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What is a foreign film production anyway?

Impact of tariffs on Hollywood productions coming to the Middle East

The hosts unpack the challenges of a tariff on productions outside the US, and give a roundup of cultural events from the past week

How Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood

How Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood

The hosts talk about the emirate’s rebate programme for film productions and preview The National’s list of 21st century Arabic novels

How political should a music festival be?

How political should a music festival be?

The hosts discuss artists supporting Palestine at Coachella and highlight Sharjah’s cultural links with Morocco

Can art really cut through the turmoil?

Can art really cut through the turmoil?

Enas and Farah explore themes of interconnectedness and cultural expression at Art Dubai

Taking the art out of artificial: Has AI gone too far?

Taking the art out of artificial: has AI gone too far?

The hosts talk about the controversy around the viral Studio Ghibli trend and discuss the new season of Black Mirror

Why Disney’s remake of Snow White became a poisoned apple

Artistic gifts for Eid – and Snow White

The hosts also talk about Eid gift traditions and the Emirati artist embracing them in his collaboration with Amazon



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Netflix’s Adolescence: the uncomfortable truth about online culture

The uncomfortable truth about online culture

Enas and Farah also draw attention to the Palestinian documentaries making headlines

What role will Arab talent play in renovating British Museum galleries?

What role will Arab talent play in renovating British Museum galleries?

This week's episode discusses how Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh will transform one of the world’s largest museums

No Other Land’s triumph – and Meghan Markle’s rebrand

No Other Land’s triumph – and Meghan Markle’s rebrand

The movie co-directed by Palestinian journalist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham won Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars

Why it’s time for Ramy Youssef’s satire based on the Muslim-American experience in post-9/11 America

Ramy Yousef and Muslim-America post-9/11

The hosts discuss how comedy and animation can be powerful instruments for Arab and Muslim artists to challenge racism

Can video games change how we understand history?

Can video games change how we understand history?

The hosts talk about how gaming can be used to tell historical stories

Can MrBeast’s Giza Pyramids video promote regional tourism?

Can MrBeast’s pyramids video promote regional tourism?

The hosts review the YouTuber’s latest viral video and discuss the row over Israeli character in Captain America: Brave New World



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Apply for a mental health journalism fellowship in the UAE

Paulo Sousa has already led Shabab Al Ahli to the Pro League title. AFP

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Pressure Cooker is curated by Azza Aboualam. Photo: National Pavilion UAE Venice Biennale

UAE pavilion in Venice reimagines greenhouses for climate change

The American film director David Lynch will be missed long after his death in January. AFP

Why Trump's tariffs on 'foreign' films should make us ask: After David Lynch, who?

UAE women's cricket player Indhuja Nandakumar trains with the team in Dubai before flying out to Thailand for the Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ODI cricket can wait as UAE women turn attention to T20 World Cup qualification

A Lebanese welcoming committee greeted passengers arriving on an Emirates flight to Beirut. AP

First Emiratis arrive in Lebanon after end of travel ban

Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after seeing his side grab a last-gasp win at Al Nassr. Reuters

Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

If you own a company that is three months old or less, then you should have an account with the Federal Tax Authority. AP

UAE corporate tax implications for businesses that shut down


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