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Saeed Saeed

Saeed Saeed

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Abu Dhabi
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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Katy Perry brought her The Lifetimes Tour to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo: Ethara
Abu Dhabi F1: Katy Perry’s race-day performance shows she hasn’t lost her touch

Strong visuals and dependable run of hits remind Etihad Park audience of her pedigree

Music & On-stageDecember 07, 2025
Benson Boone with marshals after the qualifying session before the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday. AFP
Abu Dhabi F1: Benson Boone, Katy Perry and more stars spotted at Yas Island

Famous faces from music, sport and fashion added to the weekend’s atmosphere

Pop CultureDecember 07, 2025
Boats at Yas Marina are one of the many ways people experience race-week glamour beyond the pit lane. Fatima Al Marzouqi / The National
Inside the luxury experiences at Abu Dhabi Formula One

A look at how luxury means comfort and access in different corners of Yas Marina Circuit during race weekend

LuxuryDecember 07, 2025
Metallica's guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield with drummer Lars Ulrich in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ethara
Metallica turn Etihad Park into a hometown show for the Middle East

Four decades of riffs and precision showed why the band remains a benchmark in heavy metal

CultureDecember 06, 2025
Elyanna on the Etihad Park stage. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi F1 review: Elyanna returns to UAE sounding more confident than ever

F1 weekend set caps momentous year for rising Arab pop artist

Music & On-stageDecember 05, 2025
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay in Dubai for the 10th anniversary of his restaurant Bread Street Kitchen at Atlantis The Palm. Antonie Robertson / The National
InterviewGordon Ramsay on reviving the beef Wellington and thriving in the UAE

As Bread Street Kitchen in Dubai marks a milestone, the chef speaks about the pressure of longevity and the evolution of celebrity cooking shows

FoodDecember 05, 2025
A young fan takes a photo with Haas driver Oliver Bearman at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Young fans take pole position at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s Family Friday

A mix of track action, food stalls and activities set the pace for crowds at the F1 weekend

Things to doDecember 05, 2025
Benson Boone opens the four-day after-race concert series at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi F1 review: Benson Boone meets high bar for modern pop performance

American singer-songwriter delivers lively Middle East debut at Etihad Park

Music & On-stageDecember 04, 2025
US singer Benson Boone cut a relaxed figure as he visited the Yas Marina Circuit. Alamy
Abu Dhabi F1 2025: Benson Boone tours paddocks before Etihad Park show

US singer headlines first of four after-race concerts

Pop CultureDecember 04, 2025
The 18th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature returns in January with regional and international authors and speakers in attendance. Leslie Pableo for The National
Ruth Ware, Asma Khan and Scott Turrow lead Emirates LitFest 2026 line-up

Next year’s event will host more than 200 speakers from 40 countries in a programme of talks, workshops and performances

BooksDecember 04, 2025
The performance in Abu Dhabi will mark Benson Boone's UAE debut. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi F1 concert and clubbing guide, from Katy Perry to Benson Boone

Pop stars, heavy metal giants and high-profile DJs will perform during race weekend

Music & On-stageDecember 04, 2025
Quoz Arts Fest is one of many cultural events held at Alserkal Avenue. Photo: Alserkal Avenue
Design Miami to launch first Middle East fair at Alserkal Avenue in 2027

Partnership with Alserkal aims to bring regional designers to the world stage

Art & DesignDecember 02, 2025
Katy Perry is to perform on the last day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AFP
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: A guide to the after-race concerts

Follow these steps to get from Yas Marina Circuit to Etihad Park with as little hassle as possible

Music & On-stageDecember 02, 2025
Emirati novels published over the past three decades reflect the country’s social change. Victor Besa / The National
Five Emirati novels that reflect the UAE’s modern transformation

These books reflect how writers have documented the nation’s rapid evolution and added perspectives to Arabic literature

BooksDecember 02, 2025
Soulja’s latest singles explore movement, displacement and the search for a distinct Sudanese sound. Photo: Empire Wana
Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

Musician believes Sudanese zanig is the next South African amapiano when it comes to uniting dance floors

Music & On-stageNovember 30, 2025
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