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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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British stage singer Kerry Ellis says London's West End will bounce back. Plus 1 Comms
London West End star Kerry Ellis urges support for battered theatre sector

The singer will perform a Christmas-themed show in Dubai

On StageDecember 16, 2020
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature director Ahlam Bolooki wants to raise the presence of Arab authors online. Emirates Literature Foundation
Become a Wikipedia editor and help to promote Arabic literature to the world

A new initiative launched by the Emirates Literature Foundation in partnership with Google aims to increase the visibility of Arab authors

BooksDecember 16, 2020
Mohammed Assaf will perform an online gig for the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. Courtesy Mawazine Festival
Mohammed Assaf and Omer Elamin to perform free online concerts for the Cultural Foundation

The Palestinian singer and Sudanese folk music artist will have their concerts streamed on YouTube

MusicDecember 15, 2020
John Cleese will perform at Dubai Opera this week. Pawan Singh / The National
Why you won't see John Cleese on Netflix: 'They can’t be bothered to reply to my ideas'

The 'Fawlty Towers' star, who will perform at Dubai Opera this week, also opens up about why there are few laughs to be found when it comes to Brexit

On StageDecember 14, 2020
Global Village has scored another Guinness World Record. Global Village
Global Village scores another world record with world’s biggest ticket

The Dubai site is celebrating its 25th anniversary

FamilyDecember 13, 2020
Dubai Opera has unveiled more shows to its lineup for 2021. Courtesy Dubai Opera
Russian State Opera to bring three classics to Dubai Opera in 2021

The company will perform three productions next year: 'Giselle', 'Carmen' and 'Aida'

On StageDecember 12, 2020
Lebanese popstar George Wassouf and Egyptian singer Mohamed Hamaki are both coming to Dubai to perform on Christmas Day.
Mohamed Hamaki and George Wassouf to play Christmas Day concerts in Dubai

Both singers will take the stage with a playlist of hits

MusicDecember 12, 2020
Emirati film 'Khorfakkan' premieres in UAE cinemas on December 17. SBA
‘Khorfakkan’: Sharjah ruler's book set for big screen adaptation

The historical drama movie is set in the UAE coastal city in the early 16th century

FilmDecember 12, 2020
Cover for 'Domenica alle tre' by Paolo Rossi. Twitter
Remember when Paolo Rossi released the pop song ‘Domenica alle tre’?

The Italian footballer passed away at the age of 64

MusicDecember 10, 2020
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - December 10, 2020: News. Arts. Ebtisam Kasabri reads a book in a pod. Opening of the House of Wisdom, a high tech new library. Thursday, December 10th, 2020 in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
House of Wisdom: UAE cultural figures hail 'library of the future' as it opens to public

The site is home to ore than 300,000 books

BooksDecember 10, 2020
House of Wisdom Sharjah celebrates the emirate's status as World Book Capital 2019.
A library for all ages: Sharjah ruler inaugurates House of Wisdom

It has a collection of more than 300,000 books

BooksDecember 10, 2020
Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli performed with UAE and Israeli musicians Dubai Opera on Tuesday, December 8. Here he is seen on stage in Germany on December 5, 2020. EPA
Andrea Bocelli performs with Israeli musicians at landmark Dubai concert

Private invitation-only event was organised within 48 hours

On StageDecember 09, 2020
UK singer Natasha Hamilton will perform a festive concert at Dubai Opera. Courtesy Dubai Opera
Natasha Hamilton on Atomic Kitten, mental health and coming to Dubai

The British singer will perform alongside Gareth Gates for a Christmas show at Dubai Opera

MusicDecember 09, 2020
Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti, pictured, will perform onstage with US jazz master Wynton Marsalis. Admaf
A guide to Abu Dhabi Festival 2021: The shows to add to your diary

The annual festival returns with a diverse array of performances that will be streamed online

On StageDecember 08, 2020
Bob Dylan’s entire catalogue of songs, which spans 60 years, has been acquired by Universal Music Publishing Group. AP
The lighter side of Bob Dylan: 6 times the singer showed off his witty lyrics

Beneath that taciturn demeanour lies a knack for a witty pun

MusicDecember 08, 2020
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