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Riyadh Ardah: A martial dance celebrates Kingdom’s history, preserves its heritage

Riyadh Ardah: A martial dance celebrates Kingdom’s history, preserves its heritage

  • Originally a martial dance, it was performed before significant battles and victories by tribes of the Arabian Peninsula
  • Nowadays the Ardah is performed during weddings, graduations, Saudi embassy events worldwide and Saudi National Day
By Nada Hameed ·
Revellers in Taif combine Ronaldo’s well-known “Siuu” goal celebration with a traditional dance known as “majroor”. (Screenshot) video

Video goes viral after Saudis add Ronaldo’s ‘Siuu’ move to traditional dance

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Loulwa Al-Sharif, a jazz singer from Saudi Arabia, is captivating audiences across the Kingdom with her mesmerizing voice.

Loulwa Al-Sharif: Saudi singer finds her passion on stage, from dancing to jazz

By Rahaf Jambi ·
Pakistani Pashtun fuses rhythm of Indian Kathak with ancient tribal dance

Pakistani Pashtun fuses rhythm of Indian Kathak with ancient tribal dance

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Special ‘Dance Icon’: Breakdancing makes school boy a household name in Pakistan’s Balochistan video

‘Dance Icon’: Breakdancing makes school boy a household name in Pakistan’s Balochistan

By SAADULLAH AKHTER ·
Special In Pakistan’s Balochistan, a man carries torch of ancient dance form of Kathak video

In Pakistan’s Balochistan, a man carries torch of ancient dance form of Kathak

By Saadullah Akhtar ·
Dubai Police arrest man dancing at local cafe in viral video

Dubai Police arrest man dancing at local cafe in viral video

By Arab News ·
Dance world supports owner of new Saudi ballet school

Dance world supports owner of new Saudi ballet school

By Aisha Fareed ·
The breakdancers of Kabul: Afghan youth busting moves

The breakdancers of Kabul: Afghan youth busting moves

By AFP ·
‘People who love life and music’ — dance parties return to Baghdad

‘People who love life and music’ — dance parties return to Baghdad

By Reuters ·
UAE detains 3 social media influencers over Kiki dance challenge

UAE detains 3 social media influencers over Kiki dance challenge

By Arab News ·
Iranian teen detained over Instagram dance videos

Iranian teen detained over Instagram dance videos

By AP ·
Swing time: Thais go dancing in the streets

Swing time: Thais go dancing in the streets

By AFP ·

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