It's a new month, which means a host of new series, films and documentaries are set to hit streaming services in the UAE in the coming days.
As the days get hotter and more time is spent indoors, entertaining content from the likes of Apple TV+, Starzplay, Amazon Prime, OSN Streaming and Netflix is more helpful than ever.
And June certainly doesn't disappoint. With offerings spanning a variety of genres, including true crime, drama, horror, comedy and animation, and in different languages, with features in English, Turkish, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese all set to be released, there is something for almost everyone.
Plus, there is plenty of star power to look out for, with the likes of Anthony Mackie, Rose Byrne, Julianne Moore, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman all making appearances.
Here we round up new series, films and documentaries coming to streamers in the UAE this June...
‘Carnaval’, June 2, Netflix
Starring: Giovana Cordeiro, Gkay, Bruna Inocencio, Samya Pascotto, Flavia Pavanelli
Brazilian musical comedy Carnaval tells the story of digital influencer Nina (Cordeiro), who is left humiliated when a video of her boyfriend's betrayal starts going viral. To get over the break-up, she gathers her friends to travel to Salvador for carnival.
‘Lisey's Story’, June 4, Apple TV+
Starring: Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Lisey's Story is an eight-part series based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, which has been adapted by the author himself.
The thriller follows Lisey Landon (Moore) two years after the death of her husband, famous novelist Scott Landon (Owen). A series of unsettling events causes Lisey to face memories of her marriage to Scott that she has deliberately blocked out of her mind.
‘Sweet Tooth’, June 4, Netflix
Starring: Christian Convery, Nono Anozie, Adeel Akhtar, Aliza Vellani
Sweet Tooth tells the tale of how The Great Crumble wreaked havoc on the world 10 years ago and led to the mysterious emergence of hybrids – babies born as part human, part animal. Unsure if hybrids are the cause or result of the virus, many humans fear and hunt them.
After a decade of living safely in his secluded forest home, a sheltered hybrid deer-boy named Gus (Convery) unexpectedly befriends a wandering loner named Jepperd (Anozie). Together they set out on an extraordinary adventure across what’s left of America in search of answers.
‘Home Before Dark’, June 11, Apple TV+
Starring: Louis Herthum, Jim Sturgess, Brooklynn Prince
The second season of this mystery series is hitting Apple TV+ this month. When a strange explosion hits a local farm, young reporter Hilde Lisko (Prince) begins an investigation that will lead her to fight a powerful and influential corporation – with the health of her family and town, Erie Harbor, in the balance.
Season one is available to stream now.
'Loki', June 11, OSN Streaming
Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson
The "god of mischief" Loki (Hiddleston) is finally gets his own TV spin-off. The six-episode series on Disney+ is set to begin after events in the 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame, in which Loki was last seen using the Tesseract – a cosmic cube that gives immense power to whoever wields it – to escape custody.
The show centres on how Loki is brought to the headquarters of the Time Variance Authority, who tell him he needs to fix “reality” after he broke it when he used the Tesseract.
‘Lupin’, June 11, Netflix
Starring: Omar Sy, Vincent Londez, Ludivine Sagnier, Herve Pierre
The second season of the popular French heist show returns and picks up from the cliffhanger season one finale that saw Assane Diop (Sy) scrambling to find his son, Raoul (Etan Simon), while also coming face to face with a police officer who suspects him of being the mastermind behind a jewellery heist.
The first season is available to stream now.
‘Blindspotting’, weekly from June 14, Starzplay
Starring: Helen Hunt, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Atticus Woodward, Rafael Casal
The first season of comedy drama Blindspotting (written by Hamilton star Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal) is coming to Starzplay.
The series follows Ashley (Cephas Jones) as her partner of 12 years and father of their son, Miles (Casal), is suddenly incarcerated, leaving her to navigate the world without him. Ashley and her son Sean (Woodward) are forced to move in with Miles’ mother (Hunt), and struggle to adjust to their new life.
The events in the series take place six months after the timeline of the 2018 film of the same name, starring Diggs and Casal.
‘Hospital Playlist’, June 17, Netflix
Starring: Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung, Jeon Mi-do
The second season of Korean medical drama Hospital Playlist lands this month, following on from the first season, which was the most viewed Netflix show in South Korea in 2020.
The show tells the story of five doctors who have been friends since they started medical school together in 1999.
The first season is available to stream now.
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‘The Gift’, June 17, Netflix
Starring: Beren Saat, Mehmet Gunsur, Melisa Senolsun
The third season of Turkish mystery drama The Gift arrives this month. The show follows the life of Atiye (Saat), a young painter who seems to have the perfect life in Istanbul. She has a loving family, a wealthy boyfriend and is about to open her first solo exhibition.
However, her life is about to change with a discovery made in the most ancient temple on Earth, Gobekli Tepe. An archaeologist named Erhan (Gunsur) discovers a symbol in the ruins, one that connects Atiye to Gobekli Tepe in a very mysterious way.
The first and second seasons are available to stream now.
‘Physical’, June 18, Apple TV+
Starring: Rose Byrne, Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel
Set in 1980s San Diego, Physical is a dark comedy following Sheila Rubin (Byrne), a quietly tortured, seemingly dutiful housewife supporting her smart but controversial husband's bid for state assembly. But behind closed doors, Sheila has her own darkly funny take on life she rarely lets the world see, until she finds release through the unlikeliest source: the world of aerobics.
