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EXCLUSIVE: Director Haifaa Al Mansour is returning to her native Saudi Arabia for the shoot of crime feature Unidentified, exploring the reality of women amid the current period of immense social change in the country.

The highly anticipated heavyweight unification fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is less than two weeks away, and fans have finally learnt how much it'll cost to watch it from home.

Frank Warren believes Tyson Fury is in 'tremendous shape' both physically and mentally ahead of his heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk later this month.

Tyson Fury makes his long-awaited return to boxing this month when he locks horn with Oleksandr Usyk in a monumental battle. Fury's last fight in October ended in victory as he defeated former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing ex-Leeds man and current Barcelona winger Raphinha to Old Trafford in the summer.

Frank Warren believes Tyson Fury will 'do Oleksandr Usyk at his own game' and warned fans about reading too much into the British fighter's performance against Francis Ngannou last year.

EXCLUSIVE: Cercamon has acquired international sales rights for Saudi director Tawfik Alzaidi’s first feature Norah ahead of its world premiere in the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard.

Naman Ramachandran Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has signed a one-year deal that is a mix of exclusive and non-exclusive library titles for the Pakistan market with streamer Begin. Backed by venture accelerator Z2C Limited, Begin is an SVOD platform that serves the Southwest Asian region, with licensed deals in live sports and entertainment.

Anthony Joshua has revealed just when and where his next big fight is going to take place.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns in a monumental battle next month with each fighter attempting to etch their names in boxing history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.

Adventurer, author and presenter Alice Morrison doesn’t do things by halves. After ditching the rat race in 2011, she’s taken on countless extraordinary expeditions all over the world and been called the Indiana Jones for girls. Born in Scotland, Alice spent her early years in Uganda and Ghana.

Derek Ferguson has warned Rangers captain James Tavernier he must learn from Jordan Henderson and his Saudi Pro League misstep.

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar-nominated documentary Four Daughters and Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani’s Lupita Nyong’o-EPed drama Goodbye Julia lead the nominations in the eighth edition of the Critics Awards for Arab Films.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani’s “Goodbye Julia,” a timely morality tale that takes place just before the 2011 secession of South Sudan, leads the way in nominations for the eighth edition of the Critics Awards for Arab films, winners of which will be announced during the Cannes Film Festival. The first Sudanese film ever to screen in Cannes’ official selection, “Goodbye Julia” is the story of two women — one from the North, the other from the South — who are brought together by fate in a complex relationship that attempts to reconcile differences between northern and southern Sudanese communities in the currently war-ravaged country.

EXCLUSIVE: LA’s 3Point0 Labs has continued its signing spree by adding Saudi-American producer DH’BAB Productions to its ranks.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Saudi director and producer Osama Alkhurayji’s debut feature film “Siwar” recently wrapped principal photography in AlUla, the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia comprising ancient artifacts, a lush oasis and sandstone canyons that’s becoming a burgeoning local film production hub. “Siwar” involves two families – one Turkish, the other Saudi – whose fates become entangled due to a revelation about their newborns.

Actor Mohammed Elshehri belongs to a generation of emerging Saudi talents who first cut their teeth on YouTube and are now making their names in film and TV.

Just over six years have passed since Saudi Arabia announced the lifting of its 35-year cinema ban as part of a strategy to open up the country and move its economy away from a reliance on oil.

EXCLUSIVE: Rising Saudi Star Mohammed Elshehri has been announced as master of ceremonies at the 10th edition Saudi Film Festival, running from May 2 to 9 in the Eastern Province city of Dhahran.

A drugs kingpin who lived an extraordinary life of luxury funded by crime must pay back almost £3.5million of his ill-gotten gains. Aram Sheibani could face an extra decade in jail if he fails to pay back the huge sum.

UK residents with plans to head to Dubai are being urged to stay vigilant, following a fresh warning from the Foreign Office.

The Gospel Of The Beast, directed by the Philippines’ Sheron Dayoc, picked up the Golden Star Award for Best Southeast Asian Film at the first edition of the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF) in Vietnam. 

The Formula 1 schedule for the 2025 season has already been revealed!

The Foreign Office has issued new travel warnings for 16 countries today following. In light of the recent drone attack on Israel by Iran, those planning to visit destinations including Morocco and the United Arab Emirates are strongly advised to check travel advice before making their journey.

The Foreign Office has issued a new urgent travel warning for 18 countries, including popular Mediterranean holiday destinations. The government's latest advisory cautions travellers about an increased risk of terrorist attacks in countries around the southern Mediterranean and the Middle East due to heightened tensions following recent events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Saudi Arabia has landed its first film in the Cannes Film Festival official selection with “Norah,” a drama by pioneering director Tawfik Alzaidi set in 1990s Saudi, when conservatism was at its height and all forms of art and painting were banned for religion-related reasons. “Norah,” which premiered locally in December at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, will be launching internationally from Cannes’ prestigious Un Certain Regard section, marking the first Saudi film to screen in Cannes and becoming a symbol of the kingdom’s rapidly growing moviemaking ambitions since Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year-old religion-related ban on cinema in 2017.

EXCLUSIVE: UK director Jon Amiel has signed to direct upcoming feature Sands of Fortune which explores the story behind the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia and the birth of the country’s petroleum and natural gas giant Aramco.

Cristiano Ronaldo received a first red card since leaving Manchester United during a 2-1 Saudi Super Cup defeat on Monday night.

Saudi Arabia has declared the date Eid will take place on for Muslims observing the month of Ramadan. Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-al-Fitr, is one of the two main holidays in the Islamic calendar.

Gerard Piqué and Clara Chía going out together. Although his ex, Shakira, was under the glaring spotlight a few weeks ago after releasing her cathartic album “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” the retired soccer player turned into a businessman making headlines after finding himself in the eye of the storm. According to our sister magazine, HOLA! Spain, recent revelations indicate that the Civil Guard has initiated an investigation into Piqué.

MBC Studios has officially confirmed that Samar Akrouk will succeed the departing Christina Wayne as Managing Director.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Samar Akrouk has been appointed managing director of Saudi production powerhouse MBC Studios, replacing U.S. producer Christina Wayne, who recently quietly exited the top post at the production arm of top Middle East broadcaster MBC Group. Akrouk, who has been with MBC for almost 30 years, is currently the group’s director of production.

"2024, we coming," was the pledge Jesse Lingard made on New Year's Eve, with the Burj Khalifa as his backdrop on an Instagram post to his nine million followers.

the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 pageant as it announces its debut in the prestigious international competition. Rumy Alqahtani, a 27-year-old Riyadh-born model and content creator, has been chosen to represent the Kingdom on this global platform, marking a significant moment for Saudi Arabian women in beauty pageants.Alqahtani, known for her grace, poise, and intelligence, posted a heartfelt message on her Instagram account expressing her honor and excitement about participating in the Miss Universe 2024 competition.

The Goat Life (previously titled Goat Days) will release in theaters across the UK, India, Australia and France today.

Manchester United are reportedly doing checks on Brentford striker Ivan Toney ahead of a potential summer transfer approach.