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Taylor Swift's albums ranked, from Red to The Life of a Showgirl
Swift's discography is full of highs, marked by smart lyricism and crafty songwriting. But where does her latest stack up?
Sound of success: Spotify report shows Saudi artists earned $3.5 million in 2024
The kingdom's musicians were discovered more then 220 million times in 2024, according to a new report
My UAE Collection‘What started as a childhood hobby is now worth Dh1 million’
Lebanese consultant Elias Baroudy has built his currency collection over more than 20 years
Tarab podcastAnthony Khoury on Adonis, Lebanese indie and music for fun
Lead vocalist of Lebanese quartet Adonis joins Saeed Saeed on Tarab
Bryan Adams on photographing Queen Elizabeth II and Dubai exhibition
From stadium anthems to portraits of cultural icons, photography is more than just a sideline in musician's first UAE exhibition
Andrew Schulz: New Street Fighter movie will be better than ‘horrible’ original
Ahead of his Dubai Comedy Festival show, comedian says upcoming film will stay true to the game
PodcastLina Makoul on Palestine, contentment, and Arabic lyricism
Palestinian singer talks about her latest single, Radiya – and more
Saudi National Day: Novels that defined nearly a century of literature
These works illustrate how writers from the kingdom helped shape Arabic storytelling
How Saudi Arabia's cities got their names – and what they mean
Some were named after the fertile ground from which they grew, while others hold links to maritime history or sheltering mountains
Must-see shows coming to Dubai Opera, from Wicked to Placido Domingo
Calendar for 2025–26 features opera, ballet, musicals, concerts and comedy
Adnan Joubran on Gaza, grief and London’s Together for Palestine concert
Oud composer says his music can no longer escape his politics or his humanity
Why Robert Redford gave Arab filmmakers the stage Hollywood never would
Actor’s legacy in the region lies in the institutions that enabled Arab directors' work to be seen globally
Stop apologising for your Arabic: Linguists demand end to dialect discrimination
From ancient poetry to modern content creators, experts trace how dialects and classical Arabic complete each other
Tarab podcastYa'koob Al Refaie on Sons of Yusuf and Kuwaiti hip-hop
Sibling duo are reshaping sounds of the Gulf
Hend Sabry and Mo Amer call for more authentic Arab storytelling in Abu Dhabi
Speakers at the International Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries discussed impact of AI in film and comedy
