{
  "id": 7799391,
  "title": "Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor to headline IIFA Weekend & Awards 2027 in Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/salman-khan-kareena-kapoor-to-headline-iifa-weekend-awards-2027-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:59:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-kareena-kapoor-to-headline-iifa-weekend-awards-2027-in-abu-dhabi-1.500676904"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and a star-studded lineup of Bollywood talent are set to headline the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards in Abu Dhabi in 2027. The prestigious event will once again be held at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, following a renewed partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral. The multi-day celebration will feature live performances, red-carpet glamour and of course, the coveted awards. Tickets will go on sale on September 18, promising a spectacle that reflects Abu Dhabi's strong ties with India and its ambition to become a global entertainment hub.",
  "summary": "Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal are set to headline the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards, as the ceremony returns to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on Yas Island in 2027. The line-up was unveiled alongside the venue announcement at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, where IIFA signed a renewed partnership with the…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "IIFA Awards 2027 Abu Dhabi: Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan lead star line-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/iifa-awards-2027-abu-dhabi-salman-khan-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-lead",
        "published": "2026-09-16T13:47:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}