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Amina Khalil is a new United Nations Population Fund ambassador. EPA

Egypt's Amina Khalil named United Nations Population Fund honorary ambassador

Film

Red Sea Film Festival announces $10 million fund for filmmakers

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'In the Heights': Lin-Manuel Miranda apologises for lack of dark-skinned actors

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‘Gone Girl' actor Lisa Banes dies aged 65 following hit-and-run accident

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The UAE movies to watch at Virtual Emirati Film Week: from 'Mommy' to 'Scales'

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These feel-good movies will boost your mood this weekend. 

21 wholesome feel-good films to watch on the sofa this weekend
Marvel Studios Thor: Ragnarok L to R: Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) Photo: Film Frame ©Marvel Studios 2017

From 'Iron Man' to 'Endgame': All 22 Marvel movies ranked
Oscar-nominated film 'Theeb' is available on Netflix. MAD Solutions

The 21 films from the Mena region that have been nominated for Oscars
Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hardeep Singh Sachdev/Aamir Khan Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock (5878761h) Gracy Singh, Aamir Khan Lagaan - 2001 Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Aamir Khan Productions INDIA Scene Still

Never seen a Bollywood film? Here are the 10 you should start with
Stars turn out for the funeral of Sushant Singh Rajput

Bollywood stars turn out for Mumbai funeral of Sushant Singh Rajput
'Just Mercy', 'The Hate U Give' and 'When They See Us' are essential viewing when it comes to films and series about race relations in America.

10 films that shine a light on racism and social injustice
'Da 5 Bloods' tells the story of four war veterans who return to Vietnam in the present day to recover the body of their fallen comrade and claim the gold they had buried more than four decades ago. Courtesy Netflix

Inspired by 'Da 5 Bloods', here are 5 black military men behind heroic tales
The Scandinavian films to watch on Netflix. 

9 Scandinavian films and series to watch on Netflix Middle East
Tribeca Festival

A$AP Rocky and Vanessa Hudgens among stars to attend Tribeca Festival

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern leaves after Friday prayers at Hagley Park outside Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2019. Reuters

'Too raw': producer quits film on Christchurch terror attacks

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Sushant Singh Rajput and Varoin Marwah at their first meeting in Dubai in 2014. Courtesy Varoin Marwah 

Friends and family remember Sushant Singh Rajput on first anniversary of death

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Actor Ned Beatty has died aged 83. AP

Ned Beatty, 'Deliverance' and 'Network' actor, dies at 83

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'Al-Sit' is a Sudanese short film competing at the Palm Springs Shortfest this year. Courtesy Palm Springs Shortfest

Palm Springs International Shortfest: which 8 films from the Arab world will compete?

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Harrison Ford and Toby Jones photographed on set during filming of the new 'Indiana Jones' movie in Leaderfoot in the Scottish Borders. Shutterstock

Indiana Jones: Harrison Ford, 78, spotted filming as he reprises famous role

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Vin Diesel in a scene from 'F9'. Universal Pictures via AP

Vin Diesel reveals plans for the end of the 'Fast and Furious' saga

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Rose Byrne, left, is set to portray New Zealand Prime Minister in 'They Are Us', a film about the response to the Christchurch mosque attacks. Reuters

Plans for film on Christchurch mosque attacks draw criticism in New Zealand

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The British actor was the first Muslim to be nominated for a Best Actor award at the Oscars this year for his role as a drummer in 'Sounds of Metal'. Alamy

Riz Ahmed speaks out about negative portrayal of Muslims on-screen

Europe
Warner Bros and New Line Cinemas have paired up to release a new Lord of the Rings anime film. Courtesy Warner Bros Animation

Warner Bros to release 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'

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People gather for the opening night premiere of 'In The Heights' during the Tribeca Festival at the United Palace Theatre on June 9, 2021 in New York City. AFP

Five Middle East-focused films to be shown at Tribeca Festival in New York

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Tahar Rahim is set to star opposite Anne Hathaway in an upcoming rom-com. Getty Images

French-Algerian actor Tahar Rahim to star in rom-com with Anne Hathaway

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