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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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      Articles

      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
      The 16th-century cannon known as Baba Merzoug at the Arsenal of Brest in western France. AFP
      Five Arab and North African treasures still held in French museums

      As country debates easing return of treasures, attention turns to regional pieces still held in its national collections

      Art & DesignApril 14, 2026
      The award was launched in 2007 to reward excellence in contemporary Arabic fiction
      Which International Prize for Arabic Fiction winners are available in English?

      Algerian writer Said Khatibi won the 2026 prize for Swimming Against the Tide

      BooksApril 12, 2026
      ‘Saleem’: Arabic word for safe reflects character, intention and emotion
      Arabic word of the week‘Saleem', or safe, reflects character, intention and emotion

      It can also be used to describe health, character and even a sound heart

      CultureApril 10, 2026
      Colombian singer Shakira's appearance in Abu Dhabi has been postponed until later in the year. AFP
      UAE concerts and events postponed, from Shakira to Abu Dhabi Book Fair

      Organisers shift plans to keep events calendar - featuring everything from music festivals to trade shows - moving

      CultureApril 10, 2026
      Said Khatibi, winner of the 2026 International Prize for Arabic Fiction for his novel Swimming Against the Tide, also known as I Resist the River’s Course. Photo: Ipaf
      Algerian novelist Said Khatibi wins 2026 International Prize for Arabic Fiction

      Author's winning novel Swimming Against the Tide is an inquiry into Algeria's political history

      CultureApril 09, 2026
      Kanye West has been banned from entering the UK, leading to Wireless Festival's cancellation. AFP
      Kanye West can fill stadiums, but can he still tour the world after UK ban?

      Fan demand alone may no longer be enough to take a Ye live performance from booking to stage

      Music & On-stageApril 08, 2026
      Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi had a career spanning decades across television and cinema. Photo: Instagram
      Arab celebrities and cultural figures who died in 2026

      Arab cultural life has already lost several influential figures from music, television, film and literature this year

      CultureApril 08, 2026
      Coca-Cola Arena is in Dubai's City Walk district. Photo: Coca-Cola Arena
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      Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena extends Big Clearance Sale

      Shows are gradually returning across Dubai venues, as Coca-Cola Arena extends its retail sale with a new artisan market

      Music & On-stageApril 07, 2026
      Yara performs during Dubai: The Rhythm of Life at Dubai Opera on Saturday. Ruel Pableo for The National
      Dubai Opera hosts first concert since regional conflict paused shows

      The event points to renewed confidence among promoters and audiences after weeks of disruption

      CultureApril 05, 2026
      Jubail Mangrove Park is one of Abu Dhabi’s quieter natural spaces. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      The pick of the UAE's parks for family outings, nature walks and weekend picnics

      From mangrove boardwalks to beach access and barbecue spots, these destinations offer some of the best day trips

      Things to doApril 03, 2026
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