News for 'Abu Dhabi'

Abu Dhabi track will demand respect: Coulthard

Abu Dhabi track will demand respect: Coulthard

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Formula One's newest circuit in Abu Dhabi could prove trickier this weekend than any other track introduced in recent years, according to former racer David Coulthard.

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year

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

Jeev, Chowrasia make cut in Abu Dhabi

Jeev, Chowrasia make cut in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Struggling Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia (72) sank a birdie on his closing hole of the second round to make the midway cut at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championships.

Abu Dhabi launches zero-emission, electric buses

Abu Dhabi launches zero-emission, electric buses

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The Emirate's Tourism Development & Investment Company has ordered two such vehicles, said to be the world's first carbon-neutral buses, which would be delivered soon.

Windies offer Pak Tests in Abu Dhabi

Windies offer Pak Tests in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

The West Indies have offered to play two Tests against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in November.

All that work in Abu Dhabi allowed us to come back from that big deficit: Pope

All that work in Abu Dhabi allowed us to come back from that big deficit: Pope

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope, whose sensational 196 formed the core of England's 28-run win over India in the first Test in Hyderabad, said on Sunday that he practiced those sweeps and reverse sweeps extensively before arriving on these shores.

Pakistan win first round at Abu Dhabi

Pakistan win first round at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

Younis Khan top-scored with 71 as Pakistan beat India by six wickets in the first of two ODIs.

Smith slams Abu Dhabi batting track

Smith slams Abu Dhabi batting track

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'I thought we bowled well in the powerplay. The spinners bowled good lengths, with the googlies and leggies, building a lot of pressure'

Big blow for Ireland, captain Sterling ruled out of T20 WC

Big blow for Ireland, captain Sterling ruled out of T20 WC

Rediff.com6 days ago

Stirling hurt his right knee when completing a catch during Ireland's 67-run loss to Australia in Colombo on Wednesday.

Rybakina's journey: From Moscow kid to Australian Open champion

Rybakina's journey: From Moscow kid to Australian Open champion

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Factbox on Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, who beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final to win her second Grand Slam title on Saturday:

Abu Dhabi plans to save 75 bn litres of water

Abu Dhabi plans to save 75 bn litres of water

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Residents would benefit from the saving after the government completes the campaign.

Abu Dhabi ODIs will be close: Dravid

Abu Dhabi ODIs will be close: Dravid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2006

India's captain said losing to Pakistan in the two-match series will not take the sheen off what his side has achieved already this year.

Pakistan axe Butt for Abu Dhabi ODIs

Pakistan axe Butt for Abu Dhabi ODIs

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

The opening batsman was dropped for the two matches against India after a string of poor scores.

No points from Abu Dhabi, Force India finishes 7th

No points from Abu Dhabi, Force India finishes 7th

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Adrian Sutil finished 13th while team-mate Vitantonio Liuzzi retired after his car crashed with Michael Schumacher's Mercedes as Force India failed to collect a single point from the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and end the Formula One championships at seventh in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Proteas ease past Pakistan in Abu Dhabi T20 match

Proteas ease past Pakistan in Abu Dhabi T20 match

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

South Africa has clinched victory over Pakistan in a Twenty20 international clash in Abu Dhabi.

i-flex, Abu Dhabi bank ink pact

i-flex, Abu Dhabi bank ink pact

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

i-flex Solutions on Thursday signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank for implementing FLEXCUBE core banking system.

Hamilton on pole for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Hamilton on pole for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on pole position with Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber also on the front row.

Champion Vettel chasing Schumi's seven in Abu Dhabi

Champion Vettel chasing Schumi's seven in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

James Hunt would doubtless have done it differently but Sebastian Vettel's idea of bliss after winning the Formula One championship for the fourth year in a row was a few quiet days at home.

Bengal logs first Omicron case as Abu Dhabi returned child tests positive

Bengal logs first Omicron case as Abu Dhabi returned child tests positive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

West Bengal on Wednesday reported its first Omicron case after a seven-year-old boy, resident of Murshidabad district, tested positive for the new coronavirus variant, a senior official of the health department said.

5 Nearby Warm International Destinations

5 Nearby Warm International Destinations

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

While it's still winter temperatures in many parts of the world, these destinations quietly enjoy 10 to 12 hours of sunshine a day, warm temperatures and an inviting holiday pace.

