Razmig Bedirian

Razmig Bedirian

Journalist


The Bear star Liza Colon-Zayas accepts the award for best supporting actress in a comedy series. Reuters
The most memorable celebrity moments at the Emmy Awards

A rousing call for diversity from John Leguizamo, Will Smith comes in peace, John Oliver thanking his dog and more

September 16, 2024, 7:12 AM
Tito Jackson, a member of the famed Jackson Five, has died, aged 70. AP
Tito Jackson of the Jackson Five dies at 70

Musician's death is confirmed by his three sons

September 16, 2024, 7:04 AM
Japanese actress Anna Sawai won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Shogun. AP
Shogun actress Anna Sawai makes history at Emmy Awards 2024

Japanese star becomes first woman of Asian descent to win Emmy for best actress in a drama

September 16, 2024, 4:10 AM
Actor D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai arrived to the red carpet for the 76th annual Emmy Awards ceremony with a red hand imprinted across his mouth. Reuters
What does the red handprint on D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai's face mean?

Reservation Dogs star shows solidarity with native women across the US and Canada

September 16, 2024, 1:48 AM
Dubai Design Week will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Antonie Robertson / The National
What's new at this year's Dubai Design Week

Annual cultural event brings together designers, brands and professionals for six days

September 15, 2024, 3:06 AM
Pools by Ayesha Sultana, which is on display until December. Razmig Bedirian / The National
Breathwork art blurs lines between fragility and strength

Ayesha Sultana's solo show at Ishara Art Foundation goes from serene to frenzied in pieces that depict the art of exhaling

September 13, 2024, 6:01 PM
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The renaissance of Arabic typography

Arabic type design was long restrained by the limits of the western matrix. The digital age has rewritten that

September 13, 2024, 6:00 PM
Emil Wakim's pedigree has been rising following a series of TV appearances, including on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2022. Getty Images
Who is Emil Wakim, the Lebanese-American joining Saturday Night Live?

The Lebanese-American entertainer is one of three new members added to the late-night comedy show's roster

September 11, 2024, 10:58 AM
Director Neo Sora was among those who protested against the Gaza war during the film festival. Getty Images
Celebrities show solidarity with Palestinians at Venice Film Festival

Directors and stars display opposition to war on Gaza, with event facing criticism for inclusion of Israeli films

September 07, 2024, 9:34 AM
Emily Karaka, Local Government Tea Party. Her work is on display at Sharjah Art Foundation until December. Photo: Sharjah Art Foundation
Art and culture to see in the UAE this weekend

Sharjah Art Foundation is also hosting an exhibition by Maori creative Emily Karaka

September 07, 2024, 3:06 AM
Trains undergo testing at the Dubai Marina end of the track one week before opening on September 9, 2009. Stephen Lock / The National
When Dubai Metro opened on 09.09.09 - and changed the city for ever

The rail network was inaugurated at the time of the global financial crisis, but kept the city's grand ambitions on track

September 06, 2024, 6:02 PM
Seeking Haven for Mr Rambo revolves around 30 year-old Hassan (Essam Omar) who goes to great lengths to save his dog from a vengeful landlord. Photo: Film Clinic
How anger inspired Egyptian film director's Venice premiere

Khaled Mansour explains how killing of a dog made him upset about violence around the world and sparked an idea that also celebrates city of Cairo

September 04, 2024, 2:44 PM
Emerging filmmakers from the region visited Netflix’s production hub in Tres Cantos as part of last year's initiative with Afac. Photo: Netflix
Netflix announces short film initiative for female Arab directors

Streaming platform and Afac team up again to expand Women in Film following last year's success

September 02, 2024, 2:48 PM
Construction of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island is at an advanced stage. Victor Besa / The National
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi rising to form in Saadiyat Cultural District

Museum is on track for 2025 completion

September 02, 2024, 10:30 AM
Placido Domingo performed during the opening night of Dubai Opera on August 31, 2016. Getty Images
When Placido Domingo opened the Dubai Opera in 2016

The performance traversed centuries and genres, spanning Verdi and Wagner to West Side Story

August 30, 2024, 6:02 PM