Mercato is welcoming visitors into a world of festive wonder with the launch of its highly anticipated Winter Spectacular, running from 11–25 December 2025. This year’s celebration transforms the mall into a charming Italian-inspired winter village, glowing with twinkling lights, joyful performances, and magical moments for the entire family.
With enchanting décor, heartwarming entertainment, creative festive workshops, and delightful meet-and-greet experiences, Mercato promises an unforgettable holiday season for both residents and tourists.
David Payne’s three-wicket over at the death turned the tide in favour of the Vipers
Shrewd bowling by the MI Emirates led by Ghazanfar’s two-wicket haul restricted the Vipers to 159/4
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Abu Dhabi, 09 December, 2025: The Desert Vipers were the victors in yet another thrilling clash, beating MI Emirates by one run at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The win, which went down to the last ball, was the Vipers’ fourth-straight triumph of the DP World ILT20 Season 4. The Vipers consolidated their position as the table-toppers with eight points to their name.
Tom Banton of MI Emirates plays a shot during the Match 9 of the DP World International League T20 between the MI Emirates and the Desert Vipers, held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 9th December 2025.
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Art Advisory Connects Global Market Insights with Regional Momentum
Identifies top six art collecting trends shaping 2026 and beyond
Abu Dhabi, UAE; 10 December 2025:Beaumont Nathan, the leading, independent art advisory behind some of the most significant art collections globally, has been at the centre of activities and conversations about the evolution of Abu Dhabi, as the UAE rises as a global art, culture, and wealth destination. With the firm expanding to the emirates, Beaumont Nathan has participated in two major events in the capital, Sotheby’s inaugural Collectors’ Week and Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
New Canadian academic routes for CUD students in engineering, applied science and technology, and health sciences to complete their degrees in Canada
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced a new expansion in its global academic network through the signing of two landmark agreements with the University of Ottawa (uOttawa), one of Canada’s top research-intensive institutions. The Memoranda of Understanding mark a significant milestone in CUD’s internationalisation strategy, offering students enhanced mobility, access to world-class academic environments, and transformative experiences that bridge Dubai and Canada.
Canadian University Dubai has signed two landmark agreements with the University of Ottawa (uOttawa), one of Canada’s top research-intensive institutions
At the core of the partnership are two new academic routes that create seamless progression pathways to globally recognised Canadian qualifications, set in one of North America’s most dynamic, innovation-driven academic ecosystems. Through the 1+3 Collaborative Student Transfer Program, eligible students in the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology can complete the first year of their studies at CUD before transferring to uOttawa to complete the remaining three years of their chosen degree at uOttawa. Meanwhile, the 2+2 Dual-Degree Program in the School of Health Sciences & Psychology enables Public Health students to complete two years at CUD, followed by two years at uOttawa, and to graduate with a dual degree from both institutions.
Dr.Lucie Thibeault, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Dr. Jacques Beauvais, Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, University of Ottawa with Professor Karim Chelli, President and Vice Chancellor, Canadian University Dubai
OQ ACCELERATES NATIONAL DOWNSTREAM GROWTH WITH 11 NEW LADAYN AGREEMENTS AND OVEROMR 27 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS
Bahrain, December 2025 –Anchoring Oman’s position as a rising industrial hub within the region’s polymer value chainsand underscoring its rise as a regional downstream manufacturing base,OQ, Oman’s global investment group,has signed 11 new investment agreements under the Ladayn Polymer Park programme (“Ladayn”), backed by more than OMR 27 millionin committed investments, bringing the programme’s total investment to OMR 85 million. Signed on the sidelines of the 19thAnnual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum in Bahrain, with a diverse set oflocal, regional and international polymer manufacturers, the agreements cement the commercial ecosystem that converts locally produced polymers into higher-value products.
This milestone expandsLadayn’s portfolio, reinforces the country’s downstream industrial capabilitiesand signalsrising regional confidence in Oman’s emerging role as a reliable, cost-competitive hub for downstream polymer manufacturing.
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