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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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The Union House is among 19 sites to be inscribed on the register. Photo: Wam
Union House inscribed on registry of Arab architectural heritage sites

Declaration of the Union was signed at the site in 1971

CultureAugust 20, 2025
Motaz Azaiza, left, and Nada Jwaifel reunite in Washington. Nada Jwaifel / Instagram
Gaza survivor reunites with Motaz Azaiza, whose picture saved her life

Nada Jwaifel and Palestinian photographer meet in the US two years after he found her buried under rubble of Israeli attack

CultureAugust 18, 2025
A buffalo bathing in the waters of the southern Iraqi marshes, which are drying up. Photo: Aymen Al-Ameri
Why Iraq's marshes are 'treasures we need to fight for'

Aymen Al-Ameri wants his photography exhibition in Paris to reveal how upstream projects are threatening biodiversity, livelihoods and culture in beautiful wetlands

CultureAugust 18, 2025
Andaliman serves elevated versions of Indonesian comfort food. Photo: One&Only One Za’abeel
Five UAE restaurants showcasing Indonesia's culinary heritage

From Andaliman, a fine-dining experience in Dubai, to two distinct branches of Rempah in Abu Dhabi

FoodAugust 17, 2025
Gal Gadot served in the Israeli Defence Forces before launching her Hollywood career. AFP
Gal Gadot blames 'pressure to speak out against Israel' for Snow White struggle

The Israeli actress said she was confident the film would be 'a huge success'

Film & TVAugust 17, 2025
Olivia Rodrigo has condemned the humanitarian crisis as “horrific and completely unacceptable”. Reuters
The stars now speaking up for Gaza: U2, Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo and Radiohead

While some statements have drawn backlash for not going far enough, public criticism of Israel continues to mount

Pop CultureAugust 17, 2025
Everyman's Mountain: Forest – 001 , 2021, Archival print on cotton rag. Photo: Omar Al Gurg / Lawrie Shabibi
Omar Al Gurg makes an exhibition of his Kilimanjaro expedition

Everyman's Mountain at Lawrie Shabibi, featuring photographs taken during a six-day hike, captures the might and mystery of the Tanzanian peak

Art & DesignAugust 15, 2025
Each of the programmes in the Art Bridges initiative is designed to reflect upon specific geographical and cultural contexts. Photographed is an exhibition tour that took place in Paris as part of the 2024 programme. Photo: Visual Arts Commission
Saudi Art Bridges unveils programmes in Scotland, Japan, South Korea and Spain

Cultural initiative will run from September until March

CultureAugust 14, 2025
To Know Malaysia is to Love Malaysia: Highlights from The AFK Collection is running at The Cultural Foundation. Wam
Weekly UAE museum & gallery guide: Last chance to see Malaysia's artistic transformation

Plus, an exhibition that draws from Iranian traditions

CultureAugust 14, 2025
The Scent of Memories installation by Dr Najat Makki at the 2024 Dhai Dubai in Expo City. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Emirati artists to reflect on heritage in the second Dhai Dubai light art festival

The event will return to Al Wasl Plaza in November

CultureAugust 11, 2025
From arish architecture to sculptures made from palm fronds and sheet metal, the show centres on life in Al-Ahsa. Photo: Jameel Arts Centre
Saudi oasis rich in farms and oilfields makes fertile ground for art exhibition

The title, Seas are sweet, fish tears are salty, is both childish and profound

Art & DesignAugust 11, 2025
The legacy of Mahmoud Darwish is strong, 17 years after his death. Here he is performing in Haifa in July 2007. Reuters
A look back at poet Mahmoud Darwish's last public performance in Ramallah

Seventeen years after celebrated author's death, The Dice Player eerily echoes with the present carnage in Gaza

BooksAugust 08, 2025
The carpets in Weaving Poems were designed by Maryam Omar and woven in Afghanistan's Bamiyan region. Photo: Turquoise Mountain
The London exhibition celebrating traditional Afghan carpet weavers

On display at Sotheby's, Weaving Poems designs draw inspiration from Bamiyan region and honour a craft that has endured for centuries

CultureAugust 08, 2025
Bechir Boussandel's glass-blown works focus on Tunisia’s berbasha or individuals who survive by collecting waste. Photo: Tabari Artspace
Gallery guide: Artists reflect on walls of Gaza and waste collectors of Tunisia

Plus, an exhibition that examines whether identification documents or lived experiences shape us more

CultureAugust 07, 2025
The 11-metre statue of Ramesses II is made of red granite and weighs 83 tonnes. Photo: Art Cairo
King Tut's tomb and other artefacts to see when Grand Egyptian Museum opens

Giza site brings together 700,000 years of history

Art & DesignAugust 06, 2025
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