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Faisal Al Zaabi

Faisal Al Zaabi

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Abu Dhabi
Faisal is a Gaming Journalist who also covers movies and UAE news. A graduate of Zayed University’s Integrated Strategic Media programme, Faisal completed his national service with the Navy. He speaks English, Arabic and French. His interests include the films and music of the 1980s, Brutalist architecture, Arsenal FC and collecting physical media.
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Donkey Kong Bananza breathes new life into the beloved Nintendo mascot. Photo: Nintendo
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Pop culture moments that surprised, shocked, divided and united the internet this year

CultureNovember 30, 2025
UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, presided over the first UAE National Day celebrations in 1972. Photo: Alittihad
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In Abu Dhabi, the national anthem was performed publicly for the first time, setting the tone for traditions that continue today

CultureNovember 28, 2025
Our Arabic word of the week is emarat, the plural of emirate. The National
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It evokes a country known for cultural ambition, economic diversification and the ability to blend tradition with rapid development

CultureNovember 28, 2025
Games of the Future 2025 will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from December 18 to 23. Photo: Phygital International
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Combining physical and digital competitions, the tournament is the first of its kind in the region

CultureNovember 28, 2025
Hong Kong filmmaker Tai-Lee Chan says he always wanted to become a director despite starting his career as a screenwriter. Photo: Tai-Lee Chan
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Ip Man writer shares in Dubai how stepping behind the camera reshaped his approach to storytelling

Film & TVNovember 26, 2025
The Arabic word for treasure is kanz. The National
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It can be found in songs and poems describing the importance of someone

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CultureNovember 10, 2025
The Arabic word for justice is adala. The National
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More than a legal principle, it is rooted in balance, fairness and divine duty

CultureNovember 07, 2025
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Art & DesignNovember 07, 2025
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CultureNovember 06, 2025
Pulse Canopy by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is on display as part of Manar Abu Dhabi in Al Ain. Pawan Singh for The National.
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Garden city hosts seven light artworks by Emirati and international artists

Art & DesignNovember 04, 2025
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Found in the Quran, the term can be used to describe someone as witty or energetic

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