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Enas Refaei

Enas Refaei

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Enas is an assistant editor in chief at The National, working across the entire newsroom. She is also co-host of the weekly Culture Bites podcast. She boasts a varied career in journalism, having spent time as a reporter for the BBC, producer at NBC, and a year reporting from the red carpet. Enas has a passion for video and audio storytelling, and has produced a vast portfolio of award winning content.

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How Dhai Dubai festival artists are using light as a medium
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Culture BitesHow Dhai Dubai festival artists are using light as a medium

Event’s co-curator joins hosts to discuss the details of the exhibition’s second edition

Culture BitesNovember 06, 2025
Scratch and sniff art comes to Abu Dhabi
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Culture BitesScratch and sniff art comes to Abu Dhabi

Hosts explore how museums are tapping into the power of scent, and share suggestions for milder Halloween horror films

Culture BitesOctober 30, 2025
Sell it or melt it: What will the thieves do with their stolen Louvre jewellery?
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Culture BitesSell it or melt it: What will the thieves do with their stolen Louvre jewellery?

Our hosts discuss details of the heist and other notorious art crimes

Culture BitesOctober 23, 2025
The mighty mushroom: UAE’s desert-dwelling marvel
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Culture BitesThe mighty mushroom: UAE’s desert-dwelling marvel

Hosts speak to ecologist about the traditions, dishes and industries inspired by fungi

Culture BitesOctober 16, 2025
From Arrakis to Abu Dhabi: Tracking the Dune cast in the UAE
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Culture BitesWhich Dune stars are coming to Abu Dhabi?

Hosts give away details of the new film’s coming shoot in the Liwa desert

Culture BitesOctober 09, 2025
Could the revived Hejaz railway be a healing track for the region?
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Culture BitesHejaz railway revival: A healing track for the region

Hosts look back in time at historic route that linked Damascus to Madinah

Culture BitesOctober 02, 2025
Why Drake sampling Fairuz is more complicated than you might think
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Culture BitesIs it OK for Drake to sample a Fairuz song?

Hosts debate the pros and cons of western musicians using Arabic songs

Culture BitesSeptember 18, 2025
How The Voice of Hind Rajab echoed around Venice
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Culture BitesHow The Voice of Hind Rajab echoed around Venice

Our hosts talk about the success and the critique of the movie, which received a record ovation at the festival

Culture BitesSeptember 11, 2025
Storybook ending for Mosul’s famous leaning minaret
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Culture BitesStorybook ending for Mosul’s famous leaning minaret

Hosts speak about restoration of centuries-old historic sites destroyed by ISIS in Iraq's second city

Culture BitesSeptember 04, 2025
A journey through the emirates, name by name
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Culture BitesA journey through the emirates, name by name

Hosts talk about the meanings behind each emirate's name and discuss book of testimonies from Gaza

Culture BitesAugust 28, 2025
Culture Bites summer list: easy reads and flight-friendly flicks
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Culture BitesEasy reads and flight-friendly flicks for summer

Hosts recommend books, films and exhibitions to enjoy over the summer holiday

Culture BitesJuly 31, 2025
Spiralling therapist or kitchen chaos? What to watch first from Emmy nominations
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Culture BitesSpiralling therapist or kitchen chaos? What to watch first from Emmy nominations

Hosts recommend their favourite shows

Culture BitesJuly 24, 2025
Is it a bird? Superman and 'winged' Zayed National Museum
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Culture BitesThe marvels awaiting us at Zayed National Museum

Hosts preview Abu Dhabi landmark's opening and discuss new superhero movie

Culture BitesJuly 17, 2025
Tips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi
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Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

Hosts talk about Saadiyat's art offerings and Syrian TV’s comeback moment

Culture BitesJuly 10, 2025
Is life more fun with our phones locked away? And a look at Glastonbury surprises
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Culture BitesIs life more fun with our phones locked away?

Hosts discuss festival's mystery artists and Dave Chappelle’s show in Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesJuly 03, 2025
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