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      Faisal Al Zaabi

      Faisal Al Zaabi

      Journalist
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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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      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
      50 most important Arabic novels of the 21st century Shorthand gif
      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
      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
      Dubbed the 'Heist of the Century', Seth Rollins turned the main event of WrestleMania 31 into a triple threat and won the title. AP
      Ten of the most memorable WrestleMania moments

      Annual spectacle will soon be live-streamed on Netflix for the first time

      Film & TVApril 11, 2025
      Andrew Garfield is coming to Abu Dhabi for this year's Middle East Film and Comic Con. AFP
      Andrew Garfield coming to Middle East Film and Comic Con in Abu Dhabi

      Two-time Oscar nominee will join other celebrities at pop culture celebration event

      Pop CultureApril 04, 2025
      The Nintendo Switch 2 is an improvement on its predecessor with important changes. Photo: Nintendo
      Nintendo Switch 2: All the new features, prices and release date

      Details were announced during a one-hour online presentation by Nintendo

      Pop CultureApril 03, 2025
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