Saeed Saeed

UAE creatives examine the power of continuity and the value of gathering

Ahead of this summer’s football spectacle, we examine the hits and misses from six decades of World Cup soundtracks

A holiday guide to Arabic concerts, family shows and club nights over the long break

Story of Gulf country's largest island runs through ancient pottery, fishing, falconry and film

These singers followed different paths after the talent show

Collaboration with Jessie Reyez comes as tournament’s music programme expanded across its three host nations

Chronological guide to the Arabic tunes shaping the year so far

A Sharjah exhibition traces buildings in Baghdad, Damascus and Tunis through drawings, films and models, revealing what archives can still recover

Paula Nascimento and Angela Harutyunyan discuss site visits, shared trust and the role of existing buildings in the 2027 staging

The derivative 'divan' survives in English as a type of sofa

Temporary display marks 50th anniversary of unification through ancient objects, archival material and daily performances

There's an eclectic mix of comedy, music, dance and drama on offer

Late musician's battle with mahraganat performers raised difficult questions about taste, class and authority

Sacred mountains, early Islamic sites and a new museum offer pilgrims a deeper view of the holy city

The new restaurant is built on flavour, pride and a strong sense of place