SHARJAH: The 9th edition of the Xposure International Photography Awards concluded with a remarkable showcase of talent, as photographers from 162 countries submitted over 10,000 entries across nine categories. Myanmar’s Pyaephyo Thetpaing emerged as the overall winner with his captivating black-and-white image, “The Fishing Boys”. Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the Xposure […]
musafir.com unveils top consumer travel trends shaping travel preferences of the UAE travellers in 2025. Adventure Travel, Wellness Retreats, Culture Tourism and Seacations on the rise. Dubai: musafir.com, the UAE’s leading online travel agency, has unveiled key consumer travel trends for 2025 that are poised to shape the local travel and tourism landscape. These insights […]
Cinema has long romanticized marriage which is often portrayed as a promise with a happily-ever-after. But there are films that choose to tell a different truth, one that many women live but rarely speak about. Stories that explore how a woman’s identity often dissolves into a pile of silent sacrifices after she says ‘I do.’ […]
Journalism has long been a fertile ground for gripping storytelling, and Crime Beat, Zee5’s latest crime drama, attempts to tap into that allure. Following in the footsteps of Scoop, The Broken News, and Despatch, the show ventures into the murky world of crime reporting. But does it hit the mark? Not quite. While it starts […]
SHARJAH: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, founder of Kalimat Group, has won the BolognaRagazzi Award in the fiction category for her latest book, The House of Wisdom, at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) in Italy. Aimed at young readers aged nine and above, the book explores the legacy of the House of Wisdom, […]
DUBAI: The excitement continued at DUBAI GAMES 2025 as H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, attended the second day of the tournament’s biggest edition yet. Held at Dubai Festival City, this year’s event features 244 teams from across the globe, making it the most expansive in its history. […]
In October 2024, Idris Alba had announced plans to move within the next decade to support the continent’s film industry by building studios in Ghana and Tanzania. Award-winning actor and filmmaker Idris Elba had announced his exciting plans to move to Africa within the next decade, with the goal of boosting the continent’s film industry. […]
LONDON: The world of 007 is shaking, not stirring! The James Bond franchise is officially moving under Amazon MGM Studios, ending decades of family-run control. Longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are stepping back, handing creative control to Amazon MGM while co-owning the rights. Wilson, after nearly 60 years with Bond, is retiring […]
EGYPT: In a monumental discovery, archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, the husband of Queen Hatshepsut, in Egypt’s Western Valley. This discovery, labelled the largest royal tomb find since Tutankhamun’s tomb over a century ago, has sent ripples through the archaeological world. Located near Deir el-Bahari, the famous funerary temple of Hatshepsut, […]
SHARJAH: Xposure 2025 film screenings are set to captivate UAE audiences with 320 powerful cinematic stories at its new venue in Aljada, Sharjah. Running until February 26, the festival offers an unforgettable journey through compelling narratives, breathtaking documentaries, and visually striking short films. Screenings take place daily from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM. This year’s […]
DUBAI: Dubai International Airport traffic is expected to reach record levels, with over 2.5 million passengers passing through DXB from February 20 to 28. The airport will handle an average of 280,000 travellers daily, peaking at more than 295,000 on February 22. A combination of global events and school holidays across key markets is driving […]
