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DUBAI: Actors Ambika Mod, Daisy Ridley and Morfydd Clark will take part in a table read of “Pride and Prejudice” in London to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians next month. 

The event is being arranged by the Cinema for Gaza group and will be hosted by stand-up comedian, television presenter and podcaster Nish Kumer.

Set to take place on Oct. 12, other celebrities involved include Jameela Jamil, Susan Wokoma, Mawaan Rizwan, Priya Kansara, Amar Chadha-Patel, Jeff Mirza, Shazia Mirza and Asim Chaudhry, with more names to be announced according to organizers. It has been billed as a “fun and imaginative tribute to Austen’s enduring tale,” being directed by “We Are Lady Parts” creator Nida Manzoor.

“It is the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth as we lift the curtain on a single man with a large fortune in want of a wife,” reads the event’s description. “Roll up to witness the unsuspecting Mr. Bingley going toe-to-toe with the Bennett family, as Mr Darcy puts his foot in his mouth every time he encounters the vexing, intriguing Elizabeth Bennett. Enjoy withering wit, some top-notch repressed flirting, and hard-won happy endings.”

According to Cinema for Gaza, “every penny raised on the night will go directly to Medical Aid for Palestine’s lifesaving work, including their polyclinic in Gaza, which is continuing to operate despite Israel’s bombardment, siege, and forced displacement orders.”

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.