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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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Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi has penned many odes to countries in the region. Courtesy Pepsi
Iraq to Kuwait: 5 of Hussain Al Jassmi's best odes to countries in the region

The singer’s latest release celebrates Saudi Arabia’s diversity and beauty

MusicJanuary 25, 2021
Emirati singer Ahlam is readying the release of her 13th album. Courtesy Samer Halimeh
New sounds: everything we know about Ahlam’s next album

The Emirati singer will release her 13th album in February

MusicJanuary 24, 2021
Funke Akindele stars and co-directs 'Omo Ghetto: The Saga'. Courtesy Dream Fusions Films Limited
Hit Nigerian film 'Omo Ghetto: The Saga' to be released in the UAE

The film tells a gripping and funny story about women in a Lagos ghetto

FilmJanuary 21, 2021
The Supremes, comprising Cindy Birdsong, Diana Ross and Mary Wilson, perform during a live concert circa 1965. Getty Images
The Supremes turn 60: The musical evolution of the soul giants told in 10 songs

They may have started slow, but the Diana Ross-fronted girl group conquered the charts with a slew of unstoppable hits

MusicJanuary 21, 2021
Pop singer Sam Smith will perform an online show to raise funds for UK charities. Victor Besa / The National
Sam Smith and Liam Gallagher to headline online festival for UK charities

The artistes form part of an eclectic music bill featuring rock, pop and theatre performers

MusicJanuary 20, 2021
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama look on as US singer Jennifer Hudson performs at the 2013 inauguration ball. EPA
All the president's stars: how US inaugurations turned into glamorous A-list affairs

Music, celebrities and galas have always been part of the celebrations

MusicJanuary 19, 2021
Angelique Kidjo will perform an online concert for the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation this week. Getty Images
Singer Angelique Kidjo on what she's doing in lockdown in Paris

The Grammy Award-winner will perform an online concert for the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation this week

MusicJanuary 19, 2021
Angelique Kidjo will perform an online concert for the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. Courtesy Mawazine
Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation to stream free online concerts on YouTube

The acclaimed singers will have their concerts streamed on YouTube

MusicJanuary 18, 2021
Singer Calum Scott will make his UAE return with a concert in Dubai Opera this week. Getty Images
How Calum Scott overcame the stigma of making his name on a talent show

The UK singer, who rose to fame on 'Britain's Got Talent, admits there can be a stigma attached to competing on a reality TV show

MusicJanuary 18, 2021
Mohamed Ramadan will star in the upcoming series 'Moussa'. Source: Twitter.com/Mohamed_Ramadan
Arab world’s biggest stars film TV dramas for Ramadan 2021

The series will be screened when the Holy Month begins in April

TelevisionJanuary 17, 2021
The Beatles' Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr recording at Abbey Road Studios for the 'Our World' live television broadcast in 1967. Shutterstock
Abbey Road Studios turns 90: 6 key albums recorded at famous London venue

Filmmaker Mary McCartney will mark the venue's anniversary in November with a tribute documentary

MusicJanuary 17, 2021
Blues singer Martha Redbone will give an online concert for NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre. Photo Craig Bailey
NYUAD Arts Centre expands line-up of online concerts and film screenings

Shows will be streamed in various formats including on the arts centre's website

On StageJanuary 16, 2021
Mosques have reopened with social-distancing measures in place. Antonie Robertson / The National
Pocket prayer mats to apps: 5 ways to make the most of Friday prayers in a pandemic

Social-distancing measures mean going to the mosque requires planning

CommentJanuary 15, 2021
Method Man as the hot shot lawyer Davis McLean. Starzplay
Why Method Man is calling on screenwriters to not 'put a colour' on characters

The rapper and actor plays a slick lawyer in the hit crime drama 'Power Book II: Ghost'

TelevisionJanuary 14, 2021
Egyptian funnyman Bassem Youssef returns to the small screen. Getty Images / AFP
Bassem Youssef's new TV show mixes current affairs with humour

The Egyptian satirist explores ways to build a healthy lifestyle

TelevisionJanuary 14, 2021
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