Abu Dhabi will come alive in the coming season with major music, sport and cultural events
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Universal Music and DGMC announce UAE Music City with recording studios, music label and academies to develop future stars
UAE Music City will develop recording industry and be hub for music artists and industry
Backstreet Boys
Saudi Arabia Diriyah E-Prix: Backstreet Boys to headline concert on January 27
Known as one of the best-selling bands of all time, Backstreet Boys will treat fans in Saudi Arabia to some of their smash-hit singles, including I Want It That Way, Everybody, and Incomplete
Avatar
Taylor Swift and Avatar top Emirates 2024 in-flight entertainment charts
Emirates shares data on most popular in-flight entertainment charts of 2024
Arab Music
EXCLUSIVE: Elyanna opens up on immigrant childhood after bold, historic Coachella performance
Palestinian-Chilean music icon Elyanna opens up about representation and the importance of belief
Arab Music
Elyanna makes history as first singer to perform entire show in Arabic at Coachella
The 21-year-old Palestinian-Chilean singer headlined Coachella on Saturday
Entertainment
Saudi entertainment events attract 120m visitors
Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector has attracted more than 120m visitors to events including football matches, music concerts, restaurant openings, cultural events and more
Apple
Apple to back billion-dollar music startup from former employee
Gamma, created by Larry Jackson and Ike Youssef, is positioning itself as an alternative to traditional record labels
Abu Dhabi
Backstreet Boys coming to Abu Dhabi, tickets live now
The concert will take place on May 7 (Sunday) at 8:00 PM at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Backstreet Boys announce UAE, Saudi, Bahrain and India 2023 tour dates
American pop group the Backstreet Boys will perform in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in May 2023
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New Dyson $949 air purifying headphones ridiculed on social media
The unusual looking device was perceived as a joke by the vast majority, set to go on sale next year
Anghami
Anghami revenue jumps 27% amid Spotify buy-out links
Anghami revenue increases and headcount slashed by 22 per cent
Japan
Paparatzzi: Rodents jam to Lady Gaga, Japanese study reveals
The study discovered that “rodents had an innate ability to synchronise their moves to the beat, previously believed to be a skill unique to people.”
KSA
Exclusive: DJ Khaled in talks to play at Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST Soundstorm music festival 2022
The superstar is lined up to play at the MDLBEAST Sandstorm December event in Riyadh
Al Wasl Plaza
Superstar Alicia Keys to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai in December
The global livestream will be broadcast live and will feature Keys performing a bespoke show at Expo 2020
Al Nawras School
Video: How is a Yemeni school using music to help children in wartime?
A school in the southwest of Yemen is implementing music lessons, in the hope of easing the stress of children living within the community.
entertainment in saudi arabia
Saudi fans express anger at Nicki Minaj concert cancellation
The American rap artist asked fans to give their opinions on her Instagram account