OP-ED. With the Arabic language as the guest of honor at the Avignon Festival, running from July 5 to 26, playwright Mohamed ...

When the legendary Umm Kulthum performed in Paris in 1967, she was asked which monument she visited most in the city. She ...

As house and electronic music festivals boom across the Gulf, INNA reveals her love for Arab fans, her dreams of ...

Starting from the 2025–2026 academic year, all private schools in the UAE will be required to offer 200 minutes of Arabic ...

She was more than a singer—she was a cultural force, shaping Arabic music with masterpieces that continue to be revered today. Songs like Enta Omri and Al-Atlal remain timeless.

Avignon’s 79th theatre festival kicked off in France this weekend, with performances taking place in historical venues all ...

Dystinct chats with DJ Semtex about collaborating with D-Block Europe on 'BABABA WORLD', fusing UK rap with Darija and Arabic sounds and his mission to take Moroccan music to the global stage. From ...

If Radiya signals a quiet shift in Arabic pop’s emotional vocabulary, Makoul’s live performances have amplified that message ...

A soft ripple of guzheng music floated through the foyer of Reel Cinema in northern Riyadh on Wednesday night as dozens of ...

Egyptian singer and composer Tamer Achour moved the stage of the Mohamed V theater on Tuesday night, bringing an electric ...

The 20th edition of the Mawazine Festival drew 3.75 million people, who came to enjoy performances from more than 100 artists ...

From Ocean to Gulf Heritage Music of the Arab World is a series by Ahram Online, in partnership with the AMAR Foundation (Foundation for Arab Music Archiving and Research) ...