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The UAE’s premier cricket and entertainment experience is back! DP World International League T20 Season 4 is set to light up Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah from December 2 to January 4, bringing world-class cricket and non-stop festive fun to fans of all ages! Six powerhouse franchises: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz,  will battle it out on the pitch, featuring some of the biggest T20 stars from around the globe. Whether you’re a die-hard cricket fan or a first-time spectator, the action promises edge-of-your-seat excitement. But this isn’t just cricket…it’s…

Metsera, the US-based obesity drug developer, ended what was turning into a bitter fight between two of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world when it accepted Pfizer’s US$10 billion acquisition offer over Novo Nordisk’s upgraded bid. Pfizer, which has been struggling since post-COVID days, is trying to get a foothold in the growing weight-loss market. According to Morgan Stanley, obesity drug sales could grow from $15 billion last year to $150 billion by 2035. Novo and Eli Lilly have been the two companies that have dominated the market. Novo is the maker of Ozempic, a semaglutide that is a GLP-1 receptor…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Early in November, Bitcoin (BTC) went as far as slipping beneath its $100,000 psychological support, reaching about $98,900 before reclaiming its six-figure valuation. While this may suggest the predominance of a bearish sentiment among its investors, a recent on-chain evaluation has surfaced, explaining why the Bitcoin price might soon experience a major reversal. Binance Sees Increased STH Activity; Triggers Liquidation Cascade In a recent QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, on-chain analyst Amr Taha reveals a sudden shift in Bitcoin retail activity on the Binance network. Taha’s report dwells…

Startups have never been able to offer the same sizable salaries as big tech companies. Now with companies like Meta and OpenAI willing to pay million-dollar salaries amid the AI race — the compensation divide has grown even larger. Early-stage startups are not doomed though. If they develop a compensation strategy that is generous, fair, and flexible, they can offer competitive compensation packages and give themselves room to adjust their approach as they grow, according to founders and experts who were onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Startups shouldn’t try to compete with big tech companies anyway, Yin Wu, the co-founder…

This week also happens to be Halloweeeeen week, so there’s surely a lot of fun spooky stuff happening. From free sugar rushes to cruising on two wheels along the Sheikh Zayed Road, there are exciting things lined up this weekend in Dubai. Read along to find the top 14 ways to spend a weekend in Dubai that screams “FUNNN!” Get the latest news on your phone, for free! Follow Lovin Dubai on WhatsApp here!   14. Grease is cominggg! Get ready to slick back your hair and channel your inner Sandy or Danny because Grease The Musical is lighting up…

In a bid to boost UAE-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers access working capital more efficiently and help them swiftly deliver on ADNOC purchase orders, the Abu Dhabi oil giant has signed a strategic partnership with Comera Financial Holdings. The collaboration will launch a financing program that will boost access to liquidity while enabling scalable operations and sustainable growth for the suppliers and SMEs. The partnership reinforces ADNOC’s commitment to supporting local businesses and advancing the UAE’s economic diversification by providing practical solutions that empower SMEs to thrive and compete globally. Khaled Al Zaabi, ADNOC Group Chief Financial…

It’s always the small, unplanned moments that show who someone really is. And this viral clip of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is winning hearts across the UAE for exactly that reason. Want instant updates? Follow Lovin on WhatsApp, and never miss a beat! The moment everyone’s talking about The video, filmed inside a mall, shows Sheikh Mohammed walking with his entourage when a woman suddenly crosses his path. For a split second, it could’ve been an awkward moment, she clearly didn’t realize who was behind her. But what happened next is…

Dogecoin has entered another volatile phase, falling nearly 20% since the beginning of November despite analysts considering quite a few bullish long-term projections. The meme coin, still the largest in its category by means of total market capitalization, has oscillated between optimism and fatigue — a familiar rhythm for an asset driven largely by sentiment rather than function. In parallel, XRP Tundra continues to build tangible cross-chain infrastructure across the XRP Ledger and Solana, giving its ecosystem measurable output at a time when many speculative tokens rely on renewed hype to sustain momentum. Dogecoin Extends Correction Dogecoin has retreated by…

Parts of San Rafael, a city just north of San Francisco, are sinking about half an inch per year. That might not sound like much, but altogether, it has meant that some neighborhoods — like the Canal District that borders the bay — have sunk three feet, placing them at greater risk of flooding from sea-level rise. San Rafael isn’t alone. Cities around the world are threatened by rising sea levels, with 300 million people at risk of routine flooding by 2050. The cost of building seawalls to hold the waters back could top $400 billion in the U.S. alone.…

Lower Egyptian production and softer Brent prices weighed on Dana Gas results, as revenue for the first nine months of 2025 fell 10.8 per cent to AED 935 million (US$255 million) against AED1,048 million (US$286 million) for the same period in the previous year. Brent prices were at US$83 level last year, and have fallen to US$71 per barrel. As of 30 September 2025, Dana Gas’ cash balance stood at AED671 million (US$183 million), including AED550 million (US$150 million) held at the Pearl Petroleum level. Cash at the corporate level stood at AED66 million (US$18 million). Highlight of the quarter…