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On today’s episode, Arab leaders including Syrian President Bashar Al Assad arrived in Jeddah for what is being billed as the most significant Arab League summit in recent history.

The UK announced a new wave of sanctions against Russia to put pressure on President Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine and a photo agency that took pictures of Prince Harry and Meghan during what the couple described as “near- catastrophic car chase” has rejected a legal demand to share all the photos.

Sky gazers in the UAE will be able to see a unique celestial event called the “da Vinci glow” today.

Get Out

Director: Jordan Peele

Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford

Four stars

Russia's Muslim Heartlands

Dominic Rubin, Oxford

THE LIGHT

Director: Tom Tykwer

Starring: Tala Al Deen, Nicolette Krebitz, Lars Eidinger

Rating: 3/5

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

Updated: May 19, 2023, 6:06 AM

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