike on Iran Raises Middle East Conflict Fears

UP Families Anxious as US-Israel Strike on Iran Raises Middle East Conflict Fears

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Families in Uttar Pradesh express anxiety over the safety of their relatives in the Middle East following a joint US-Israel military strike on Iran, which has triggered retaliatory actions and heightened regional tensions.

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

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.

HC grants time to Centre to get consular access to Celina Jaitly's brother held in UAE

HC grants time to Centre to get consular access to Celina Jaitly's brother held in UAE

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The Delhi High Court has granted time to the Centre and the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to seek cooperation from UAE authorities regarding the detention of Major Vikrant Jaitly (retd), brother of actress Celina Jaitly, in the UAE.

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Tuesday didn't mince words while criticising the "not so ideal" scheduling

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.

KKR snap up Cameron Green for a record 25.20 crore!

KKR snap up Cameron Green for a record 25.20 crore!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Green was the third most highest run-getter in IPL 2023.

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.

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.

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.

RCB's Sosale Gets HC Relief In Stampede Case

RCB's Sosale Gets HC Relief In Stampede Case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'As undertaking is given that the petitioner will provide all relevant details to the investigating officer before travelling, the condition is relaxed subject to the petitioner informing the investigating officer before leaving the city and upon his return.'

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.

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.

WATCH: Lara Dutta's Tear-Stained Plea From Dubai

WATCH: Lara Dutta's Tear-Stained Plea From Dubai

Rediff.com7 days ago

'No civilian deserves to live in fear. No civilian deserves to be caught up in a war which is destabilising the entire region.'

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.

Mustafizur to lead Bangladesh's bowling at T20 World Cup

Mustafizur to lead Bangladesh's bowling at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Sunday's team announcement followed reports that the Bangladesh Cricket Board is seeking to move their World Cup matches out of India.

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.

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

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

Rediff.com2 days ago

While investors would focus on the results and guidance for the third quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q3FY26) in the normal course of business, the US-Israeli attack on Iran and the latter's retaliation at Gulf allies of the US has forced them to weigh the consequences of the event.

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.

Bishnoi ready to rock alongside Jadeja for Royals

Bishnoi ready to rock alongside Jadeja for Royals

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian leg-spinner, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 7.4 crore at the Indian Premier League 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

F1: Verstappen vows to go all out for win

F1: Verstappen vows to go all out for win

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Four times World champion Max Verstappen said he had nothing to lose and would go all out to win.

10 year old trailblazer Atiqa makes history again!

10 year old trailblazer Atiqa makes history again!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Atiqa was coming into the weekend after a stellar October when she secured multiple podiums across championships including a race win at the RMC Championship.

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.

'Ami KKR': Cameron Green's first message after IPL auction

'Ami KKR': Cameron Green's first message after IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Green has so far played 29 matches in the IPL to aggregate 707 runs and take 16 wickets.

F1 champion Vettel back on top in Abu Dhabi

F1 champion Vettel back on top in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Newly-crowned four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel showed no signs of easing up as he led a Red Bull one-two in free practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.

IPL Teams In Search Of New Captain

IPL Teams In Search Of New Captain

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

For most IPL teams, the 2026 mini auction will be all about strategic buys and role-specific additions, while for a couple of others, it is going to be a captain-centric affair.

Why Norris won't ask Piastri to gift him F1 title

Why Norris won't ask Piastri to gift him F1 title

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Norris won't ask Piastri to gift him F1 title in Abu Dhabi

Norris relives surreal final laps on way to F1 world title

Norris relives surreal final laps on way to F1 world title

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'I really want to get someone to do a painting of me. I need to find an artist but from my view.'

CSK should look at riding Sarfaraz's purple patch: Ashwin

CSK should look at riding Sarfaraz's purple patch: Ashwin

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

"CSK should look at riding his purple patch by slotting him into Playing XII": Ashwin on Sarfaraz Khan's incredible form in domestic cricket

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026.

Russian intelligence deputy chief hurt in Moscow assassination attempt

Russian intelligence deputy chief hurt in Moscow assassination attempt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence (GRU), has been involved in Russia's military campaigns in Ukraine and Syria. He's also been sanctioned by the US and EU for his role in malicious cyber activities and the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England.