UAE residents are increasingly choosing to spend the Eid Al Fitr holidays closer to home, with staycations and short road trips becoming the preferred option over international travel. According to travel agents, demand for overseas trips has dropped significantly despite flights operating. A recent survey found that the majority of residents plan to remain within […]
As discussed on Channel 4, A Quiet Place Part III is officially moving forward, with Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy confirmed to reprise their roles in the next chapter of the hit horror franchise. The film, directed once again by John Krasinski, continues the story of the Abbott family in a world overrun by sound-hunting […]
Authorities in the UAE have announced that Eid Al Fitr prayers will be held exclusively inside mosques this year, with open-air prayer grounds and public spaces not permitted. The decision is part of wider measures aimed at ensuring the safety and wellbeing of worshippers during the holiday. Officials clarified that restricting prayers to mosques allows […]
Despite entering awards season as a strong contender, Timothée Chalamet and his film Marty Supreme ended up completely shut out at the 2026 Academy Awards. Chalamet had mounted an energetic campaign, appearing widely in the media and taking part in creative promotional stunts to build momentum for the film. Early success, including a Golden Globe […]
The Oscars are big a conversation for the 1.2 Million listeners of Channel 4, The UAE’s favorite English Radio station. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the 98th Academy Awards was dominated by One Battle After Another, which won six awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. Other major winners included Sinners, which […]
The UAE has announced that distance learning will continue for all schools for two weeks after the end of the spring break as a precautionary measure amid ongoing regional tensions. The decision was revealed as part of a set of measures aimed at safeguarding students while ensuring that education continues without disruption. Authorities said the […]
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 […]