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William Mullally

William Mullally

Arts & Culture Editor
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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Love is Blind Habibi is the Arabic version of the hit Netflix reality show. Photo: Netflix
Love is Blind Habibi earns International Emmy nomination

UAE series is first international spin-off from franchise to score major awards recognition

Film & TVSeptember 26, 2025
Emirati Majid Al Ansari returns to the director's chair after 10 years with Hoba. Photo: Image Nation
Dark myths of polygamy come to life in Emirati director's horror film The Vile

Nearly a decade after his acclaimed debut Zinzana, filmmaker returns with psychological thriller screening at Fantastic Fest

Film & TVSeptember 19, 2025
Emirati actor Mohamed Mostafa starred in the 2024 Abu Dhabi TV action hit Khattaf. Photo: Mohamed Mostafa
Inside the ambitious plan to turn Abu Dhabi into an action film hub

Actor and producer is setting up a company with British filmmakers Neil Marshall and Jadey Duffield to anchor international productions in the emirate

Film & TVSeptember 17, 2025
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi serves as the first non-Japanese artistic director of Aichi Triennale this year. Photo: Aichi Triennale
'I won't change my views': Sheikha Hoor brings Palestine to Aichi Triennale

The Emirati curator explains how art can be a platform for solidarity and resistance

Art & DesignSeptember 16, 2025
Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem's work at Aichi Triennale explores the effects of rapid modernisation in the UAE. Photo: Aichi Triennale
Arab artists take centre stage as Aichi Triennale 2025 opens under UAE leadership

Japan’s largest international arts festival begins with an address by Hoor Al Qasimi, highlighting solidarity with Palestine and connections to indigenous struggles worldwide

Art & DesignSeptember 14, 2025
Emilia Jones attends the Frankenstein red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in August. Getty Images
Emilia Jones rewatched Mare of Easttown 11 times before filming HBO's Task

Creator Brad Ingelsby returns to Philadelphia for a spiritual sequel to his Emmy-winning 2021 hit

Film & TVSeptember 14, 2025
Hend Sabry: Bow shirt dress, Dh15,000, Givenchy by Sarah Burton. Photo: Hussein Mardini
Cover storyHend Sabry: 'The later in life you find your voice, the harder it is to use it'

The actress on raising her voice, making an impact and dealing with loss

TN MagazineSeptember 11, 2025
The key visuals for the festival have been designed by Japanese artist Daisuke Igarashi. Photo: Aichi Triennale
Aichi Triennale 2025: The 14 Arab artists featuring in Japan

Exhibition is being directed by Sharjah Art Foundation president Hoor Al Qasimi

Art & DesignSeptember 10, 2025
Domhnall Gleeson, centre, poses for a portrait with The Paper co-creators Greg Daniels, left, and Michael Koman. AP
'Other ways to be funny': Why The Paper creators did not repeat The Office

Greg Daniels and Michael Koman believe character-driven humour can still thrive in today’s climate, as long as it's 'less lazy'

Film & TVSeptember 05, 2025
Moosa Mostafa attends the Wednesday season two premiere in London. Getty Images
InterviewMeet the Wednesday star bringing his Egyptian–Pakistani roots to Netflix

From balancing school exams with life on a Tim Burton set to embracing his Egyptian–Pakistani heritage, the young actor is carving out his own space in global television

Film & TVSeptember 04, 2025
The Rock debuted a slimmed-down look at Venice Film Festival 2025. Getty Images / AP
The skinny on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, from wrestler to footballer to actor

As his unrecognisable performance as Mark Kerr garners a 15-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival, we look back at the actor's professional trajectory

Pop CultureSeptember 02, 2025
Director Yorgos Lanthimos wears a pin of the Palestine flag at a photocall for Bugonia. EPA
Solidarity with Palestine on Venice Film Festival red carpet

Cinema's oldest festival becomes stage for protest and statements on Gaza

Film & TVAugust 29, 2025
Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park performing at the opening ceremony before the UEFA Champions League Final 2025. Getty Images
Linkin Park announce first Abu Dhabi concert in 15 years

Tickets to see American rock band with revitalised line-up expected to sell fast when they go on sale next week

Music & On-stageAugust 29, 2025
Director Darren Aronofsky, left, and Austin Butler on the set of Caught Stealing. AP
InterviewDarren Aronofsky: 'For once, I’m actually playing by the rules'

Caught Stealing director explains why a cultural shift has forced his films in a new direction

Film & TVAugust 28, 2025
Following from Dune: Part Two, the third film in the franchise will also be shot in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Film Commission
Dune: Part Three set to film in Abu Dhabi's Liwa Desert

Stars to return to UAE capital to shoot third instalment of popular franchise, featuring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya

Film & TVAugust 26, 2025
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