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If you time things just right, you can set almost any milestone to Hans Gruber falling off of Nakatomi Plaza at the end of Die Hard. But that’s more of a Christmas tradition. When it comes to New Year’s Eve, we prefer to kick off the incoming year with a bang by binge-watching a selection of great action movies. All of our picks for the three great action movies to watch on New Year’s Eve take place during New Year’s Eve. These films work well year-round, but there is something fun about watching holiday films on an actual holiday. For…
Denmark’s popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe’s longest-serving monarch and last reigning queen after the death of Britain’s Elizabeth II, is hailed for modernising Danish royalty in her half-century on the throne. The chain-smoking 83-year-old — an accomplished artist in her own right — acceded to the throne at the age of 31 in January 1972, on the death of her father, Frederik IX. She announced on Sunday that she would abdicate on January 14 and pass the baton to her son Crown Prince Frederik, citing her age and health issues. She underwent major back surgery in February 2023. She took…
The UAE, the second-largest hub in the Middle East for family-run businesses after Saudi Arabia, has launched a unified registry for family firms as part of a series of measures aimed at doubling this key sector’s contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product to $320 billion by 2032. The registry will serve as a comprehensive and unified database containing all information related to family companies in the country, the Ministry of Economy said in a statement. The registry is part of efforts to enhance the governance of these businesses and streamline their operations. Family businesses currently account for nearly 90…
End 2023 on a high note by watching the ball drop at Times Square on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve special has been the number-one program for holiday coverage for over three decades. Seacrest returns to anchor the festivities in New York City, and Rita Ora will be his co-host. Television personality Jeannie Mai leads coverage in Los Angeles, while Miss Universe Dayanara Torres hosts in Puerto Rico for the Spanish-language countdown. The New Year’s special boasts many performances by some of the leading artists in music, including Megan Thee…
Every New Year’s Eve, UAE becomes a global magnet, drawing visitors from all over the world who converge to witness the record-breaking fireworks, awe-inspiring drone shows and spectacular concerts in the Emirates. 2023 was no different; tourists from around the world flew into the UAE to take advantage of the wide variety of entertainment programs the country had to offer for New Year’s Eve (NYE). While some headed to the Burj Khalifa’s highly anticipated iconic fireworks, others made a beeline to Abu Dhabi to enjoy the Sheikh Zayed Festival, which showed a first-of-its-kind laser display and entertaining performances. Friends Greg…
The UAE reduced petrol prices for the third consecutive month on Sunday, bringing local retail fuel rates for January 2024 nearly at par with the lowest level in a year. The Fuel Price Committee slashed petrol prices by 14 fils, or 4.8 per cent, per litre for January 2024, pricing Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus 91 at Dh2.82, Dh2.71 and Dh2.64, respectively. It’s close to the prices in January 2023, when the three variants were priced at Dh2.78, Dh2.67 and Dh2.59 per litre. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In 2023, prices…
London has welcomed in the New Year with a spectacular display of light, color, and plenty of noise. While fireworks formed the heart of the display, which took place over the River Thames within sight of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, organizers also deployed drones to dazzle the huge crowd as well as those watching at home. The show kicked off with the LED-equipped drones performing the countdown to midnight: Later the drones were deployed again for several stunning animation sequences: For anyone keen to see the entire 15-minute display, here it is: The displays are made possible…
Abu Dhabi ushered in the New Year with a spectacular and record-breaking display of fireworks and drones at the Sheikh Zayed Festival on Monday. The festivities kicked off with an astonishing 30-minute drone show featuring an impressive 5,000 UAVs, followed by a breathtaking 40-minute fireworks extravaganza that left visitors in awe. Throngs of residents from across the UAE flocked to the Festival to partake in the New Year celebrations. The enthusiasm was palpable as people arrived well before Monday’s scheduled 4 pm opening time. Such was the overwhelming response that the authorities had to close the gates more than an…
As they turn from a year that could barely have brought more bitter hardship after 12 weeks of a pulverising Israeli assault, people in Gaza have little hope that 2024 will bring much relief. In Rafah on Gaza’s border with Egypt, which has become the biggest focal point for Palestinians fleeing other parts of the enclave, people on Sunday were more preoccupied with trying to find shelter, food and water than by the new year. “In 2024 I wish to go back to the wreckage of my home, pitch a tent and live there,” said Abu Abdullah Al Agha, a…
Horror is traditionally associated with Halloween, but why shouldn’t be watched on other holidays? Some horror movies are great to watch on certain holidays. For instance, Black Christmas is a great slasher to watch on Christmas Eve. Ditto the It movies on the Fourth of July and, now, thanks to Eli Roth, Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving. New Year’s Eve movies don’t have a set genre, although it’s popular to watch rom-coms or comedies to ring in the new year. Digital Trends wants to buck that trend by recommending three horror movies on Netflix that will scare you into 2024. Looking to…