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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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      Kaouther Ben Hania's film The Voice of Hind Rajab is set to premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival. Getty Images
      Six Arab films premiering at Venice Film Festival

      Movies from Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia will be screened

      CultureAugust 10, 2025
      The Arabic word of the week is falaj, which means watter channel.
      Arabic word of the weekHow 'falaj' channels the ebbs and flows of life

      The irrigation system is particularly crucial for the region's desert conditions

      CultureAugust 08, 2025
      Phygital football contenders take part in a qualifier tournament in Abu Dhabi ahead of Games of the Future 2025. Photo: Phygital International
      Abu Dhabi gears up for Games of the Future, tournament merging gaming and sport

      UAE capital's phygital football qualifier hailed as 'excellent curtain-raiser' for main event

      CultureAugust 06, 2025
      Despite its many visitors, the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has retained the warm and earthy scent of date palms used in its construction. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      How two million palm fronds create UAE pavilion’s unique scent at Osaka Expo

      The multisensory space doubles as an Arabian oasis in Japan

      CultureAugust 06, 2025
      Wallace & Gromit is one of the most popular stop-motion animation series. Photo: Aardman Animations
      How to apply for Dubai's first stop-motion animation programme

      As part of Harakat Sikka, participants will be introduced to each stage of the process and will also be offered guidance on how to prepare projects for festival submission

      Art & DesignAugust 04, 2025
      Eight political memoirs are set to hit shelves in the second half of 2025.
      Kamala Harris’s 107 Days leads global wave of political memoirs in 2025

      Major global figures reflect on power, politics and legacy in eight books releasing soon

      CultureAugust 03, 2025
      Emirati chef Khalifa Mohammed Al Otaiba at the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. Photo: UAE Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka
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      Meet the 16-year-old Emirati chef serving traditional sweets at Expo 2025 Osaka

      Khalifa Mohammed Al Otaiba is wowing Japanese attendees at his workshop within the UAE pavilion

      FoodAugust 01, 2025
      Tom Holland addressed the James Bond casting rumours on Thursday, saying: "Listen, there’s speculation at the minute. We’ll keep it to a minimum for now." Getty Images
      Writer and director revealed, but who will play James Bond?

      14 actors who could fit the tux for the next 007 movie

      FilmAugust 01, 2025
      The ME Dubai Hotel hosts the exhibition Emirati Art At Me. Photo: Dubai ME Hotel
      Museum and gallery guide: Harry Potter celebration and Emirati artists

      Embroidery, weaving, painting, photography, film and wizardry on offer

      CultureAugust 01, 2025
      Harry Potter: The Exhibition has opened in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Proactiv Entertainment
      How to have a magical time at Harry Potter: The Exhibition

      Immersive experience is making its Middle East debut

      Film & TVAugust 01, 2025
      Rami Malek's The Amateur is a plot-boiler made for the skies. Photo: 20th Century Studios
      Best films to watch on Emirates and Etihad airlines this summer

      From tearjerkers to over-the-top action, these productions fit the sky-high mood

      Film & TVJuly 29, 2025
      A legacy sequel of Shaun of the Dead could explore the bond between Simon Pegg's Shaun, second from right, and his now-zombie friends. Photo: Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo
      Classic horror movies that deserve legacy sequels

      Our pick of the films that deserve to be rehashed in the present day

      Film & TVJuly 19, 2025
      The Arabic word for forgetfulness and oblivion is alnisyan. The National
      Arabic word of the week How 'Alnisyan', or forgetfulness, is a poetic shorthand for sorrow

      The term can evoke the gentle slipping of memories into the mists of time

      CultureJuly 18, 2025
      The gaming festival in Riyadh Boulevard City offers activities for visitors of all ages. Photo: Esports World Cup
      Arcade games and sword dance: What visitors can do at Esports World Cup, Riyadh

      The event, open until August 24, is being held in addition to the competitive tournaments

      CultureJuly 16, 2025
      Blood Line is a new game from Netflix and Super Evil Megacorp, adapted from the Rebel Moon films by Zack Snyder. Photo: Netflix Games / YouTube
      Zack Snyder's first game, Rebel Moon: Blood Line, is Netflix's most ambitious

      Mobile game, releasing globally on Tuesday, is a stand-alone continuation of the popular films

      CultureJuly 15, 2025
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