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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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Reality check: from The Real World to Dubai Bling
Culture BitesReality check: from The Real World to Dubai Bling

The hosts debate the value of reality TV as a genre and discuss the cultural highlights of 2025

Culture BitesJanuary 16, 2025
That’s a wrap: end of year special
That’s a wrap: end of year special

The hosts share their favourite cultural experiences of 2024

Culture BitesDecember 26, 2024
How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?
How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?

Culture Bites hosts reflect on what the fall of the Assad regime means for exiled Syrian artists

Culture BitesDecember 19, 2024
Is a Roman coin about to break auction records?
PodcastIs a Roman coin about to break auction records?

The hosts talk about the Arab submissions to Unesco’s intangible heritage lists, and two rare coins from the Roman and Islamic worlds

Culture BitesDecember 05, 2024
How the UAE is making art more and more accessible
PodcastHow the UAE is making art more and more accessible

The hosts also commemorate Fairouz’s 90th birthday and talk about a new music video by rising artist Zeyne

Culture BitesNovember 28, 2024
Historic pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art
PodcastHistoric pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art

Egyptian Adel El Siwi promotes his new exhibition and the hosts talk about celebrities moving to social media app BlueSky

Culture BitesNovember 21, 2024
The rise of the underdog artist at music awards
PodcastThe rise of the underdog artist at music awards

The hosts discuss Grammy nominations, Dubai Design Week and high-value art from the region

Culture BitesNovember 14, 2024
Culture Bites: Love is Blind Habibi reunites and leaves an impression on the world
PodcastLove is Blind Habibi reunites for a worldwide audience

The hosts also discuss cultural preservation in Lebanon and Palestine in the face of conflict

Culture BitesNovember 07, 2024
Culture Bites
PodcastChild stars, Halloween films and the Al Sidr festival

The hosts also recommend Halloween films to watch and spotlight Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival

Culture BitesOctober 24, 2024
Palestinian-Jordanian chef Salam Dakkak gets to the heart of Levantine cuisine
PodcastSalam Dakkak gets to the meat of Levantine cuisine

The hosts also discuss stars advocating for Gaza and cultural preservation in Lebanon

Culture BitesOctober 17, 2024
Culture Bites
PodcastWhich Arabic traditions will Love is Blind Habibi capture?

Maan also explores NYUAD’s new exhibition showcasing the GCC arts scene

Culture BitesOctober 10, 2024
Culture Bites: The Palestinian storytellers sharing their lives with the world
PodcastThe Palestinian storytellers sharing their lives with the world

Hosts also discuss what it was like trying to secure Coldplay tickets

Culture BitesOctober 03, 2024
Culture Bites
Celebrating one whole year of Culture Bites

The hosts discuss big moments at the Emmys and the Trump biopic coming to town

Culture BitesSeptember 19, 2024
Is there anything more Swiss than a cheese vending machine?
Is there anything more Swiss than a cheese vending machine?

Nothing shows a stable economy more than a cheesy snack

FoodJanuary 17, 2024
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Swiss hot chocolate with a UAE twist warms up Davos crowds

Hot chocolate with a UAE twist proves popular at Davos

WorldJanuary 16, 2024
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