Nadal to return in Abu Dhabi this month

Nadal to return in Abu Dhabi this month

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

World No. 4 Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will return to competitive action at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi at the end of December after six months out with a knee injury.

Manager's 'stuff-up': Green to play as all-rounder in IPL 2026

Manager's 'stuff-up': Green to play as all-rounder in IPL 2026

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has confirmed that he will be fully available to bowl in the Indian Premier League's 2026 season, clarifying that his listing as a batter rather than an all-rounder ahead of Tuesday's auction was due to a "stuff-up" by his manager.

Younis, Ali tons grind Australia in Abu Dhabi

Younis, Ali tons grind Australia in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Younus Khan's prolific bat continued to torment Australia as he struck his third successive Test hundred to put Pakistan in a commanding position on Day 1 of the second and final Test, in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday. The former captain, whose twin centuries in the first Test secured Pakistan's 221-run victory in Dubai, extended his red hot form to hit an unbeaten 111 and helped Pakistan to a strong 304 for two wickets at the close.

Fizz Removal: 'No Pressure From Centre On BCCI'

Fizz Removal: 'No Pressure From Centre On BCCI'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Asked about the reason behind the move, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said, 'It's because of recent developments across the border.'

Abu Dhabi GP: Raikkonen shows he still knows how to win

Abu Dhabi GP: Raikkonen shows he still knows how to win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Kimi Raikkonen returned to the top of the Formula One podium for the first time since 2009 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, leaving his Lotus team in no doubt that he knew what he was doing.

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.com2 days ago

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.

Toyota Returns To F1: Haas To Rebrand As TGR Haas F1

Toyota Returns To F1: Haas To Rebrand As TGR Haas F1

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Toyota Gazoo Racing, the Japanese car maker's motorsport division, will become title sponsor of the Haas Formula One team next season in a deal that strengthens an existing technical partnership.

Rosberg to leave Williams after Abu Dhabi GP

Rosberg to leave Williams after Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Nico Rosberg will leave the Williams Formula One team after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the German driver said Thursday. 'It is my last race for Williams, and so that's it really,' Rosberg told reporters at the gleaming new Yas Marina circuit that makes its debut Sunday with the sport's first day-to-night race.

VLCC to open centres in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi

VLCC to open centres in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Delhi-based VLCC Health Care will soon open centres in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, a senior official of the company said on Wednesday.

Deepika Wears A Hijab, Gets Trolled

Deepika Wears A Hijab, Gets Trolled

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

When Deepika Padukone wore a hijab for a promotional ad, she probably didn't expect the trolling to be this bad.

Hamilton secures pole position in first Abu Dhabi

Hamilton secures pole position in first Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Lewis Hamilton put McLaren on pole position for the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday after a floodlit qualifying session at the glittering new Yas Marina circuit.

Abu Dhabi will be a special race: Heidfeld

Abu Dhabi will be a special race: Heidfeld

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Formula One is facing a weekend of farewells just as the sport's newest arrival, Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit, prepares to make a spectacular debut.

F1 PHOTOS: Hamilton ends season with a win in Abu Dhabi

F1 PHOTOS: Hamilton ends season with a win in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Briton now 18 wins away from Michael Schumacher's all-time record

Iraqi captors kill British hostage: Abu Dhabi TV

Iraqi captors kill British hostage: Abu Dhabi TV

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

Iraqi captors have killed British hostage Kenneth Bigley, reports Abu Dhabi television.

DD, Zee Sports to show Abu Dhabi ODIs

DD, Zee Sports to show Abu Dhabi ODIs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

The two Indo-Pak one-dayers for the DLF Cup in Abu Dhabi will be played on 18th and 19th.

Rosberg finishes 2nd in Abu Dhabi to clinch F1 Championship

Rosberg finishes 2nd in Abu Dhabi to clinch F1 Championship

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Mercedes F1 GP's Nico Rosberg won his first Formula One Championship after finishing 2nd in the tight race at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

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.

Abu Dhabi GP: On cusp on history, Force India secure fourth row start

Abu Dhabi GP: On cusp on history, Force India secure fourth row start

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez will start the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from seventh and eighth on the grid courtesy a solid showing in the qualifying at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Caterham confirms it will race in Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Caterham confirms it will race in Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The Caterham Formula One team will race in next week's Abu Dhabi season-ender despite still falling short of a targeted 2.35 million pounds ($3.7 million) to get them there, an administrator said.