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Faisal Al Zaabi

Faisal Al Zaabi

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Faisal is a Culture Journalist who also covers gaming, 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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Sandcastle-inspired artworks at Reem Al Mubarak's What We Left In The Sandbox exhibition explore the relationship between childhood memories, familiar spaces and the passage of time. Antonie Robertson / The National
Bubble wrap and sandcastles: Inside Reem Al Mubarak's new Abu Dhabi exhibition

The Emirati artist transforms ordinary materials into interactive artworks that invite visitors to reflect on their own experiences

Art & DesignNovember 09, 2026
Hong Kong's criminal underworld provides the backdrop for Sleeping Dogs, a game by the city's action cinema. Photo: Games Press
Six open-world crime games to play while you wait for Grand Theft Auto VI

From the neon-lit streets of Hong Kong to the criminal underworld of 1950s America, these games put their own spin on Rockstar's winning formula

CultureNovember 08, 2026
Arabic word of the week: How 'waha' became a symbol of hope and refuge
Arabic word of the weekHow 'waha' became a symbol of hope and refuge

From ancient desert settlements to poetry and music, the term for oasis reflects the enduring importance of water, shelter and tranquillity in Arab culture

CultureNovember 06, 2026
What We Left In The Sandbox, a new exhibition by Reem Al Mubarak at Rizq Art Initiative on Reem Island. Antonie Robertson/The National
UAE art guide: 13 exhibitions to see in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

Plus, the UAE's first solo exhibition dedicated to Egyptian modernist Mahmoud Moussa

Art & DesignNovember 06, 2026
Faisal Hashmi hopes to establish a more sustainable model for independent filmmaking in the UAE through Spine Drop Pictures, his new production company specialising in low-budget horror and thrillers. Photo: Faisal Hashmi
UAE filmmaker Faisal Hashmi launches horror production company

Spine Drop Pictures will begin with three feature films, looking to establish a more sustainable model for independent filmmaking in the region

CultureNovember 06, 2026
Godzilla Minus Zero brings the Japanese monster back to the big screen. Photo: Toho
New movies in UAE cinemas in November 2026

From Godzilla Minus Zero to Johnny Depp's take on Ebenezer Scrooge, this month brings a varied selection of films to UAE cinemas

CultureNovember 05, 2026
The RAGE brings 1990s nostalgia and a distinctive gold-and-white taxi to the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh for The National
Take a nostalgia trip to 1990s Abu Dhabi at the Cultural Foundation

Free six-day event recreates familiar sights and experiences from capital's past

CultureNovember 04, 2026
Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, director of the Sharjah Design Centre. Photo: Sharjah Government Media Bureau
Sheikha Hind Al Qasimi's vision for Sharjah's creative future

The director of Sharjah Design Centre is exploring new uses for discarded materials while giving emerging designers opportunities to develop their work locally

CultureNovember 04, 2026
Its green and blue-tiled interiors made the old Terminal 1 one of the UAE capital’s most recognisable pieces of modernist architecture. Photo: Nomad Abu Dhabi
Old Abu Dhabi airport terminal renewed by Nomad travelling art and design fair

Travelling exhibition will take over the former Terminal 1, with collectable design and contemporary art at its heart

CultureNovember 03, 2026
Zayed National Museum's new calm room offers visitors a quiet space to manage sensory overload, with resources designed to support individual needs. Photo: Zayed National Museum
Zayed National Museum opens 'calm room' for neurodivergent visitors

New sensory-friendly space and exhibition design guidelines unveiled as international experts gather in Abu Dhabi to discuss inclusive cultural experiences

Art & DesignNovember 03, 2026
Clara Khoury and Mohammad Nizar star in Sink, which explores a mother's struggle to confront her son's deteriorating mental health. Photo: Tabi360 Film Productions
Jordan's Oscar hopeful Sink aims to end Arab cinema's neglect of mental health

Jordanian director discusses personal experiences behind her debut feature and why Arab filmmakers should take more creative risks

Film & TVNovember 03, 2026
An architectural rendering of Sharjah Creative Quarter, which will house Sharjah Design Centre. Photo: Sharjah Creative Quarter
Sharjah Design Centre to open in 2029 with labs to turn ideas into products

New institution will form part of Sharjah Creative Quarter, connecting designers with researchers and manufacturers

CultureNovember 02, 2026
Cody Rhodes will face former mentor Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh on November 7. Photo: WWE
WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh: Matches, times and how to watch in UAE

November event will feature Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton

Pop CultureNovember 01, 2026
Dubai Ride 2026 participants on Sheikh Zayed Road. Victor Besa / The National
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Dubai Ride attracts record 41,836 cyclists as Sheikh Zayed Road shuts

Community cycling event marks opening weekend of 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge

LifestyleNovember 01, 2026
The bronze signet ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria at the time of its discovery at the palace on Antirhodos Royal Island. Photo: Christoph Gerigk ©Franck
The biggest archaeological discoveries in the Middle East of 2026

From a Bronze Age tomb in the UAE to the world's oldest known shipwreck, these finds are shedding new light on the ancient world

CultureNovember 01, 2026
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