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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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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: K-pop boy band BTS visit the SiriusXM Studios on February 21, 2020 in New York City. Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM/AFP
From BTS to Mariah Carey: eight music industry deals that earned stars millions

BTS members made millions as shareholders of parent company Big Hit Entertainment

MusicOctober 15, 2020
Layla Kardan performs at Q's Bar and Lounge. Courtesy Palazzo Versace
‘We are in the spotlight’: Layla Kardan on residency at Quincy Jones's jazz spot

The Dubai artist is readying the release of a new EP

MusicOctober 15, 2020
Charlotte Hope stars in 'The Spanish Princess'. StarzPlay
Charlotte Hope on playing Catherine of Aragon: 'We didn’t want a story about weak women'

'The Spanish Princess' is now streaming on StarzPlay

TelevisionOctober 15, 2020
Frankfurt Book Fair guest authors (L-R) Elizabeth Gilbert, Irvine Welsh, Edward Snowden and Margaret Atwood. AP / Rex / AFP / Supplied
Margaret Atwood to Edward Snowden: 7 must-stream sessions from Frankfurt Book Fair

The world’s biggest book fair will this year host a number of discussions on its website for free

BooksOctober 14, 2020
Artist Ali Kashwani, Saeed Al Emadi, Mona Al Tamimi. Jeffrey Biteng / The National, Jeff Topping / The National, Courtesy Mona Al Tamimi
Learn from region's creative talents and industry leaders in new online series

Created by Sharjah creative hub Funn, the sessions run throughout the week

FilmOctober 12, 2020
Singers Talal Kontar, right, and Zeina Aftimos perform new song 'Hkiny Arabic'. Spinworx
The serious message behind Talal Kontar’s quirky song ‘Hkini Arabic’

The Lebanese songwriter's new track encourages us to use and appreciate the language

MusicOctober 12, 2020
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Move over, Gal Gadot: 5 actresses who could have played Cleopatra

Should an actress from the region play the role of the ancient Egyptian queen, who came from Macedonian-Greek heritage?

FilmOctober 12, 2020
The Sharjah International Book Fair will take place this year digitally and on site at the Sharjah Expo Centre. Reem Mohammed / The National
Sharjah Book Fair to run physically and online in November

The 11-day event will host digital sessions, while opening its doors at the Sharjah Expo Centre

BooksOctober 12, 2020
Abu Dhabi plans to combine two food and beverage companies including Al Foah and Agthia. Alamy
Are lounge concepts the future of Abu Dhabi's nightlife scene?

With clubs downsized, the capital is full of opportunities

MusicOctober 11, 2020
From left: pop stars Taylor Swift, DJ Khaled, Sade and Elton John gave us their brand of joyous pop music. AFP
From Taylor Swift to Tom Petty: 10 songs that lift the spirits

Music that encourages you to look at the brighter side of life

MusicOctober 10, 2020
SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Ava Max performs on stage during the MTV EMAs 2019 at FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre on November 03, 2019 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
‘It is inspirational’: singer Ava Max on why pop music will never die

The US singer has stormed the charts with her high-energy anthems

MusicOctober 09, 2020
Warehouse421 is hosting an online creative writing course. The National
Budding novelists, take note: Warehouse421 offers online course to hone writing skills

The course is part of an evolving calendar of events

BooksOctober 08, 2020
The rate of sales growth in Dubai was at its strongest in 10 months. Getty Images
New cultural festival Breakout DXB coming to Dubai in November

The event will feature musical performances, art installations and panel discussions

MusicOctober 08, 2020
Singer and actor Johnny Nash found fame when he turned from R&B to ska and reggae. RB/Redferns
From soul to punk: 10 times Johnny Nash's 'I Can See Clearly Now' has been covered

Released in 1972, it remains the late singer's towering achievement

MusicOctober 07, 2020
Daniel Radcliffe stars in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'. Warner Brothers
'Harry Potter' to 'Moana': 9 films to watch at this Abu Dhabi outdoor cinema

The series will run each weekend until April 2021, but here are the blockbusters to check out this month

FilmOctober 06, 2020
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