AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Music & Culture: Shakira, J Balvin, Wyclef Jean and Nora Fatehi weigh in on what makes a World Cup anthem stick, with Shakira’s “Dai Dai” (alongside Burna Boy) set to soundtrack the 2026 kickoff. Saudi Pop Spotlight: Syrian star Assala Nasri announces a live show in Jeddah on June 19 at Abadi Al-Johar Arena, promising tarab-meets-modern hits from her long-running catalog. UAE Electronic Scene: Desert Beat opens AlphaTheta’s first premium dealer store in Dubai, adding DJ workshops, creator-studio access and community programming for the region’s growing electronic music crowd. Middle East in the Mix: A Coca-Cola Middle East football anthem release highlights how major brands are using pop music to build World Cup hype across the region. Israel/Palestine Backdrop: Amnesty accuses Israel of “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank, a reminder that music and public events are unfolding amid heavy political pressure. On-the-ground Viewing: Monaco’s SBM venues publish where to watch World Cup matches, including Lebanese and Lebanese-style dining spots and late-night bar screenings.
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