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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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Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, discussed plans to reimagine the Saudi national anthem with German composer Hans Zimmer. Photo: @Turki_alalshikh / X
Hans Zimmer to reimagine Saudi Arabia's national anthem

Two-time Oscar winner also in talks to compose original piece inspired by the kingdom’s culture and heritage

Music & On-stageJanuary 23, 2025
The Cullen house from the Twilight films is immortalised in Lego form. Photo: Lego
Best film and TV-inspired Lego sets, from Twilight to Harry Potter

Danish toymaker has memorialised movies and shows for 25 years

Pop CultureJanuary 22, 2025
Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito, Princess Masako and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, deputy ruler of the Eastern Province of Abu Dhabi, watch a camel race in Al Ain during their four-day visit in 1995. AP
TimeframeWhen Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako enjoyed a camel race in Al Ain

Crown Prince at the time, Naruhito and his wife toured the UAE for four days on their visit

LifestyleJanuary 17, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, will be released this year. Photo: Business Wire
Nintendo announces Switch 2 gaming console to release this year

The gaming giant has released a video showing the new console

Pop CultureJanuary 16, 2025
TikTok faces a ban in the US if it does not sell the app to a US owner by Sunday. Reuters
With a ban looming, here are four TikTok alternatives, from RedNote to Clapper

The video sharing app awaits Supreme Court decision on whether it will continue to operate in the US

Pop CultureJanuary 15, 2025
The Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Utah is one of the theatres which will host screenings of films from the Middle East at the Sundance film festival. Photo: AP Photo
The Middle Eastern films screening at this year’s Sundance

Annual event is a hotbed for discovering emerging talent

Film & TVJanuary 14, 2025
The UAE's gaming industry is growing as more professionals arrive to join the workforce. Antonie Robertson / The National
The recruitment drive taking UAE gaming industry to next level

Chief executive says more and more professionals are being lured to the Middle East

Pop CultureJanuary 14, 2025
Legends of Orisha: Blood and Water is a role-playing experience set in the ancient empire of Oyo. Photo: Dimension11
How Yoruba culture became focus of Nigerian studio’s first game

Dimension11 takes inspiration from 16th-century Oyo empire for title backed by Xbox

Pop CultureJanuary 11, 2025
A home reduced to stone and ashes during the aftermath of the Palisades fire. Bloomberg
Which celebrities have lost homes in LA fires?

Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins and Jeff Bridges among more than 100,000 evacuated to escape the blaze

Pop CultureJanuary 10, 2025
Selena Gomez, left, and French director Jacques Audiard pose with the award for best picture - musical or comedy for Emilia Perez during the 82nd Golden Globes. AP
Golden Globes 2025 winners list shows the rise of world cinema

The awards season began with a host of non-English language wins across both the film and television categories

Film & TVJanuary 06, 2025
James Gunn's Superman will star David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Photo: Warner Bros / PA Wire
The most anticipated blockbuster movies of 2025

The year is set to feature a number of exciting blockbusters and films from Oscar-winning directors

Film & TVJanuary 04, 2025

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