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FACT
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 drops star-studded lineup
The festival will take place across the city from 2 to 12 October. If laughter is the best medicine, then the annual Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 is an overdose we all eagerly await. Returning for its next edition this autumn, the ten-day event will have audiences roaring with laughter as it descends upon Dubai from 2 to 12 October. And the headliners for the festival have just been unveiled. Presented by Dubai Calendar and collectively produced by BRAG, Live Nation, GME Events, and DXB Live, the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 will take place across multiple hotspots in the city, including Dubai Opera and Coca-Cola Arena. Tom Segura This year's lineup includes Tom Segura, who will be kicking off the festival at Coca-Cola Arena on 2 October. He'll be followed by Omid Djalili, Akaash Singh, Morgan Jay, Joanne McNally and John Achkar throughout the next few days. The closing act will see Zakir Khan take to the stage on 12 October, promising a banging end to the festival. But that's not all. More names are expected to be announced soon. On 11 October, Arab-American comedian, activist, and law professor Amer Zahr returns after a sold-out show last year, delivering sharp, politically charged humour rooted in his Palestinian heritage. On 12 October, the spotlight turns to Marseille's own Redouane Bougheraba, whose charismatic blend of storytelling and improv has made him a viral sensation and the first French comic to headline a solo show at the Orange Vélodrome. That same night, Ivan Abramov brings his witty, offbeat new show Hi-Hi, Ha-Ha to Russian-speaking fans, fusing cultural quirks and personal anecdotes. Also taking the stage on 12 October is Delhi-based Gaurav Kapoor, whose Hindi set promises outrageous tales of married life, 90s nostalgia, and corporate madness—all delivered with the irreverent wit that's earned him an Amazon Prime special and legions of fans. Joanne McNally Past editions of the festival have featured the likes of Al Murray, Eddie Griffin, Frank Skinner, Gad Elmaleh, Maz Jobrani, Mo Amer, Mo Gilligan, and Russell Peters, hosting sell-out shows year after year in Dubai. The 2025 edition of the Dubai Comedy Festival aims to take things to the next level, featuring multilingual stand-up sets, hilarious activations, and late-night after-party fun. As well as providing a platform for the world's best in comedy, the festival is also proud to provide local and regional talents an opportunity to showcase their skills while transcending all cultures, backgrounds, and ages — as good comedy should. Morgan Jay Comedy is the best remedy in 2025, and tickets to the Dubai Comedy Festival are now available. However, prices vary depending on the show of interest. If you love comedy, plenty of comedians are coming to the country. Kevin Hart will perform on 2 May, Jo Koy will take to the stage on 29 May, and Pete Davidson will headline on 25 June. All shows take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. GO: Visit for tickets and more information.
Web Release
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Buckle Up for Even More Laughs in Your Own Language with Dubai Comedy Festival's Next Wave of Hilarious Global Acts Unveiled
Buckle Up for Even More Laughs in Your Own Language with Dubai Comedy Festival's Next Wave of Hilarious Global Acts Unveiled The laughter keeps on rolling as Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 announces its next round of comedy heavyweights and rising stars set to take centre stage this October. Featuring something to please every comedic taste, from eclectic Russian gags and surprising Hindi punchlines to not-to-be-missed English and French stand-up, this newest batch of performers adds even more cultural depth and global flavour to the city's funniest festival. Produced by BRAG and presented by Dubai Calendar, Dubai Comedy Festival has fast become a cornerstone of the city's live events calendar. With acts like Zakir Khan, Tom Segura, Morgan Jay, Joanne McNally, Akaash Singh, Omid Djalili, and John Achkar already confirmed, the festival is once again setting the bar even higher for unmissable entertainment in 2025. Taking place across Dubai Opera, Mall of the Emirates Theatres, Coca-Cola Arena, and