• Preparations are under way for the 94th Academy Awards, due to be held in Los Angeles, California, on March 27. Reuters
    Preparations are under way for the 94th Academy Awards, due to be held in Los Angeles, California, on March 27. Reuters
  • Workers place the Oscars statues along the red carpet as preparation for the Academy Awards continue in Los Angeles, California. Reuters
    Workers place the Oscars statues along the red carpet as preparation for the Academy Awards continue in Los Angeles, California. Reuters
  • An Oscar statue sits covered with plastic before being placed out on display. Reuters
    An Oscar statue sits covered with plastic before being placed out on display. Reuters
  • A person dressed as a Startrooper peeks though the curtains. AFP
    A person dressed as a Startrooper peeks though the curtains. AFP
  • Stars will arrive at the Oscars via Hollywood Boulevard. Reuters
    Stars will arrive at the Oscars via Hollywood Boulevard. Reuters
  • Preparations for the Oscars red carpet. AFP
    Preparations for the Oscars red carpet. AFP
  • The red carpet arrivals area along Hollywood Boulevard. AFP
    The red carpet arrivals area along Hollywood Boulevard. AFP
  • The Oscars red carpet arrivals area taking shape. AFP
    The Oscars red carpet arrivals area taking shape. AFP
  • The Dolby Theatre being prepared to host the Academy Awards for the first time since 2020. AFP
    The Dolby Theatre being prepared to host the Academy Awards for the first time since 2020. AFP

What time is the Oscars 2022 and how can I watch it live?


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The Oscars, the film industry's biggest night, is planning a return to form after two years of scaled-back hostless events.

This is despite Covid-19 vaccine requirements for all those in attendance, as well as mandatory PCR tests for performers and presenters, not to mention Sean Penn's calls to boycott the event and his threats to publicly "smelt" his statuettes if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is unable to speak during the live telecast on Sunday.

Producers of the 94th Academy Awards, which will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, are making all the efforts to lift the TV event out of its ratings slump, which has only been compounded by the pandemic.

Scroll through the gallery above to see the final Oscars preparations.

New elements of the Oscars telecast were recently announced, including the handing out of eight awards ahead of the live broadcast, and a campaign with Twitter to encourage fans to vote for their favourite movies, even if they were not nominated.

This year, for the first time in 35 years, there will be three hosts, with Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes sharing the role. It will be the first time hosting for all three women.

When is the Oscars 2022 ceremony?

The Dolby Theatre in Los Angele where the Oscars are held every year. Photo: AP
The Dolby Theatre in Los Angele where the Oscars are held every year. Photo: AP

The 2022 Academy Awards will be broadcast in the US on Sunday, March 27, at 8pm Eastern Standard Time.

How to watch the Oscars in the UAE

In the UAE, the ceremony will begin at 4am on Monday, March 28. OSN is the official broadcaster in the Middle East, and will stream the Oscars on its new OSN+ service, which recently replaced the OSN Streaming app.

A pre-show will begin right after midnight on March 28, followed by the ceremony. The entire show will be repeated at 7am and then at 8pm. Highlights will again be screened at 10.55pm on Tuesday, March 29, at 5.45pm on Wednesday, March 30, and then at 9pm on Saturday, April 2.

How to watch the Oscars in the US

ABC is the home of the Oscars in the US. There are two pre-shows to tune in to before the ceremony begins: On The Red Carpet Live! Countdown to the Oscars, co-hosted by ABC News, and GMA3: What You Need To Know with co-anchors Amy Robach and T J Holmes.

You can also stream the pre-show on ABC News Live and watch the show on abc.com or on the ABC app.

How to watch the Oscars in the UK

For those in the UK, the ceremony will begin at 1am on Monday, March 28, and will be be shown on Sky Cinema. The show can also be streamed on Now Sky Cinema Pass.

Who is nominated for the Oscars 2022?

Best Director Oscar nominees, from left: Kenneth Branagh for 'Belfast', Ryusuke Hamaguchi for 'Drive My Car', Paul Thomas Anderson for 'Licorice Pizza', Jane Campion for 'The Power of the Dog', and Steven Spielberg for 'West Side Story'. AP
Best Director Oscar nominees, from left: Kenneth Branagh for 'Belfast', Ryusuke Hamaguchi for 'Drive My Car', Paul Thomas Anderson for 'Licorice Pizza', Jane Campion for 'The Power of the Dog', and Steven Spielberg for 'West Side Story'. AP

A number of noteworthy names to watch out for at this year's ceremony include Jane Campion, whose acclaimed drama The Power of the Dog comes off an impressive awards season run. It is also the most nominated film this year, including for Best Director for the New Zealand filmmaker, who is now the only woman in Oscars history to be nominated twice in that category.

