In the frame: The 20 Arab artists, musicians and designers who triumphed in 2020
From design to music production, we take a look at artists from the region who created remarkable work throughout the year
Bahjat Alturjman is bringing the Libyan dialect to the fore. Bahjat
Emirati photographic artist Farah Al Qasimi. Antonie Robertson / The National
Egyptian soprano Fatma Said has recently released her debut album El Nour . Josef Fischnaller / Warner Bros
Somali rapper Freek is at the forefront of the Arabic trap music scene. Elia Mssawir
Photographer Hassan Hajjaj in London, photographed by Sueraya Shaheen for a portraits project of Middle Eastern artists. Sueraya Shaheen