Entertainment from Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
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'Lord of the Rings' director honoured as Cannes festival opens
The Cannes Film Festival has officially started on Tuesday night, with "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson receiving an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement.
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Conan O'Brien to host Academy Awards for third time
Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Academy Awards in 2027 for a third straight year, broadcaster ABC said on Tuesday, after the former late-night TV host drew positive reviews and helped lift Oscars viewership from pandemic‑era lows.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: Journey towards UAE Government 4.0 has begunThe UAE Cabinet has approved a programme to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI tools and technologies.
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UAE, UK ministers discuss strategic ties and regional developmentsThe UAE and the UK have held high-level talks focusing on regional security and recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites in the Emirates.
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UAE scraps 15-day grace period for payment delays for private sectorStarting June 1, private firms in the UAE will need to pay employees on the first of each month or face strict penalties as the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) removes the 15-day grace period for payments under a new resolution.
