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      Razmig Bedirian

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      Razmig Bedirian joined The National in 2019 as Arts & Culture writer, covering books, film, television and theatre. Born in the UAE, Razmig’s first stint with journalism came in the early 2000s when, at the age of 12, he was selected to be a reporter on a children’s programme on Dubai’s Channel 33. Razmig earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the American University of Sharjah in 2012 and went on to work at Xpress and Gulf News, where he covered court, crime and immigration. In 2019, he received a master’s in creative writing from New York University, where he also worked as an adjunct instructor.
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      The Dubai Collection brings works from top private collections into the public sphere. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Art Dubai brings paintings from private collections into public sphere

      Made Forward brings masterpieces from 20 private collections

      Art & DesignMay 15, 2026
      The award was launched in 2007 to reward excellence in contemporary Arabic fiction
      Which International Prize for Arabic Fiction winners are available in English?

      Algerian writer Said Khatibi won the 2026 prize for Swimming Against the Tide

      BooksApril 12, 2026
      Oud maestro Dhafer Youssef will lead a quintet and perform tracks from his album Shiraz on December 19. Photo: Abu Dhabi Festival
      Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 to begin in October with Hauser and Dhafer Youssef

      The event joins a number of others that have been postponed

      Music & On-stageApril 03, 2026
      Najd Al Meqsar is on a mountain crowned by a 300-year-old fortress in Khor Fakkan. Photo: Sharjah Collection
      Najd Al Meqsar hotel review: A base to explore Khor Fakkan’s landscape and history

      Developed from an ancient settlement, the property challenges the idea of a typical getaway

      TravelMarch 07, 2026
      Two Clouds in the Night Sky includes sculptures, paintings and installations by pioneering Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Ryan Lim for The National
      Papier-mache plantation: Inside Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim’s forest-inspired show

      Two Clouds in the Night Sky, the Emirati artist's immersive solo show, is on at Cultural Foundation

      Art & DesignJanuary 06, 2026
      Tarek Al-Ghoussein sits on top of a slide in an empty children’s playground in a photograph from his Abu Dhabi Archipelago series in 2015. Photo: Tarek Al-Ghoussein / courtesy of The Third Line
      421 Arts Campus reflects on decade of creativity in the UAE

      Institution marks milestone with exhibition dedicated to period of rapid cultural development

      Art & DesignJanuary 04, 2026
      Works by Egyptian painter Ali Hassan, left, and Indian artist Akbar Padamsee, top right, depicting Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi. Photo: Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation
      Mumbai exhibition traces artistic exchange between India and the Arab world

      Resonant Histories, at Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation, is organised with Sharjah's Barjeel Art Foundation

      Art & DesignDecember 29, 2025
      Zayed National Museum opened its doors on December 3. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
      Zayed National Museum launches softer lighting and sound elements in galleries

      The museum will open earlier once a month, with adjusted settings for neurodivergent audiences

      CultureDecember 29, 2025
      Sila at Maraya Art Centre brings historical examples of tatreez alongside its contemporary interpretations, such as Hazem Harb's Stitching Unity. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      The year's most memorable UAE exhibitions, from Louvre Abu Dhabi to Efie Gallery

      Shows underscore urgency of creating in the face of cultural erasure

      Art & DesignDecember 26, 2025
      'Rihla': The Arabic word for journey can be a metaphor for learning
      Arabic word of the weekHow 'rihla', or journey, can be a metaphor for learning

      Ibn Battuta’s travelogue Al Rihla offers a vantage point to understand its scope

      CultureDecember 19, 2025
      The Voice of Hind Rajab screened to a standing ovation in Dubai. Photo: Mine Films and Tanit Films
      UAE premiere of The Voice of Hind Rajab: 'We all cried watching the movie'

      Oscar-shortlisted film screened at Cinema Akil on Wednesday

      CultureDecember 18, 2025
      Suad Amiry has documented and revitalised thousands of buildings, transforming many into vibrant community spaces. Photo: PMO
      Suad Amiry wins Great Arab Minds award for preserving Palestinian architecture

      Author and architect leads initiatives that help revive entire villages in Palestine

      CultureDecember 14, 2025
      The video, directed by Lina Makoul, shows both destruction and tender family moments in Gaza and Jerusalem. Photo: Together For Palestine
      Palestinian folk song aims to top UK Christmas chart to support Gaza's children

      Titled Lullaby, the song was recorded after London's Together for Palestine benefit concert in September

      CultureDecember 14, 2025
      Queen Rania wears Oscar de la Renta and pumps by the family's trusted shoemaker. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram
      Jordan's Queen Rania and family match in pastel shades for end-of-year portrait

      The photograph features three generations of the royal family

      LifestyleDecember 14, 2025
      Of Land and Water is the first presentation in Kalba of works from Sharjah Art Foundation's collection, including Jompet Kuswidananto’s Keroncong Concordia. Antonie Robertson/The National
      Of Land and Water: Inside Sharjah Art Foundation's monumental exhibition at the Kalba Ice Factory

      Running until May 31, the show presents large-scale works by nine artists and collectives from around the world

      CultureDecember 14, 2025
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