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Faisal Al Zaabi

Faisal Al Zaabi

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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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Adam Scott stars as Ohm Bauman, an American novelist who travels to an Irish coastal hotel connected to his parents’ past following their death. Photo: Neon
Hokum review: A haunted hotel mystery rooted in grief and unease

Adam Scott stars in Damian McCarthy’s Irish-UAE horror, where a writer’s search for closure leads him into a sealed room and a past that refuses to settle

Film & TVMay 09, 2026
Spanish film Close Your Eyes revisits the decades-old disappearance of an actor, blending memory, mystery and cinema through a reflective, slow-burning narrative. Photo: Manolo Pavon
European Film Festival puts on Dh25 screenings in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah

Programme highlights diverse storytelling traditions from Spain, Greece, Malta and beyond, with tickets priced from Dh25

Film & TVMay 07, 2026
Widow’s Bay, starring Matthew Rhys, left, and Stephen Root, is set in a fictional New England town shaped by unexplained tragedies. Photo: Apple TV
Widow’s Bay review: A cursed island where the jokes land and the dread lingers

Matthew Rhys leads a sharp comedy-horror series on Apple TV, as a sceptical mayor facing a town convinced its tragic past is resurfacing

Film & TVMay 07, 2026
Zayed National Museum, with its falcon-inspired facade and lush landscaping, is deemed one of the most beautifully designed museums in the world. Victor Besa / The National
Zayed National Museum named among world’s most beautiful by Prix Versailles

Abu Dhabi institution is the only one from the region to be recognised in Unesco-backed global design awards

CultureMay 06, 2026
Iran will not participate in the 2026 Venice Biennale. Photo: La Biennale di Venezia
Iran withdraws from Venice Biennale days before it begins

Late cancellation adds to mounting disruptions that have shaped this year’s event

CultureMay 05, 2026
AI filmmaker James Gerde is part of the AI x Arts Fellowship, a year-long programme that combines technical experimentation with philosophical discussion and cultural immersion. Photo: MBZUAI
AI filmmaker James Gerde finds a creative testing ground in Abu Dhabi

The artist from Seattle says the UAE’s approach to artificial intelligence stands out for its blend of research, culture and creative openness

CultureMay 04, 2026
Egyptian singer Hany Shaker has died aged 74 in Paris after a prolonged illness. EPA
Hany Shaker, ‘Prince of Arab Song’, dies aged 74 in Paris

The Egyptian singer, whose romantic ballads defined generations across the Arab world, died after weeks of treatment for severe health complications

CultureMay 03, 2026
Popcorn buckets are increasingly being used to promote cinema experiences. Photo: Vox Cinemas
Most memorable cinema popcorn buckets, from The Devil Wears Prada 2 to The Batman

The trend isn’t new, but has become more popular as more chains produce elaborate collectibles

CultureMay 03, 2026
Cailee Spaeny, Carey Mulligan and Charles Melton star in the second season of Lee Sung Jin's anthology series Beef. Photo: Netflix
TV show of the weekSecond helping of Beef is a broader, more layered experience

Anthology series has a new cast and a wider scope, using a country club clash to explore class and greed

CultureMay 01, 2026
'Kohl': The Arabic word for eyeliner is synonymous with clarity and definition
Arabic word of the week'Kohl', or eyeliner, is synonymous with clarity and definition

From ancient ritual to modern routine, kohl carries a history of protection, poetry and identity across the Arab world and beyond

CultureMay 01, 2026
Artist Shezad Dawood has been visiting the UAE since he was a child. Victor Besa / The National
Cultural Foundation building serves as a canvas for British artist's exhibition

British artist's Skin of Dreams brings together decades of work, shaped by both tradition and technology

CultureMay 01, 2026
The international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale resigns en masse, days before the exhibition’s professional preview. EPA
As Venice Biennale jury resigns, Golden Lions scrapped in favour of public vote

Cohort steps down days before exhibition opens, prompting last-minute overhaul of its prize system

CultureMay 01, 2026
Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi is one of 10 post-1960s buildings acknowledged as representing the UAE's architectural evolution. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Cultural Foundation and Deira Clock Tower on UAE's architectural heritage list

First phase lists 10 structures as part of strategy to protect country’s built legacy

CultureApril 30, 2026
French-Algerian Isack Hadjar secured a podium finish in his maiden season in F1, something not many rookies can claim. Photo: TOD
How Isack Hadjar earned his wings, going from Formula Two to the Red Bull seat in F1

New documentary, My Road To Red Bull, by TOD chronicles French-Algerian's budding racing career

Film & TVApril 30, 2026
Emirates Literature Foundation founder Isobel Abulhoul says the honour carries both personal and institutional significance. Photo: Emirates Literature Foundation
Sheikh Zayed Book Award win aids Literature Foundation’s goals for young readers

Founder Isobel Abulhoul says recognition comes at a pivotal time, as the focus is on children’s reading habits and global reach for Emirati writers

CultureApril 29, 2026
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