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FIFA and Globant sign expanded partnership to deliver innovative digital services

  • Building on a successful collaboration over the past four years, Globant will deliver a broad portfolio of IT solutions, software and digital platform development services to FIFA
  • The digital consultant and software development provider signs on as a Tournament Supporter for North America and Europe for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™
  • Globant will also support the forthcoming FIFAe Finals 2025 in Saudi Arabia and the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027™ in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

Dubai, UAE, November 27, 2025 – FIFA and Globant have signed an expanded agreement to build on their successful collaboration over the past four years.

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Joyalukkas champions active lifestyle at Dubai Run 2025 

Brand’s participation with employees from 30 UAE locations underscores dedication to community health and togetherness

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Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller with origins dating back to 1956 in Kerala and a strong UAE presence established in 1987, demonstrated its deep commitment to community wellness through enthusiastic participation in Dubai Run 2025 – which is its 7th edition.

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Sri Lankan star Dasun Shanaka to lead Dubai Capitals in Season 4 of ILT20

Dubai, November 26, 2025: Defending champions Dubai Capitals have appointed Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as captain for Season 4 of the International League T20, with the franchise backing his international leadership credentials.

Dasun Shanaka

A prolific T20 all-rounder and former Sri Lankan captain, Shanaka has scored 1,659 runs and taken 41 wickets across 117 T20 matches. He was part of the Capitals’ core group that clinched the Season 3 title, and now steps into the captaincy role as the defending champions look to retain their crown in the 2025–26 campaign.

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Fresh voices join a power-packed commentary team for DP World ILT20 Season 4

  • Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Kaif and Andy Flower join the commentary team as marquee additions for the upcoming season
  • The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026 
Andy Flower head coach of Gulf Giants with the winning DP Wold ILT20 trophy during the final match of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Gulf Giants held at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 12th February, 2023.

Photo by Anshuman Akash/CREIMAS

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Dubai, 26 November 2025: As the DP World International League T20 enters its fourth season, the competition is all set to deliver another exhilarating chapter of the region’s premier T20 league. In the lead-up, the league and broadcast partners ZEE Network have announced a standout commentary panel, poised to elevate the viewer experience.

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Chawla shines as Ajman Titans defeat Vista Riders by 34 runs

_~Chawla’s 3/11 helped the Titans defend 105/7 ~

Abu Dhabi, November 25 2025: Riding on Piyush Chawla’s three-wicket haul, the Ajman Titans seized second place on the points table from the Vista Riders with a 34-run victory at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Sherfane Rutherford of Aspin Stallions during the match 19 of the Abu Dhabi T10 between the Deccan Gladiators and Aspin Stallions held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 25th November, 2025.

Photo by Faheem Hussain/ CREIMAS

After the Titans had put on105/7, Chawla’s figures of 3/11 dismantled the Riders’ batting lineup, restricting them to the season’s lowest total of 71/7.

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