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Etihad Park renamed Etihad Live as Yas Island venue prepares for major revamp

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Kuwait's Sons of Yusuf on turning Gulf conflict and oil into hip-hop history

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, meet again at the G7 France 2026 Summit on the shores of Lake Geneva. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
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Macron greets G7 leaders with personalised song choices, from BTS to Hussain Al Jassmi

French President’s Instagram account paired world leaders arriving in Evian with tracks linked to their countries, cultures and public image

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Andrea Bocelli to perform during F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix week

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Arab musicians to perform across North America during World Cup 2026

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Singer Oliver Tree dies in Brazil helicopter crash during world tour

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Elyanna and Nora Fatehi deliver spark in Canada’s otherwise flat opener

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Arabian artists Elyanna and Nora Fatehi to perform at Canada’s opening ceremony

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Jessie Reyez and Elyanna perform during Canada's World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto. Reuters
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Elyanna and Nora Fatehi deliver spark in Canada’s otherwise flat opener

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Arabian artists Elyanna and Nora Fatehi to perform at Canada’s opening ceremony

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