The UAE on Monday banned the upcoming Pixar animated feature ‘Lightyear’ from showing in movie theatres amid reports that the film includes a kiss between two female characters. The Gulf state, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, announced through its…
*Lagos says over 1.9m doses of Covid-19 vaccines administered in the state (Guardian)*COVID-19 infections rise by 326.67% in one week, Nigerians shun safety rules (Punch)
Lagos says over 1.9m doses of Covid-19 vaccines administered in the state (Guardian) The Lagos State Government has said that 1,912,394 doses of AstraZeneca and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines had been administered so far in the state. This was disclosed on…
Why Conor McGregor came out of retirement
Ahead of Conor McGregor’s much-anticipated return to the ring, the UFC legend tells Page Six that he had been feeling so good that he couldn’t help but come out of retirement. The Irishman, 32, announced his retirement in June but…
Dana White says UFC events to continue at Abu Dhabi ‘Fight Island’ until next year
UFC president Dana White has signaled the promotion could extend its stay on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi “easily into next year,” saying he is even looking at buying property in the UAE. The UFC kicks off its long-awaited set…
Sahara Energy, Brooge Petroleum to build up to 250,000 bpd refinery in Fujairah
Sahara Energy Resources DMCC Dubai and Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Co (BPGIC) have signed a partnership agreement to set up an oil refinery capable of producing bunker fuel with a capacity of up to 250,000 barrels per day (bpd)…
Lewis Hamilton Wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Guardian International)
Glorying in a successful finish to the 2018 Formula One season with yet another win, it was perhaps understandable that Lewis Hamilton wanted to make one final statement. On the top step in Abu Dhabi as the anthems died away,…
Lewis Hamilton helps Will Smith tick off bucket-list item in Abu Dhabi (ESPN)
Lewis Hamilton had a very famous fan in tow for the drivers’ parade ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Hollywood superstar Will Smith. The pre-race parade is usually reserved for F1’s 20 drivers but the recently-crowned 2018 champion…
Man sues ex-wife over alleged insult on Facebook
An Abu Dhabi man has sued his former wife, over allegations that she was insulting him on Facebook. The woman is facing charges of defamation and violating cyber laws at the Abu Dhabi Misdemeanour Court in Saudi Arabia. The man…