Saeed Saeed

From K-pop comebacks and pop reinventions to long-awaited returns, these are the records set to shape the next 12 months

Eclectic mix of comedy, music, dance and drama on offer

Sudanese fiction traces country’s political and social shifts

The singer-songwriter performed hits from his two-decade career

Passengers are encouraged to check in online and remotely to avoid delays

Songs of love, hope, resilience and family characterise regional end-of-year staples

It's been a year of farewell for several influential creatives

Greetings to share with friends and families when the clock strikes midnight

The term is also used to describe personality, speech and faith

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

International debut in Hanna K, war documentary Jenin, Jenin and Oscar-shortlisted All That’s Left of You immortalise his meditative work aesthetic

New Abu Dhabi uploads complete a video trail stretching back to the band’s first Gulf show in 2011

Tunes reflect how the festival is shared and understood in the region

From parish-led celebrations to family feasts, Arab world has its own festive traditions

Stadium spectacles and theatre productions defined the country's events calendar for the year