Sci-fi epic Dune, which was partly shot in Abu Dhabi, has also had a strong showing at various awards ceremonies over the past few weeks, and goes to the Oscars with 10 nods, including in the Best Picture, Cinematography and Adapted Screenplay categories.

Equally impressive are the accolades won so far by Coda, the groundbreaking drama featuring deaf actors in the lead. The film, which stands for "child of deaf adults", tells the story of a teenager, who is the only hearing member in her family. When she decides to move away to pursue a singing career, it upends the family's dynamic and threatens their fishing business and livelihood.

‘Coda’ stars Troy Kotsur, winning Best Supporting Actor at the Critics Choice Awards; Sian Heder with the Bafta for Best Adapted Screenplay; Marlee Matlin at the Producers Guild Awards, where the film won the DarryL F Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. Getty Images; AFP
‘Coda’ stars Troy Kotsur, winning Best Supporting Actor at the Critics Choice Awards; Sian Heder with the Bafta for Best Adapted Screenplay; Marlee Matlin at the Producers Guild Awards, where the film won the DarryL F Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. Getty Images; AFP

Another film to watch out for is the Japanese drama Drive My Car, about an actor-director who finds companionship with his female driver. It's nominated in four categories, including Best Picture and Best International Feature.

And then there's Danish animated docudrama Flee, the acclaimed film by Jonas Poher Rasmussen, which has been shortlisted for Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature and Best Animated Feature. Detailing the true story of an Afghan refugee and his journey from Kabul to Copenhagen, the film uses distinct hand-drawn animation to tell a highly personal tale of trauma.

Who will present at the Oscars this year?

Lady Gaga, Chris Rock and Zoe Kravitz will present awards at the 94th Oscars on March 27. Photo: Reuters; AP
Lady Gaga, Chris Rock and Zoe Kravitz will present awards at the 94th Oscars on March 27. Photo: Reuters; AP

Presenters this year are as diverse as they get. Lady Gaga might have missed out on an Oscar nomination for her turn in House of Gucci, but she’ll still be gracing the stage to present an award. Others presenters include Kevin Costner, Chris Rock, Zoe Kravitz, Rosie Perez and Youn Yuh-jung, who won the Best Supporting Actress award last year for Minari.

Academy Award winners Rami Malek and Anthony Hopkins will also be on stage to announce winners, as will Marvel star Simu Liu, along with Uma Thurman, Ruth E Carter, Lily James and John Leguizamo.

Who will perform at the Oscars 2022?

Beyonce and Billie EIlish will perform their nominated songs at the Oscars. Photo: AFP
Beyonce and Billie EIlish will perform their nominated songs at the Oscars. Photo: AFP

As is tradition at the Oscars that nominees for the year's Best Original Song perform their tracks live. This year, Beyonce and Billie Eilish will take to the stage. Last year, the performances of nominated songs were relegated to a pre-show segment.

Beyonce is set to perform Be Alive from King Richard, which is up for six awards, including Best Actor for Will Smith. Eilish and her brother, Finneas, will perform No Time to Die, from the James Bond film of the same name. The 2021 blockbuster, which was Daniel Craig's last outing as 007, is up for three awards.

Country singer McEntire will take to the stage for Somehow You Do, from the drug addiction drama Four Good Days, the film's only nomination, while Sebastian Yatra will perform Dos Oruguitas from the Disney animated film Encanto, one of three nominations for the global hit including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score.

Northern Irish singer Van Morrison, who wrote and performed Down to Joy for the film Belfast, will not make it to the show owing to scheduling conflicts with his ongoing tour. Directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh, the feature, which recently won Outstanding British Film at Baftas, is up for seven Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture.

Scroll through the gallery below for photos from the Oscars 2022 nominees luncheon:

