New Abu Dhabi festival to celebrate Arabic music, film and art
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Lebanese singer Marwan Khoury will perform and discuss the stories behind his greatest songs at Arabian Days festival in Abu Dhabi next month. EPA
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Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef to perform live in Abu Dhabi
The show follows his viral interview with Piers Morgan and appearance at Sharjah Book Fair
Bassem Youssef is bringing his live show to Abu Dhabi in November. AFP
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