The producers of “The Last Giant, The Origin of Evil” announced that they intend to direct a third episode of the film, after the second episode topped Russian box office revenues on New Year’s holiday. The film, directed by Dmiri Dyachenko, generated unprecedented revenues of 1.6 billion rubles on January …
Read More »Collection of Mohammed bin Rashid’s stories for children launched
The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with Al Hudhud Publishing and Distribution, today launched ‘My Little World’, a collection of five stories written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, based on his early life experiences. Blending …
Read More »Rowan Atkinson says he’ll never appear as Mr Bean again as it’s ‘exhausting’
Rowan Atkinson has revealed he will never play Mr Bean again. He says playing the loveable childish buffoon — who made him a global star — is “exhausting”. But he will still voice him in the animated versions, with a cartoon film in the pipeline. Rowan Atkinson, 65, said: “It’s …
Read More »Sharjah to resume tourist and desert trips
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the resumption of desert tours and related activities in the emirate with strict implementation of the precautionary measures and guidelines issued for desert tours and Sharjah tour operators. This latest decision comes as part of the efforts to resume the …
Read More »Sheikh Zayed Festival sets two Guinness World records
The Sheikh Zayed Festival has set two Guinness World records with a dazzling fireworks display that lasted for 35 minutes to welcome 2021. The first record was set for the longest-running fireworks show, which ran continuously for 35 minutes with fireworks launched from 16 towers. The second was for the …
Read More »Tuck Tucker, Veteran Animator and Storyboard Director for ‘Hey Arnold!’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ Dies at 59
Tuck Tucker, an animator and storyboard director best known for his work on “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Hey Arnold!” has died aged 59. Variety reports that a statement was shared by his family on Facebook, revealing that he died on 22 December. No cause of death was given. “It is with …
Read More »Nakheel ‘New Year’ travel advice for Palm Jumeirah
As Dubai prepares to welcome in the New Year, master developer Nakheel has initiated a raft of measures to manage a potential increase in traffic on Palm Jumeirah on Thursday, 31st December. Jumeirah is one of the UAE’s most popular venues for New Year celebrations, and Nakheel is working closely …
Read More »Two Widowed Penguins Comforting Each Other Wins Best Picture Of 2020
A picture of two widowed penguins comforting each other has won a photography prize after going viral in the first coronavirus lockdown.The image won the Community Choice Award at Oceanographic magazine’s Ocean Photography Awards 2020. Taken by photographer Tobias Baumgaertner, the image – which sees the two Fairy penguins overlooking …
Read More »‘Mangrove Beach’ in Umm Al Qaiwain opens to visitors
The “Mangrove Beach” in Khor Al Yeefrah, Umm Al Qaiwain, opened to visitors from around the emirates. The Department of Tourism and Antiquities of Umm Al Qaiwain is continuing to prepare for the official inauguration of the beach, which is the first of its kind in the emirate and aims …
Read More »Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off 12-hour super sale at shopping malls
On 26th December, Majid Al Futtaim Malls across Dubai will host the 12-Hour Sale, with huge savings of 25 percent to 90 percent available at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, City Centre Me’aisem, My City Centre Al Barsha and City Centre Al Shindagha. Running from …
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