News for 'Abu Dhabi'

Nepal qualifies for World T20; UAE returns after 17 years

Nepal qualifies for World T20; UAE returns after 17 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Nepal made history when it qualified for its maiden major ICC event on Wednesday, progressing to the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 by virtue of a five wickets victory over Hong Kong in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2013 at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

How England plans to tackle traditional spin-friendly conditions in India

How England plans to tackle traditional spin-friendly conditions in India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Veteran English seamer James Anderson says his team might be compelled to open with two spinners in the upcoming five-Test series against India as it looks for ways to counter the traditionally spin-friendly conditions in the host country.

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Three high-ranking National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) officials, along with six empanelled Dope Control Officers (DCOs), will be travelling to the UAE for sample collection during this year's Indian Premier League, which starts on September 19.

IPL Poll: RCB vs RR: Who will win?

IPL Poll: RCB vs RR: Who will win?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Game 15 of the Indian Premier League will see Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni land in UAE

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni land in UAE

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Both CSK and RCB are based out of Dubai while the Rohit Sharma-captained Mumbai Indians are camping in Abu Dhabi.

Ancelotti unfazed despite Real Madrid disastrous start to La Liga season

Ancelotti unfazed despite Real Madrid disastrous start to La Liga season

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he is happy with how new signing Kylian Mbappe is settling into life with the Spanish soccer giants and he has no concerns about his team's slow start to the LaLiga season.

Will fans will be allowed in stands for IPL matches in UAE?

Will fans will be allowed in stands for IPL matches in UAE?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The Emirati organisers of this year's Indian Premier League are hopeful of at least some fan presence in the stands during the matches, a top official said. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is finalising preparations to host the world's richest Twenty20 league from September 19 after India's struggle to contain the COVID-19 surge prompted its relocation.

IPL Poll: KXIP vs MI: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KXIP vs MI: Who will win?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Thursday, October 1 will see the Kings XI Punjab take on the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020's 13th game at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Indians vote Mumbai the world's 2nd best city

Indians vote Mumbai the world's 2nd best city

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Commenting on the findings, Ipsos India Head Marketing Communication Biswarup Banerjee said "Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India and it is also the most populous city in India. No wonder people across India who aspire to make it big have voted Mumbai, the city of dreams as the best place to do business and live in."

Stylish Sakshi Dhoni Is Back!

Stylish Sakshi Dhoni Is Back!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Mrs Dhoni, who we haven't spotted at Chennai Super Kings games during the UAE phase of IPL 2021, was very much in attendance at CSK's encounter against the Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 2, evening.

Travelling the world with Nimrat Kaur

Travelling the world with Nimrat Kaur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Happy birthday, Nimrat!

Spotted: Anant Nag

Spotted: Anant Nag

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Reader Alok Yadav sends us a photograph.

Deepika's Brush With LA

Deepika's Brush With LA

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Katrina attends the Red Sea Film Fest... Raai Laxmi enjoys a race... Amyra goes cycling...

Rohit, Krunal's Stunning Sportsmanship

Rohit, Krunal's Stunning Sportsmanship

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Rohit Sharma -- always the most gentlemanly of cricketers -- won over the cricketing world with his sportsmanship during the Mumbai Indians-Punjab Kings game in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Rajasthan Royals fined for slow-over rate against Delhi

Rajasthan Royals fined for slow-over rate against Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and his teammates have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during their 33-run loss to Delhi Capitals.

WATCH LIVE! 68th Republic Day Parade

WATCH LIVE! 68th Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

India is showcasing its military strength and achievements in a range of areas and its diverse culture on its 68th Republic Day at the Rajpath on Thursday.

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players.

Mr 360 is Here!

Mr 360 is Here!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

If RCB are to win their first IPL title, much will depend on AB, a batsman who can change any game with his power hitting.

Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches

Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The July 2 Austrian Grand Prix was a high water mark for the sport with just four people having to process an avalanche of some 1,200 potential violations.

