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ReviewDiana Ross, Seal and Ludovico Einaudi show why Saadiyat Nights is special
From Motown hits to minimalist classical music sets, the opening weekend shows why the series is a crowd favourite
Arabic word of the weekHimma, or ambition, reaches for meanings beyond success
It is also used to describe character, work ethic and spiritual aspiration
From Irreplaceable to Chasing Cars, 26 songs that will turn 20 in 2026
Pop music chart two decades ago was a colourful mix of commercial, rock and club anthems
The lives and legacies of Fairuz’s four children
A family defined by brilliance, tragedy and cultural impact
Sharjah Festival of African Literature returns with continent's leading voices
Expect award-winning writers and hard-hitting works to feature at discussions, readings and workshops
How soul music star Diana Ross laid the blueprint for Beyonce and Rihanna
Ahead of her Saadiyat Nights concert, we look at how Ross’s career still sets the standard
Arabic novels being published in English examine angst in various settings
Titles include award-winning fiction and long-awaited translations
The biggest albums of 2026, from BTS and Exo to Madonna and Harry Styles
From K-pop comebacks and pop reinventions to long-awaited returns, these are the records set to shape the next 12 months
Six novels that tell Sudan’s story across generations
Sudanese fiction traces country’s political and social shifts
John Legend at Emirates Palace: A New Year’s Eve gig marked by time and soul
The singer-songwriter performed hits from his two-decade career
Emirates urges early arrival at Dubai airport amid busy January travel period
Passengers are encouraged to check in online and remotely to avoid delays
From Amr Diab to Elissa, 15 Arabic New Year's Eve anthems for your playlist
Songs of love, hope, resilience and family characterise regional end-of-year staples
From Ziad Rahbani to Lotfy Labib, Arab celebrities who died in 2025
It's been a year of farewell for several influential creatives
11 ways to wish someone a Happy New Year in Arabic
Greetings to share with friends and families when the clock strikes midnight
Arabic word of the weekHow 'halawa', or sweets, has connotations beyond taste
The term is also used to describe personality, speech and faith
