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Ronah Maria Ventura
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Ronah Maria Ventura is an insightful journalist and author with a sharp eye for the trends, events, and stories that matter across the UAE.
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CÉ LA VI Dubai hosts White Summer Brunch on July 4
CÉ LA VI Dubai’s White Summer Brunch on July 4 offers seasonal dishes, live saxophone and skyline views for a stylish weekend outing.
4 Jul 2026
Lola Tung Joins A24 Film 'Please' in New Role
Lola Tung has signed on for A24’s upcoming film 'Please', directed by Halina Reijn, with her character and plot details still undisclosed.
2 Jul 2026
Time Out Dubai lists top spots to watch FIFA World Cup 2026
Time Out Dubai has put together a guide to the best venues in the city for catching the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering fans a range of lively settings to enjoy the tournament.
1 Jul 2026
Claire Francis begins overseas treatment with UAE community support
Dubai teacher Claire Francis has begun overseas cancer treatment, with UAE community support fueling hope for her next steps.
27 Jun 2026
Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat lead stoner comedy 'The Wrong Girls'
Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat are featured in the upcoming stoner comedy 'The Wrong Girls', as revealed in an exclusive first look by Entertainment Weekly.
27 Jun 2026
Next UAE Public Holiday: Date Not Specified
Public holiday details are missing from the source, leaving readers unsure of the next UAE break and how to plan their weekend.
26 Jun 2026
Yas Community Park to Open on Yas Island in Public‑Private Partnership
Yas Community Park on Yas Island will open as a joint DCD‑Aldar project, featuring the Nabdh Yas community hub and a schedule of activities for all residents.
26 Jun 2026
Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle Scores Well at Paid Previews
Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle has taken a good start at the box office in paid previews, collecting Rs. 3.75 crore.
26 Jun 2026
Emirates National Schools hosts 19th graduation ceremony
Emirates National Schools celebrated its 19th graduation ceremony for its Abu Dhabi and Mohamed bin Zayed City campuses.
25 Jun 2026
Alia Bhatt calls Alpha a celebration of attitude
Alia Bhatt describes Alpha as a career highlight, praising its female-led action and scale ahead of its July 3 release.
25 Jun 2026
Stars Turn Heads at Men’s Spring 2027 Fashion Week
Noah Jupe, Ruaridh Mollica and other male stars turned heads at Men’s Spring 2027 Fashion Week, from Milan’s Prada to Paris’s Saint Laurent.
24 Jun 2026
House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere sparks fan buzz
House of the Dragon’s Season 3 premiere on June 22, 2026 sparked a wave of fan reactions, from praise for Daemon’s cinematic shot to jokes about dragon logic.
22 Jun 2026
Hamdan bin Mohammed launches second Dubai Mallathon
Hamdan bin Mohammed directed the launch of the second edition of the Dubai Mallathon, continuing the event's growth.
22 Jun 2026
The Hunted Live Reading Set for Aug. 7-8 at Dynasty Typewriter
Lilly Wachowski will host a live reading of her new film The Hunted on Aug. 7‑8 at Dynasty Typewriter, offering fans a glimpse of the dystopian thriller.
21 Jun 2026
Dhanush lauds father Kasthuri Raja’s role in ‘Habeebi’
Actor Dhanush praised his father Kasthuri Raja’s portrayal of Yusuf in the Tamil drama ‘Habeebi’, calling the film an exceptional cinematic experience.
21 Jun 2026
La Casita Dubai Returns Saturday for Bad Bunny Tribute Night
La Casita Dubai returns Saturday, June 20, 2026, offering a Bad Bunny‑inspired night of reggaeton at SoHo Garden’s Black Venue.
20 Jun 2026
Olivia Rodrigo's New Album Hits UK No. 1 with Record Opening Week
Olivia Rodrigo’s album "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love" lands at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart with a 103,000‑unit opening week.
20 Jun 2026
Ming Dynasty Dubai Buffet: Sushi, Hot Pot & More for AED 134
Dubai’s Ming Dynasty buffet lets you feast on sushi, Peking duck, and teppanyaki for just AED 134 per person with The Entertainer discount.
20 Jun 2026
Sushmita Siingh’s Cannes Debut Sparks Weekend Film Buzz
Sushmita Siingh’s Cannes debut with Bombay Stories has earned international awards and offers a compelling weekend film suggestion for readers.
20 Jun 2026
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna at Bandhu 2.0 launch
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna gathered for the 'Bandhu 2.0' song launch from the film Cocktail 2, highlighting the new track.
18 Jun 2026
Birkti Shimeles Raises a Stylish Night-Cap Toast
Birkti Shimeles raised a glass in a soft pink top and loose curls, turning a quiet night cap into a stylish, celebratory lifestyle moment shared online.
17 Jun 2026
Rawan Bin Hussain Turns Heads in a Striking Red Evening Gown
Rawan Bin Hussain steps out in a sleek floor-length red gown, proving the bold shade remains the reigning choice for glamorous luxury party fashion.
16 Jun 2026
Dhamaal 4’s ‘Chatni’ Song Rolls Out Ahead of July Release
The new ‘Chatni’ song from Dhamaal 4, starring Ajay Devgn and co‑stars, is now on YouTube, offering a preview of the comedy set for release on 10 July.
15 Jun 2026
Ethiopia Officially Confirms Tourism Talks With Sheeraz Hasan
Ethiopia's Tourism Ministry has confirmed talks with Dubai-based fame strategist Sheeraz Hasan's Fame by Sheeraz to promote the country to the world.
15 Jun 2026
Hijri New Year parking rules across UAE
Hijri New Year parking is free in many UAE zones today, though multi-storey lots and specific toll gates still charge fees.
