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UAE National Returns from Landmark Antarctic Expedition to Champion National Sustainability Goals

On the 12-day expedition to AntarcticaDr. Khansaheb encountered the impact of climate change first-hand, emphasising the need for urgent collective action to preserve the environment.

Dubai, UAE, 6 January 2026Dr. Hussain Khansaheb, a UAE national and a marine engineer with nearly two decades of experience, has returned home following a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Union Glacier in Antarctica. Supported by Dubai Holding, he was one of only eight global changemakers to attend the 2041 Foundation’s Ice Station Expedition 2025 from 1 to 12 December 2025.

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Goodyear continues support for Team De Rooy in the 2025 Dakar Rally

Riyadh, Saudi Arabi, January 5, 2026 – Goodyear continues its partnership with Team De Rooy for the upcoming Dakar Rally 2025. As the official tire supplier, Goodyear will equip the Dutch team with its high-performance Goodyear OFFROAD tires and advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), helping to ensure reliable performance throughout the rally’s demanding stages. This collaboration highlights Goodyear’s dedication to truck motorsport, combining innovation with proven durability on some of the world’s toughest terrains.

Dakar 2025: new challenges await

The 2025 Dakar Rally, running from January 3 to January 17, will cover nearly 8,000 kilometers, including over 5,000 kilometers of competitive stages, starting in Bisha and finishing in Shubaytah. This edition ramps up the difficulty, featuring an early 48-hour chrono stage that flows into the marathon stage, setting a challenging pace from the outset. In the second week, competitors will tackle the demanding dunes of the Empty Quarter, with over 45% of the course on separate tracks for different vehicle classes, enhancing safety while complicating navigation.

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Desert Vipers seal historic first DP World ILT20 crown after 46-run victory over MI Emirates  

  • Sam Curran’s unbeaten 74 took his side to an impressive 182/4
  • The Vipers’ comprehensive bowling performance bundled the MI Emirates for 136 in 18.3 overs
  • Curran finishes the tournament as the Red Belt (Most Valuable Player) and the Green Belt (Best Batter) winner
  • 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   

Dubai, 5 January 2026: The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night. The Desert Vipers took home a cash prize of USD 700,000 along with the Black Belt, while MI Emirates were awarded USD 300,000.

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Pepper, Narine put Abu Dhabi Knight Riders one win from the final with 50-run win over Dubai Capitals  

  • Michael Pepper and Phil Salt’s 122-run partnership proved too much for the Dubai Capitals
  • Jason Holder, Sunil Narine and Liam Livingstone took three wickets each to seal the deal
  • 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   
Michael Pepper of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders plays a shot during the Eliminator of the DP World International League T20 between Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 1 January 2026.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

Dubai, 1 January 2026: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders stayed in the hunt for the DP World ILT20 Season 4 title after sealing a 50-run win over the Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. After an impressive opening partnership between Michael Pepper and Phil Salt, the spin department of the Knight Riders ensured that the Capitals were unable to recover from their early blows. 

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Unbeaten 120 by Andries Gous puts Desert Vipers in the final after 45-run win over MI Emirates in Qualifier 1  

  • Gous became the first player from an Associate Nation to score a century in DP World ILT20 history, bringing up the first century of Season 4
  • Gous and Zaman put on the highest opening stand of 157 runs in the DP World ILT20, taking the Vipers to 233/1
  • Debutant Usman Tariq led the charge with the ball, bagging three crucial wickets to seal the win
  • Match officials line up for the playoffs can be found here
  • 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  
Andries Gous of Desert Vipers celebrates after scoring a hundred during Qualifier 1 of the DP World International League T20 between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 30 December 2025.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

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