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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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Huda Kattan and Saint Levant collaborated on Palestine-inspired product for Huda Beauty. Photo: Huda Beauty
Huda Kattan and Saint Levant shift lip oil proceeds to Gaza medical relief

Funds will support Doctors Without Borders, say pair after criticism of Kalamantina beauty collaboration

Pop CultureJuly 26, 2025
Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm and Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in Fantastic Four: The First Steps. Photo: Marvel Studios
InterviewHow Fantastic Four harnesses 1960s optimism 'for a divided era'

Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn tell The National how they brought Marvel's first family to life

Film & TVJuly 24, 2025
Hind Rajab's story will come to life from Oscar-nominated director Kaouther Ben Hania. AFP
Film based on Gaza child Hind Rajab's final call to debut in Venice

The Voice of Hind Rajab, nominated for the Golden Lion, will dramatise the Palestinian girl's final moments in Gaza

Film & TVJuly 22, 2025
Huda Kattan and Saint Levant collaborated for Palestine-inspired product for Kattan's brand Huda Beauty. Photo: Huda Beauty
Pulitzer-winning Palestinian author criticises Saint Levant and Huda Kattan

Ad campaign 'for the homeland' has been called 'tone deaf'

Pop CultureJuly 22, 2025
Catalog starring, from left, Retall Abdulaziz, Ali El Beialy and Mohamed Farrag, airs on Netflix from July 17. Photo: Netflix
In Netflix's Catalog, a widowed father learns to raise his kids through YouTube

Egyptian star also doubled as surrogate dad to child co-stars Retall Abdulaziz and Ali El Beialy on set

Film & TVJuly 17, 2025
American comedian Bill Burr returned to Etihad Arena on Saturday. Photo: Netflix
Bill Burr roasts Trump's anti-immigration push in Abu Dhabi

Popular comedian joked about systemic racism and lavish weddings at Abu Dhabi show

Music & On-stageJuly 13, 2025
The documentary centres on the life of Gaza resident Alaa Meqdad, also known as Aloosh the Clown. Photo: Amman International Film Festival / YouTube
Film of the week In the face of unimaginable loss, The Clown of Gaza keeps smiling

Documentary, which had its premiere at Amman International Film Festival, is vital and uplifting portrait of Gaza during war

Film & TVJuly 11, 2025
From left, Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet and director James Gunn on the set of Superman. Photo: Warner Bros
Is James Gunn's Superman movie critical of Israel?

New film is full of subtle nods to the Israel-Gaza war

CultureJuly 10, 2025
F1 The Movie is poised to become the first true blockbuster of Brad Pitt's decorated career. Photo: Apple Original Films / Warner Bros Pictures
InterviewBrad Pitt finally has his blockbuster – and Abu Dhabi helped make it happen

Success of F1 The Movie marks career milestone for actor – and he wants Tom Cruise in sequel

Film & TVJuly 03, 2025
Glastonbury Festival has been marked by widespread calls from musicians and audiences alike to end the violence in Palestine. AP
From Kneecap to Jade Thirlwall, Palestine has been Glastonbury's loudest refrain

Artists from across the UK and Ireland spoke out against the Israel-Gaza War at the British festival

Music & On-stageJune 30, 2025
Dave Chappelle made his pro-Palestine stance clear during his latest Etihad Arena show in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
Dave Chappelle roasts Trump, Israel-Iran war and DJ Khaled in Abu Dhabi

Comedian questions US President's peace plans at Abu Dhabi show

Music & On-stageJune 27, 2025
Brad Pitt, right, with co-star Damson Idris and real-life Formula One racing drivers. Getty Images
F1 The Movie review: Less story, more speed – and that’s exactly the point

Brad Pitt-starring film, from Top Gun: Maverick director, captures the emotional highs of Formula One

Film & TVJune 24, 2025
Battlefield 3 went on sale on June 19, with player count having risen 250 per cent since the day before the sale. Alamy Stock Photo
Controversial game simulating US–Iran war sees 250% spike in activity

Timing of the global discount has raised eyebrows in the gaming community

Pop CultureJune 24, 2025
Battlefield 3 went on sale on June 19, with player count having risen 250 per cent since the day before the sale. Alamy Stock Photo
Controversial US–Iran war game sees 250% spike in play

Timing of the global discount for Battlefield 3 has raised eyebrows in the gaming community

Pop CultureJune 23, 2025
Yonas Kibreab at the UK premiere of Disney and Pixar's Elio. Getty Images
Who is Yonas Kibreab, 14-year-old Filipino-Eritrean star of Pixar's Elio?

Young actor takes lead role in the latest film from the acclaimed Disney-owned animation studio

Film & TVJune 21, 2025
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