This summer comes with a wave of new albums from Arab artists, setting the tone for the season with tracks destined to be on ...

“Jalla,” the title of Cyprus’ entry into the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, has sparked a lively debate across social media and the Mediterranean. At first glance, many assumed the title was a ...

A lit-up Canton Tower on the evening of May 12 for the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China-Arab Session). [Photo ...

Arab musicians have been stepping onto the global stage alongside international artists as collaborators, creating sounds that blend global beats with familiar, homegrown influences. What once felt ...

Nancy Ajram, the Lebanese icon who is often called the queen of Arab pop, gives an exclusive interview to Rolling Stone.

Egyptian director Mohamed Diab, who made a splash at Cannes in 2016 with Islamic fundamentalism-themed thriller “Clash” and ...

Long before streaming platforms, short-form algorithms, and industry-backed playlists pushed Arabic hip-hop toward mainstream ...

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup nearing, upbeat hits carrying the tournament’s spirit are already starting to drop. And while this year Arab stars like Elyanna joined the movement, this isn’t the first ...

Ramy Youssef discusses the crazy reactions in right-wing media after he taught Elmo some Arabic on 'Sesame Street.' ...

Hany Shaker was a leading figure in Arabic music and a central voice in one of its most divisive modern debates. The Egyptian singer, who died in Paris on Sunday aged 73, was preparing for a concert ...

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, one of the Middle East’s most famed music icons, passed away at 74 on Sunday after battling a long illness. The musician died at a hospital in Paris where he was ...