The UAE will play host to this year's Miss World beauty pageant.
In an announcement posted on the Miss World Organisation’s Instagram page, Julia Morley, Chairman of Miss World Limited, expressed delight at holding the 71st Miss World Festival in the UAE.
"Further details to follow," she added.
Nicki Minaj apologises after cancelling UK gig following arrest
American rapper Nicki Minaj has apologised to fans after cancelling a show in Manchester, having been held by police at Amsterdam Schiphol airport on allegations of possession of banned substances. Thousands of fans were already in the arena when the show was called off.
Judge denies Alec Baldwin bid to dismiss 'Rust' charge
A New Mexico judge rejected Alec Baldwin's bid to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge for the 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, opening an unprecedented trial of a Hollywood actor for an on-set death.
Star of 'Dog on Trial' takes home Cannes' top dog prize
There was lots of tail-wagging and face-licking as Kodi, this year's winner of the Palm Dog, the canine equivalent of the Cannes Film Festival's top prize, went up to receive his red collar for the French comedy "Dog on Trial".
Cops raid Sean Kingston home over TV payment
Police in Florida have raided the home of Sean Kingston after the star was accused of failing to pay for a 232-inch TV that was installed in his home.
Train founder Charlie Colin dies
Charlie Colin, the founding member of music group Train, has died aged 58, after slipping and falling in the shower.
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 65,000 books from the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair have been distributed to libraries at 220 schools across the UAE.
Over 100,000 Emiratis are working the private sector for the first time, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai has announced.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed internal roads and lighting work in five Al Qusais Industrial areas to triple road capacity from 500 vehicles an hour to 1,500.
