Rolling Stone MENA Staff

Gorillaz's Damascus featuring ft. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey, out now.

Damascus Revisited

Gorillaz’s ‘Damascus’ Ventures in Syrian Shaabi Rough Terrains

Gorillaz venture into Levantine shaabi with Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey on ‘Damascus,’ meeting Syrian music on its own terms.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

Democratized Longevity? UK Startup Bien-Être Tests It in the UAE

Democratizing Longevity

Democratized Longevity? UK Startup Bien-Être Tests It in the UAE

UK startup Bien-Être enters the UAE, testing whether longevity tech can become everyday health rather than a luxury for the wealthy.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

Exclusive, LISTS

The 75 Best Arabic Songs of 2025

75 tracks that shaped Arab music in 2025, from soft mahraganat and indie pop to political rap and Moroccan grunge.

NEWS

Yasser Abu Shabab, Gaza Militia Leader Accused of Aid Looting, Killed

Israeli-backed militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab, accused of looting aid in Gaza, is reportedly killed in Rafah amid post-ceasefire clashes.

NEWS

Here’s What to Attend at XP Music Futures This Week

Rolling Stone MENA’s top recommended sessions and showcases to catch at this year’s XP Music Futures in Riyadh.

NEWS

‘Lebs El Habayza’: Vemto’s Punk Take on Society & Teenage Life

Vemto release 'Lebs El Habayza,' a punk track exploring teenage identity, self-expression, and social judgment in Zagazig.

NEWS

Beirut & Beyond Returns With Cross-Regional Lineup and Industry Track

Beirut & Beyond returns to Metro Al Madina with a cross-regional lineup and expanded professional program spotlighting independent music.

NEWS

Rolling Stone MENA Joins Khaleej Times for a KT+150 Afterparty

Rolling Stone MENA is bringing the global RS Afterparty brand to Dubai, celebrating the inaugural Khaleej Times KT+150 list.

FEATURES, MUSIC

PREMIERE: Bahjat Turns Backlash Into A-pop Banger on ‘Maybe I’m the Villain’

Libyan A-pop innovator Bahjat turns recent critiques into fuel for his new banger, “Maybe I’m the Villain.”

NEWS

Post-Assad Syria’s Most Crucial Trial Isn’t About Assad’s Crimes

Trials begin in Syria over sectarian and state violence, raising questions about transitional justice and the country’s fragile transition.

Album and Single Reviews

Wegz and Mounir’s ‘Kalam Forsan’ Is a Turning Point for Aqareb

On paper, a Wegz and Mohamed Mounir collab should define the year - but how does “Kalam Forsan” actually land?

Commentary

Omar Kamal Survived Mahraganat: Leaving It Might Hurt More

Omar Kamal steps away from Mahraganat on new album Kasban Rehan, embracing a polished pop sound that reflects his true taste.