The Latest Breaking News from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's Etihad carrier posts $476M loss amid pandemic

Abu Dhabi's Etihad carrier announced a whopping $478 million loss for 2021

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Max Verstappen gives inside scoop on Lewis Hamilton title-winning overtake in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen has spoken about the drama that unfolded on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

UN Security Council Extends Yemen Arms Embargo to All Houthis

The UN Security Council voted Monday to extend to all of Yemen's Houthis an arms embargo that until now targeted only some leaders of the Iran-backed militias. Monday's resolution -- proposed by the United Arab Emirates, which is part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition -- was adopted with 11 votes…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Mohamed bin Zayed, Jordan’s King Discuss Regional and World Developments

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and King Abdullah II of Jordan, have discussed the prospects of further consolidating the fraternal relations between the two countries. Regional and international developments and issues of interest featured high…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022

Michael Masi 'received death threats' after controversial Abu Dhabi finale

Michael Masi was recently sacked as the FIA's race director for his safety car ruling during the controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which Max Verstappen capitalised on

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Michael Masi ‘received death threats’ after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy

Masi’s handling of the finale of the season-deciding Grand Prix has since seen him lose his role as race director

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Max Verstappen Says Ex-Race Director Michael Masi Was ‘Thrown Under the Bus’

The Red Bull star did not agree with the decision to remove Michael Masi from his position in wake of the Abu Dhabi GP controversy.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2022

Max Verstappen slams Michael Masi sacking as star says race director was 'thrown under bus'

Max Verstappen criticised the decision to sack Michael Masi as race director ahead of the new F1 season, following the backlash from December's controversial Abu Dhabi GP.

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Kepa Arrizabalaga eyes full Wembley redemption in Carabao Cup Final as Chelsea exit inevitably beckons

Kepa Arrizabalaga was denied the opportunity of ultimate redemption in Abu Dhabi, but that will only make Sunday’s Carabao Cup Final all the more poignant.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022

Max Verstappen slams F1 for sacking Michael Masi after Abu Dhabi controversy: ‘He was thrown under the bus’

Max Verstappen has hit out at Formula One’s decision to sack Michael Masi - insisting that the embattled former race director was “thrown under the bus”.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022