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‘Metallica Loves Abu Dhabi’
Playing to an audience of nearly 30,000, the world’s biggest rock band delivered a performance that must rank as the best rock act so far in the region’s rock history. Despite being on the World Magnetic Tour since October 2008 the band were far from sounding tour-weary.
Liam Gallagher to perform in Abu Dhabi
The Manchester-born singer will play at the Flash Forum, Yas Island, on September 16 with band members Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock, all former members of Oasis. The band, which included Gallagher and his brother Noel, split after years of acrimony in 2009.
Yas 10 km run: Sibling rivalry
The ADNIC Yas Run, the first 10km running event to be held at Yas Marina Circuit, may still be a few months away, but it has already sparked a friendly exchange of banter between Khadeejah Sani and her younger brother Mohammad.
Megan Fox in town for LG 3D TV rollout
Five months after it’s launch in its home market in South Korea, LG Electronics recently rolled out the Cinema 3D TV in the UAE. LG executives hope it will be the tipping point for homes to adopt 3D technology. Hollywood celebrity Megan Fox made her first trip to the Middle East specifically for the launch.
Emirati students to benefit at summer programme
More than 1,200 Emirati students in grades 9 through 11 will benefit from “Skills for Life”, a summer program launched by Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Actvet).
Few tickets left for Grand Prix
Tickets for November’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have been sold ahead of target by four weeks after going on sale, holding out the possibility of another sell-out event. “We’re delighted with the way ticket sales are going,” said Richard Cregan
Armin van Buuren due for showdown in Abu Dhabi
Flash Entertainment books Armin van Buuren for a summer showdown spectacular on June 30 at Flash Forum, Yas Island. Buuren, who played in Dubai last year, has been voted the world’s most popular DJ in the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 poll for three consecutive years and has built a career as one of the hottest dance DJs and producers.
Teenager organises walkathon for cancer-stricken best friend
When she found out that her best friend was diagnosed with leukaemia and that ther are currently no compatible bone marrow matches, 14-year-old Nadeen Eisa decided to organise a walkathon to raise awareness.
