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Katy Perry will return to Dubai to headline the New Year's Eve gala at Atlantis The Palm on December 31. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Music & On-stageSeptember 18, 2026
Assala Nasri performs in Damascus on September 17, 2026, after a 16-year absence. AFP

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Music & On-stageSeptember 18, 2026
Assala began her concert by singing Syria Janna, a track she released after the fall of the Assad regime. AFP
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Music & On-stageSeptember 18, 2026
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Music & On-stageSeptember 18, 2026
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Music & On-stageSeptember 15, 2026
Egyptian soprano Fatma Said will perform opera and Arabic classics at Dubai Opera’s 10th Anniversary Gala on September 12. Getty Images

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Music & On-stageSeptember 10, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Al Nassr has helped bring a new global audience and, in some cases, a fresh soundtrack to the Saudi Pro League. Getty Images

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Music & On-stageSeptember 06, 2026
Mutah Beale, formerly known as Napoleon of the Outlawz, left music after converting to Islam and has built a new life and business career in Saudi Arabia. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

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Music & On-stageSeptember 02, 2026
Blue Note exhibition traces links between jazz music and Islam, inspired by a conversation Saudi artist Sultan bin Fahad had with a friend. Photo: Leila Heller Gallery

Sultan bin Fahad explores links between jazz and Islam in solo exhibition

Art & DesignAugust 31, 2026
Nihal Al Aasar wants to break down perceptions of what Arab music sounds like. Photo: Maghie Ghali

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Music & On-stageAugust 29, 2026
Lebanese singer Najwa Karam is among the major Arab stars bringing regional sounds to the UAE concert calendar. AFP

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Music & On-stageAugust 28, 2026
The Sennheiser HD 480 Pro headphones are aimed at professional users and audiophiles. Photo: Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 480 Pro goes back to basics in a wireless world

LifestyleAugust 28, 2026
Shakira is set to perform at the Pyramids of Giza on November 28, in what is currently expected to be her only date in the region. Reuters

What fans can expect from Shakira at the Pyramids

Music & On-stageAugust 28, 2026
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Music & On-stageAugust 26, 2026
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