David Dastmalchian was told to change his surname to succeed in Hollywood | The National
Street Fighter actor reflects on his Middle Eastern heritage, early rejections and the opportunity that brought him to the screen
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The Arts Edit replay: Inside Christie's first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi | The National
Ahead of Christie’s first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi, The National explored the works going under the hammer, the growth of the emirate’s art scene and how collectors, museums and auction houses are establishing Abu Dhabi as an international art centre.
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Who was Eva Mamlok? Berlin square renamed after Jewish anti-fascist resistance fighter
She started taking action against Hitler as a teenager and never stopped until her death in a concentration camp. Berlin's Blücherplatz is now being renamed after her.
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Saudi Film Nights tour begins in Johannesburg
• The tour, part of efforts to boost Saudi cinema’s global presence, includes venues in Durban and Cape Town