From the Editors: Emirates Literature Festival reinforces Dubai’s place on the global map

THIS IS SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT: The star-studded line-up of authors for Dubai's Emirates Literature Festival 2022 that was announced yesterday once again reinforces Dubai’s place on the global map in every conceivable field today. That international names of high caliber want to make their presence felt at the event speaks volumes for Dubai and its promotion of art and culture. The festival, scheduled to be held from February 3 to 12, is yet another occasion that residents and visitors can look forward to in the New Year. [COMMENT BY: Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor]

FEDERER RULES HIMSELF OUT OF WIMBLEDON, AUSTRALIAN OPEN: It appears unlikely that 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will play at Wimbledon next year whilst also confirming he will miss the Australian Open as he continues to recover from injury. He has not played a competitive match since being beaten in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in July and then having more surgery on his troublesome knee. The 2022 Wimbledon Championships begin on 27 June but the Swiss star has admitted that he may not be back in action until next summer. “I would be extremely surprised if I could play Wimbledon. I will be able to resume running quietly in January and resume sessions on the court with complex support in March or April. I therefore estimate my return to competition in the summer of 2022.” 40-year-old Federer says he must make a full recovery so that he can say goodbye to the sport – that he has graced for so many years – on a tennis court. [COMMENT BY: Imran Malik, Assistant Editor]

LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE FOR SHAWN MENDES AND CAMILA CABELLO: Another celebrity romance has bitten the dust with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello calling it quits after two years. Their high-profile relationship, which was dismissed as a publicity stunt in those early months, survived the highs and lows of the pandemic before the strains of fame drove a wedge between them. The couple have chosen the high road, profession to remain the best of friends in a joint statement they issued to announce the split. Irrespective of the real story, fans can relive their glory days playing ‘Senorita’ on repeat. [COMMENT BY: Bindu Rai, Entertainment Editor]