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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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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
Ramadan has plenty of specific greetings you can share with family and friends. Pawan Singh / The National
Nine ways to wish someone a blessed Ramadan

Greetings to share with family friends throughout the holy month

CultureFebruary 19, 2026
What makes Ramadan TV culture so special in the Arab world?
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Culture BitesWhat makes Ramadan TV culture so special in the Arab world?

Hosts talk about how watching habits change during the holy month as families gather to enjoy the top series of the season

Culture BitesFebruary 19, 2026
Pusha T, left, and Malice of Clipse are fresh off the back of their comeback album Let God Sort Em Out. Getty
Grammy-winning Clipse join Mustard, Gunna and Ayra Starr at Bred Abu Dhabi

Five-day festival returns to Yas Marina Circuit with streetwear, gaming and art activation

Music & On-stageFebruary 17, 2026
Shorter working hours during Ramadan encourage sharper priorities and more deliberate time management. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ramadan at work: Seven ways to stay focused during shorter days

Here are some ways to manage energy and priorities

WellbeingFebruary 17, 2026
Lebanese-Swedish singer Maher Zain is one of the most popular modern nasheed artists. Photo: Anadolu Agency
30 nasheeds for Ramadan, from Sami Yusuf to Maher Zain

The genre is made up of recordings and chants that relay Islam’s values and teachings

MusicFebruary 16, 2026
Nomad Abu Dhabi transformed the departure gates and main hall of the defunct terminal into a retrospective of art and design. Victor Besa / The National
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Modern treasure: Former Abu Dhabi airport terminal now a protected heritage site

More than 40 buildings and sites in Abu Dhabi added to Modern Heritage Register

CultureFebruary 15, 2026
Global Village will host its own Ramadan programming during the holy month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Your guide to Ramadan markets across the UAE

A look at the night fairs and suhoor spots open this season

Things to doFebruary 15, 2026
Lyor Cohen, global head of music at YouTube, believes artists can 'feed their family singing only in Arabic'. WireImage
YouTube music chief's advice to Arab artists: Be authentic, don't chase the West

Veteran executive says regional musicians can build global audiences without diluting their sound

Music & On-stageFebruary 13, 2026
Iraqi singer Kadim Al Sahir is known for his romantic ballads. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
17 of the best Arabic love songs, from Umm Kulthum to Kadim Al Sahir

Stories of romance and heartbreak are some of history's oldest themes, and these 14 regional recordings stand the test of time

Music & On-stageFebruary 13, 2026
The Jonas Brothers, from left, Nick, Joe and Kevin. Getty
Offlimits line-up revealed: Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo and Biffy Clyro join Shakira

Artists will perform across two stages at Etihad Park

Music & On-stageFebruary 12, 2026
Who was the target audience for Bad Bunny’s half-time show?
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Culture BitesWho was the target audience for Bad Bunny’s half-time show?

Hosts discuss the powerful moments and missed opportunities in this year’s Super Bowl performance and why it resonated globally

Culture BitesFebruary 12, 2026
Scottish musician Lewis Capaldi returns to Abu Dhabi during Formula One week in December. WireImage
Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson to open Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

The duo will perform separate sets at Etihad Park, with tickets going on sale today

Music & On-stageFebruary 11, 2026
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