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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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      Culture BitesStorybook ending for Mosul’s famous leaning minaret

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      Culture BitesA journey through the emirates, name by name

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      Culture BitesEasy reads and flight-friendly flicks for summer

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      Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

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      Culture BitesJuly 10, 2025
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      Culture BitesIs life more fun with our phones locked away?

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      Culture BitesJuly 03, 2025
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      As young people turn to artificial intelligence for mental health support, medical professionals discuss advantages and disadvantages of the technology

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      How big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?
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      Culture BitesHow big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?

      Hosts discuss the action-packed motorsport movie and share suggested summer reads

      Culture BitesJune 26, 2025
      Jaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?
      Play27:34
      Culture BitesJaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

      The hosts discuss the influence of the shark attack thriller on Hollywood, and visit the Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection in Saadiyat

      Culture BitesJune 19, 2025
      Who are the pilgrims riding from Spain to Makkah on horseback, reviving an Andalusian tradition?
      Play32:04
      Culture BitesWho are the horse riders reviving an Andalusian tradition?

      The hosts share the story of Spanish Muslims who travelled to Hajj on horseback, and talk about pop songs with Eastern influences

      Culture BitesJune 12, 2025
      The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi
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      Culture BitesThe 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

      Culture BitesJune 05, 2025
      From Gaza to Cannes: Arab films in the spotlight
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      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

      Culture BitesMay 15, 2025
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