Super Novak begins 2014 season on a winning note, clinches Abu Dhabi world title

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 14:59

Serbia`s Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive title at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi, defeating Spain`s David Ferrer 7-5, 6-2 in Saturday`s final of that hard-court exhibition event.

Ferrer, Djokovic win semifinal in Abu Dhabi

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 22:07

David Ferrer won the semifinal against his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal clear in two sets, while Serbia`s Novak Djokovic was victorious over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, the second day of the Mubadala World Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Misbah happy with Pakistan`s `special wins`

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 18:50

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq termed the one-day victories over South Africa and Sri Lanka as "special wins" which meant his team ended a tough year on a high.

Sri Lanka win fifth one-dayer, Pakistan take series 3-2

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 13:20

Sri Lanka pulled off a sensational two-wicket win in the fifth and final day-night international in Abu Dhabi on Friday, but Pakistan still claimed the series, 3-2.

Nadal not interested in celebrity coaching

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 01:17

Rafael Nadal has no intention of joining the dizzying coaching merry-go-round which has seen Novak Djokovic hire Boris Becker in just one of a raft of changes ahead of the 2014 season.

Govt decision on sale of Boeing 777 aircraft to Etihad soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 19:13

The sale of five long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft of Air India to Etihad Airways is likely to come up before the Union Cabinet for approval soon, official sources said Tuesday.

Will quash Jet-Etihad deal if there are irregularities: SC

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 17:17

Jet Airways had on April 24 announced plans to sell 24 percent equity to Etihad Airways for about Rs 2,058 crore.

Abu Dhabi launches world`s largest statistical map

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 18:34

The world`s largest statistical map was launched Tuesday at the Statistics Centre of Abu Dhabi.

Now, take virtual tour of Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi: Courtesy Google Street View

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 22:28

Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has inaugurated a 360-degree Google Street View imagery project for creating a virtual tour of the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

UAE reaches ICC World T20 for first time

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 12:46

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup for the first time following an outstanding performance against the Netherlands on Wednesday in a match in Abu Dhabi, which the hosts won by ten runs.

Boeing dominates Airbus with $101.5 bn orders at Dubai show

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 19:41

More than $95 billion of the Boeing orders were for the 777X long-haul aircraft, making it the "largest product launch in commercial jetliner history by value", said the firm.

India`s Jet Airways closes stake sale to Etihad

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 19:33

Jet in April announced the $335-million plan to sell the stake to Etihad, taking advantage of government moves a year ago to open up the aviation sector to foreign investment.