The National News Logo
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend
Newsletters

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekendNewsletters
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling

Razmig Bedirian

Razmig Bedirian

Journalist
Location
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.
Follow on Mail

Articles

Muhannad Shono, Letters in Light (Lines We Write), 2023. Photo: The Royal Commission for AlUla
Camera
Works not seen for decades aim to define Saudi art in AlUla

New exhibition More than Meets the Eye takes pieces from private collections and hangs them in public – with many on show for the first time

Arts & CultureFebruary 10, 2024
Kamasi Washington arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. AP
How Kamasi Washington reshaped jazz to become its biggest modern star

The saxophonist, who marked regional debut performance at Abu Dhabi Festival last weekend, speaks exclusively to The National

Arts & CultureFebruary 07, 2024
Shakti members, from left, Shankar Mahadevan, Selvaganesh Vinayakram and Ganesh Rajagopalan celebrate their Grammy win. EPA
Indian group Shakti win Grammy for first album in 46 years

Recently reemerged, the world fusion band featuring Zakir Hussain and Shankar Mahadevan formed in 1973 before disbanding in 1977

Arts & CultureFebruary 05, 2024
Tyla won the first Best African Music Performance award at the Grammys 2024 for her song Water. EPA
Tyla wins Grammys' first African Music Performance Award

Her song Water made waves on social media, starting with a TikTok dance challenge

Music & On-stageFebruary 05, 2024
The Fort: Ephemeral Whispers, a fabric installation with woven textiles from diverse cultures, leads Ras Al Khaimah Art. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Art and food pop-ups enliven Ras Al Khaimah ghost village

Contemporary pieces, NFTs and vibrant installations re-energise abandoned pearling town

Art & DesignFebruary 03, 2024
Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, former Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: RAK Government
Timeframe: When Ras Al Khaimah joined the UAE in 1972

The emirate has shone a light on its rich history since agreeing to join the country at Al Manhal Palace more than 50 years ago

WeekendFebruary 02, 2024
In Pursuit of Utopia (2020) by Nabil Anani is a highlight of the London exhibition. Photo: Palestine Museum US
From Palestine with Art opens with defiant hope in London

Instead of focusing on tragedies, exhibition showcases artistic breadth of emerging and established creatives

Arts & CultureJanuary 31, 2024
The Teacher is a highlight of Reel Palestine 2024 and is scheduled for a regional theatrical release on February 8. Photo: Front Row Filmed Entertainment
Farah Nabulsi on challenge of filming The Teacher in Palestine

Debut feature film The Teacher by Oscar-nominated filmmaker is one of the highlights at Reel Palestine, and opens wide on February 8

Arts & CultureJanuary 29, 2024
Three revolves around a recently divorced mother who tries to uncover the root of her teenage son’s strange and increasingly frightening behaviour. Photo: Nayla Al Khaja
Three review: The Emirati horror film we've been waiting for

Nayla Al Khaja forgoes cheap scares to instill true suspense in this thrilling supernatural tale

Film & TVJanuary 28, 2024
Watched by Sheikh Rashid, the British political resident, Donald Hawley, inaugurates Dubai's telephone service on July 29, 1960. Lady Ruth Hawley
Timeframe: The phone call that launched telecoms in the UAE

In 1974, a direct telephone service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai was inaugurated with a phone call between Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid

WeekendJanuary 26, 2024
Lina El-Shamy’s installation Deferred Homes and Boxed Objects: From the Gulf to Egypt. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
Camera
Expat artists explore migration and sense of belonging in Gulf

Displaying works by Egyptians returning home, NYUAD exhibition runs until February 7

Arts & CultureJanuary 25, 2024
Mirrors by Ahmed Cherkaoui, a Moroccan painter who died in 1967, is one of the works on sale. Photo: Christie’s
Camera
Christie's shines light on best of Maghreb art in Paris

Auction house exhibition aims to celebrate richness of the work emanating from North African region

Arts & CultureJanuary 24, 2024
The second round of Artists for Peace – Shadow Ban This! took place on Sunday at The Fridge. Photo: Ibrahim Kabakibi
Camera
How Gaza crisis started movement within Dubai's artistic community

Artists for Peace event returns with 30 performers to raise awareness about regional crises

Arts & CultureJanuary 22, 2024
Egyptian actress Nelly Karim poses with her prize. Photo: Joy Awards
All the winners at Joy Awards 2024 in Riyadh

The award ceremony took place in Riyadh on Saturday evening and featured some of the most celebrated talents from around the world

Arts & CultureJanuary 21, 2024
Al Fursan aerobatics team of the United Arab Emirates during a display at Dubai Airshow 2021 at Dubai World Central. EPA
Timeframe: When Dubai Airshow was launched 35 years ago

In January 1989, Arab Air was rebranded as Dubai Airshow with all the pomp the biennial exhibition is known for today

WeekendJanuary 19, 2024
More Articles

The National News Logo
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.