Scottish actor Ian McDiarmid, known for his role as Emperor Palpatine in the 'Star Wars' saga, has been announced as the first confirmed celebrity guest for the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) 2025. The event, taking place from April 18 to 20, 2025, will feature a diverse range of pop culture attractions. Hideo Ishikawa, Japan's leading voice actor known for his role as Itachi Uchiha in 'Naruto,' has also been announced as a guest. MEFCC aims to celebrate every aspect of pop culture and is organized in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi.