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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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Benson Boone opens the four-day after-race concert series at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National
Benson Boone flips into action on opening night of Abu Dhabi F1 concerts

American singer-songwriter delivers lively Middle East debut at Etihad Park

Music & On-stageDecember 04, 2025
US singer Benson Boone cut a relaxed figure as he visited the Yas Marina Circuit. Alamy
Abu Dhabi F1 2025: Benson Boone tours paddocks before Etihad Park show

US singer headlines first of four after-race concerts

Pop CultureDecember 04, 2025
The 18th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature returns in January with regional and international authors and speakers in attendance. Leslie Pableo for The National
Ruth Ware, Asma Khan and Scott Turrow lead Emirates LitFest 2026 line-up

Next year’s event will host more than 200 speakers from 40 countries in a programme of talks, workshops and performances

BooksDecember 04, 2025
The performance in Abu Dhabi will mark Benson Boone's UAE debut. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi F1 concert and clubbing guide, from Katy Perry to Benson Boone

Pop stars, heavy metal giants and high-profile DJs will perform during race weekend

Music & On-stageDecember 04, 2025
Quoz Arts Fest is one of many cultural events held at Alserkal Avenue. Photo: Alserkal Avenue
Design Miami to launch first Middle East fair at Alserkal Avenue in 2027

Partnership with Alserkal aims to bring regional designers to the world stage

Art & DesignDecember 02, 2025
Katy Perry is to perform on the last day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AFP
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: A guide to the after-race concerts

Follow these steps to get from Yas Marina Circuit to Etihad Park with as little hassle as possible

Music & On-stageDecember 02, 2025
Emirati novels published over the past three decades reflect the country’s social change. Victor Besa / The National
Five Emirati novels that reflect the UAE’s modern transformation

These books reflect how writers have documented the nation’s rapid evolution and added perspectives to Arabic literature

BooksDecember 02, 2025
Soulja’s latest singles explore movement, displacement and the search for a distinct Sudanese sound. Photo: Empire Wana
Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

Musician believes Sudanese zanig is the next South African amapiano when it comes to uniting dance floors

Music & On-stageNovember 30, 2025
Saikindo is a stylish and laid-back listening bar. Photo: Four Seasons Abu Dhabi
Restaurant of the weekFour Seasons Abu Dhabi’s new listening bar is pitch perfect

Blending refinement with a music-first approach, the venue signals intent to take the Japanese format seriously

FoodNovember 28, 2025
Alicia Keys will return to Abu Dhabi to headline Saadiyat Nights’ first New Year’s Eve concert. AFP
New Year's Eve concerts and events in UAE, from Alicia Keys to Maroon 5

Celebrations feature international headliners and regional stars performing at gala dinners and glitzy nightclubs

Music & On-stageNovember 27, 2025
Diana Ross will perform her hits at Saadiyat Nights in Abu Dhabi in January. Getty
Mariah Carey to Diana Ross: Guide to Saadiyat Nights concerts in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s open-air concert series returns with chart-topping international artists and regional favourites

Music & On-stageNovember 24, 2025
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

Music & On-stageNovember 19, 2025
Pakistani singer Faisal Kapadia is embracing the latest chapter of his career as solo artist after decades with Strings. Photo: Umeed 2025
Faisal Kapadia on how Coke Studio saved Pakistani pop

TV programme provided springboard for former Strings to launch solo career

Music & On-stageNovember 13, 2025
Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle continues to balance performance with a growing mission to make ballet more accessible. AFP
Roberto Bolle at 50: ‘I wanted to be perfect. Now I want to be true’

Ahead of gala show to Dubai Opera, Italian dancer reflects on age, control and the confidence that comes from experience

Music & On-stageNovember 06, 2025
Emirati collector Omar Al Hashmi in his Dubai gaming room, surrounded by part of his 800-game collection. Chris Whiteoak / The National
My UAE Collection'My 800 games and 50 consoles are now worth Dh100,000’

Emirati engineer Omar Al Hashmi has built his video game collection over more than 20 years

CultureNovember 03, 2025
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