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Myanmar aerobics instructor dances through military coup
A viral video shows Khing Hnin Wai waving and gyrating her arms to a dance track, oblivious to the coup unfolding right behind her.
Meet the Palestinian DJ who sparked a political storm
In-depth: The arrest of DJ Sama after hosting a techno event in the West Bank reveals a deeper set of tensions within Palestinian society.
Palestinian DJ Sama Abdulhadi released on bail
Palestinian DJ Sama Abdulhadi was released on bail on Sunday.
Activists call for release of Palestinian techno DJ
A petition calling for the release of Sama Abdulhadi, dubbed Palestine's techno queen, has amassed nearly 6,000 signatures.
Ammar 808: Tunisia's sonic mastermind returns with fusion electronica
The New Arab Meets: Tunisian electronic producer Ammar 808, whose new album blends the pulsating sounds of the Maghreb and south India.
Female social media influencers targeted by Egyptian authorities: HRW
Female social media influencers are being arrested in Egypt for trumped up charges as the country reels from #MeToo.
Lebanon restaurants partially reopen, face faltering economy
The hospitality industry has been hit particularly hard by the government-mandated closures which followed a series of bad seasons.
Egypt's Sinai set to host Israeli music festival
Egyptian authorities have agreed to provide security for the festival, as well as medical assistance, as relations with Israel enter a ...
Juliana Yazbeck modernises traditional sounds with conscious lyrics
The New Arab Meets: Singer, songwriter and composer Juliana Yazbeck whose use of Western and Arabian string arrangements and beats tackles ...
Saudi Arabia arrests hundreds for 'immodesty' and harassment
Saudi police have arrested over 200 people for offences including 'wearing immodest clothing' and 'harassment' of concert goers.
Khashoggi verdict: This is what Saudi Arabia calls justice
Comment: Just as some had hoped, the verdict on Khashoggi's killing will whitewash Saudi crimes, and pave the way for business as usual with the ...
Atlas Electronic Festival: Electronic music comes to Marrakech
Atlas Electronic is one of Morocco's leading electronic music festivals, held close to the city of Marrakech.
Nicki Minaj scraps Saudi concert over rights abuses
Following pressure from human rights organisations and activists, US rap star Nicki Minaj has cancelled a concert in Saudi Arabia, citing ...
Saudi Arabia to launch 'Green Card' scheme
The Saudi minister of commerce and investment said foreign expatriates will be given the 'Green Card' if they are eligible and meet special criteria.
No Pride in Apartheid: It's time to #BoycottEurovision2019
Comment: The case for cultural boycott is directly linked to the erasure of Palestinian history and culture at the hands of the Israeli state, ...
Slavery wasn't abolished, and you may be funding it
Comment: Many think of slavery as a thing of the past. They're wrong, writes Catherine Armstrong.
'Silencing campaign': Moroccan activists target singer accused of rape
Social media activists have started a campaign to 'silence' Lamjarred under the hashtags #masaktach ("we will not be silenced") and ...
'Hopeless Nation': Meet Mosul’s first rap collective
The New Arab Meets: Iraqi hip-hop artists Zayn Adam, Boika, MC Reko and Yabangi who blame the US-led fight against the Islamic State group for ...
King Salman launches construction of Saudi Arabia's 'Disneyland'
Saudi Arabia's King Salman was set to launch the entertainment city's construction on Wednesday, which was delayed without a reason given.
Saudi Arabia delays launch of entertainment city
Saudi Arabia's King Salman was set to open the launch of the entertainment city construction on Wednesday, which was delayed three days without ...
DJ Avicii's family arrive in Oman to repatriate body
The family of Avicii have arrived in Oman, following the shock death of the 28-year-old on Friday in the sultanate.
Saudi Arabia hosting first rave with Armin van Buuren
Saudi Arabia will soon host its first ever official rave, with one of the top names in trance music set to perform in the conservative ...
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