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Razmig Bedirian

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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'Souq': The Arabic word for marketplace evokes the communal and the historical
Arabic word of the week 'Souq', or marketplace, evokes the communal and the historical

The term has become familiar to non-Arabic speakers

CultureOctober 24, 2025
A trapeze artist, in Elias Izoli's circus-themed series, has her eyes closed, not in fear but as if she'd rather be elsewhere. Photo: Ayyam Gallery
Elias Izoli's clowns and acrobats embody the weight and silence of Assad's Syria

Artworks combine the vibrant colours and motions associated with clowns and trapeze artists with a distinct sense of helplessness

Art & DesignOctober 23, 2025
Zayed National Museum will open in December. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
How visitors will see, hear and smell history at Zayed National Museum

Multisensory experiences reflect project's commitment to creative innovation, says marketing chief

Art & DesignOctober 21, 2025
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, reviews the final stages of Zayed National Museum and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Photo: ADMO
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi announces November opening date

Galleries will span a 13.8 billion-year journey through time and space

CultureOctober 21, 2025
Head (1975-76) by Marwan Kassab-Bachi. Photo: Barjeel Art Foundation
Marwan show coming to Dubai charts remarkable career of late Syrian painter

A Soul in Exile charts the remarkable career of late Syrian painter

CultureOctober 20, 2025
The Only Way Out Is Through: The Twentieth Line marks the 20th anniversary of The Third Line. Antonie Robertson / The National
Depicting Dubai's transformation – '20 years here is like 80 anywhere else'

Exhibition brings together works by every artist who has been associated with the art gallery

CultureOctober 20, 2025
Zayed National Museum is made up of five structures inspired by falconry. Photo: The National
Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum announces opening date

Institute tells story of the UAE over 300,000 years, with 1,500 pieces from its collection set for display

CultureOctober 16, 2025
Visitors will never experience the same space twice, say architectural duo Yokomae et Bouayad of their Choreography of a Cloud, Dancing Shadows pavilion at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Ryan Lim for The National
Art at Louvre Abu Dhabi sheds light on shadows, from mashrabiya to shoji screens

Art Here 2025, featuring works shortlisted for Richard Mille prize, includes participation from Japan for the first time

CultureOctober 13, 2025
As part of his masterclass at Museum of the Future in Dubai, Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi will discuss the history of Arab art. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dia Al Azzawi on working in exile: 'Everything I offer is part of Arab culture'

Iraqi artist continues to create paintings shaped by the history and struggles of his people

Art & DesignOctober 10, 2025
The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale will be held at the Jax district. Photo: Diriyah Biennale Foundation
Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale reveals theme and artists

The event will run between January 30 and April 23

CultureOctober 08, 2025
Omar El Akkad is an Egyptian-Canadian novelist and journalist. Getty Images
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This recognised by US awards

Egyptian-Canadian novelist and journalist's work recognised in annual US awards non-fiction category

CultureOctober 08, 2025
Zayed National Museum is scheduled to open in December. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
Inside Zayed National Museum and its gallery of the region's origins

To Our Ancestors traces the Middle East's history from 300,000 years up to the Bronze Age

Art & DesignOctober 08, 2025
Step by Step by Samia Halaby. Photo: Aya Mousawi
Global figures behind Love is Resistance, the art book for Palestine

All proceeds will be donated to the Ajyal Foundation, which provides psychosocial support for children

CultureOctober 06, 2025
Past of a Temporal Universe exhibition brings together two decades worth of work. Victor Besa / The National
Kuwaiti-born artist Ala Younis maps power and memory in Abu Dhabi exhibition

Past of a Temporal Universe includes archival documents, photographs, vinyl records and model structures

CultureOctober 06, 2025
Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker in 2008. Reuters
Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker surrenders after 10 years on the run

Pop star faced charges linked to his alleged involvement in the 2013 Sidon clashes against the Lebanese army

Music & On-stageOctober 05, 2025
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