ARTICLES RELATING TO ABU DHABI

94 Islamists on trial for UAE plot

2013-03-04 15:01

The trial of 94 Islamists accused of plotting against the United Arab Emirates has began in the absence of rights activists and foreign reporters.

Etihad Airways turns to hens, bees

2012-06-21 21:29

Etihad Airways, battling to distinguish itself from rival Gulf Arab carriers, has bought 200 hens and three beehives as part of the fight to win customers by appealing to their palates.

Pakistan secure series win

2011-11-21 10:08

Shahid Afridi's scintillating all-round display secured Pakistan a series-clinching victory against Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI.

Abu Dhabi scales back green city

2010-10-10 19:26

Plans for an ambitious clean-energy city being built in the desert outside Abu Dhabi are being scaled back.

80 lashes for drink driving

2010-07-27 20:44

An Emirati has been sentenced to 80 lashes, in addition to a fine of $7 084, for drink driving offences, The National daily has reported in its online edition.

Abu Dhabi gains, Dubai stalls

2010-01-06 16:04

There's no greater symbol of the shifting fortunes in the Gulf than the renaming of the world's tallest building in Dubai after the leader of Abu Dhabi.

Kiwis level Pakistan series

2009-11-07 07:08

Brendon McCullum has hit a return-to-form hundred as New Zealand beat Pakistan in their second day-night ODI in Abu Dhabi.

Renault mull quitting F1

2009-11-05 08:01

Renault have held an emergency meeting to discuss pulling out of F1, on the same day Toyota announced it was quitting the sport.

Toyota to quit F1 - report

2009-11-04 07:17

Toyota is to quit Formula One in a bid to slash costs as the company battles to cope with the fallout from the global recession.

Hamilton takes Abu Dhabi pole

2009-10-31 16:23

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton has claimed the 17th pole position of his career in a floodlit qualifying session in Abu Dhabi.

 

Renewable energy target in doubt

2013-01-14 17:53

The International Renewable Energy Agency has launched a new global roadmap to double clean energy by 2030 but said the process must be accelerated.

Madonna gig stirs anger in UAE

2012-06-05 11:43

A Madonna concert has stirred up an angry reaction in the United Arab Emirates as the singer was accused of "immorality" and "religious insults" on social networking sites.

SA set for testing final day

2010-11-23 15:29

Abdul Rehman took three wickets and scored his maiden half-century to foil South Africa's attempts to win the second Test.

Girl, 14, jailed for 'consensual sex'

2010-08-11 20:17

A 14-year-old Brazilian girl has been sentenced to prison in Abu Dhabi then deportation for having had "consensual sex" with a school bus driver, local newspapers have said.

Ash strands 8 000 in UAE

2010-04-18 20:19

Over 8 000 transit passengers have been stranded in the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi by cancelled flights due to Europe's volcanic ash cloud, Emirati airlines have said.

Schumi gets Ferrari go ahead

2009-12-14 22:32

Ferrari will not stand in Michael Schumacher's way if the seven-times F1 world champion decides to come out of retirement.

McCullum's hundred props NZ

2009-11-06 18:10

Brendon McCullum returned to form with a brilliant hundred to guide New Zealand to 303-8 in their game against Pakistan.

Toyota join F1 exodus

2009-11-04 11:37

Formula One has been left reeling as Toyota became the latest automaker to quit the sport in response to the economic crisis.

Afridi stars for Pakistan

2009-11-03 20:54

Shahid Afridi hit an aggressive half-century and took two wickets to cap Pakistan's win over New Zealand in their opening match.

Rosberg confirms Williams exit

2009-10-29 14:03

Nico Rosberg has confirmed that this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be his last with the Williams team in Formula One.

 
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