Come Sunday the new Star Wars movie is expected to have taken in an estimated AED 790 million in the U.S and Canada. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which was partly shot in the Abu Dhabi desert, had its Middle Eastern debut in the UAE’s capital on Wednesday. The seventh installment in the multi-billion dirham movie franchise was released across UAE cinemas on Thursday. Film critics have raved about the film directed by J.J Abrams.
Prince Harry's children targeted by 'European paparazzi' while at school
Prince Harry's children have been stalked by "certain European paparazzi" while at school in the English countryside, his spokesperson said on Wednesday, describing their conduct as an "extraordinarily reckless" intrusion into the family's privacy.
Taylor Swift makes VMAs history and dedicates award to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift's showgirl-inspired "The Fate of Ophelia" claimed the most prestigious trophy at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday, and the singer dedicated the honour to the late country music legend Dolly Parton.
U2 mark 50 years together with concert at school where it all began
U2 marked 50 years as a band on Friday by returning to the school where they started playing together as teenagers and delighted current students with a concert featuring hits such as 'With Or Without You', 'One' and 'Beautiful Day'.
Taylor Swift releases 'Encore' to her hit 'Showgirl' album
Pop music superstar Taylor Swift released four new songs that she added to her 2025 hit album "The Life of a Showgirl" including the single "Patient Zero" about a toxic relationship.
Actors, politicians arrested for protesting against Netanyahu outside UN
Police have arrested at least 30 people, including actors and politicians, as they protested outside United Nations headquarters on Thursday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his speech at the General Assembly.
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said investigations into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed that the co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act.
Flydubai says its focus remains on supporting affected passengers and crew while authorities investigate the safety incident involving flight FZ1073.
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has praised the courage and swift response of the captain, crew and passengers of flydubai flight FZ1073, saying their decisive actions helped contain the situation and avert more serious consequences.
