UAE National Orchestra participated in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at Zayed National Museum. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

'Profound honour' as UAE National Orchestra makes debut

Managing director hopes ensemble can reflect the UAE a country as unified, creative and rich in cultural depth

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: A guide to the after-race concerts

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Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

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New Year's Eve concerts and events in UAE, from Alicia Keys to Maroon 5

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ReviewBeetlejuice The Musical: Gothic comedy makes confident debut in Abu Dhabi

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Emo Nite in Dubai: How a trio of friends aim to find community in nostalgia

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Mariah Carey to Diana Ross: Guide to Saadiyat Nights concerts in Abu Dhabi

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Drummer Ian Paice and singer Ian Gillan of Deep Purple at Rock in Rio Brasil 2024 in Rio de Janeiro. Getty Images

Ian Gillan on how Beirut helped shape Deep Purple’s sound 60 years ago

Frontman of heavy metal band, playing in Dubai on Thursday, reflects on 1966 Casino du Liban residency that helped form his stagecraft

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Who is Max Richter? The modern classical luminary performing at Saadiyat Nights

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Faisal Kapadia on how Coke Studio saved Pakistani pop

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Roberto Bolle at 50: ‘I wanted to be perfect. Now I want to be true’

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Christina Aguilera to return to Abu Dhabi with 2026 Etihad Arena concert

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UAE National Orchestra begins rehearsals ahead of first nationwide tour

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InterviewZeyne finds her voice again in Awda, a concept album born from loss and faith

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Christina Aguilera will return to Abu Dhabi a year after her 2025 Saadiyat Nights performance. Photo: Etihad Arena

Christina Aguilera to return to Abu Dhabi with 2026 Etihad Arena concert

American singer last performed in the emirate earlier this year

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UAE National Orchestra begins rehearsals ahead of first nationwide tour

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InterviewZeyne finds her voice again in Awda, a concept album born from loss and faith

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Saudi all-women rock band Seera hit the right note on London debut

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