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      Faisal Al Zaabi

      Faisal Al Zaabi

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      Abu Dhabi
      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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      Isshin Chiba has been the voice of Jin Kazama in Tekken for two decades. Photo: Bandai Namco
      A chance to meet – and hear – Tekken’s Jin Kazama at Dubai gaming festival

      Two-day FNDM event, by team behind Middle East Film and Comic Con, is dedicated to fans of anime, film and video games

      CultureOctober 03, 2025
      The PlayStation x Reebok collection will be available in the US, UK and Japan from October. Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment
      Cool PlayStation collaborations, from Reebok shoes to McDonald's Happy Meal toy

      Gaming giant celebrated 30th anniversary with footwear and photography book releases

      CultureOctober 02, 2025
      The Electronic Arts office and studio complex, in Burnaby, Canada, comes complete with a soccer pitch. AP
      Saudi Arabia buys EA: What does it mean for gamers?

      Going private allows the gaming giant to release more stylistic and innovative titles to appease players

      Pop CultureSeptember 30, 2025
      Musician John Mayer will perform in Abu Dhabi in January. Getty Images
      John Mayer to make Abu Dhabi debut at Saadiyat Nights in January

      American singer joins Lewis Capaldi for new season

      Music & On-stageSeptember 30, 2025
      US actor Joaquin Phoenix, US actress Rooney Mara, Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, actor Motaz Malhees and actress Clara Khoury pose with a portrait of late Palestinian girl Hind Rajab during the red carpet for The Voice of Hind Rajab, which has been submitted to the 2026 Oscars. AFP
      Oscars 2026: Arab films entered for Best International Feature

      The Voice of Hind Rajab, Palestine 36 and Hijra are among the potential nominees

      Film & TVSeptember 26, 2025
      The F1 builds in Lego's Speed Champions line allow younger fans to create a compact version of their favourite team's car. Photo: Lego
      Is Formula One the best partnership Lego has had this year?

      Despite deals with Disney and Marvel, these build-and-display racing car sets stand out for fans of both brands

      Pop CultureSeptember 21, 2025
      The Sea, directed by Shai Carmeli-Pollak, won Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the Ophir awards. Photo: The Israeli Film Foundation
      Israel to pull funding for Ophir film awards after win for The Sea

      Drama about a missing Palestinian boy is set to be Israel's official entry to the Oscars

      CultureSeptember 18, 2025
      Lewis Capaldi is known for his intimate but powerful performances. PA
      Lewis Capaldi to perform at Saadiyat Nights in Abu Dhabi

      Scottish singer is first announcement of the concert series' new season in January

      Music & On-stageSeptember 17, 2025
      Yuval Abraham accepts the Oscar for Best Documentary along with co-directors, from left, Basel Adra, Rachel Szor and Hamdan Ballal. Getty Images
      What happened to the No Other Land filmmakers after their Oscar win

      Documentary earned both Palestine and Israel their first victory at the Academy Awards this year

      CultureSeptember 16, 2025
      Emilia Jones attends the Frankenstein red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in August. Getty Images
      Emilia Jones rewatched Mare of Easttown 11 times before filming HBO's Task

      Creator Brad Ingelsby returns to Philadelphia for a spiritual sequel to his Emmy-winning 2021 hit

      Film & TVSeptember 14, 2025
      Hosting WrestleMania will bring Saudi Arabia more tourism, hospitality bookings and global media exposure. AFP
      What will hosting WrestleMania mean for Saudi Arabia?

      Millions around the world watch the annual two-night event that combines sport and spectacle

      Pop CultureSeptember 12, 2025
      The Arabic word for mountain is jabal.
      Arabic word of the week'Jabal', or mountain, stands for towering strength

      It can also be used to compliment someone's bravery or resoluteness

      CultureSeptember 12, 2025
      American comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz returns to the UAE to perform in Dubai in October. Photo: Abu Dhabi Comedy Week
      Andrew Schulz and Joanne McNally join Mo Amer for Dubai Comedy Festival

      Canada's Hassan Phills, Iranian-British veteran Omid Djalili and social media star Morgan Jay among other performers

      Music & On-stageSeptember 12, 2025
      Maryam Touzani's Calle Malaga won the Venice Spotlight Armani Beauty Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival. AFP
      Arab cinema's landmark year: Eight award-winning films in 2025

      Directors from the region have won some of industry's most prestigious prizes

      Film & TVSeptember 11, 2025
      Motaz Malhees in a scene from The Voice of Hind Rajab. Photo: Mime Films / Tanit Films
      The 13 Arab films selected for the 2025 London Film Festival

      The Voice of Hind Rajab, Palestine 36 and a movie from the UAE are included

      Film & TVSeptember 08, 2025
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