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Saeed Saeed

Saeed Saeed

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Abu Dhabi
Saeed is a features writer for The National, reporting on all things arts and culture happening in the UAE and internationally. With a focus on music and Arabic pop culture, Saeed has interviewed some of the biggest singers in the region and the world. Born in Abu Dhabi, Saeed lived in the UAE until he was nine, before moving to Melbourne, Australia, where, in addition to his journalism, he worked as a security guard, youth worker and video-store clerk. He returned to the city of his birth in 2011 to work for The National. Saeed continues to be amazed at the city’s cultural development and expansion.
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Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones during a 2014 performance in 2014. Lee Hoagland / The National
11 of the longest-running rock bands still touring the world

These groups, including Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers, prove genre's staying power

Music & On-stageJuly 13, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Saeed Saeed on a trip to Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Saeed Saeed
ColumnNine handy hacks that have transformed the way I travel

From resisting overplanning to using the right apps, these tips help make my trips more memorable

TravelJuly 11, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Tanamor is the Arabic word for bullying. The National
Arabic word of the week'Tanamor', or bullying, is a term that has bite

Its root letter also spawned the derivative nimr, which means tiger

CultureJuly 11, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Singer Helene Segara says she was not contracted to perform at the Carthage International Festival. Getty Images
Helene Segara denies Carthage Festival deal after 'cancellation'

She was announced to perform at the Tunisian festival on July 31

Music & On-stageJuly 11, 2025
Saeed Saeed
English musician Ozzy Osbourne performs at Live Aid in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985. WireImage
Live Aid 40 years on: Why American show was cooler than London event

Queen's performance may be synonymous with UK rendition of the simultaneous shows, but here's why the American one was just as momentous

Music & On-stageJuly 11, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso was a big hit last summer. Getty Images
Why no one can agree on the 2025 song of the summer

This year's lack of seasonal hits points to a changing music industry and listening culture

Music & On-stageJuly 09, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Lina Makoul has mined new lyrical territory with Radiya. Reuters
Palestinian singer Lina Makoul gives Arabic pop new emotional language

Latest single Radiya explores importance and nuances of contentment

Music & On-stageJuly 08, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Palestinian singer-songwriter Rasha Nahas's new song is as atmospheric as ever. Photo: Carolin Saage
The 24 best Arabic songs of 2025 so far

Tracks about love, heartbreak and gender violence make up some of the thought-provoking tunes

Music & On-stageJuly 07, 2025
Saeed Saeed
The Outlawz concert in Dubai was a tribute to fallen members Tupac Shakur and Hussein Fatal. Photo: Majestic Hotel Tower Dubai
Why the Outlawz remain one of hip-hop’s most tragic groups

Young Noble’s death might mark the closing chapter of one of hip-hop’s most painful legacies

Music & On-stageJuly 06, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Rod Stewart performing at Caesars Palace Colosseum. Photo: Denise Truscello
UAE gigs and shows guide: Metallica, AP Dhillon, Rod Stewart and more

The next six months and beyond offer an eclectic mix of shows in comedy, music, dance and drama

Music & On-stageJuly 04, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Ghaliaa Chaker credits her parents for exposing her to a variety of music genres. Photo: Lullaby Project
How Syrian singer-songwriter Ghaliaa found success without compromise

Ahead of her Dubai show, musician reveals how she learnt to accept herself before she made her musical breakthrough

CultureJuly 04, 2025
Saeed Saeed
The creator (or creators) of Velvet Sundown have yet to reveal themselves, but have posted AI-generated images on social media. The Velvet Sundown / Instagram
AI-generated band Velvet Sundown are a Spotify hit, but is the music any good?

The band capture the sound, but not the soul, of American folk music

Music & On-stageJuly 02, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Ping'an International Finance Centre is the tallest building in Shenzhen, a city now serviced by a direct flight on Emirates Airline. Getty Images
Emirates launches inaugural flight to China’s tech-hub Shenzen

The new route expands the Dubai airline’s network of destinations in the Asian country

TravelJuly 01, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Sharjah's House of Wisdom is one of the many fascinating and cool places to visit during the summer. Photo: House of Wisdom
My 15 tips to embrace the UAE summer

Hotter months are a time to unwind, reflect and try new experiences

CommentJune 30, 2025
Saeed Saeed
Actor Lionel Boyce visited Noma in Copenhagen, where he trained for his role as Marcus in The Bear. Photo: FX Network
VideoFrom Noma to Poulette: How Copenhagen's restaurants shaped The Bear

The FX series took its cues from Denmark's best and coolest eateries

LifestyleJune 27, 2025
Saeed Saeed
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