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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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Street Fighter champion Adel Anouche hopes to win the Capcom Cup in Japan this week. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi esports star aims for Capcom success on Street Fighter’s biggest stage

Algerian Adel 'Big Bird' Anouche represents UAE in fighting game tournaments around the world

CultureMarch 10, 2026
Perfect Tides: Station to Station continues a thoughtful coming-of-age narrative. Photo: Three Bees
Charming, gripping, therapeutic: The 8 best video game releases of 2026

From Resident Evil Requiem to Cairn and Perfect Tides, here are the highest-rated titles of the year so far

Pop CultureMarch 07, 2026
Rebecca Ferguson plays Kaulo in the coming Peaky Blinders film. Photo: Netflix
Trending new shows and films coming to Middle East streaming services in March

From searing documentaries to anticipated television shows, the month promises an eclectic selection

CultureMarch 06, 2026
Judges for the 2026 award, from left, Salma El-Wardany, Cariad Lloyd, chairwoman Julia Gillard, Mona Arshi and Annie Macmanus. Photo: Women’s Prize for Fiction
Palestinian and Indian authors longlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction

Paradiso 17 is among 16 titles selected for 2026 literary award

CultureMarch 05, 2026
The cast of Sinners with their Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture awards during the Actor Awards. Reuters
Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley lead winners at Actor Awards 2026

Sinners leads the film categories while The Studio and The Pitt take top television honours, offering insight ahead of the Oscars

CultureMarch 02, 2026
'Abaya': The Arabic word for cloak is poetic and practical
Arabic word of the week'Abaya', or cloak, is poetic and practical

The garment worn across the Gulf has evolved with the times

CultureFebruary 27, 2026
Hamad Al Omani, left, stars as Badr Al Mutairi in the eight-episode series A'wam Aldhalam. Photo: Shasha
Kuwaiti Ramadan series captures wrongful imprisonment of writer Badr Al Mutairi

Released a month after his death, the show is a study in resilience and systemic injustice

CultureFebruary 27, 2026
What we learnt from the America’s Next Top Model documentary
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Culture BitesWhat we learnt from the America’s Next Top Model documentary

Hosts react to the fashion industry controversies brought to the surface in Netflix’s new show

Culture BitesFebruary 26, 2026
Visual displays aside, Zayed National Museum welcomes visitors with the sounds and scents of the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
'Like walking into a majlis': How Zayed National Museum hits all five senses

From ambient sound and scent to architecture and food, displays are part of an immersive journey celebrating nation’s heritage

CultureFebruary 26, 2026
France's President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Louvre director Laurence des Cars, describing it as 'an act of responsibility'. AFP
Louvre museum director resigns after Paris jewels heist exposes security failure

Laurence des Cars steps down following theft of crown jewels from world's most visited museum

Art & DesignFebruary 25, 2026
Al Fahidi fort was designed for defence and endurance. Towers at three corners allowed for surveillance. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai's oldest surviving structure: History of Al Fahidi Fort ahead of its reopening

Built in 1787, the fort also became Dubai Museum in 1971

CultureFebruary 25, 2026
Workshops led by Emirati talents at Zayed National Museum explore weaving, cooking, lantern-making and poetic games. AFP
Ramadan cultural activities in UAE museums, from storytelling to stargazing

Reflection and community sit side by side in experiences open to residents and visitors

Art & DesignFebruary 23, 2026
Visitors are encouraged to step inside the artwork, sit on the furniture and handle objects. Photo: Bassam Freiha Art Foundation
Guatemalan artist creates living room installation you can step inside

In Home is Not a Place at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Emilie Dubois explores themes of belonging and identity when living in a different country

CultureFebruary 19, 2026
The Triumph of David unveiling at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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The Triumph of David on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi after two-year restoration

Spanning 18 metres, the gilded leather panels offer a look at how 17th-century Europe imagined the East

Art & DesignFebruary 18, 2026
'A'arsh': The Arabic word for throne describes elevation and authority
Arabic word of the week'A'arsh', or throne, describes elevation and authority

It can be used for both the literal and figurative seat of sovereignty

CultureFebruary 13, 2026
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