Mideast designers steal the show at the Emmys

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Updated 15 September 2025
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Mideast designers steal the show at the Emmys

DUBAI: Television’s biggest stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Emmys, the first of many award shows that will offer style trends on the road to the Oscars.

Many walked the red carpet in looks created by Arab designers, while some part-Arab stars were spotted at the event.

Entertainment reporter Zuri Hall opted for a liquid organza gown by Lebanese designer Elio Abou Fayssal, while US actress Skye P. Marshall also looked to Lebanon for style advice. Marshall showed off a blazer-skirt combination by Lebanese-Italian designer Tony Ward on the red carpet.




Entertainment reporter Zuri Hall opted for a liquid organza gown by Lebanese designer Elio Abou Fayssal. (Getty Images)

US singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson finished off her Zuhair Murad Resort 2026 outfit with a white cowboy hat, and US actress Sara Foster showed off a scarlet look by the same designer complete with a dramatic slit.




Lainey Wilson finished off her Zuhair Murad Resort 2026 outfit with a white cowboy hat. (AFP)

Dubai-based Egyptian designer Marmar Halim dressed TV star Alexis Bledel in a glistening silver look, and part-Arab model Shanina Shaik looked glamourous in an all-black grown by Carolina Herrera with Le Vian jewelry.

The Australia-born model — who is of Saudi, Pakistani and Lithuanian descent — was joined on the red carpet by fellow Australian Shabana Azeez, who stars in the Emmy winning show “The Pitt.”




Shanina Shaik looked glamourous in an all-black grown by Carolina Herrera. (AFP)

Azeez opted for Marchesa Couture and Saidian Vintage Jewelry, a label with Iranian heritage.

Other celebrities were dressed by international fashion houses, with standout looks showcased by Jenna Ortega and Blackpink singer Lisa.




K-Pop superstar Lisa, who made her acting debut in “The White Lotus,” stunned in a sculptural off-the-shoulder pink Lever Couture gown. (AFP)

Ortega, the star of Netflix’s Addams family revamp “Wednesday,” turned heads in her striking Givenchy black skirt — and only chunky jewels draped over her torso.

K-Pop superstar Lisa, who made her acting debut in “The White Lotus,” stunned in a sculptural off-the-shoulder pink Lever Couture gown that revealed lots of leg and trailed off in a long swirling skirt of tulle ribbons.

Her co-star Aimee Lee Wood also looked pretty in pink wearing a strapless Alexander McQueen pink gown with a bodice that revealed a hint of red.

Searing teen murder saga “Adolescence” was the big winner at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, claiming eight prizes including best limited series, while “The Pitt” prevailed in a tight race for best drama at television’s equivalent of the Oscars.

Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire “The Studio” dominated the comedy categories, earning best series honors and a total of 13 Emmys — a record for comedies.


REVIEW: Metallica prove why they are still the champions of heavy metal at Abu Dhabi show

Updated 07 December 2025
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REVIEW: Metallica prove why they are still the champions of heavy metal at Abu Dhabi show

ABU DHABI: US heavy metal rockers Metallica treated their fans to a smorgasbord of their biggest hits from a career spanning 40 years, with an energy that shows no signs of slowing down, at the Abu Dhabi Formula One after-race concert at Etihad Park.

A full-on eruption of sound and visuals, the set lasted for nearly two hours, with the sexagenarians — returning to the capital after 2013 — not stopping for any breaks. From the moment the first chords struck of their first track of the night, “Creeping Death,” James Hetfield’s vocals dominated the atmosphere, proving once again why he remains one of rock’s most commanding frontmen.

And while they entertained the crowd with hit after hit, including “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Wherever I May Roam,” and “Seek and Destroy,” they saved the best for the last, rewarding their fans with a triple treat: “One,” “Nothing Else Matters,” and “Enter Sandman.”

But it wasn’t just the setlist that made the night extraordinary — it was the unmatched energy. The band played like they were feeding off every cheer, every raised metal sign, every head bang. The atmosphere was simply electric, in a way that only a legacy band like Metallica can conjure at this scale.

Layered atop the music was a visual spectacle worthy of the band’s legacy. Pyro lit up the stage throughout the night — towering flames, erupting fire bursts, synchronized flashes, and animated scenes that turned the performance into a cinematic show.

Powerful, immersive, and unforgettable, Metallica’s Abu Dhabi performance was a masterclass in how a legendary band continues to dominate.