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Saeed Saeed

Saeed Saeed

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Abu Dhabi
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 Khalifa Al Mubarak opens the Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
Abu Dhabi and Amazon to create world’s largest Arabic digital library

DCT Abu Dhabi chairman hails ‘qualitative leap’ for the language and Arab culture

BooksSeptember 14, 2025
Palestinian-American actor Mo Amer will contribute to discussions at the International Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on Sunday, September 14 and Monday, September 15. Photo: Netflix
Abu Dhabi Creative Industries Congress sessions to attend, Hend Sabry to Mo Amer

The two-day event will feature more than 100 speakers on film, technology, language and heritage

BooksSeptember 13, 2025
Centara Grand Lagoon is part of a planned cluster of hotels in the Maldives. Photo: Centara Hotel and Resorts
Review: Thai warmth and Maldivian natural beauty at Centara Grand Lagoon

Resort-hopping with a neighbouring sister property ensures there are plenty of culinary, relaxation and entertainment options on offer

TravelSeptember 13, 2025
Chef Abol Fazl is keeping Shabestan's family traditions alive. Antony Robertson / The National
Founding FlavoursShabestan, the 40-year-old Dubai restaurant keeping Iranian cuisine alive

Family-run kitchen established in 1984 has built its reputation on traditional staples and diners including Nawaz Sharif and Sanjay Dutt

FoodSeptember 12, 2025
Lahav Shani is also chief conductor of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. DPA
Belgian festival cancels Munich Philharmonic concert over Israeli conductor

Organisers said they will not partner with people 'who have not distanced themselves unequivocally from genocidal regime in Tel Aviv'

Music & On-stageSeptember 12, 2025
Tima Shomali's AlRawabi School for Girls shines a light on the pressures teenagers face, including cyberbullying. Photo: Netflix
Director Tima Shomali on how women can break Arabic TV's creative limits

The creator of hit Netflix show on daily battles, teen audiences and the need for more genres on regional screens

Film & TVSeptember 10, 2025
Author Dan Brown's Robert Langdon books have been translated into 56 languages, including Arabic. Getty Images
Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon books ranked, from Angels and Demons to Origin

We revisit the novels in the series to see how they stack up

Music & On-stageSeptember 09, 2025
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Tarab podcastAdnan Joubran on Le Trio, Mahmoud Darwish, and hearing Palestine

Youngest of three-brother oud ensemble shares his story on Tarab

TarabSeptember 09, 2025
Producer Ali Soomro, left, and singer Afusic speak in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
How Pakistan’s Afusic and Ali Soomro turned Pal Pal into a viral hit

The duo recall false starts, friendship and the rise of Pal Pal

Music & On-stageSeptember 06, 2025
Spain’s National Ballet will bring stage show Estampas Flamencas to Royal Opera House Muscat. Photo: ROHM
Sindbad and Diana Haddad: The new Royal Opera House Muscat season

Highlights include operas Tosca and Don Pasquale, plus family shows from The Lion King in Concert to Cinderella on Ice

Music & On-stageSeptember 05, 2025
Chris Martin in concert at Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, in January. Photo: Live Nation
Coldplay booed at London's Wembley Stadium after bringing Israeli fans on stage

The band have spoken out in support of Palestine before, even collaborating with Palestinian-Chilean artist Elyanna

Music & On-stageSeptember 02, 2025
Lebanese-French composer Ibrahim Maalouf will perform songs from his new album. Photo: Sife Elamine
Ibrahim Maalouf, Rigoletto and more in Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi’s line-up

Eclectic programme spans the venue's auditorium and outdoor amphitheatre with shows and events for all ages

Music & On-stageSeptember 02, 2025
Felukah on code-switching, song-building and 'Arabeezy'
PodcastFelukah on code-switching, song-building and 'Arabeezy'

From Cairo to New York, the Egyptian artist is making her own name

TarabSeptember 02, 2025
Faraj Suleiman performs at NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre. Photo: Social Garage / NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre
From Faraj Suleiman to Yasmine Hamdan: The best shows to catch at NYU Abu Dhabi

Palestinian composer kicked off a line-up for the cultural venue's 11th season of performances

Music & On-stageAugust 30, 2025
From casual chats to formal settings, the meaning of certain Arabic words can change in connotation. Getty Images
Inshallah, mashallah, habibi and other misused Arabic words and phrases

The true meaning of some terms is expressed through tone and context

CultureAugust 29, 2025
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