Monthly Archives: December 2025

Sports & Recreations

Nissanka’s second straight half-century guides Gulf Giants to four-wicket win over Dubai Capitals

  • Pathum Nissanka smashed 67 runs off 31 balls, while James Vince remained unbeaten with a fifty.
  • Shanaka shined for the Capitals with the bat and ball.
  • James Vince went past Nicholas Pooran to become the second highest scorer of all time in DP World ILT20. Alex Hales leads the charts .
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here
Pathum Nissanka of Gulf Giants during Match 5 of the DP World International League T20 between the Dubai Capitals and the Gulf Giants, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 6th December 2025.

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Dubai, December 06 2025: Another fiery half-century from Pathum Nissanka scripted the Gulf Giants four-wicket victory over the Dubai Capitals at the DP World ILT20 Season 4. Nissanka (67 off 31) joined James Vince (50* off 45) in a match-winning partnership of 97 runs in 60 balls to chase down the target of 161 for a second consecutive win. Nissanka thumped six four and five sixes at the Dubai International Stadium as the Gulf Giants moved to the top of the points table. 

Dasun Shanaka of Dubai Capitals bowls during Match 5 of the DP World International League T20 between the Dubai Capitals and the Gulf Giants, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 6th December 2025.

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Sports & Recreations

Mastercard and McLaren Formula 1 Team invite fans to be part of the action at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • Immersive Fan Garage will feature a McLaren F1 Team showcar, racing simulators, an AI-powered experience, music performances, on-the-spot giveaways, and more throughout the season’s finale race weekend
  • Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated DJ and producer Jax Jones will make a special appearance on December 6th

Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 2025: Mastercard is bringing extra excitement to the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 with the launch of its first-ever Mastercard Fan Garage. Created as part of Mastercard’s partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, the interactive space is designed to bring fans closer to the sport they love.

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Business & Investments

UAE-China Entrepreneurs Forum to boost Startup eco-system to accelerate US$101.8 bn bilateral trade to US$200 bn by 2030

UAE and Chinese entrepreneurship and start-up associations sign series of agreements with Chinese counterparts to boost cross-border cooperation in technology, innovation, AI, Machine Learning, Robotics and investment

Date: Dubai, UAE; December 6, 2025

News Highlights:

Bilateral trade between the UAE and China is expected to double from US$101.8 billion in 2024 to US$200 billion by 2030;

China has over 116,383 startups, making it the seventh-largest startup hub globally. Of these, 32,700 have collectively raised US$1.02 trillion in venture capital and private equity;

China is home to 146 unicorns. A total of 11,277 investors have participated in 30,526 funding rounds, with 5,813 startups securing early-stage funding and 1,670 raising late-stage funding;

The UAE is home to 52,719 startups, as of late 2025. Approximately 2,815 of these start-ups have collectively raised around US$97 billion in venture capital and private equity.

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Featured

FABianaMARe Dubai Joins Yas Rendezvous 2025 as a Luxury Lifestyle Supporting Partner, Bringing Italian Artistry to an Extraordinary Voyage Across Abu Dhabi

Yas Rendezvous, The Regions First Yachting Destination Experience kicks – off from Yas Marina to the Exotic Sir Bani Yas Island

Abu Dhabi, UAE: As Abu Dhabi prepares to welcome the inaugural edition of Yas Rendezvous, a three-day immersive luxury sailing journey celebrating freedom, discovery, and yachting lifestyle, one of the event’s most distinguished collaborators is set to add a unique layer of elegance to the experience: FABianaMARe Dubai, the UAE born Italian luxury leather brand renowned for artisanal excellence and sophisticated design.

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Fashion & Trends

Apparel Group x Hackett London Welcomes Carlos Sainz, Father and Son, to Dubai for the Autumn/Winter 2025 Campaign Launch

Dubai, UAE, December 2025 – Apparel Group, a multibillion-dollar retail conglomerate, in partnership with AWWG, proudly hosted the exclusive launch of Hackett London’s Autumn/Winter 2025 Campaign, “Tradition and Modernity: A Winter Together”, at the brand’s Dubai Hills Mall store. The event marks a major moment bringing British heritage to the heart of Dubai and represents a key milestone for the AWWG group as it strengthens its presence in the Middle East, showcases its portfolio of iconic brands, and connects with a discerning luxury audience.

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