Polish novelist Olga Tokarczuk and Austrian author Peter Handke have both won the Nobel prize in literature.
Handke was awarded the 2019 title for "an influential work that with linguistic ingenuity has explored the periphery and the specificity of human experience".
The 2018 prize, delayed by one year after an assault scandal rocked the Swedish Academy, went to Tokarczuk for "a narrative imagination that with encyclopaedic passion represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life".
'Wicked' star Jonathan Bailey named 'sexiest man alive' by People magazine
English actor Jonathan Bailey, who returns to movie theatres this month in the musical film "Wicked: For Good," was named this year's "sexiest man alive" by People magazine on Monday.
Filipino pop star Rob Deniel to perform at Global Village this November
Rising Filipino pop star Rob Deniel is set to bring his classic soulful tunes to Dubai's Global Village on November 22.
Charles Leclerc ties knot with long-time partner
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has announced his engagement to long-time partner Alexandra Saint Mleux, sharing the news through a social media post on Sunday.
Sheikh Zayed Festival opens to large crowds
The Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025–2026 opened in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday welcoming large numbers of visitors of all ages and nationalities.
Duffer brothers tease big and emotional 'Stranger Things' final season
Fans can expect more action and plenty of emotion in the highly-anticipated fifth and final season of "Stranger Things," which will wrap up the Netflix phenomenon after nine years, its creators said on Friday.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has approved new plans and policies aimed at making Dubai one of the world’s most beautiful, livable and healthiest cities.
A mild earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale was recorded south of Musandam at 4:40 PM UAE time on Tuesday.
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has met with key partners to review preparations for the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums — ICOM Dubai 2025.
