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The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

Hosts highlight some of the emirate’s enduring local establishments and share Eid Al Adha traditions from the Middle East

From Gaza to Cannes: Arab films in the spotlight

Worth the watch: Arab flicks at Cannes Film Festival

The hosts highlight some of the regional entries at this year's Cannes Film Festival and discuss the hype around Disney coming to Abu Dhabi

What is a foreign film production anyway?

Impact of tariffs on Hollywood productions coming to the Middle East

The hosts unpack the challenges of a tariff on productions outside the US, and give a roundup of cultural events from the past week

How Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood

How Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood

The hosts talk about the emirate’s rebate programme for film productions and preview The National’s list of 21st century Arabic novels

How political should a music festival be?

How political should a music festival be?

The hosts discuss artists supporting Palestine at Coachella and highlight Sharjah’s cultural links with Morocco

Can art really cut through the turmoil?

Can art really cut through the turmoil?

Enas and Farah explore themes of interconnectedness and cultural expression at Art Dubai



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Taking the art out of artificial: Has AI gone too far?

Taking the art out of artificial: has AI gone too far?

The hosts talk about the controversy around the viral Studio Ghibli trend and discuss the new season of Black Mirror

Why Disney’s remake of Snow White became a poisoned apple

Artistic gifts for Eid – and Snow White

The hosts also talk about Eid gift traditions and the Emirati artist embracing them in his collaboration with Amazon

Netflix’s Adolescence: the uncomfortable truth about online culture

The uncomfortable truth about online culture

Enas and Farah also draw attention to the Palestinian documentaries making headlines

What role will Arab talent play in renovating British Museum galleries?

What role will Arab talent play in renovating British Museum galleries?

This week's episode discusses how Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh will transform one of the world’s largest museums

No Other Land’s triumph – and Meghan Markle’s rebrand

No Other Land’s triumph – and Meghan Markle’s rebrand

The movie co-directed by Palestinian journalist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham won Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars

Why it’s time for Ramy Youssef’s satire based on the Muslim-American experience in post-9/11 America

Ramy Yousef and Muslim-America post-9/11

The hosts discuss how comedy and animation can be powerful instruments for Arab and Muslim artists to challenge racism



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We're looking for young journalists who are brimming with fresh ideas and new ways to tell stories. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The National is searching for aspiring journalists for our graduate trainee programme

Eid Al Adha fireworks display at Yas Bay Waterfront on the first day of Eid. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

A team of inmates from Dubai Police Central Jail took fifth place at the first online edition of the Asian inmate chess championship. Photo: Dubai Police.

Checkmate: Dubai inmates rank fifth in Asian chess tournament

Emirati soprano Fatima Al Hashmi, performing at Kensington Palace, sees her performances as a national responsibility. Photo: Abu Dhabi Festival

Abu Dhabi Festival showcases Emirati music talent at Kensington Palace

Apple could introduce live translation on its AirPods Pro 2. Reuters

iOS 26 and counting: What to expect at Apple's WWDC

Ahmed Bukhash, an Emirati architect with a model of the Expo Live pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Emirati architect to pick top pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Jetour T1 is smart, fun and inexpensive. Photo: Jetour

Jetour T1 road test: Versatile vehicle with style and substance

Influencer Jacquelyn Bagan's recent post advising on modest fashion guidelines at Dubai Mall sparked a lively discussion. Photo: Jacquelyn Bagan

Tips for understanding (and mastering) modest fashion


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