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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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Mohamed Ramadan in Asad. Photo: Good Fellas Media Production
What to watch in UAE cinemas during Eid Al Adha 2026

Major Arabic, Indian and Pakistani releases are heading to the big screen for holiday season

Film & TVApril 25, 2026
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, part of the Abraj Al Bait complex overlooking the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Photo: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Best hotels in Makkah for Hajj and Umrah, from luxury to budget options

Pilgrims planning ahead can choose from properties close to the Grand Mosque, larger family rooms and lower-cost stays

TravelApril 24, 2026
The Arabic word for warehouse is makhzan. The National
Arabic word of the week‘Makhzan’, which means storehouse, gave us 'magazine’

It can refer to anything from a commercial warehouse or shop stockroom to a space in a home or office

CultureApril 24, 2026
The entrance to the Central Pavilion in the Biennale Gardens, Venice, ahead of the 61st International Art Exhibition, which runs from May 9 to November 22 under the title In Minor Keys. EPA
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel and Russia from top prizes

Move deepens political tension surrounding the world's biggest art exhibition

Art & DesignApril 23, 2026
Anne Hathaway’s use of the popular Arabic expression drew praise online. Reuters
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Anne Hathaway’s ‘inshallah’ and meaning behind other misunderstood Arabic words

While Devil Wears Prada actress got it right, the true meaning of some terms is expressed through tone and context

CultureApril 22, 2026
DJ Habibeats brings his blend of Arabic sounds and global club music to the Coachella stage in California. Photo: DJ Habibeats
DJ Habibeats takes Palestinian wedding anthems to Coachella

Musician behind Arabic party anthems on his journey from community celebrations to one of the world's biggest music stages

Music & On-stageApril 22, 2026
Dubai Police Band and folk artists performed during the reopening of the Global Village on Monday. Pawan Singh for The National
Global Village reopens for 30th season - without Iran pavilion

Dubai attraction suspended operations following the start of the regional conflict

Things to doApril 21, 2026
Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi released Ya Biladi (My Country) among other songs since the conflict began. Satish Kumar / The National
Pride and patriotism: 10 songs by Gulf artists in response to the Iran war

From intimate ballads to operettas, these tracks reflect a region singing about pride during testing times

Music & On-stageApril 20, 2026
Lewis Capaldi returns to Abu Dhabi after a powerful performance in January. Photo: Saadiyat Nights
Top 25 concerts and events coming to UAE, from Shakira to Lewis Capaldi

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

Music & On-stageApril 19, 2026
Fiesta Street was expanded for season 30. Photo: Global Village
Global Village reopens: What to expect from rides, food and pavilions

Dubai attraction reopens on Monday following temporary closure due to the Iran war

Things to doApril 19, 2026
Egyptian singer Amr Diab is in the Top 20 of the Official Mena Chart, organised by IFPI. Chris Whiteoak / The National
How the Iran war tested record labels across the Middle East

From shelved campaigns to stalled sponsorships, conflict exposed vulnerabilities even as industry continues to expand rapidly

Music & On-stageApril 19, 2026
Said Khatibi won the 2026 International Prize for Arabic Fiction for his novel Swimming Against the Tide. Photo: Ipaf
Said Khatibi on why Algerian literature must confront the civil war’s legacy

Novelist reflects on memory, language and the role of fiction in resisting erasure

BooksApril 17, 2026
UAE National Orchestra pays tribute to 50 years of Emirati film and television scores. Victor Besa / The National
UAE National Orchestra honours the composers behind Emirati screen classics

The concert revisited 50 years of film and television music, turning familiar themes, jingles and scores into a sonic history of storytelling

Music & On-stageApril 17, 2026
Syrian authors have used fiction to track the story of the nation.
Syria Independence Day: Nine novels that chart a nation’s modern history

These books trace decades of political change and conflict, revealing how writers have grappled with freedom, identity and belonging

BooksApril 17, 2026
The UAE National Orchestra at its first public performance in January. Photo: UAE National Orchestra
UAE National Orchestra brings classic Emirati TV and film music to the stage

The Abu Dhabi concert revisits scores, theme songs and jingles from famous local productions

Music & On-stageApril 15, 2026
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