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Stollen Charity cake sale in support of Emirates Red Crescent at Mall of the Emirates

  • Every dirham from the sale of the German Christmas bread, an annual tradition at the mall, will go towards cancer patients this year

Dubai, UAE; 29 November 2024: This festive season, Mall of the Emirates and Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates are thrilled to bring back the much-loved Festive Stollen Charity Cake Sale, now in its 19th edition.

Taking place on Saturday, December 7, this heartwarming annual event will be held in the mall’s Central Galleria and is open to all, inviting the community to come together and make a difference.

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Business & Investments

Over $12 Billion Pledged for Land Restoration and Drought Resilience amid Crunch COP16 Land Financing Talks

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 04 December 2024: Global funding for drought resilience, land restoration and the fight against land degradation received a major boost on the second day of the sixteenth Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16), with over $12 billion now pledged to these interrelated causes since COP16 in Riyadh began.

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H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Rumhy Recognized with 6th GPCA Legacy Award

Former Oman Oil Minister was honored in a special award ceremony on 2 December 2024 during the 18th Annual GPCA Forum in Muscat, Oman

Muscat, Oman, 3 December 2024 – H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamed Al Rumhy, Minister of Oil & Gas (2020 – 1997) and Minister of Energy and Minerals, Oman (2022 – 2020), was recognized with the 6th GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” in a special award ceremony on 2 December 2024 during the 18th Annual GPCA Forum at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman.

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Sports & Recreations

*Deccan Gladiators crowned Abu Dhabi T10 champions for third time*

2nd December, 2024: The final of 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament between Deccan Gladiators and Morrisville Samp Army that was played at Zayed Cricket Stadium turned out to be a complete entertainer for the spectators. Chasing 105, Gladiators unleashed some fireworks and gunned down the target by 8 wickets and with more than three overs to spare.

They were off to a flying start as opener and England batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore took on skipper Rohan Mustafa in the very first over. Cadmore smashed four fours on the trot to begin the chase in first over while his opening partner and skipper Nicholas Pooran joined the party soon.

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*Morrisville Samp Army book a date with Deccan Gladiators in the Final*

*2nd December 2024:* Morrisville Samp Army sealed a spot in the final to face off against the Deccan Gladiators once again in 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, the league’s eighth edition, at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Chasing a total of 90, USA international Andries Gous faced the heat from Delhi Bulls bowling attack but stuck to the end to set up the win for his side, playing a crucial 38-run knock. The right-handed batter kept going despite wickets tumbling on the other end, and ensured he remained his composure after being struck on the helmet by Pakistan speedster Salman Irshad.

But the game turned around with Irshad picking up two consecutive wickets of Gous and Karim Janat, and suddenly, Samp Army found themselves in a tough spot, needing 30 runs to win in 3 overs with just 5 wickets.

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