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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

Everything to know about Stranger Things season five

Emmy Awards 2025: Where to watch nominated shows in the UAE

Moroccan director Seloua El Gouni celebrates feature film debut

Why the Superman post-credit scenes are different from others

In the face of unimaginable loss, The Clown of Gaza keeps smiling

Is James Gunn's Superman movie critical of Israel?

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Is it a bird? Superman and 'winged' Zayed National Museum

Culture BitesThe marvels awaiting us at Zayed National Museum

Tips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

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?

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?

Jaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Culture BitesJaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

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 Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesThe Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

From Gaza to Cannes: Arab films in the spotlight

Culture BitesWorth the watch: Arab flicks at Cannes Film Festival

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