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  "id": 1924177,
  "title": "After Shakira and Christina Aguilera cancellations, how UAE live events are adapting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/after-shakira-and-christina-aguilera-cancellations-how-uae-live-1924177",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T11:14:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/19/after-shakira-and-christina-aguilera-cancellations-how-uae-live-events-are-adapting/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The cancellation of Abu Dhabi’s Offlimits Festival, headlined by Shakira, has highlighted the risks facing the Middle East live events sector as it contends with regional uncertainty, changing audience behaviour and pressure on cash flow. The Colombian star had been due to headline the event at Etihad Park on Yas Island on November 21, alongside the Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo and other acts.…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "After Shakira and Christina Aguilera cancellations, how UAE live events are adapting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/after-shakira-and-christina-aguilera-cancellations-how-uae-live",
        "published": "2026-08-19T11:14:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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