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William Mullally

William Mullally

Arts & Culture Editor
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William Mullally is Arts & Culture Editor at The National. An award-winning culture writer, he’s lived in the UAE since 2009 and chronicled the rise of the region’s diverse creative scenes. He’s served as Dubai Eye 103.8’s film critic since 2013, and has contributed to Arab News, ET Bil Arabi, The Insider Arabia, GQ Middle East, Esquire Middle East, Al Arabiya, Savoir Flair and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia. His long-running celebrity interview series has achieved more than 50 million views across his YouTube and TikTok channels.

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Iranian artist Sahar Ghavami at her solo show at FN Designs in Alserkal Avenue. Photo:Sahar Ghavami
'We are not the regime': Iranian artists grapple with fear, hope and exile

Creatives in Tehran and UAE have faith in healing power of art, even as war reshapes identity and cultural ties

CultureMarch 03, 2026
Meera Almidfa stars in the Ramadan series Dara 1961 as well as horror film Baab. Photo: Meera Almidfa
Emirati actress Meera Almidfa on her childhood memories and what moves her most

The star of Dubai TV Ramadan hit Dara 1961 takes our quick-fire questionnaire

TN MagazineMarch 03, 2026
Emirati artist Sarah Almehairi's 2024 painting Off Centered Control is on display. Photo: Dubai Culture
Dubai Collection Nights brings a masterpiece owned by Sheikh Mohammed into public view

A Moustafa Fathi painting owned by the Dubai Ruler and more are on display at Al Safa Art & Design Library

Art & DesignFebruary 28, 2026
The artworks in Guggenheim Abu Dhabi are selected and displayed in accordance with the structure's non-linear proportions. Victor Besa / The National
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open in coming months, says museum's project director

Saadiyat Cultural District site will house global collection and offer immersive experiences

Art & DesignFebruary 25, 2026
Workshops led by Emirati talents at Zayed National Museum explore weaving, cooking, lantern-making and poetic games. AFP
Ramadan cultural activities in UAE museums, from storytelling to stargazing

Reflection and community sit side by side in experiences open to residents and visitors

Art & DesignFebruary 23, 2026
Bertie Carvel plays Baelor Targaryen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Photo: HBO
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale buries Westeros’s last hope for peace

Actor Bertie Carvel discusses the fallen heir, the burden of succession and the path the Targaryens take without him

Film & TVFebruary 22, 2026
Jessie Buckley is heavily tipped to win for her performance in Hamnet. Reuters
Bafta 2026: Why Hamnet may upset One Battle After Another for Best Film

Despite one film leading the nominations, performance strength and cultural resonance could decide the top prize

Film & TVFebruary 22, 2026
Marie-Rose Osta received the Golden Bear for Best Short Film award for Someday a Child. EPA
'We will remember everyone who stood against us': Gaza dominates Berlin festival

Top honours went to filmmakers from Lebanon and Palestine, with acceptance speeches addressing regional conflict

Film & TVFebruary 22, 2026
Sawa Sawa is one of the most talked-about shows of Ramadan 2026 so far. Photo: MBC
Ramadan 2026The 30 must-watch Arab TV series and shows this season

Biggest dramas, returning hits and seasonal favourites for the holy month

Film & TVFebruary 20, 2026
The Louvre museum in Paris has launched a new augmented reality initiative to bring some of its lesser-seen masterpieces to life. Photo: Snap
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At the Louvre, augmented reality is restoring overlooked masterpieces

With nearly half its visitors under 26, the museum has teamed up with Snap to rethink how ancient art is presented in the digital age

Art & DesignFebruary 20, 2026
All I See is Red represents the kind of rage that makes one want to drive off a cliff, says photographer Abdulla Elmaz of this work for his Dubai exhibition. Photo: Abdulla Elmaz
Photography as therapy in Abdulla Elmaz's first solo exhibition

In 13 Cents, Dubai artist uses meticulously staged surrealist photography to work through his own issues

Art & DesignFebruary 13, 2026
Yasmina El Abd Breaks Through: Fashion Director: Sarah Maisey; Photographer: Lucie Sassiat
Cover storyHow Yasmina El Abd went from promising talent to generational star

Her role in Midterm turned her into a touchstone for Gen Z audiences, now the rising Egyptian actress reflects on finding her voice

TN MagazineFebruary 13, 2026
An AI image generated by a filmmaker featuring facsimiles of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise has gone viral. Photo: Ruairi Robinson/X
CommentViral Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt AI-generated scene is wake-up call for Hollywood

Viral Seedance 2 clip hints at how easily abundance of spectacle could erode the value of the real thing

Film & TVFebruary 12, 2026
Nadine Labaki in Caramel.
14 timeless Arab love stories to watch before Valentine’s Day

From Egyptian classics to contemporary gems, these are some of the Mena region's greatest romances

Film & TVFebruary 11, 2026
Saudi family drama Share’ Al A’sha is returning for its second season. Photo: MBC
10 new and returning MBC Shahid series to add to your Ramadan 2026 watch list

Top stars from across the Arab world feature in some of the season's most anticipated TV shows

Film & TVFebruary 10, 2026
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