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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.

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the palace by the Crown Prince, who appreciated the role played by Indian workers in the development of UAE as a modern nation, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Hamilton has won half of the season's 20 races so far, propelling his team to an unprecedented sixth successive title double, but Brazil was a disappointing weekend with Valtteri Bottas retiring.

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.

USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy Banned for Eight Years For Fixing

USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy Banned for Eight Years For Fixing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal for breaching three counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, including attempting to fix matches in the Abu Dhabi T10 2025.

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.

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.

Bank of Baroda to pay $600 million to settle NMC Health litigation

Bank of Baroda to pay $600 million to settle NMC Health litigation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

State-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) has agreed to pay $600 million (about 5,700 crore) to settle litigation arising from the collapse of NMC Health, ending years of cross-border legal proceedings.

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.

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO sees 43% subscription on opening day

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO sees 43% subscription on opening day

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 43 per cent on its first day of bidding, making it India's second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore IPO in 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK PM agrees to reveal details of Man City meetings

UK PM agrees to reveal details of Man City meetings

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced he will publish details of his interactions with Manchester City. This decision follows criticism from opposition politicians regarding his response to the club being found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. City has appealed the ruling, which alleges the club inflated revenue and understated costs by over 900 million.

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.

International flights to get one-year landing charge waiver at Navi Mumbai

International flights to get one-year landing charge waiver at Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has waived landing charges for international flights at the Navi Mumbai International Airport for one year, with phased discounts for subsequent years. This move aims to incentivise airlines to establish new international routes from the airport, modifying previous criteria that linked waivers to the broader Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

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'

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.

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

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.

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.

The Prince And The Driver

The Prince And The Driver

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A Kishore Kumar song, a birthday cake, a prince's break from protocol to thank his driver, a Persian painting on the ceiling of the presidential residence -- the BRICS Summit had many memorable moments.

Netanyahu invites Capt Machchhar, Modi to Israel's I-Day event

Netanyahu invites Capt Machchhar, Modi to Israel's I-Day event

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lauded Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a 'hero of the entire world' for his bravery in foiling an alleged co-pilot's attempt to crash a flydubai flight, and has extended an invitation to Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame on Israeli Independence Day.

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.

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.

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.