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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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Egyptian singers Amr Diab and Tamer Hosny will perform at El Gouna Film Festival. AFP / EPA
Amr Diab and Tamer Hosny to perform at El Gouna Film Festival

Both singers are promoting their latest tracks

MusicOctober 27, 2020
Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram's new song tackles the pain of leaving your homeland for a better future. EPA
Nancy Ajram’s new song ‘Illa Beirut Al Ontha’ captures the heartache of separation

The touching song is based on a poem by Syrian writer Nizar Qabbani and is dedicated to those who left Lebanon for a better life

MusicOctober 26, 2020
Global Village will launch its new season with a raft of safety measures in place on October 25. Reuters
'Together': RedOne and Ahlam team up for Global Village official anthem

The catchy pop hit exemplifies the vibrant and multicultural spirit of the Dubai funfair venue

MusicOctober 25, 2020
“During my surprise visit in the quarantine time of my grandfather’s home, I did not expect to witness the scene in the yard of the old family home. I later photographed him from the kitchen window. Indeed, my tears fell because I saw the meaning of honesty and sincerity in what they made one day, and my grandmother was healed later, praise to God” said Akram Menari from Algeria. courtesy of National Geographic Abu Dhabi.
A year lived differently: 8 photos from National Geographic Abu Dhabi's competition

The annual event is celebrating its 10th anniversary

ArtOctober 25, 2020
Jordanian Female Artist Collective, featuring singer Rula Bassil, will perform as part of Amman Jazz Festival. Instagram
Female collectives to Armenian folk: 5 acts to check out at Amman Jazz Festival

The event will this year stream all performances on its YouTube page

MusicOctober 22, 2020
Fourth from left, Lebanese singer and dancer Nour ArdakanI stars in Now United's new video 'Habibi'. Instagram.
Lebanese singer Nour Ardakani shines in new Now United ‘Habibi’ music video

The song is one of four music videos shot in Dubai

MusicOctober 22, 2020
Singer Adele could be back with new music. Matt Sayles
More bangers, fewer ballads: what we know about Adele’s new album

The singer is readying for the release of her anticipated fourth album

MusicOctober 21, 2020
Bollywood hero Shah Rukh Khan wears a facemask emblazoned with the team logo of Kolkata Knight Riders. Twitter / KKRiders
Shah Rukh Khan stars in official anthem for Kolkata Knight Riders

The Bollywood superstar is one of the cricket team’s co-owners

MusicOctober 21, 2020
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 12, 2020. Khalidiya by night article by Saeed Saeed on restaurants, café's on Al Yahar Street. Mohammed Al Ayoubi cuts authentic Lebanese Harissa from Tripoli Sweets. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Reporter: Saeed Saeed
Is this Abu Dhabi's hidden foodie gem? Exploring the many wonders of Al Yahar Street

The Khalidiya street is an eclectic mix of neon lights, creative bites and generous restaurateurs

FoodOctober 21, 2020
Louvre Abu Dhabi is open to the public with social distancing measures in place. Hufton + Crow
UAE frontline staff granted free access to Qasr Al Hosn and Louvre Abu Dhabi

The offer is part of a government initiative to recognise their efforts during the pandemic

October 19, 2020
Margaret Atwood took part in a streamed session as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair. Willam Parry
The Frankfurt Book Fair: Five takeaways from discussions on the last day

The event was split into two 12-hour videos streamed on the book fair’s YouTube channel

BooksOctober 18, 2020
Etisalat Award for Children’s Literature shines a spotlight on this burgeoning regional genre. Antonie Robertson / The National
Etisalat Award for Children’s Literature announces shortlist

The award ceremony will be held online in November

BooksOctober 18, 2020
'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky', a documentary about K-pop girl group Blackpink, landed on Netflix this week. Reuters
Five must watch K-pop documentaries: From Blackpink and BTS to Nine Muses

With super passionate fans, non-stop training and recording, being a K-pop star is not for the faint hearted

MusicOctober 18, 2020
Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny has released a new single, 'Mabatalnash Ehsas'. Getty Images
'Mabatalnash Ehsas': Tamer Honsy wants us to feel the love with new single

The Egyptian pop star is back with new track from upcoming album, 'Khaleek Folazy'

MusicOctober 17, 2020
‘Secrets of The Saqqara Tomb’ follows an exciting 2018 archaeological expedition in Egypt. Courtesy Netflix
Discover the wonders of Egypt’s Saqqara tomb in new Netflix documentary

The series captures the 2018 expedition that made international headlines

FilmOctober 17, 2020
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