Entertainment from Thursday, September 18th, 2025

'Wicked The Musical' to debut at Dubai Opera

'Wicked The Musical' will make its debut at the Dubai Opera in 2026 on January 28, revealing the untold story of the witches of Oz till February 15.
Mariah Carey brings star power to the Amazon ahead of COP30

Less than two months before Belem hosts the UN climate summit COP30, the Brazilian city welcomed pop legend Mariah Carey on Wednesday night as she joined a cast of local artists for a floating concert dedicated to the Amazon rainforest.
Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Kirk

Walt Disney-owned ABC said it was pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air on Wednesday, after comments by the late-night show's host about the assassination of Charlie Kirk triggered a threat by the head of the top US communications regulator against Disney.

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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: UAE to keep raising the bar in government performance
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with his core team during an annual gathering at the Museum of the Future.
MBRSC, French space agency strengthen collaboration on Rashid Rover 2
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is strengthening its partnership with France’s national space agency, CNES, as preparations ramp up for the Emirates Lunar Mission’s Rashid Rover 2, set to launch to the Moon in 2026.
Dubai Police issue alert over Global Village VIP ticket scams
Dubai Police are warning the public about fake links circulating online and on social media, falsely promoting Global Village VIP packs at discounted prices.