more, the festival promises a non-stop rollercoaster of hilarity from start to finish. For the latest updates and to book your tickets, head to Seats are limited, so don't wait too long to lock in your spot at this unmissable event. Here's a list of some of the new acts set to descend on the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025: Amer Zahr: October 11 th at the Dubai Opera Redouane Bougheraba: October 12 th at the Dubai Opera Ivan Abramov: October 12 th at the Dubai Opera Gaurav Kapoor: October 12 th at the Dubai Opera Amer Zahr A powerful voice for Arab-American communities, Amer Zahr is equal parts academic and entertainer. As a comedian, law professor, and activist, he's performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center, and now brings his bold, thought-provoking humour back to Dubai following his standing ovation last year, drawing on his Palestinian roots and political savvy to create an unforgettable show. *This show is presented by Outside the Box Events. Date: Saturday, October 11th Doors Open: 2:30 pm; Show Starts: 3:00 pm Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: English; Ages: 14+ Ticket Prices: VIP: AED 295 PLATINUM: AED 245 GOLD: AED 195 SILVER: AED 150 Redouane Bougheraba Bursting with Mediterranean charm and cheeky energy, Marseille-born Redouane Bougheraba is a true force in French comedy. A devoted son of Marseille, a lifelong OM fan, and an admirer of Zidane and Pagnol, Redouane brings his signature blend of storytelling, self-deprecation, and razor-sharp improvisation to the Dubai Opera stage on October 12th. Following his breakout performances at the Paname Art Café, he has since sold out Paris's top venues and made history as the first French comedian to headline a solo show at the iconic Orange Vélodrome. With viral videos that have surpassed a billion views and a social media following in the millions, Redouane's comedy resonates far beyond the stage. Audiences in Dubai can expect an electrifying evening of humour, heart, and spontaneous hilarity from one of France's most celebrated comedic voices. *This show is presented in partnership with Blu Blood Group Date: Sunday, October 12th Doors Open: 9:00 pm; Show Starts: 9:30 pm Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: French; Ages: 18+ Ticket Prices: VIP: AED 495 PLATINUM: AED 395 GOLD: AED 295 SILVER: AED 195 Ivan Abramov – Hi-Hi, Ha-Ha Get ready to laugh out loud as Russian comedian Ivan Abramov brings his brand-new show Hi-Hi, Ha-Ha to Dubai Opera on October 12th. A fan of eccentric hobbies and renowned for his ability to blend sharp intelligence with side-splitting humour, Ivan takes inspiration from everything from classical literature to video games, often sprinkling in hilarious anecdotes about his family and beloved pets. Performed entirely in Russian and presented by Facepalm Comedy, this is a one-night-only experience that fans won't want to miss. *This show is presented by Facepalm Comedy. Date: Sunday, October 12th Doors Open: 6:00 pm; Show Starts: 6:30 pm Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: Russian; Ages: 18+ Ticket Prices: VVIP: AED 795 VIP: AED 595 PLATINUM: AED 395 GOLD: AED 295 SILVER: AED 195 Gaurav Kapoor – LIVE IN DUBAI Get ready for a night of nonsense, hilarity, and outrageous anecdotes as Gaurav Kapoor, the sharp-tongued storyteller from Delhi, takes the stage at Dubai Opera on October 12th with a not-to-be-missed performance in Hindi. Known for his hilarious mix of observational humour and unpredictable observations on life, Gaurav dives into tales of 90s nostalgia, married life, corporate chaos, and more, with stories that may or may not be true. With an Amazon Prime special, HahaKaar, and countless sold-out shows under his belt, this is one set that promises non-stop laughs and a few surprises along the way. *This show is presented in partnership with AJ Entertainment. Date: Sunday, October 12th Doors Open: 3:00 pm; Show Starts: 3:30 pm Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: Hindi; Ages: 18+ Ticket Prices: VIP: AED 325 PLATINUM: AED 225 GOLD: AED 175 SILVER: AED 115 With even more performers and surprises still to come, the Dubai Comedy Festival is once again proving why it's one of the most anticipated events on the city's cultural calendar. Get social with Dubai Comedy Festival on?Facebook,?Twitter?&?Instagram? ? For more information, visit? ?
