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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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Cosplay is a big part of Comic Con. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
What to know about Middle East Film and Comic Con 2025

Abu Dhabi event has become one of the biggest celebrations of pop and nerd culture in the region

Pop CultureMarch 31, 2025
The Arabic word for chair is kursee. The National
Arabic word of the week'Kursee' sits in a special place in the Quran

It could also refer to a seat of power and is an important element of Arab hospitality

CultureMarch 28, 2025
TeamLab Borderless in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo: teamLab
What is teamLab? The art attraction coming to Abu Dhabi explained

Immersive experience is one of the most popular around the world

Art & DesignMarch 28, 2025
Fans can use Hajem to predict the outcome of football matches. Photo: AFP
UAE-founded halal football prediction app gives fans ‘skin in the game’

Founder hopes to expand from football to other sports

Pop CultureMarch 25, 2025
Abdulla Lutfi says his inspiration for this year's gift cards stems from fond childhood memories of Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Amazon
'I want to capture togetherness Eid brings': Abdulla Lutfi teams up with Amazon

The Emirati artist known for his UAE-inspired black-and-white works has designed this year's eidiyah gift cards

Art & DesignMarch 22, 2025
Lebanese drama Bil Dam has been a popular series during Ramadan. Photo: MBC
Six Ramadan shows not to miss before the end of the holy month

Family dramas set in Lebanon and Egypt are among the most popular titles this year

Film & TVMarch 21, 2025
Miami Beach's O Cinema was threatened with having its lease terminated and losing public funding for screening No Other Land. EPA
Florida mayor drops plans to close cinema for showing No Other Land

Decision not to punish O Cinema for screening the Israeli-Palestinian documentary came after strong opposition at city meeting

Film & TVMarch 20, 2025
Soul Singer by Asaad Arabi, on display at Artbooth Abu Dhabi. Photo: Artbooth
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: The last of Ramadan activities

This week offers a chance to partake in art activities, alongside exhibition viewing

Art & DesignMarch 20, 2025
In Split Fiction, two writers must work together as they navigate the worlds they write about. Photo: Hazelight Studios
Split Fiction and the best co-op games to play with a partner in 2025

The best in class of multiplayer games demonstrate just how much fun playing in groups can be

Pop CultureMarch 17, 2025
The Bride with White Hair will screen at Cinema Akil as part of the Hong Kong Film Festival. Photo: Mandarin Film
Eight films screening at Cinema Akil’s 2025 Hong Kong Film Festival

Presented by the Asian Film Awards Academy, the selection ranges from the dramatic to the romantic

Film & TVMarch 15, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil appears in The Encampments documentary, which is set to be released later this year by Watermelon Pictures.
Filmmakers behind Palestine documentary share interview with Mahmoud Khalil

Activist threatened with deportation from US talks about his upbringing in a refugee camp and how his grandparents fled Israeli aggression in Tiberius

Film & TVMarch 14, 2025
People play games on their phones at the opening of the Pokemon Go tour at New Taipei Metropolitan Park in February. AFP
Saudi Arabia's Pokemon Go purchase is gaming's 10th biggest deal

Scopley, which was bought by Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games in 2023, is now buying Niantic and its hit game Pokemon Go

Pop CultureMarch 14, 2025
Charli XCX has reached a new level of success in the past year, and rumours suggest she now may be turning to film. Reuters
The best and worst pop star acting debuts

Musicians ranging from Prince to Rihanna have had mixed luck transitioning into film

Film & TVMarch 12, 2025
Ramy Youssef's #1 Happy Family USA will debut on Amazon Prime Video. Photo: A24
Arab animation for grown-ups, from Masameer to #1 Happy Family USA

Shows range from satirical to inspiring

Film & TVMarch 11, 2025
A Minecraft Movie brings the video game to life. Photo: Warner Bros.
Eid Al Fitr: The biggest movies coming to Middle East cinemas

Film fans can look forward to plenty of blockbuster entertainment

Film & TVMarch 10, 2025
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