The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure allowing expatriate residents who are currently abroad to return to the UAE even if their residency visas have expired. Under the new rule, affected residents do not need to apply for a new entry permit to re-enter the country. […]
Singer Ed Sheeran and music producer Benny Blanco say they’re happy to represent “normal guys” in the music industry. Speaking on Blanco’s Friends Keep Secrets podcast, the pair joked that their success proves you don’t need to fit the traditional heart-throb stereotype to make it big. Co-host Lil Dicky described Sheeran as one of the […]
Pop superstar Billie Eilish is reportedly in advanced talks to make her big-screen acting debut in a new film adaptation of the classic novel The Bell Jar, which will be directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sarah Polley. The film is based on the 1963 novel by Sylvia Plath, a semi-autobiographical story that follows a young woman […]
Yesterday ‘Afternoons with Alana’ on Channel 4, the UAE’s favorite English Radio Station, talked all about the drama surrounding Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet. He’s sparked controversy after comments suggesting that audiences no longer care about opera and ballet. Speaking during a discussion with Matthew McConaughey, the actor said he would not want to work in […]
The UAE has confirmed a change to the national emergency alert system across the country. Over the past few days, phone alerts and updates have been sent to residents and visitors to provide the latest safety guidance. According to National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the National Early Warning System sound alerts will now […]
Disney+ is developing a new live-action series centered on the iconic fairy Tinker Bell, titled Tink. The drama project is being written and executive produced by Friday Night Lights veterans Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter, with 20th Television producing and former Disney Branded Television president Gary Marsh also attached as a producer. The show has […]
To support residents during difficult moments, several clinics and health organisations across the UAE have introduced free and confidential mental health services. These range from 24/7 hotlines and trauma-informed counselling to online support sessions and guided wellbeing practices. If you are feeling overwhelmed, here are some of the key resources currently available. 1. 800-SAKINA The […]
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has reiterated that the safety, security and stability of the community remain an absolute national priority. The public is encourage to continue adhering to official guidance, to rely exclusively on approved sources for information, and to refrain from sharing unverified content. Updates will continue to be communicated […]
Harry Styles playfully addressed persistent internet gossip about his hair during a February 25 appearance on Brittany Broski’s Royal Court podcast, where he was asked if his teeth were fake and promptly quipped, “This hairline, though,” before laughing it off. The 32-year-old pop star has long been the subject of speculation that he might have […]
Dubai’s main public parking operator, Parkin, has proposed another revision to parking fees less than a year after the emirate overhauled its pricing structure. Following the introduction of variable tariffs in April 2025, which lifted the weighted-average public parking rate by around 51%, the company says new adjustments are needed to rebalance costs between hourly […]