Ramadan in UAE, Oscars and Oppenheimer, Brahim Diaz – Trending

Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.

On today’s episode, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Oppenheimer has dominated the Oscars, winning seven awards including Best Picture and Best Director, with Cillian Murphy taking home the Best Actor award.

Actors at the ceremony also expressed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the continuing war and humanitarian crisis, with several celebrities wearing the Artists4Ceasefire pin.

In the UAE, the first day of Ramadan started with a weather alert for foggy conditions across the country with motorists urged to drive carefully due to poor road visibility.

In sport, Brahim Diaz is trending. According to reports by Marca and other Spanish media, the Malaga-born Real Madrid star has chosen to represent Morocco.

Updated: March 11, 2024, 8:28 AM