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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 Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track from Sarajevo 1984 was used as an artillery position during the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s. Photo: Sophie Hugon / Hans Lucas
Games over: Inside the Olympic venues left to rot

After spending millions building them, many venues met dire fates – though some have stood the test of time

Art & DesignAugust 08, 2024
The Backstreet Boys' Abu Dhabi gig last May sold out within six hours. Pawan Singh / The National
Backstreet's back: US boy band announce Abu Dhabi return

Kevin Richardson will be absent, but the rest of the band will deliver their career-defining hits

CultureAugust 07, 2024
Since opening in September 2023, Olivewood Film Studios has already accommodated several local and regional works, including sitcoms and short films. Razmig Bedirian / The National
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Inside Olivewood, Jordan's new high-tech film studio complex

The National goes behind the scenes at the facility, which aims to be a one-stop destination for local and international productions

CultureAugust 07, 2024
Jean Jacoby's Rugby was awarded the gold medal in the 1928 Olympic art competitions, Photo: Wikipedia
When artists, writers and architects competed in the Olympics

The Games once included competitive arts in categories such as architecture, literature, music, painting and sculpture

Art & DesignAugust 05, 2024
Running between November 25 and 30, the Islamic Art Conference will be held at Ithra in partnership with the Abdul Latif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture. Photo: Ithra Studios
Islamic Art Conference will encourage new ways of designing mosques

The conference at the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture will run between November 25 and 30

CultureAugust 02, 2024
Hell's Heaven by Karim Satoum is one of 22 short films making up From Ground Zero. Photo: Rashid Masharawi
The 22 short films documenting the plight of Gazans on the ground

The collection, led by Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi, marked its official world premiere at the Amman International Film Festival

CultureJuly 16, 2024
The Burdened was Yemen's official entry at this year's Oscars and has been picking up awards on the international film festival circuit. Photo: Mad Solutions
The Burdened star: Painful Yemeni drama reflects realities of war

Lead actress Abeer Mohammed plays a woman who has a daunting decision to make with her husband, whose principles are being distorted by the consequences of conflict

CultureJuly 14, 2024
Winners of the festival's awards following Thursday's ceremony at the Royal Film Commission. Photo: Amman International Film Festival
Winners of Amman Film Festival 2024 awards revealed

Moroccan thriller Hounds and Jordanian-Armenian documentary My Sweet Land take home the most prizes

CultureJuly 12, 2024
Alana Hadid wants to challenge the 'soft power of western entertainment' by backing and distributing films that reflect the full spectrum of Palestinian life. Getty Images
'Dispel the propaganda': Hadid's vision for Palestinian film company

Hadid and production company's co-leader outline mission to be 'politically uncompromising', while offering mass-market entertainment

CultureJuly 10, 2024
Origins of forts and homes built in the emirate, including the 16th-century Fujairah Fort, are revealed in the book. Photo: Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department
Fujairah archaeologist: I hope new book inspires next generation

The Archaeology and History of Fujairah offers a comprehensive exploration of the emirate's first human civilisations as well as technological and religious evolution

CultureJuly 09, 2024
Oscar-nominated Nadine Labaki brings spontaneity and freedom to the lead role, Ruggli says. Photo: Orange Studio
Ruggli: My family's tortured connections inspire Back to Alexandria

Emotional and hallucinatory feature of love and loss, starring Nadine Labaki, is screening at Amman International Film Festival

CultureJuly 08, 2024
Palestinian actress and film director Hiam Abbass at the opening ceremony of the fifth Amman International Film Festival. AFP
Hiam Abbass on why her creative path was 'a matter of life and death'

Palestinian actress on working with directors Steven Spielberg and Yousry Nasrallah and her new project with Ramy Youssef and Will Ferrell

CultureJuly 06, 2024
The Hard Rock Cafe closed in 2009, but the structure stood until 2013. Satish Kumar / The National
Timeframe: When two giant guitars marked the ends of Dubai

Chuck Berry opened it in 1997 and Michael Jackson reportedly dined there, but the old Hard Rock Cafe will always be remembered for its enormous Stratocasters outside

Music & On-stageJuly 05, 2024
Palestinian actress Sarah Yousef at the opening ceremony of the Amman International Film Festival. AFP
Palestinian stories take centre stage at Amman Film Festival

Annual event in Jordan is dominated this year by what is happening in Gaza

Film & TVJuly 04, 2024
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on some art. Pictured is the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ten art exhibitions across the world not to miss this summer

Special attractions for holiday (or staycation) itineraries, from Tate Modern and Orsay Museum to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Art Foundation

Art & DesignJuly 01, 2024
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