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Investors in Bragg Gaming Group (TSE:BRAG) have unfortunately lost 28% over the last year
It's easy to match the overall market return by buying an index fund. While individual stocks can be big winners, plenty more fail to generate satisfactory returns. That downside risk was realized by Bragg Gaming Group Inc. (TSE:BRAG) shareholders over the last year, as the share price declined 28%. That falls noticeably short of the market return of around 23%. However, the longer term returns haven't been so bad, with the stock down 6.2% in the last three years. With that in mind, it's worth seeing if the company's underlying fundamentals have been the driver of long term performance, or if there are some discrepancies. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. Bragg Gaming Group wasn't profitable in the last twelve months, it is unlikely we'll see a strong correlation between its share price and its earnings per share (EPS). Arguably revenue is our next best option. When a company doesn't make profits, we'd generally hope to see good revenue growth. As you can imagine, fast revenue growth, when maintained, often leads to fast profit growth. In the last twelve months, Bragg Gaming Group increased its revenue by 9.8%. That's not a very high growth rate considering it doesn't make profits. Given this lacklustre revenue growth, the share price drop of 28% seems pretty appropriate. In a hot market it's easy to forget growth is the life-blood of a loss making company. But if you buy a loss making company then you could become a loss making investor. The company's revenue and earnings (over time) are depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers). We like that insiders have been buying shares in the last twelve months. Even so, future earnings will be far more important to whether current shareholders make money. So we recommend checking out this free report showing consensus forecasts Bragg Gaming Group shareholders are down 28% for the year, but the market itself is up 23%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. Longer term investors wouldn't be so upset, since they would have made 0.9%, each year, over five years. It could be that the recent sell-off is an opportunity, so it may be worth checking the fundamental data for signs of a long term growth trend. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with Bragg Gaming Group , and understanding them should be part of your investment process. Bragg Gaming Group is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of small cap companies at attractive valuations which insiders have been buying. Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Canadian exchanges. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Double murderer Stephen Stanko executed after final meal of cherry pie and banana pudding
Stephen Stanko gave a three minute statement before his execution apologizing to the families of his victims JUST DESSERTS Double murderer Stephen Stanko executed after final meal of cherry pie and banana pudding Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DOUBLE murderer was executed by injection after a final meal of cherry pie and banana pudding. One of Stephen Stanko's two death sentences was for killing Henry Turner and emptying his bank account in 2005. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Double murdered Stephen Stanko was executed by injection 20 years after his attacks Credit: Supplied Hours earlier he had strangled girlfriend Laura Ling in her home. Stanko, 57, also raped and slit the throat of the woman's teenage daughter, who survived. In a three-minute statement in Columbia state prison, South Carolina, he apologised to his victims and asked not to be judged. He said: 'I have lived for approximately 20,973 days but I am judged solely for one. READ MORE US NEWS BOMBER'S BRAG Cybertruck bomber sent ex chilling 'Batman' text before Trump hotel blast 'Once I am gone, I hope that Laura's family and Henry's family can all forgive me. "The execution may help them. Forgiveness will heal them.' His last meal was fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes, baked potato, carrots, okra, cherry pie, banana pudding and sweet tea. He was pronounced dead at 6.34pm local time on Friday — 28 minutes after the first jab. It was South Carolina's sixth execution in nine months. Tragic final text of Taylor Swift superfan Logan Federico, 22, before being 'executed by serial criminal' as she slept The state's two previous death-row inmates chose firing squad. A third option is electric chair.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
£1 million secured for redevelopment of historic Town House
Fife Council has successfully secured £1 million from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) to support the "ambitious" redevelopment of Cowdenbeath's historic Town House. The funding marks a major milestone in the journey to breathe new life into the C-listed building -which has been closed since 2016 - and transform it into a sustainable and vibrant community and enterprise hub. Working in partnership with BRAG Enterprises, the council's vision is to repurpose the landmark building into a training and co-working enterprise space, alongside a welcoming social hub for the community. The project also seeks to celebrate Cowdenbeath's rich heritage, showcasing local artefacts and telling the story of its mining past and community activism. As a key part of the area's Local Community Plan, Fife Council said the redevelopment will boost access to employment, training, health and wellbeing services, while preserving an iconic part of the town's identity. READ MORE: First foot passenger fare approved for 'lifeline' ferry route Council to launch free Gaelic language courses for locals Emergency public meeting called over Flamingo Land decision Cllr Linda Erskine, Spokesperson for Communities said: "This is fantastic news for the town and a big step forward in helping us realise the community's vision for Cowdenbeath Town House. The building is steeped in local history and this project will ensure it continues to play a central role in the life of the town – now and for generations to come." Fife firm BRAG Enterprises will lead on delivering the project. Brian Robertson-Fern from BRAG added: "BRAG are delighted to be involved in finding a new future for this iconic local building. The building is part of the built and intangible heritage of Cowdenbeath and it has overseen the people who have lived and worked in the town for many years now. To local people it's also been a rallying point for where people could make their views known and it's a look back to the time when Cowdenbeath was once described as like the Chicago of Scotland. "We will aim to deliver a range of new services from this new space along with providing affordable and accessible enterprise space and community spaces alike. We also want it to showcase local heritage and history to influence the next generation. It will be a place for the people that celebrates Cowdenbeath and its people, creating new opportunities for all."
