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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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President Sheikh Mohamed and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, meet again at the G7 France 2026 Summit on the shores of Lake Geneva. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
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Macron greets G7 leaders with personalised song choices, from BTS to Hussain Al Jassmi

French President’s Instagram account paired world leaders arriving in Evian with tracks linked to their countries, cultures and public image

Music & On-stageJune 16, 2026
Andrea Bocelli is bringing his Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour to the UAE. Photo: Ethara
Andrea Bocelli to perform during F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix week

Italian tenor will launch the inaugural Yasalam Classics concert series at Etihad Arena

Music & On-stageJune 16, 2026
Hip-hop star Wegz performs at the Beat the Heat event at The Agenda, in Dubai Media City. Ruel Pableo for The National
Arab musicians to perform across North America during World Cup 2026

Egyptian, Moroccan and Lebanese singers headline concerts across 10 cities in the US and Canada

Music & On-stageJune 16, 2026
Everything you need to know before Toy Story 5 arrives in cinemas

As Woody, Buzz and Jessie return for Pixar’s fifth film, here is where the franchise left the toys before their latest challenge

Film & TVJune 15, 2026
“Spirit of the Emirates” on display at 57th Middle East Watch and Jewellery Show. Photo: Wam
UAE unveils first locally sourced gemstone from Fujairah mountains

Red jasper stone, named Spirit of the Emirates, has been used in two jewellery pieces by Emirati designer Fatima Al Muhairi

LuxuryJune 15, 2026
Review: Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day is about far more than aliens

Josh O'Connor, Emily Blunt and Colin Firth lead the director's most spiritual film in years

Film & TVJune 12, 2026
Sara Shamma's exhibition at the Venice Biennale recreates the Tomb of Palmyra in the Italian city. Photo: The National Pavilion of Syria - Venice Biennale
Arab art exhibitions worth travelling to this summer, from Paris to Hong Kong

Museums outside the Middle East are looking towards the region

Art & DesignJune 12, 2026
Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong and Argentina's Lionel Messi will both return to the pitch for World Cup 2026. Reuters
World Cup 2026: How to watch in the UAE and wider Arab world

Guide to TV channels, streaming options, timings, prices and packages for countries in the Middle East and North Africa

Film & TVJune 11, 2026
Yahael Camara Onono is performing at NYU Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Photo: Platinumlist
Cultural events to see in Abu Dhabi this weekend

West African percussionists will perform at NYU Abu Dhabi and ballet returns to Cultural Foundation

CultureJune 11, 2026
Emma D'Arcy stars as Rhaenyra Targaryen on HBO's House of the Dragon. Photo: HBO
Emma D’Arcy on taking House of the Dragon beyond the book in season three

As House of the Dragon returns, the actor explains why the HBO series is making changes to the Targaryen queen

Film & TVJune 09, 2026
Iranian filmmakerJafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or in 2025 for his film It Was Just an Accident. A court in Tehran sentenced him to a year behind bars. AFP
Iran upholds prison sentence against Oscar-nominated director Jafar Panahi

Cannes-winning filmmaker behind It Was Just an Accident has been ordered to serve one year in prison

Film & TVJune 08, 2026
Riz Ahmed, 43, is an Oscar-winning actor, writer and musician. Getty Images
Riz Ahmed on Bait: 'Self-hatred can be a great motivator'

British actor and writer says he is learning to embrace the messiness and vulnerability behind his public persona

Film & TVJune 08, 2026
Producer Mohammed Al Turki, right, makes his on-screen debut alongside Henry Cavill in Guy Ritchie's In the Grey. Photo: Mohammed Al Turki
One Last Thing: Mohammed Al Turki on making his acting debut opposite Henry Cavill

The Saudi producer and now actor takes our quick-fire questionnaire

CultureJune 07, 2026
Michael Jackson: The Verdict revisits the 2005 criminal trial of the pop star. Photo: Netflix
Michael Jackson: The Verdict review – an acquittal that still doesn't sit right

Too many questions remain unanswered in Netflix documentary series revisiting star's 2005 criminal trial

Film & TVJune 04, 2026
Chris Hemsworth visited Zayed National Museum on Saadiyat Island as part of his latest tour of the emirate. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
Chris Hemsworth tours Zayed National Museum and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Avengers star and his wife actress Elsa Pataky have released a new Experience Abu Dhabi campaign

Pop CultureJune 02, 2026
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