Abu Dhabi

Latest Stories

United States forward/center Anthony Davis (14) scores a basket during the first half of an exhibition basketball game against Canada, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

U.S. wastes big lead but holds on to beat Australia in Olympics tune-up

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola grimaces before the group G Champions League soccer match between Manchester City and Young Boys at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Pep Guardiola faces fresh questions about allegations of financial wrongdoing by Manchester City

By James Robson - Associated Press

Dante Exum of Dallas Mavericks dribbles across the court during a preseason NBA game between Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Timberwolves top Mavericks 111-99 in NBA preseason opener in Abu Dhabi

Associated Press

Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors motions as he speaks with his players at a practice during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

USA Basketball striking blend of focus and fun on World Cup journey

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives up the court during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

USA tops Greece, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Atlanta Hawks players practice during a training session ahead of the NBA preseason basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2022. There is no real basketball history in the United Arab Emirates. It has the world’s tallest building; it does not have the world’s tallest people. But in recent years, it has found ways to lure the United States – the NBA, college teams and now the national team – to bring their brands halfway across the world, with hopes of generating more interest and, of course, more money. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

In Abu Dhabi, the footprint and popularity of basketball continues to grow

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock walks through the airport of the airbase after her arrival from New York, in Bonn, Germany, Tuesday July 18, 2023. Germany's foreign minister was stuck in Abu Dhabi on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, after a technical fault on her government plane — the latest in a succession of such incidents — forced it to return to the airport there rather than continuing to Australia. (Michael Kappeler/dpa via AP)

German foreign minister scraps Pacific trip after a persistent problem with her plane

By Geir Moulson - Associated Press

United States' Mikal Bridges (5) dunks over Puerto Rico's Tremont Waters (51) during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

USA Basketball’s World Cup quest off to a fast start, with bonds being forged

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this photo released by Qatar Amiri Diwan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, right, greats UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, upon his arrival at the Hamad airport in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (Qatar Amiri Diwan via AP)

UAE leader makes surprise visit to Qatar following boycott

By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, right, of the Netherlands is sprayed with champagne by second placed teammate Sergio Perez of Mexico on podium during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.(AP Photo/Toru Hanai) **FILE**

Verstappen’s defiance makes job difficult for teammate Perez

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

This photo made available by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, shows Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi, front left, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, front right, carry the body of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, with other members of royal family at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed The First mosque, in Abu Dhabi, Friday, May 13, 2022. (Hamad Al Kaabi/Ministry of Presidential Affairs via AP)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE’s president

By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the group Rise to Peace, Afghans stranded at Emirates Humanitarian City protest in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2022. A senior U.S. diplomat apologized Friday, March 4, 2022 to thousands of Afghans stranded in the United Arab Emirates months after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, promising to speed repatriation for some to America while acknowledging still not knowing who some of them were. (Rise to Peace via AP)

U.S. diplomat apologizes to thousands of Afghans stuck in UAE

By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

In this Saturday, June 1, 2019 photo, U.S. Navy F-18 Hornets form up off the wing of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, and part of the Bomber Task Force deployed to the region conduct joint exercises in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in the Arabian Sea. (Staff Sgt. Erin Piazza/U.S. Air Force via AP) **FILE**

U.S. F-22 fighter jets arrive in U.A.E. after Houthi attacks

By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

FILE - Dave Grohl performs with the Foo Fighters during the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. The Foo Fighters rock band has called off its concert at the Formula One race in Abu Dhabi due to &quot;unforeseen medical circumstances,&quot; event organizers said on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Foo Fighters cancel F1 Abu Dhabi concert for medical reasons

Associated Press

In this June 27, 2021, file photo, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid meets with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Rome. Israel's new foreign minister is heading to the United Arab Emirates for a state visit, the first high-level delegation by an Israeli official since the two countries signed an agreement to normalize relations last year. Lapid took off on Tuesday, June 29, for Abu Dhabi, where he will inaugurate the new Israeli Embassy and meet Emirati ministers. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

New Israeli foreign minister lands in UAE on 1st state visit

By Aya Batrawy and Israel Debre - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2020, file photo, from left; Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump, and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, sit during the Abraham Accords signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington. As Israel heads to the polls next week for the fourth time in two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to capitalize on his new partnership with the United Arab Emirates in his desperate campaign to stay in power. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Despite ties, UAE stays clear of Netanyahu election maneuver

By ISABEL DEBRE - Associated Press

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways reports $1.7 billion loss in 2020

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2014, file photo, Conor McGregor, left, kicks Dustin Poirier during their mixed martial arts bout in Las Vegas. McGregor returns from a year-long layoff for a rematch against Poirier in the promotions's first pay-per-view of the year, at UFC 257 on Jan. 24 at Abu Dhabi. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Conor McGregor returns at UFC 257 with big dreams intact

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2018, file photo, UFC president Dana White speaks at a news conference in New York. The first of three straight fight nights at Etihad Arena on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island kicks off Saturday, Jan. 16, when Max Holloway fights Calvin Kattar in a 145-pound bout in the main event of the first combat sports card aired on ABC since 2000. In UFC 257 on Jan. 24, Conor McGregor returns from a year-long layoff for a rematch against Dustin Poirier in the promotions's first pay-per-view of the year. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

UFC bouts return to Fight Island; McGregor back in octagon

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE- In this Dec. 18, 2014, file photo, an Emirati man takes a selfie in front of a new Etihad Airways A380 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 it would start operating daily nonstop flights to Tel Aviv next spring, a move that deepens ties between the UAE and Israel after the two countries agreed to normalize relations. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

UAE national carrier to start flying to Tel Aviv next spring

By ISABEL DEBRE - Associated Press