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

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UAE National Orchestra brings classic Emirati TV and film music to the stage

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How Bollywood great Asha Bhosle found a second home in the UAE

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Musical about a Syrian refugee wins Best Family Show at Olivier Awards

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Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

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What is zaghrouta? Coachella moment sparks cultural conversation

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Kanye West can fill stadiums, but can he still tour the world after UK ban?

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Blending jazz with soul, pop and African sounds, Jazzablanca runs across open-air stages in Casablanca, Morocco. Photo: Mohamed Filali Anssari

Summer music festivals worth travelling to, from El Gouna to Barcelona

Travel-worthy events spread across Europe and North Africa, from beach venues to city stages

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Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena extends Big Clearance Sale

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Dubai Opera hosts first concert since regional conflict paused shows

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Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 to begin in October with Hauser and Dhafer Youssef

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The UAE is heading for one of its busiest concert seasons in years

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10 shows confirmed for April in the UAE, from Atif Aslam to Laughter Factory

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Which Arab artists are performing at Coachella 2026?

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The UAE live events scene could be heading for a boom as concerts and shows are compressed into a tighter window. Delores Johnson / The National
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The UAE is heading for one of its busiest concert seasons in years

As venues reopen and tours return, organisers say UAE live market is already regaining momentum

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10 shows confirmed for April in the UAE, from Atif Aslam to Laughter Factory

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Which Arab artists are performing at Coachella 2026?

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Kanye West's 12 solo albums ranked: from Bully to The College Dropout

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