The series tracks her journey from a stifled, overlooked enabler to a powerful, confident economic force, as Sheila transforms into someone we take for granted today (but was entirely radical at the time) – the female lifestyle guru.
'Elite', June 18, Netflix
Starring: Itzan Escamilla, Miguel Bernardeau, Aron Piper, Omar Ayuso
This Spanish-language teen thriller, set in the fictional elite school of Las Encinas, became an instant global hit when it premiered in 2018. It has murder, intrigue and all the drama you can expect from a story set in a high school.
Starting with a murder in season one – and the show has since claimed more lives over season two and three as secrets are exposed and loyalties tested – season four promises to bring even more twists as the last instalment ended with a major cover-up.
The first three seasons are available to stream now.
'Rick and Morty', June 20, Netflix
Starring: Justin Roiland, Maurice LaMarche, Charis Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Another season, another new adventure, as the Emmy-winning animated show Rick and Morty returns. The critically acclaimed series follows the hijinks of scientist Rick and grandson Morty, although the new season looks to have an increased focus on supporting characters such as Summer (Morty's sister).
The season four finale, which came out in May 2020, took a closer look at Rick's strained relationship with his daughter Beth (Morty's mum) and also caught up with a load of plot threads from seasons two and three. We won’t spoil it for you if you haven’t watched the show yet, though.
Seasons one through four are available to stream now.
‘Murder on the Coast’, June 23, Netflix
This is primed to be the next true crime documentary all of your friends will talk about. In 1999, Dutch-Spanish teen Rocio Wanninkhof was murdered near Malaga, in the south of Spain. Her mother's ex-partner, Dolores Vazquez, was suspected and jailed for her arrest. But did she do it?
‘Central Park’, June 25, Apple TV+
Starring: Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn
In the second season of the animated musical comedy, the Tillerman family continues to navigate living in and caring for the world's most famous park.
Molly (Bell) experiences the trials and tribulations of adolescence, Cole (Burgess) is challenged by a truly embarrassing moment at school, Paige (Hahn) continues to chase down the mayor's corruption story and Owen (Odom) juggles managing the park, his staff and his family, all with a smile on his face.
The first season is available to stream now.
‘Solos’, June 25, Amazon Prime
Starring: Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Helen Mirren, Dan Stevens, Constance Wu
Solos is a seven-part anthology series that explores the complex truths of what it means to be human. With a cast of eight high-profile names, the series spans humanity's present and future, and grapples with time travel, AI bots, solo trips to the farthest reaches of the universe, scheming smart homes, a mysterious waiting room, near-future fertility treatments and illegal memory transplants, all to illuminate the deeper meaning of human connection.
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Which honey takes your fancy?
Al Ghaf Honey
The Al Ghaf tree is a local desert tree which bears the harsh summers with drought and high temperatures. From the rich flowers, bees that pollinate this tree can produce delicious red colour honey in June and July each year
Sidr Honey
The Sidr tree is an evergreen tree with long and strong forked branches. The blossom from this tree is called Yabyab, which provides rich food for bees to produce honey in October and November. This honey is the most expensive, but tastiest
Samar Honey
The Samar tree trunk, leaves and blossom contains Barm which is the secret of healing. You can enjoy the best types of honey from this tree every year in May and June. It is an historical witness to the life of the Emirati nation which represents the harsh desert and mountain environments
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Hometown: Cairo
Age: 37
Favourite TV series: The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror
Favourite anime series: Death Note, One Piece and Hellsing
Favourite book: Designing Brand Identity, Fifth Edition
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.
Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer
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Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, which can lead to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer.
There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E.
Hepatitis C is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This can occur through blood transfusions, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injecting drugs. Sexual transmission is also possible, but is much less common.
People infected with hepatitis C experience few or no symptoms, meaning they can live with the virus for years without being diagnosed. This delay in treatment can increase the risk of significant liver damage.
There are an estimated 170 million carriers of Hepatitis C around the world.
The virus causes approximately 399,000 fatalities each year worldwide, according to WHO.
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
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- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
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Total fights: 32
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4
Winners
Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)
Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)
Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
Best Young Women’s Player
Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)
Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)
Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)
Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)
Best Academy: Ajax and Benfica
Best Agent: Jorge Mendes
Best Club : Liverpool
Best Coach: Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
Best Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
Best Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Best Partnership of the Year Award by SportBusiness: Manchester City and SAP
Best Referee: Stephanie Frappart
Best Revelation Player: Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid and Portugal)
Best Sporting Director: Andrea Berta (Atletico Madrid)
Best Women's Player: Lucy Bronze
Best Young Arab Player: Achraf Hakimi
Kooora – Best Arab Club: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Kooora – Best Arab Player: Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Nassr FC, Saudi Arabia)
Player Career Award: Miralem Pjanic and Ryan Giggs
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Saturday Benevento v Atalanta (2pm), Genoa v Bologna (5pm), AC Milan v Torino (7.45pm)
Sunday Roma v Inter Milan (3.30pm), Udinese v Napoli, Hellas Verona v Crotone, Parma v Lazio (2pm), Fiorentina v Cagliari (9pm), Juventus v Sassuolo (11.45pm)
Monday Spezia v Sampdoria (11.45pm)
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Maratha Arabians 138-2
C Lynn 91*, A Lyth 20, B Laughlin 1-15
Team Abu Dhabi 114-3
L Wright 40*, L Malinga 0-13, M McClenaghan 1-17
Maratha Arabians won by 24 runs
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