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8 Things you need to know about Abu Dhabi GP

8 Things you need to know about Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Statistics for Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit.

Rosberg beats Hamilton to Abu Dhabi pole

Rosberg beats Hamilton to Abu Dhabi pole

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Nico Rosberg beat title favourite Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the decisive Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday as the dominant Mercedes team mates locked out the front row in qualifying.

Abu Dhabi gives Dubai $10 billion to cover debt

Abu Dhabi gives Dubai $10 billion to cover debt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The Dubai government said on Monday that Abu Dhabi has agreed to give $10 billion in emergency funds that will go toward paying debts owed by its Dubai World conglomerate. It said $4.1 billion of the money will be used to pay off the debt from Dubai World's Nakheel property divisions that are due today (Monday).

Abu Dhabi hoping for change in F1 calendar

Abu Dhabi hoping for change in F1 calendar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers are hoping for a change to the 2010 Formula One calendar so that they can again be the season-ending race next year.

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.

Everyday Heroine: My Mother

Everyday Heroine: My Mother

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The past week has felt a little different for many of us because of conflicts happening in the world. There is a sense of disturbance everywhere. 'But even during such times, I feel hopeful that everything will become better soon. 'One of the main reasons I feel this hope is my mother.'

Indian doctor found murdered in Abu Dhabi

Indian doctor found murdered in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Media reports said the attacker, a Pakistani, had been under Dr Daniel's observation for a urinary disease for several weeks and apparently visited the doctor for a follow-up. He was also said to be upset over the treatment of his ailment

Rafa Nadal to play in Abu Dhabi

Rafa Nadal to play in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Rafa Nadal is scheduled to play in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi in December, organisers said in a statement.

PIX: Norris ends Verstappen's reign with maiden F1 Championship

PIX: Norris ends Verstappen's reign with maiden F1 Championship

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

McLaren, who secured the constructors' championship in October for the second year in a row, won both titles in the same season for the first time since 1998.

In first, Israeli anthem plays in Abu Dhabi

In first, Israeli anthem plays in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

The Israeli sports minister fought back tears as the country's judo team won gold in a tournament in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, prompting Israel's national anthem to be played in a country that does not formally recognise it.

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Harbhajan Singh was seen shaking hands with Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Murray loses season opener to Goffin in Abu Dhabi

Murray loses season opener to Goffin in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

World No 1 Andy Murray started his new season with a surprise 7-6(4), 6-4 loss to David Goffin in the semi-finals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

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.

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.

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

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

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.

Middle East on edge as Iran targets US military bases

Middle East on edge as Iran targets US military bases

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Residents across the Gulf region, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar, experienced fear and disruption following attacks, leading to flight suspensions and heightened security measures.

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.

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.

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

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'

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.

'We're safe, but there is a bit of worry': Sindhu's coach Irwansyahh

'We're safe, but there is a bit of worry': Sindhu's coach Irwansyahh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.

Sindhu's Coach Safe After Dubai Airport Explosion

Sindhu's Coach Safe After Dubai Airport Explosion

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.

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.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Check out the complete schedule of Asia Cup 2025.

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.

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.

Shah Rukh should apologise for signing Mustafizur: Ilyasi

Shah Rukh should apologise for signing Mustafizur: Ilyasi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

"Shah Rukh Khan should apologise to nation": Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on KKR picking Bangladesh player

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.

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.

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.