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Saeed Saeed

Saeed Saeed

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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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Palestinian cellist Naseem Alatrash's debut album is a four-movement work. Getty Images
Bethlehem to Berklee: Palestinian Naseem Alatrash reimagines the cello

Cellist blends Arabic tradition with classical training in Bright Colours on a Dark Canvas

Music & On-stageMarch 12, 2026
Big Bad Wolf book sale offers fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, children's titles and educational material at subsidised rates. Antonie Robertson / The National
Big Bad Wolf comes knocking in Dubai again with more than one million books

The event is styled in the manner of a touring warehouse and offers titles from Dh2

BooksMarch 09, 2026
Zain: The reassuring Arabic word that signals everything is good
Arabic word of the weekZain, or good, is a signal of reassurance

Across the Gulf, the expression works as a quick way to signal approval

CultureMarch 06, 2026
Pop star Kesha was unable to get a flight from Australia to Berlin on March 4. Photo: Andrew Lipovsky / NBC / NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Middle East airspace disruption leads Kesha and other artists to cancel shows

Global tours hit as regional conflict affects long-haul travel

CultureMarch 06, 2026
Colombian singer Shakira will headline this year's Offlimits Festival in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Top 29 concerts coming to UAE, from Shakira to The Beach Boys

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

Music & On-stageMarch 04, 2026
Late-night prayers draw larger crowds to mosques during the final stretch of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
The last 10 days of Ramadan: How to prepare for the final nights

From adjusting sleep to clearing schedules, small changes can help you approach the final stretch with focus and intention

CultureMarch 04, 2026
Ukrainian singer Allexa Bash, a regular performer in Dubai music venues and hotels, will continue appearing at gigs. Photo: Allexa Bash
The show goes on: UAE musicians continue performing live on stage

Most hospitality venues remain open

Music & On-stageMarch 02, 2026
Masti o khiar combines yoghurt with dried mint and refreshing cucumber. Photo: Ariana's Persian Kitchen
Iftar of the weekA saffron-laced spread at Ariana’s Persian Kitchen

From herb-rich soups to charcoal-grilled kebabs, Iranian restaurant offers a sophisticated Ramadan meal

FoodFebruary 27, 2026
Veteran musician Mohamed Mounir lends his voice to the Egyptian social drama Had Aqsa. Getty
Lights, camera, music: Arab pop stars behind biggest Ramadan TV dramas

Known as titrat, tunes that accompany TV shows can be as important as on-screen action

Music & On-stageFebruary 26, 2026
Jason Derulo returns to Dubai as part of latest world tour. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai World Cup 2026: Jason Derulo to headline after-show at Meydan Racecourse

The Last Dance singer will take the stage after final race

Music & On-stageFebruary 25, 2026
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a global cultural attraction. Victor Besa / The National
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30 stunning mosques to visit across the UAE

The seven emirates are home to several places of worship of historical and architectural significance

CultureFebruary 24, 2026
Layali Ramadan takes in musical performances, cultural activities and dining outlets. Photo: DCT - Abu Dhabi
Ramadan 2026: Suhoor spots to try across the UAE

From set menus in elegant indoor settings to a variety of plates served al fresco, these offerings are well worth booking

FoodFebruary 22, 2026
The Saudi comedy Tash Ma Tash, starring L-R Nasser Al Qasabi and Abdullal Al Sadhan, is considered a classic of Ramadan television for its ability to bring viewers together across the region. Photo: MBC
Ramadan 2026: What are the five qualities that define Ramadan television?

The structure, storytelling and audience habits behind the season’s biggest shows

CultureFebruary 22, 2026
‘Sakinah’: Arabic word for tranquillity has spiritual and social depth
Arabic word of the week‘Sakinah’, or tranquillity, has spiritual and social depth

During Ramadan, the term often surfaces in conversations about the nature of the month

CultureFebruary 20, 2026
Sawa Sawa is one of the most talked-about shows of Ramadan 2026 so far. Photo: MBC
Ramadan 2026The 30 must-watch Arab TV series and shows this season

Biggest dramas, returning hits and seasonal favourites for the holy month

Film & TVFebruary 20, 2026
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