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Dubai Maritime Authority announces Mandatory Plan for Marine Traffic on New Year’s Eve 2026

The Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation has announced the implementation of a mandatory plan for managing marine traffic in preparation for the 2026 New Year’s Eve celebrations, aiming to ensure the highest levels of safety and organization across Dubai’s waterways. The plan will be enforced during peak hours from 10:00 p.m. on 31 December 2025 until 2:00 a.m. on 1 January 2026.

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“Not just high-quality cricket but also increasing the game’s reach,” says Andy Flower

  • Former head coach of Gulf Giants, now part of the star-studded commentators’ panel at DP World ILT20, Andy Flower praised the tournament’s role in expanding cricket in the Gulf region 
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
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  • Dubai, 12 December 2025: Zimbabwe cricket legend, seasoned coach and DP World ILT20 commentator Andy Flower, has applauded the league’s efforts of nurturing cricket talent across the Gulf countries and bringing world-class players to the region’s cricket stage.
  • Flower, who coached the Gulf Giants to the title in the inaugural season, reflected on the glory and said, “It’s been great to be here from the inception. Winning it in the first year with the Giants was special, not just because it was DP World ILT20’s first season, but also as the first major venture of the Adani family into professional cricket.
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Desert Vipers cruise to easy eight-wicket victory over Gulf Giants

  • Tanveer’s 4/10 and Curran- Holden’s partnership downed the Gulf Giants
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
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Dubai, 12 December 2025: A brilliant performance by the Desert Vipers earned them a fifth straight win in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 as they beat the Gulf Giants by eight wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Led by an incredible powerplay by Khuzaima Tanveer, where he grabbed four wickets, Sam Curran and Max Holden’s unbeaten 123-run partnership made light work of the Gulf Giants’ target.

Max Holden of Desert Vipers raises his bat after scoring a fifty during Match 12 of the DP World International League T20 between the Gulf Giants and the Desert Vipers, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 12th December 2025.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

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MEPRA Awards 2025 announces winners, honors best campaigns, practitioners and agencies of the year

Dubai, 5 December, 2025: The Middle East’s PR and communications industry gathered in full force last week as the 17th edition of the MEPRA Awards unveiled its 2025 winners, recognizing the campaigns, agencies and practitioners shaping the region’s communications landscape. Held on 27 November, the ceremony brought together more than 600 industry leaders to celebrate standout work across strategy, creativity, storytelling and impact in a year marked by rapid change and rising expectations.

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Emirates Park Zoo & Resort Achieves Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) Designation, Strengthening Its Sensory-Inclusive Environment

Abu Dhabi – December 12, 2025: Emirates Park Zoo & Resort has earned the designation of Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), a global leader in cognitive-disorder training and accessibility standards. The CAC designation is awarded to organizations that complete a rigorous process including staff training in autism and sensory awareness, an onsite review of the facility, and a commitment to ongoing accessibility improvements. This achievement reinforces the zoo’s mission to create an environment that is sensory-inclusive and welcoming for all guests.

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