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Arabic word of the weekHow 'halawa', or sweets, has connotations beyond taste
The term is also used to describe personality, speech and faith
Top 21 New Year's Eve concerts in UAE, from Alicia Keys to Najwa Karam
Celebrations feature international headliners and regional stars performing at gala dinners and glitzy nightclubs
Six films of note by late Palestinian actor and director Mohammad Bakri
International debut in Hanna K, war documentary Jenin, Jenin and Oscar-shortlisted All That’s Left of You immortalise his meditative work aesthetic
Top 45 concerts and events coming to UAE, from Maroon 5 to Christina Aguilera
Months ahead offer eclectic mix of comedy, music, dance and drama
Metallica in the Middle East: Band documents regional tours on YouTube
New Abu Dhabi uploads complete a video trail stretching back to the band’s first Gulf show in 2011
Arabic version of Jingle Bells and other regional Christmas songs
Tunes reflect how the festival is shared and understood in the region
How Christmas is celebrated across the Middle East
From parish-led celebrations to family feasts, Arab world has its own festive traditions
From Coldplay and Metallica to Tyla and JLo, the UAE’s best live shows of 2025
Stadium spectacles and theatre productions defined the country's events calendar for the year
Why the Gulf has become central to Swizz Beatz’s creative vision
Grammy-winning artist unveils his grand vision and the Mena connections behind his latest projects
Restaurant of the weekWhy Billionaire Dubai is still bang on the money
Familiar format returns with a new venue, revised staging and a clearer sense of identity
The 50 best Arabic songs of 2025, from Nancy Ajram to Flipperachi
Tracks about love, heartbreak and gender violence make up some of the thought-provoking tunes
Tyla ready for world's biggest stages after impressive Gulf shows
Shows in Riyadh and Dubai track South African singer’s transition from support act to headliner
Soundstorm 2025: New mum Cardi B shows she’s ready to take on the world
Music festival features performances by Post Malone, Pitbull, Halsey and others
From Cat Stevens to Lionel Richie, the unmissable musical memoirs of 2025
Our top picks blend music history with personal revelations and offer fresh perspectives from some of the industry’s most enduring voices
Who is Flipperachi, the Bahraini rapper featured in Bollywood hit Dhurandhar?
Track's renewed success marks another milestone in artist's efforts to take Khaleeji hip-hop beyond the Gulf
