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Speaker
William Mullally
Arts & Culture Editor, The National
William Mullally is the Arts and Culture Editor at The National and one of the region’s most recognized culture journalists. Living in the UAE since 2009, he has documented the rise of film, music, and creative industries across the Middle East. His work spans major outlets including GQ Middle East, Esquire Middle East, Arab News, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, and Al Arabiya. His celebrity interview series has earned more than 50 million views across YouTube and TikTok.
Beyond his editorial leadership, William has served as Dubai Eye 103.8’s film critic since 2013, shaping public conversation around cinema and culture throughout the region. His reporting blends deep industry knowledge with storytelling that foregrounds regional voices and creative movements.
At BRIDGE Summit, William will discuss the power of cultural storytelling, the global rise of Middle Eastern creative industries, and how media shapes artistic ecosystems.
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William Mullallyat BRIDGE
- Music Fireside 8 December 3:10 - 3:25PM
The Universal Language Connecting a Divided World
At a time when words divide and algorithms amplify differences, music remains one of the world’s last true bridges, uniting billions through shared rhythms and emotion. This session’s focus is on music’s enduring role as a global connector, exploring how sound becomes story, how emotion becomes economy, and how artists become ambassadors of something greater than entertainment. Audience members learn how data, digital platforms, and live experiences can bring us closer rather than further apart. Music may be an industry, but it is also a common language. It’s one that still has the power to rebuild trust, empathy, and belonging in a fractured age.
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