Saeed Saeed

Beats and words. Arts and Culture reporter for The National. Views are my own.

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‘Travel to the Arab world without a passport:’ the 11 best Arabic novels that are available in English https://t.co/st0KrdCfCh via @TheNationalUAE

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From generosity to connection: Why Emirati values can be key to translating the nation’s stories https://t.co/IBPd16kSE9

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Atef Abu Saif's memoir delivers searing first-hand account of life in Gaza after conflict began | The National https://t.co/vwhhHGpk3a

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“The beauty of places like Abu Dhabi and Riyadh is that they are melting pots for Arabs all around the globe": How the Grammy Awards could soon be coming to the Middle East https://t.co/OndhOA6Mpt

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More and more artists are revisiting old works for new inspiration, exciting both fans and critics https://t.co/wo205BFc62

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Eiman Yousif speaks to @SaeedSquared about the film Goodbye Julia and hard truths about the state of Sudan, as it lands on Netflix https://t.co/QevLPlB2au

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How Sharjah's old buildings tell a human story of the emirate's growth and character | The National
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How Islamic philosophy endured past the golden age to remain relevant today https://t.co/cU5dheDugX

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🌙 When it comes to seasonal salutations, there are plenty more options out there than the frequently used #EidMubarak

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2004 was an important year for pop music. It was a time when US modern RnB was at its commercial peak, indie groups from the UK were making their presence felt and The Killers released announced themselves as one of the biggest rock bands since U2.
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We take a look back at the highlights of 2023 on the concert stage after a successful year for the industry in the UAE

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https://t.co/WBKXlGdsbK Whether you like coffee or not, this is a must read on the third wave coffee scene in UAE @TheNationalNews

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New Abu Dhabi festival Arabian Days to celebrate Arabic language with music, film and art https://t.co/4M9Ki5rJON

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“He always wanted music to come from the heart.” Vasily Petrenko talks #Rachmaninoff with @TheNationalNews ahead of the @royalphilorch concerts at Emirates Palace this weekend @AbuDhabiCulture https://t.co/MH4Uz8onwV @ValerieBarberPR #vasilypetrenko #rachmaninov150 @EUYOtweets

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“What is better and more important than to utilise your fame for a good cause?"

In an interview with @TheNationalNews the musician now known as Yusuf Cat Stevens urges more celebrities to stand up for Gaza https://t.co/ClrR6u69fJ

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Issam Alnajjar and Marwan Pablo among 25 Arab artists featured in a song for Palestine https://t.co/FuFBKLSWte

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Is there a market for Arabic literature in Europe? https://t.co/9s9cjAbgud

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"What is concerning is the [stereotypical] way Saudi Arabia is presented"

Saudi authors say better stories and more translations are needed for the kingdom's literature to thrive on a global stage https://t.co/ZegLxWT2FL

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Moonrise review: What to expect at the Michelin-starred Dubai restaurant https://t.co/r2RSvGtK7G

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Slavoj Zizek brands Frankfurt Book Fair 'scandalous' for cancelling Palestinian's award https://t.co/pG1mUIsXOM

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Slovenian philosopher brands Frankfurt Book Fair 'scandalous' for cancelling Palestinian's award https://t.co/vyqp5WB1JI