Dubai threw a special birthday tribute for K-pop star Kim Taehyung aka V, with the majestic Burj Khalifa lighting up in his honour.
"Happy V Day" and "We Purple U" messages splashed across the world's tallest tower on Tuesday evening, as the musical fountain came alive to the tunes of his solo song Winter Bear.
The show also included a montage of pictures and videos of V, as his fans cheered on.
V, who is a member of the popular BTS band, celebrates his 25th birthday today.
Grief drama 'Everytime' wins Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes
Austrian director Sandra Wollner has won the Cannes Film Festival's second-tier Un Certain Regard selection on Friday with her understated family drama about grief, "Everytime."
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'
Comedian Stephen Colbert signed off from his late-night talk show on Thursday after 11 seasons with a sentimental chat with Beatles musician Paul McCartney and pointed jokes about his forced departure from CBS.
Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theatres
"The Mandalorian and Grogu," the first "Star Wars" movie in seven years, heads to theaters this weekend as Walt Disney bets on the charm of Baby Yoda to re-energise the film franchise.
Ivor songwriting award winners include Jacob Alon, Rosalia
Singers Jacob Alon and CMAT were among the winners on Thursday at the Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, with the late George Michael and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke honoured with lifetime recognition.
Imagine Dragons to headline Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts
Grammy award-winning artists Imagine Dragons will headline the after-race concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday, December 5.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš during a working visit to Prague.
The UAE and Serbia have discussed expanding cooperation in food security, agriculture and sustainable development during an official visit to Belgrade by UAE Climate Change and Environment Minister Dr Amna Al Dahak.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has launched the Uzbek Reading Challenge, an extension of the Arab Reading Challenge that was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
