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Mo Chara from Kneecap wearing a keffiyeh while performing at London's Finsbury Park in July. Jeff Moore / PA Wire

Syndicate launched for artists speaking out against Israel's attack on Gaza

The formation of the group comes after several musicians have been legally targeted for their support of Palestine

How UAE hip-hop artist Swerte found his voice again after losing his father

Mo Amer to perform back-to-back shows at Dubai Comedy Festival

UAE gigs and shows guide: Ronan Keating, AP Dhillon, Metallica and more

All-female UAE orchestra reimagines Scheherazade in Lebanese mountains

AI-generated band hit 1 million Spotify listeners, but is the music any good?

Bill Burr roasts Trump's anti-immigration push in Abu Dhabi

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Is it a bird? Superman and 'winged' Zayed National Museum

Culture BitesThe marvels awaiting us at Zayed National Museum

Tips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

Is life more fun with our phones locked away? And a look at Glastonbury surprises

Culture BitesIs life more fun with our phones locked away?

How big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?

Culture BitesHow big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?

Jaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Culture BitesJaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Who are the pilgrims riding from Spain to Makkah on horseback, reviving an Andalusian tradition?

Culture BitesWho are the horse riders reviving an Andalusian tradition?

The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesThe Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

From Gaza to Cannes: Arab films in the spotlight

Culture BitesWorth the watch: Arab flicks at Cannes Film Festival

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