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Abdulaziz Saleh represents Music Affairs Centre on the judging panel of ‘Rising Stars 2026’

Oud player Abdulaziz Saleh, a member of the Oud Trio ensemble affiliated with the Music Affairs Centre at the Ministry of Culture, will serve on the judging panel of the “Rising Stars 2026” competition, organised by…

Breathing life into a 6,000-year-old instrument: the Chogha Mish harp project

TEHRAN - For more than two decades, Iranian musician, instrument maker, and researcher Abdolali Bagherinejad has pursued an ambitious goal: reviving the sound of a harp that fell silent over 6,000 years ago. The…

Claudia Hanna: Egypt is my second home and the capital of Arab arts

For nearly two decades, Iraqi singer and actress Claudia Hanna has embodied a distinctive model of the modern Arab performer, successfully combining beauty, culture, talent, and determination. After being crowned Miss…

Opinion | The Creative Economy: Moving Beyond Cultural Enlightenment to Shape the Future

The creative economy has become one of today’s most resonant terms in both cultural and economic discourse. It has evolved into a major economic enterprise and a top political priority for any nation seeking to…

Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in Brazil helicopter collision

Two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing six people, including American musician Oliver Tree.

Istanbul Music Festival kicks off 54th edition

The 54th Istanbul Music Festival, one of Türkiye’s longest-running classical music events, has opened with a ceremony and gala concert at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM), bringing together leading international…

What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?

Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup's opening game in Mexico City.

80,000 throng World Cup 2026 opener

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened Thursday at Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium in a vibrant ceremony attended by around 80,000 spectators. The 20-minute opening show featured large-scale folkloric performances…

Deezer Launches Free AI Music Detector for Users of Major Streaming Platforms

From Sydney to Bahrain, Nancy Ajram still writes new chapters in Arab pop stardom

Success is not measured by numbers alone. It is reflected in the thousands of voices that sing every word, the generations united by the same songs, and the enduring bond between an artist and her audience. Few Arab…

UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists

UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:22 Four activists who broke into Israel's Elbit Systems factory in Bristol…

African Ambassadors’ Group in Qatar celebrates 63rd Africa Day

The African Ambassadors’ Group accredited to the State of Qatar hosted a grand celebration to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of Africa Day, bringing together senior Qatari officials, diplomats, representatives of…

Marwan Barghouti’s son calls for his release on stage at Berlin concert

At Berlin’s Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti called for the release of his father.

'So many of us!' Mexicans attempt world's biggest human wave

Just days before Mexico hosts the World Cup’s opening match, thousands of people packed the capital’s main thoroughfare Saturday in a bid to set a new record for the largest-ever human wave. The tradition of the wave…

US Embassy Cairo celebrates America’s 250th birthday

The US Embassy in Cairo marked the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence with a celebration hosted by Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman at the American University in Cairo’s (AUC) Tahrir Square campus on…

Spanish guitarist Raúl Viela leads Cairo tribute to composer Manuel de Falla

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Manuel de Falla, one of the most universal figures in Spanish music, the Embassy of Spain in Egypt presents the concert Alla Spagnola. This performance features…

A vision of dissent: Tarik Saleh on his acclaimed Cairo trilogy

A vision of dissent: Tarik Saleh on his acclaimed Cairo trilogy Submitted by Joseph Fahim on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 09:24 Saleh talks to Middle East Eye about his series that started with the film The Nile Hilton Incident,…

Qatar's Venice Biennale pavilion reimagines tent as a space for art, dialogue and cultural exchange

Inspired by the traditional role of the tent as a place for gathering, conversation and shared experiences, Qatar's debut pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia brings together…

Bidon Waraq: How a Kuwaiti media start-up recreates the ‘diwaniya’ for the digital age

Bidon Waraq: How a Kuwaiti media start-up recreates the ‘diwaniya’ for the digital age Submitted by Yousef H. Alshammari on Tue, 06/02/2026 - 13:03 In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, Faisal al-Agel and Munera…

Shias in Lucknow mourn Khamenei even as India strengthens ties with Israel

Shias in Lucknow mourn Khamenei even as India strengthens ties with Israel Submitted by Jakab Thorpe on Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:03 Iran's late supreme leader was an inspirational figure for many Indian Shia with roots…