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Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker will perform at Al Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday, November 20, alongside his son Mohamad Shaker, marking his latest concert following performances in Riyadh in October as part of Riyadh Season.
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Fadel Shaker Abu Dhabi Concert — The Lebanese singer will headline a live performance on November 20 at Al Etihad Arena with his son Mohamad Shaker. The concert follows two Riyadh shows on October 22 and 23, with additional planned performances in Jordan and Qatar.Lebanese Cinema Week Opens in Beirut — Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salamah inaugurated the second edition of "Lebanese Cinema Week: From One Time to Another" at the National Library auditorium in Beirut. The week features screenings in multiple Lebanese cities including Sidon, Tripoli, and al-Freike, with the ministry establishing it as an annual tradition offering free cultural access.Documentary "Shimshoun al-Arab" Premieres in Dubai — The documentary "Shimshoun al-Arab: The Story of an Emirati Hero," directed by Nasser al-Zaheri, will have its red carpet premiere Saturday at Vox Cinema in Dune Mall, Dubai. The 70-minute 2025 production chronicles a prominent figure from Emirati and Gulf collective memory during the 1960s and 1970s.Macklemore Launches "Free Palestine" Tour — American rapper Macklemore began his new tour "Free Palestine" on Monday in Dublin after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour over comments expressing support for Palestinians. He had performed the phrase at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, directing a message to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.Holland Withdraws from Eurovision 2027 — The Dutch public broadcaster announced the Netherlands will not participate in Eurovision 2027 due to no broadcaster willing to support participation over concerns about Israeli involvement. Holland had also boycotted Eurovision 2026, though the broadcaster said last month it expected to return for 2027.Amr Youssef's Play "Ana Mish Aarfani" Sells Out — Egyptian actor Amr Youssef achieved full capacity crowds for the first two performances of his new play "Ana Mish Aarfani," which opened Riyadh Season. The production follows a pilot character named Omar who visits a psychiatrist using an experimental device to travel through different time periods to eliminate habits disliked by his girlfriend.Coming Up:
The 34th Arab Music Festival and Conference, presented by the Egyptian Opera House under conductor Mohamed al-Mawjy and dedicated to the memory of Hani Shaker, continues with performances by Mohamad al-Helw, Nadia Mostafa, and Wa'd al-Bahri on its main and institute stages. Tunisian artist Amani al-Swissi released her latest single "Ajayeb al-Donia," a rhythmic romantic song in Tunisian dialect produced as a music video by director Ziad Khuri.