  • British filmmaker Kenneth Branagh and wife, Lindsay Brunnock, attend the 94th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 7, 2022. AFP
    British filmmaker Kenneth Branagh and wife, Lindsay Brunnock, attend the 94th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 7, 2022. AFP
  • US actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the 94th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon. EPA
    US actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the 94th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon. EPA
  • US actress Jessica Chastain. AFP
    US actress Jessica Chastain. AFP
  • US actor and director Bradley Cooper. AFP
    US actor and director Bradley Cooper. AFP
  • British actor Andrew Garfield. AFP
    British actor Andrew Garfield. AFP
  • US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. AFP
    US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. AFP
  • British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. AFP
    British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. AFP
  • US actor Will Smith. Reuters
    US actor Will Smith. Reuters
  • Actors Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. Reuters
    Actors Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. Reuters
  • US actresses Ariana DeBose, left, and Paloma Garcia-Lee. AFP
    US actresses Ariana DeBose, left, and Paloma Garcia-Lee. AFP
  • US actor JK Simmons. AFP
    US actor JK Simmons. AFP
  • US actor and singer Lin-Manuel Miranda. AFP
    US actor and singer Lin-Manuel Miranda. AFP
  • US actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal, left, and her husband, US actor Peter Sarsgaard. AFP
    US actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal, left, and her husband, US actor Peter Sarsgaard. AFP
  • US actress Aunjanue Ellis. AFP
    US actress Aunjanue Ellis. AFP
  • US actor Denzel Washington. AFP
    US actor Denzel Washington. AFP
  • US director Steven Spielberg. AFP
    US director Steven Spielberg. AFP
  • British actress Emilia Jones. AFP
    British actress Emilia Jones. AFP
  • American actress Ariana DeBose. AFP
    American actress Ariana DeBose. AFP
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Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

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More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
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Rating: 3/5

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RACE SCHEDULE

All times UAE ( 4 GMT)

Friday, September 29
First practice: 7am - 8.30am
Second practice: 11am - 12.30pm

Saturday, September 30
Qualifying: 1pm - 2pm

Sunday, October 1
Race: 11am - 1pm

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He became the first Emirati to climb Mount Everest in 2011, from the south section in Nepal

He ascended Mount Everest the next year from the more treacherous north Tibetan side

By 2015, he had completed the Explorers Grand Slam

Last year, he conquered K2, the world’s second-highest mountain located on the Pakistan-Chinese border

He carries dried camel meat, dried dates and a wheat mixture for the final summit push

His new goal is to climb 14 peaks that are more than 8,000 metres above sea level

RESULT

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Galaxy: Dos Santos (79', 88')
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Pieces of Her

Stars: Toni Collette, Bella Heathcote, David Wenham, Omari Hardwick   

Director: Minkie Spiro

Rating:2/5

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1) Breast cancer is men is rare but can develop rapidly. It usually occurs in those over the ages of 60, but can occasionally affect younger men.

2) Symptoms can include a lump, discharge, swollen glands or a rash. 

3) People with a history of cancer in the family can be more susceptible. 

4) Treatments include surgery and chemotherapy but early diagnosis is the key. 

5) Anyone concerned is urged to contact their doctor

 

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A 2019 United Nations special analysis on Aids reveals 37 per cent of new HIV infections in the Mena region are from people injecting drugs.

New HIV infections have also risen by 29 per cent in western Europe and Asia, and by 7 per cent in Latin America, but declined elsewhere.

Egypt has shown the highest increase in recorded cases of HIV since 2010, up by 196 per cent.

Access to HIV testing, treatment and care in the region is well below the global average.  

Few statistics have been published on the number of cases in the UAE, although a UNAIDS report said 1.5 per cent of the prison population has the virus.

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What drives subscription retailing?

Once the domain of newspaper home deliveries, subscription model retailing has combined with e-commerce to permeate myriad products and services.

The concept has grown tremendously around the world and is forecast to thrive further, according to UnivDatos Market Insights’ report on recent and predicted trends in the sector.

The global subscription e-commerce market was valued at $13.2 billion (Dh48.5bn) in 2018. It is forecast to touch $478.2bn in 2025, and include the entertainment, fitness, food, cosmetics, baby care and fashion sectors.

The report says subscription-based services currently constitute “a small trend within e-commerce”. The US hosts almost 70 per cent of recurring plan firms, including leaders Dollar Shave Club, Hello Fresh and Netflix. Walmart and Sephora are among longer established retailers entering the space.

UnivDatos cites younger and affluent urbanites as prime subscription targets, with women currently the largest share of end-users.

That’s expected to remain unchanged until 2025, when women will represent a $246.6bn market share, owing to increasing numbers of start-ups targeting women.

Personal care and beauty occupy the largest chunk of the worldwide subscription e-commerce market, with changing lifestyles, work schedules, customisation and convenience among the chief future drivers.

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Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

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Director:Michael Lehmann

Stars:Kristen Bell

Rating: 1/5

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Starring: Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao
Three and a half stars

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Director: M Night Shyamalan

Rating: 3/5

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Dr Ayham Ammora, scientist and business executive

Ali Azeem, business leader

Tony Booth, professor of education

Lord Browne, former BP chief executive

Dr Mohamed El-Erian, economist

Professor Wyn Evans, astrophysicist

Dr Mark Mann, scientist

Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner

Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister

Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster

 

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