Shepherd’s 31* off 10 balls, coupled with his death bowling cancelled out half-centuries from Kohler-Cadmore and Sikander Raza
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Sharjah, 07 December, 2025: The MI Emirates suffered a late scare but eventually pulled through courtesy an impressive final over from Romario Shepherd as they secured a four-run win over the Sharjah Warriorz at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Allah Ghazanfar of MI Emirates celebrates the wicket during Match 6 of the DP World International League T20 between the Sharjah Warriorz and the MI Emirates, held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on 7th December 2025.
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UAE star Muhammad Waseem was the highest run-getter for MI Emirates, scoring 39 runs in 29 balls, including two fours and as many sixes. However, it was Tom Banton (32 off 21) and Romario Shepherd, who smashed an unbeaten 31 off 10 balls, including one four and four sixes. This took the score to 185, ensuring that Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Sikander Raza’s half-centuries went in vain. With the ball, Adil Rashid took 3 for 32 for the Warriorz.
Sikandar Raza of Sharjah Warriorz reacts during Match 6 of the DP World International League T20 between the Sharjah Warriorz and the MI Emirates, held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on 7th December 2025.
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 .
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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.
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.
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.
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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