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by Katy Gillett -- thenationalnews.com -- While stars from the West headed to St Barts, Maldives and the Bahamas for New Year's Eve, the Arab world's celebrities spread out across the region to usher in 2023. Many performed concerts in major cities, while others spent it with loved ones or headed out to glamorous parties. Egyptian singer Amr Diab spent the evening tracking his new single's success, as Emirati star Balqees Fathi appeared on Lebanese channel LBC International in a special episode with Rodolph Hilal. Here's where the biggest regional names spent the last evening of 2022.

Dubai

Some of the most famous international stars performed on Saturday night in Dubai, from Kylie Minogue at Atlantis, The Palm to Armin van Buuren at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Taking in Enrique Iglesias's gig at Nammos Dubai was Egyptian superstar Mohamed Ramadan, who partied the night away with friends at the beachside restaurant in Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. He's starting the new year with a bang by also releasing a new single on Sunday.

Khor Fakkan

Also in the UAE were Emirati megastar Hussain Al Jassmi and Iraqi singer Aseel Hameem, who both put on a spectacular performance at the amphitheatre in Al Jassmi's home town of Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. Al Jassmi is one of the Middle East’s top-selling artists. He released his first single Bawadaak in 2002, followed by Walla Ma Yeswa and Bassbor Al Fourgakom. However, it was 2014’s Egyptian shaabi tune Boshret Kheir that he is most known for. Hameem's song Ser Al Hayat was the most streamed track by a female Arab artist on YouTube in 2020, now with more than 255 million views.

By Neeraj Dhankher -- hindustantimes.com --

Aries: You may expect positive consequences in every area of your life. Your job will finally begin to meet all of your hopes. You will become financially secure and make no compromises in your efforts to do so. But you need to watch what you say and do, or you'll only make things more tense for yourself. You will fill your partner's life with joy. There is a good probability that you will be married this year if you are single. Students will be able to pursue higher education opportunities overseas.

Taurus: Your perseverance will be rewarded with several accomplishments. Some emotional stress at the start of the year might impair your judgement. You will get a chance to travel overseas and may be required to make extended business travels. There won't be any money problems, but there may be some extra expenses. Avoid letting stress take over your life by taking care of your health. If single, you'll meet interesting people and set the stage for tying the knot.

Gemini: All of the stumbling blocks in your life will vanish, ushering in a fresh start. Situations will improve for the better. The return of your previous investments will go well, strengthening your financial status. You will get opportunities for a new job. If working with the government, there can be a transfer. Long journeys are possible, as are overseas excursions. You'll have a focused, open, and receptive mind for spiritual endeavours. There will be joy, serenity, and harmony in the home.

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