PETALING JAYA, March 12 — Oscar, Bafta, and Grammy-winning composer AR Rahman is poised to unveil 16 fresh compositions alongside the all-women Firdaus Orchestra comprising of 50 musicians from 23 Arab countries.

Conceived by the United Arab Emirates International Cooperation Minister of State Reem Al Hashimy and Expo City Dubai chief executive officer, the orchestra is led by Monica Woodman as conductor.