Dave Grohl and drummer Josh Freese perform with Foo Fighters at Fenway Park. Getty Images

Foo Fighters firing their drummer shows there's no loyalty in rock 'n roll

Veterans Josh Freese and Zak Starkey, quietly dismissed, hint at the harsh reality behind modern music's revolving door

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Elyanna to perform at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Wayne Wonder talks peace, unity and the Middle Eastern music scene

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'Dreams really do come true': Former Dubai resident JJ on winning Eurovision

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Eurovision finalist JJ: 'I discovered my love for music in Dubai'

Music & On-stage

What would it take to build a Carnegie Hall in the Middle East?

Music & On-stage

Arrive on time, phones away: Dubai Opera's audience etiquette rules

Music & On-stage
Arijit Singh has postponed his concert in Abu Dhabi due to rising tension between India and Pakistan. Antonie Robertson/The National

Arijit Singh postpones Abu Dhabi concert due to India-Pakistan conflict

Bollywood film also affected by military tension as it goes out for streaming instead of cinema release

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The secret of Toto? It’s more of an idea than a band

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Million's Poet: The Abu Dhabi competition with Dh15 million at stake

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Review: Why Acting My Age is Kevin Hart's best material yet

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TimeframeWhen Beyonce made her Middle East debut with Destiny's Child in 2005

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Review: A night of unifying jazz in Abu Dhabi

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Dubai Comedy Festival returns with Tom Segura, Zakir Khan and more

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From left to right, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child in Dubai in 2005. Getty Images

TimeframeWhen Beyonce made her Middle East debut with Destiny's Child in 2005

Singer's star quality stood out at sold-out show at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre in 2005

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Review: A night of unifying jazz in Abu Dhabi

Music & On-stage

Dubai Comedy Festival returns with Tom Segura, Zakir Khan and more

Music & On-stage

Review: Trevor Noah shows why he's the king of third-culture comedians

Music & On-stage

Mistakenly deported man Abrego Garcia returns to US to face migrant transport charges

Republican removes post criticising Sikh congressional prayer

Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the Lebanon ceasefire

VideoRenowned surgeon launches Abu Dhabi clinic to transform care for amputees

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Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

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