Razmig Bedirian

The National speaks to annual event's artistic director to gauge what's in store at the international fair

From a resolute display of Palestinian art in Venice to a show exploring the evolution of abstract art in the UAE

Plus, an annual family festival in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region

Collection, launched on the anniversary of his death, is already a bestseller, crowning Amazon’s list of Middle Eastern literature

Maksud Hossain's movie, screened at Red Sea film festival, is based on a horror crash suffered by his mother-in-law

Film AlUla initiative showcases three movies as part of Red Sea International Film Festival

Film by Scandar Copti was awarded the coveted Golden Star for best film at the Marrakech International Film Festival

Dubai Ruler, who launched the prize in 2022, congratulates Iraqi painter's focus on humanitarian issues

Plus, Hollywoodgate and An Orange from Jaffa in running for directors from the region

Historian Bettany Hughes pieces together their fragmented history and highlights how their influence survives today

Plus, new solo exhibition by Farhad Ahrarnia at Lawrie Shabibi celebrates the 1980s

The adaptation of Who Killed Sara? stars Asser Yassin as a man who sets out to uncover the murder of his sister

Emmy-winning cinematographer Muhammad Hamdy makes his directorial debut with this feature, replete with magic realism

Speaking to The National at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Oscar-winning actor reflects on his decade out of the limelight

Institution founder aims to reflect multicultural nature of region while also highlighting unexplored local history