Entertainment from Monday, October 26th, 2026

Walter Koenig, who brought humour and grit to the role of starship navigator Pavel Chekov on the classic 1960s sci-fi TV series 'Star Trek' and seven subsequent feature films, has died at the age of 90.

The UAE capital is set to open Youth Orchestra Abu Dhabi in the Mina Zayed (MiZa) district in January 2027, as it looks to invest in the next generation of musical talent and expand its performing arts landscape.