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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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      Articles

      The writer and his Lego collection. Faisal Al Zaabi / The National
      ColumnHow Lego and WWE helped me understand my autism

      After I was diagnosed, many things began to make a whole lot more sense

      WellbeingMay 16, 2025
      Lahja is the Arabic word for dialect.
      Arabic word of the weekHow 'Lahja' speaks to a vital part of Arab identity

      A vital part of an Arab person's identity, it also dictates some traditions and customs

      CultureMay 16, 2025
      Layered Medium We Are in Open Circuits is an exhibition that traces the evolution of Korea’s avant-garde contemporary art scene. Ryan Lim for The National
      UAE museum and gallery guide, including major South Korean show

      Plus, Cuban artist Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons’s first regional exhibition

      Art & DesignMay 16, 2025
      Ishaan Khatter in Homebound. Neeraj Ghaywan / Instagram
      Two Indian films competing at the Cannes Film Festival

      Bollywood stars feature in film by acclaimed director Neeraj Ghaywan

      CultureMay 13, 2025
      Lilo & Stitch is the latest animated film to be remade into live action by Disney. Photo: Disney Enterprises
      After Lilo & Stitch, 2000s Disney movies worthy of remakes

      Classic and underrated productions are strong options for future movies

      CultureMay 10, 2025
      Hewi is the Emirati word for front garden.
      Arabic word of the weekWhy 'Hewi' is integral to Emirati domestic life

      An integral part of Emirati life, it's also a place in which to enjoy an afternoon tea or welcome guests

      CultureMay 09, 2025
      Arijit Singh has postponed his concert in Abu Dhabi due to rising tension between India and Pakistan. Antonie Robertson/The National
      Arijit Singh postpones Abu Dhabi concert due to India-Pakistan conflict

      Bollywood film also affected by military tension as it goes out for streaming instead of cinema release

      Music & On-stageMay 09, 2025
      Ibrahim Al Hasawi was given a lifetime achievement award at this year's Saudi Film Festival. Photo: Ahmed Al Thani
      Ibrahim Al Hasawi's rise from Saudi cinema pioneer to major star

      Actor is revelling in the rise of Saudi filmmaking and support for the industry

      CultureMay 09, 2025
      To Know Malaysia is to Love Malaysia: Highlights from The AFK Collection at the Cultural Foundation. Photo: Cultural Foundation - Abu Dhabi
      Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Showcasing art from around world

      Plus, vibrant works from Central Asia

      Art & DesignMay 08, 2025
      Unfriended is a screenlife film by Timur Bekmambetov. Photo: Universal Pictures
      Meet the Emiratis creating stories that unfold on computer screens

      Abdulbaset Qayed and Afra Al Marar won Image Nation's Screenlife Accelerator Programme

      CultureMay 08, 2025
      Once Upon A Time In Gaza will be featured in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival in May. Photo: BAC Films
      Gaza crime thriller to be shown at Cannes Film Festival

      Once Upon a Time in Gaza is directed by Palestinian twin brothers

      Film & TVMay 06, 2025
      The music video Where Are You, Humanity? offers a powerful glimpse into daily life in a Palestinian refugee camp. Photo: The Culture Salon
      Meet the organisation fighting to preserve Palestinian culture from within

      Cultural Salon's founder says its goal is to enrich Palestine by supporting its artists

      CultureMay 05, 2025
      The Arabic word for dignity, honour and respect is Izza
      Arabic word of the weekHow 'Izza' denotes dignity, honour and respect

      A beloved and respected person would be called azeezy

      CultureMay 02, 2025
      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
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