AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoKanye West in the Middle East spotlight (via Europe): The rapper’s Italy shows were cancelled by Reggio Emilia authorities, citing “public order and safety issues” after protests tied to his past antisemitic remarks. Iraq live music update: Egyptian rock band Cairokee pushed its first-ever Baghdad concert to October 9, blaming the wider U.S.-Israel-Iran war spillover. Regional culture & arts: Sharjah’s theatre push got attention in Warsaw, with a session on Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi’s role in shaping modern Emirati theatre. Cross-border music cooperation: Uzbekistan and Kuwait discussed expanding culture and arts ties, including music education and participation in a Namangan maqom festival. Saudi cultural showcase: Saudi Arabia used KLIBF 2026 as Guest of Honour to spotlight literature, heritage and live traditional arts performances. Local music scene: Bahrain’s June events calendar highlights DJ nights and major pop shows, including Nancy Ajram and South Korean DJ YOUNA.
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