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The entertainment calendar across the Arab world is marked by major cultural festivals and live performances. From film screenings in the Levant to concert venues in the Emirates, venues are welcoming international and regional talent in September and October.
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Jordan International Film Festival — The eleventh edition of the festival launches September 20–24 at the Royal Cultural Center in Amman after a multi-year hiatus. The event will feature film screenings and industry programming across five days.Anas Bokhash interviews Dunya Samir Ghaniem — The actress appeared as a guest on the broadcaster's program ABtalks, discussing personal aspects of her life and artistic career. The episode touched on her family background and professional trajectory in Egyptian cinema and television.Ahmed Saad and Disco Misr concert in Abu Dhabi — The Egyptian artist and the Disco Misr ensemble will perform a live concert on Saturday evening at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. The show will feature selections from Saad's musical repertoire.Artists withdraw from Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore exclusion — Multiple performers announced Tuesday they are withdrawing from the British singer's tour in protest of the decision to exclude American rapper Macklemore, who has publicly expressed support for Palestinian causes. The removal sparked coordinated artist objections.Marriage of Figaro ballet at Dubai Opera — The acclaimed ballet production, adapted from the classical opera of the same name, will open Dubai Opera's tenth season across three performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The international production marks the venue's season premiere.Dubai Comedy Festival adds eight shows — The festival has expanded its programming with eight new performances featuring comedic talent from Lebanon, Germany, France, and South Africa. Shows will be presented in Arabic, English, French, and German.Coming Up:
The Dubai Comedy Festival continues its run with multilingual programming throughout the season. Dubai Opera and regional concert venues remain active hosts for international performing arts through autumn.