'Satisfying to see IPL taking place after the hurdles'

'Satisfying to see IPL taking place after the hurdles'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

This year's viewership will be highest ever, says IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel.

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Both lenders and Etihad are not comfortable with the entities holding stake in Jet as they have no proven credentials in running a big business

German airline offers new codeshare flights to India

German airline offers new codeshare flights to India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Airberlin passengers will be able to book flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru with Etihad Airways, UAE's national carrier, the companies said in a joint statement.

Air India mulls taking its global ops to CIS destinations

Air India mulls taking its global ops to CIS destinations

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Air India, which is set to fly to Moscow from early next month, is exploring CIS destinations among the new places that it wants to expand its global operations to, an airline official said.

IPL 7 2014 schedule

IPL 7 2014 schedule

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The seventh edition of the Indian Premier League kicked-off in the United Arab Emirates on April 16 with a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. The UAE was awarded hosting rights for the first 20 matches of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza because of a clash in dates with the general elections in India. On May 2, second phase of the league commences with matches in India, when Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders meet in Ranchi.

IPL Poll: DC vs MI: Who will win?

IPL Poll: DC vs MI: Who will win?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Game 51 of IPL 2020 will see the Delhi Capitals take on the Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

IPL Poll: KXIP vs RR: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KXIP vs RR: Who will win?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Game 50 of IPL 2020 will see the Kings XI Punjab take on the Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The LED shows were held thrice and will be repeated on Thursday along with complimenting Dubai Fountain shows.

UAE T20 League: Reliance, KKR, GMR, Adani team owners

UAE T20 League: Reliance, KKR, GMR, Adani team owners

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Emirates Cricket Board will conduct the inaugural International League T20 from January 6 to February 12, 2023, with three IPL franchises owning outfits in the six-team league.

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

India's major import items from UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems, jewellery, minerals and chemicals

'Incredibly excited to have fans back in IPL'

'Incredibly excited to have fans back in IPL'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan is excited at the prospect of fans returning to the stadiums after the lifting of the Covid-enforced restrictions and cheering them on when the second leg of IPL starts in the UAE on Sunday.

IPL PIX: Rajasthan stun Chennai to keep hopes alive

IPL PIX: Rajasthan stun Chennai to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.

Do Vicky Kaushal and Katrina look good together?

Do Vicky Kaushal and Katrina look good together?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

We hear Vicky Kaushal may be roped in as Katrina's Significant Other in her next film.

Big money still at stake in F1 finale

Big money still at stake in F1 finale

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The Formula One season winds up in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with both titles won, Lewis Hamilton aiming to close the year on a winning note and big money still at stake for those further down the paddock pecking order.

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The 50-year-old Lara also gave his opinion as to what the team is required to do to become successful in the longest format of the game.

It's official! Verstappen keeps title as Mercedes drop appeal

It's official! Verstappen keeps title as Mercedes drop appeal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The Dutchman seized the title after overtaking Hamilton on the last lap of the race amid uproar.

Jet-Etihad commercial pact under FIPB lens

Jet-Etihad commercial pact under FIPB lens

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Ahead of a crucial meeting next week, the Foreign Investment Promotion Board is scrutinising the commercial cooperation agreement between Jet Airways and Etihad Airways to ensure control is not passed on to the Abu Dhabi-based airline.

Hales ton fires England to emphatic win over Pakistan

Hales ton fires England to emphatic win over Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Alex Hales scored an excellent 109 to lead England to an emphatic 95-run victory over Pakistan in the second One-day international in Abu Dhabi on Friday that levelled the series at 1-1.

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Following's Verstappen's 2021 title win, here's a list of F1 champions over the years...

Consistent England eye T20 World Cup title

Consistent England eye T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan says his team is 'gathering momentum nicely' as the last edition's runners-up hope to improve on their showing in the upcoming T20 World Cup.