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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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There are still many things to do and enjoy during the final weekend of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Photo: AFP
What not to miss as Abu Dhabi Book Fair reaches the end

There are still several sessions to catch, spanning literature, food, history and design

CultureMay 02, 2025
Jefferson Hall in Emirati horror thriller Three. Photo: Cinema Akil
Ten films to watch at Cinema Akil’s Arab Film Week in Dubai

Programme features titles from the UAE, Lebanon and Somalia

CultureMay 02, 2025
Session Adjourned, which was screened at the Saudi Film Festival, is a crime drama from Kuwait. Photo: POV Productions
Kuwaiti cinema needs to earn the trust of the viewer says Mohammad Almujaibel

Filmmaker's crime thriller Session Adjourned was screened at the Saudi Film Festival

Film & TVMay 02, 2025
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Special reportThe 50 most important Arabic novels of the 21st century

A bold new era for Arabic fiction – one that steps beyond tradition to embrace new styles, voices and forms

CultureMay 01, 2025
French-Moroccan writer Leila Slimani has been named as a jury member for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. AFP
Arab jury members at Cannes, from Youssef Wahbi to Leila Slimani

Away from the big screens, region's filmmakers have been central to the festival's prestige and some of its biggest successes

CultureApril 29, 2025
Thomas Lelu spray-paints phrases on to canvases to capture 'the spirit of a protest'. Photo: Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery
French artist Lelu on using social media to help his art send a message

Dubai exhibition features phrases spray-painted on canvases

Art & DesignApril 29, 2025
The closing ceremony of the 11th Saudi Film Festival took place at Ithra Theater, featuring the Golden Palm Awards in the official competitions. Photos: Ahmed Al-Thani
Saudi director on how the kingdom's dedication to the film industry is paying off

Mansour Albadran, the vice president of the Saudi Film Festival, says the quality of film production in the country is increasing

Film & TVApril 25, 2025
The closing ceremony of the 11th Saudi Film Festival took place at Ithra Theater, featuring the Golden Palm Awards in the official competitions. Photos: Ahmed Al-Thani
Saudi Film Festival concludes with awards ceremony and honours screen veteran

Ahd Kamel’s My Driver & I won the Golden Palm for Best Feature Film

Film & TVApril 24, 2025
US actress Colleen O'Shaughnessey, the voice of Tails in the Sonic franchise, says that voicing the character has evolved with the films. AFP
Voice actor Colleen O’Shaughnessey doubts AI will replace art

The artist was in Abu Dhabi for the Middle East Film and Comic Con

Film & TVApril 22, 2025
Sandstorm comics debuts Solarblader graphic novel at Middle East Film and Comic Con. Photo: @SandstormComics / X
Graphic novel set 500 years in Abu Dhabi's future unveiled at Comic Con

Solarblader, written by Emirati author Mo Abedin for UAE's Sandstorm comics, is the first of a planned trilogy

BooksApril 20, 2025
The Arabic word for embroidery is Tatreez.
Arabic word of the weekHow Tatreez is woven into the region’s cultural heritage

The term is strongly associated with the Palestinian stitching style

CultureApril 18, 2025
Emirati designer and animator Hamda Al Khaja in front of her table at the Artist Alley at Middle East Film and Comic Con. Faisal Al Zaabi / The National
Pop culture celebration in Abu Dhabi is bigger and better

Annual festival being held at Adnec this weekend has a large Emirati presence

Pop CultureApril 18, 2025
Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf, left, with her winning photo, and executive director of the World Press Photo Foundation Joumana El Zein Khoury. EPA
Portrait of young Gazan amputee wins World Press Photo Contest

Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf’s powerful image was among 42 contenders in this year's competition

Art & DesignApril 17, 2025
Bred Abu Dhabi will run from April 23 to 27. Antonie Robertson / The National
Things to do and see at Bred Abu Dhabi 2025

The street culture festival will host hip-hop concerts as well as global streetwear brands

Pop CultureApril 15, 2025
Sony has announced price increases for some of its PlayStation 5 models. Getty Images
A buyer's guide: PlayStation 5 price hike and impact of tariffs on Switch 2

Both consoles have been affected by the recent global market changes

Pop CultureApril 14, 2025
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