15 Jun 2026
Rukmini Vasanth Joins Nani’s Upcoming Production
Rukmini Vasanth is reportedly joining Nani's Wall Poster Cinema for a new project directed by Muralikanth Devasoth.
15 Jun 2026
Cocktail 2 gets ‘A’ rating, set for June 19 release alongside Toy Story 5
Cocktail 2 receives an ‘A’ certificate and opens on June 19, sharing the weekend with Toy Story 5, a repeat of a 2019 Shahid Kapoor‑Disney clash.
15 Jun 2026
Dubai's Sheeraz Hasan Meets Ethiopia Tourism Minister Abebe
Dubai's Sheeraz Hasan, the fame strategist behind Hollywood.AI, met Ethiopia tourism minister Dr. Endegena Abebe to put the country on the global map.
15 Jun 2026
Crème x Burberry Her: Dubai's Most-Wanted Cherry Dessert
Crème's Burberry Her Dubai collaboration serves limited-edition cherry-and-vanilla desserts inspired by the iconic fragrance across Dubai and Sharjah.
15 Jun 2026
Dubai Bling's Safa Siddiqui: Doubt Becomes the Blueprint
Dubai Bling's Safa Siddiqui says doubt becomes the blueprint, and fellow Bling stars agree. Her viral message on chasing dreams in Dubai.
15 Jun 2026
SuperAI Spotlight Puts Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI in AI Film Race
After SuperAI, Sheeraz Hasan's Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI are drawing attention as artificial intelligence pushes deeper into film and celebrity culture.
12 Jun 2026
Stars Gather for Welcome To The Jungle Trailer Launch
Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani and other stars attended the Welcome To The Jungle trailer launch, offering fans a glimpse of the upcoming movie.
12 Jun 2026
Iconic By Mistake: LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE Join Forces
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE unite on Iconic By Mistake, the first single to bring three HYBE girl groups together. The video is out; audio lands June 12.
11 Jun 2026
Tejasswi Prakash Birthday: Karan Kundrra's Tribute Steals Hearts
Karan Kundrra made the Tejasswi Prakash birthday celebration one to remember, pairing a black velvet tuxedo with her dramatic black couture gown.
10 Jun 2026
Colony Tops Korea Box Office for Third Weekend
Colony held the top spot at the South Korean box office last weekend, adding millions to its cumulative total.
10 Jun 2026
Tayab Khan and friends split Dh30 million UAE Lottery jackpot
Security guard Tayab Khan turned a Dh30 million UAE Lottery win into six equal shares, giving each of his four friends Dh6 million after their Lucky Day ticket matched on May 27.
10 Jun 2026
Apply for the 2026-27 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship in UAE
Apply now for the 2026-27 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship, a 12‑month mental health journalism programme for UAE reporters, editors and content producers.
9 Jun 2026
7 New K-Pop Releases Announced for Summer 2026
Soompi reveals 7 new K-Pop releases set to heat up the summer, but the announcement offers no specifics on the songs or performers.
9 Jun 2026
World Cup Dubai: Top 6 Venues to Catch the Action
Discover the best spots in Dubai to watch the World Cup, from McGettigan’s beachfront fan zone to the Garden Project’s dog‑friendly lounge, each offering big screens and special deals.
9 Jun 2026
Tony Awards 2026 Red Carpet Fashion Sparks Weekend Watchlist
The Tony Awards 2026 red carpet showcased dazzling fashion, from Pink’s debut as host to Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion’s runway moment, offering a stylish weekend watchlist.
9 Jun 2026
Entertainment Weekly highlights best and worst of 2026 Tony Awards
Entertainment Weekly’s recap spotlights the 2026 Tony Awards’ top highlights and low points, giving a concise look at the night’s most talked‑about moments.
8 Jun 2026
Abu Dhabi weekend guide: 6 unmissable things to do
Time Out Abu Dhabi lists six unmissable things to do this weekend, though the specific activities are not detailed in the brief announcement.
7 Jun 2026
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi winner takes Dh20 million in June draw
A Bahrain resident won Dh20 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi's June live draw, while a new game called The Big Spin was announced.
6 Jun 2026
Abu Dhabi’s big bets on entertainment
Abu Dhabi’s entertainment push includes new attractions, festivals, and live experiences across major cultural and leisure districts.
6 Jun 2026
New Dubai Restaurants: The Ultimate Weekend Dining Guide
Discover the top new Dubai restaurants to book this weekend, featuring waterfront wagyu, Parisian piano bars, and authentic ramen.
1 Jun 2026
UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi to return to Yas Island in July 2026
UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi will return to Yas Island in July 2026, bringing high-octane action to the UAE capital.
21 May 2026
Modon, Montage Hotels partner for ultra-luxury resort in Egypt's Ras El Hekma
Modon and Montage Hotels & Resorts are joining forces to bring an ultra-luxury hospitality brand to Egypt's Ras El Hekma.
20 May 2026
Dubai travel platform launches crypto payments for holiday bookings
A Dubai-based travel platform has introduced stablecoin and cryptocurrency payments for holiday bookings, expanding payment options for travelers.
20 May 2026
UAE Eid Al-Adha travel demand surges for Indian Ocean and European destinations
UAE residents are flocking to Indian Ocean and European destinations for Eid Al-Adha, with dnata Travel seeing a surge in bookings for the holiday period.
19 May 2026
Dubai Holding Real Estate and ADIB launch Sharia-compliant home financing
Dubai Holding Real Estate has partnered with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank to launch Sharia-compliant home financing in the UAE, offering affordable and compliant housing options for residents
19 May 2026