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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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Ramy Ayach performs at the Mawazine festival in Rabat, Morocco on June 27, 2019. Courtesy Mawazine
Why singer Ramy Ayach will 'always stand beside Egypt'

The Lebanese crooner also discussed working with his childhood hero, the Egyptian dancer Fifi Abdou, ahead of his performance in Morocco

MusicJune 29, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Lebanese singer Najwa Karam confirms her return to Arabs Got Talent in 2020. AFP PHOTO/ANWAR AMRO (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)
Najwa Karam says Tunisian terror attacks “are against humanity”

The Lebanese pop star also confirms she will back in the next season of Arabs Got Talent

MusicJune 28, 2019
Saeed Saeed
US rapper Travis Scott performs during the World Music Festival 'Mawazine' at the OLM Suissi venue in the Moroccan capital Rabat on June 26, 2019. AFP
What can we expect from Travis Scott at his Abu Dhabi F1 show?

The US rapper's show at Morocco’s Mawazine Festival was brilliant and intense. We report ahead of his Abu Dhabi F1 after race concert in November

MusicJune 28, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Thomas Ovesen with British singer Elton John after his show at Dubai’s Autism Rocks Arena in 2017. Courtesy of Thomas Ovesen.
Bieber's antics & Beyonce's work ethic: UAE promoter's celeb tales

Mariah Carey required many humidifiers, Justin Bieber sped in a sports car and The Eagles' had a business-only approach: we sit down with the man who works hard to bring the world's brightest stars to the region

MusicJune 27, 2019
Saeed Saeed
The musician Will.i.am spoke about the tech-industry's collection of personal data at the 2019 World Government Summit in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Will.i.am questions motives of Michael Jackson critics

The rapper and producer describes his friendship with the controversial pop star as one of joy

MusicJune 25, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Elissa will perform as part of this year's Mawazine festival in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy Youness Hamiddine / Mawazine
Elissa on cancer, new music and being real with fans

The Lebanese singer spoke to 'The National' about her cancer treatment and why she will always be honest through her music

MusicJune 25, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Myriam Fares performs at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco on June 23. Courtesy Mawazine Festival
Diva Myriam Fares angers Egypt by saying country can't afford her

The Lebanese pop star's comments expose the fraught state of Egypt’s live concert scene

MusicJune 25, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Lebanese indie-band Mashrou' Leila. Courtesy of Mashrou' Leila
Mashrou’ Leila aim for US stardom with first English single

The Lebanese indie-band tells 'The National' that their first English language song is a gift to their fans abroad

MusicJune 24, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Myriam Fares is getting ready to release a new Moroccan-inspired song and accompanying video. Photo by Wahid Tajani
Mawazine 2019: Myriam Fares says she is healthy and new music is on the way

The Lebanese singer says her live tours are often shorter than her ambitions

MusicJune 23, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Assi El Hallani performs at Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco on June 22, 2019. Courtesy Mawazine Festival
Where is the new generation of Arab pop stars?

Lebanese singer Assi El Hallani says the new crop of music talent have their own set of career challenges

MusicJune 23, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Carole Samaha at Mawazine. Courtesy Mawazine Festival.
The topic of Carole Samaha's new song is rare in music – but it shouldn't be

The Lebanese singer tells Saeed Saeed that 'Al Moutallaka' was inspired by the strong women living under the stigma of divorce

On StageJune 23, 2019
Saeed Saeed
The Backstreet Boys are coming to Saudi Arabia, for a performance in Jeddah. AP
The Backstreet Boys are coming to Jeddah, really soon

The American boyband has been announced as the next act to perform as part of Jeddah Season

MusicJune 22, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Knowing some key words in Arabic can make hair cutting in Abu Dhabi a smooth experience. Silvia Razgova / The National
5 terms to know before visiting a UAE barber or 'saloon'

Our intrepid man in Abu Dhabi gives you the lowdown on how to navigate the UAE's more humble barbershops

CommentJune 20, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Japan's Kodo Drummers will bring their exciting show to the Royal Muscat Opera House. Courtesy of Royal Muscat Opera House
Royal Opera House Muscat unveils 2019-2020 performances season

The performance venue in the Omani capital will be home to a series of lavish ballets and operas, in addition to concerts international and regional music stars

On StageJune 18, 2019
Saeed Saeed
Amr Diab performed as part of the Jeddah Season earlier this month. Picture courtesy FLASH Entertainment
Jeddah Season: Everything you need to know from music to pop-ups

With one month to go, check out what’s on offer at this Saudi entertainment festival

June 17, 2019
Saeed Saeed
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