Rolling Stone MENA Staff

Abyusif Surprise-Drops His Dark New EP 'Bal Masque'

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Abyusif Surprise-Drops His Dark New EP ‘Bal Masque’

Abyusif’s indulges in introspective alternative rap on surprise EP ‘Bal Masque,’ reuniting with usual suspects Lil Baba and Abu El Anwar.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

The UAE's Hormuz-Bypassing Pipeline Is Half Done, Due in 2027

Bypassing Hormuz

The UAE’s Hormuz-Bypassing Pipeline Is Half Done, Due in 2027

The UAE is halfway through building a pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to double crude exports by 2027.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

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Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum’s Nawa Technologies Aim to Export UAE’s Digital Governance Model

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Microsoft Restructures Israel Operations Amid Military Use Allegations

Microsoft places Israel unit under French oversight amid investigation into Azure-linked military use against Palestinians.

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Kordofani Doubles Down on Rhythmic Experimentation on ‘Kabasayba’

Kordofani blends hip-hop and afro-house on “Kabasayba,” pushing further into his new experimental era.

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Saria Al Sawas Teams Up With Qusai Khouli in ‘Wajh El Amar’ Video

Saria Al Sawas and Qusai Khouli spark buzz across the Levant with the viral “Wajh El Amar” video.

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Dana Salah Flips Gender Roles in New Single ‘Dori Dorak’

Dana Salah returns with “Dori Dorak,” a new single flipping gender norms through tender lyrics, oud-led production, and subtle pop bite.

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Syria Arrests Tadamon Massacre Identified Perpetrator Amjad Youssef

More than a decade after the Tadamon massacre, Syrian authorities say Amjad Youssef, long linked to the killings, is now in custody.

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Ziad Zaza Flaunts Raw Rap Flow on ‘Banaty’

Ziad Zaza drops "Banaty," a collaboration with Monster Energy that marks his second solo release this year.

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Yonyo Softens the Rough Edges on ‘Beny w Benak’

On “Beny w Benak,” Yonyo leans into romantic pop, previewing a softer, more melodic direction for his upcoming EP.

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Iran Reopens The Strait of Horumuz

Following the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Iran announced on Friday the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.

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Israel Jeopardizes Truce by Launching ‘Eternal Darkness’ on Lebanon

The Israeli bombardment campaign has resulted in 70 confirmed deaths and over 200 injuries.