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Enas Refaei

Enas Refaei

Assistant editor in chief
Enas is an assistant editor in chief at The National, working across the entire newsroom. She is also co-host of the weekly Culture Bites podcast. She boasts a varied career in journalism, having spent time as a reporter for the BBC, producer at NBC, and a year reporting from the red carpet. Enas has a passion for video and audio storytelling, and has produced a vast portfolio of award winning content.

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Is it a bird? Superman and 'winged' Zayed National Museum
Culture BitesThe marvels awaiting us at Zayed National Museum

Hosts preview Abu Dhabi landmark's opening and discuss new superhero movie

Culture BitesJuly 17, 2025
Enas Refaei
Tips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi
Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

Hosts talk about Saadiyat's art offerings and Syrian TV’s comeback moment

Culture BitesJuly 10, 2025
Enas Refaei
Is life more fun with our phones locked away? And a look at Glastonbury surprises
Culture BitesIs life more fun with our phones locked away?

Hosts discuss festival's mystery artists and Dave Chappelle’s show in Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesJuly 03, 2025
Enas Refaei
A recent study suggests 36 per cent of Gen Zs and millennials would consider using AI for mental health support. Getty Images
Could ChatGPT be your new therapist?

As young people turn to artificial intelligence for mental health support, medical professionals discuss advantages and disadvantages of the technology

WellbeingJune 26, 2025
Enas Refaei
How big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?
Culture BitesHow big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?

Hosts discuss the action-packed motorsport movie and share suggested summer reads

Culture BitesJune 26, 2025
Enas Refaei
Jaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?
Culture BitesJaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

The hosts discuss the influence of the shark attack thriller on Hollywood, and visit the Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection in Saadiyat

Culture BitesJune 19, 2025
Enas Refaei
Who are the pilgrims riding from Spain to Makkah on horseback, reviving an Andalusian tradition?
Culture BitesWho are the horse riders reviving an Andalusian tradition?

The hosts share the story of Spanish Muslims who travelled to Hajj on horseback, and talk about pop songs with Eastern influences

Culture BitesJune 12, 2025
Enas Refaei
The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi
Culture BitesThe Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

Hosts highlight some of the emirate’s enduring local establishments and share Eid Al Adha traditions from the Middle East

Culture BitesJune 05, 2025
Enas Refaei
From Gaza to Cannes: Arab films in the spotlight
Culture BitesWorth the watch: Arab flicks at Cannes Film Festival

The hosts highlight some of the regional entries at this year's Cannes Film Festival and discuss the hype around Disney coming to Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesMay 15, 2025
Enas Refaei
What is a foreign film production anyway?
Culture BitesImpact 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

Culture BitesMay 08, 2025
Enas Refaei
Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons presented the International Jazz Day concert at Etihad Arena. Ryan Lim for The National
Review: A night of unifying jazz in Abu Dhabi

Presented by Jeremy Irons, celebrations at Etihad Arena brought together greats of the genre

Music & On-stageMay 01, 2025
Enas Refaei
How Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood
Culture BitesHow 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

Culture BitesMay 01, 2025
Enas Refaei
How political should a music festival be?
Culture BitesHow political should a music festival be?

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

Culture BitesApril 24, 2025
Enas Refaei
Can art really cut through the turmoil?
Culture BitesCan art really cut through the turmoil?

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

Culture BitesApril 17, 2025
Enas Refaei
Taking the art out of artificial: Has AI gone too far?
Culture BitesTaking 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

Culture BitesApril 10, 2025
Enas Refaei
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