Articles
Culture BitesCan video games change how we understand history?
The hosts talk about how gaming can be used to tell historical stories
Culture BitesCan MrBeast’s pyramids video promote regional tourism?
The hosts review the YouTuber’s latest viral video and discuss the row over Israeli character in Captain America: Brave New World
Culture BitesHow Mo portrays Palestinians as more than human suffering
The hosts discuss season two of the comedy series and also highlight two big art biennials in the Gulf
Culture BitesThe voice of unity: Remembering Umm Kulthum 50 years after her death
The hosts pay tribute to the legendary Egyptian singer on the anniversary of her death
Culture BitesQuoz Arts Fest and Dave Chappelle’s plea for Palestine
The hosts also spotlight Sotheby’s inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities it brings to the region’s art market
Culture BitesReality check: from The Real World to Dubai Bling
The hosts debate the value of reality TV as a genre and discuss the cultural highlights of 2025
That’s a wrap: end of year special
The hosts share their favourite cultural experiences of 2024
How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?
Culture Bites hosts reflect on what the fall of the Assad regime means for exiled Syrian artists
PodcastIs a Roman coin about to break auction records?
The hosts talk about the Arab submissions to Unesco’s intangible heritage lists, and two rare coins from the Roman and Islamic worlds
PodcastHow the UAE is making art more and more accessible
The hosts also commemorate Fairouz’s 90th birthday and talk about a new music video by rising artist Zeyne
PodcastHistoric pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art
Egyptian Adel El Siwi promotes his new exhibition and the hosts talk about celebrities moving to social media app BlueSky
PodcastThe rise of the underdog artist at music awards
The hosts discuss Grammy nominations, Dubai Design Week and high-value art from the region
PodcastLove is Blind Habibi reunites for a worldwide audience
The hosts also discuss cultural preservation in Lebanon and Palestine in the face of conflict
PodcastChild stars, Halloween films and the Al Sidr festival
The hosts also recommend Halloween films to watch and spotlight Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival
PodcastSalam Dakkak gets to the meat of Levantine cuisine
The hosts also discuss stars advocating for Gaza and cultural preservation in Lebanon
