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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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      British Iraqi writer Nussaibah Younis, author of Fundamentally, has been shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Getty Images
      Iraqi writer Nussaibah Younis shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction

      UK-based author is nominated for her book Fundementally

      BooksApril 02, 2025
      The Legend of Zelda film, to be directed by Wes Ball, will be release in March 2027. Photo: Nintendo
      Five Nintendo franchises that should head to the big screen

      From Metroid to Animal Crossing and Splatoon, there is a vast library of games ripe for adaptation

      Pop CultureApril 01, 2025
      Cosplay is a big part of Comic Con. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
      What to know about Middle East Film and Comic Con 2025

      Abu Dhabi event has become one of the biggest celebrations of pop and nerd culture in the region

      Pop CultureMarch 31, 2025
      The Arabic word for chair is kursee
      Arabic word of the week'Kursee' sits in a special place in the Quran

      It could also refer to a seat of power and is an important element of Arab hospitality

      CultureMarch 28, 2025
      TeamLab Borderless in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo: teamLab
      What is teamLab? The art attraction coming to Abu Dhabi explained

      Immersive experience is one of the most popular around the world

      Art & DesignMarch 28, 2025
      Fans can use Hajem to predict the outcome of football matches. Photo: AFP
      UAE-founded halal football prediction app gives fans ‘skin in the game’

      Founder hopes to expand from football to other sports

      Pop CultureMarch 25, 2025
      Abdulla Lutfi says his inspiration for this year's gift cards stems from fond childhood memories of Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Amazon
      'I want to capture togetherness Eid brings': Abdulla Lutfi teams up with Amazon

      The Emirati artist known for his UAE-inspired black-and-white works has designed this year's eidiyah gift cards

      Art & DesignMarch 22, 2025
      Lebanese drama Bil Dam has been a popular series during Ramadan. Photo: MBC
      Six Ramadan shows not to miss before the end of the holy month

      Family dramas set in Lebanon and Egypt are among the most popular titles this year

      Film & TVMarch 21, 2025
      Miami Beach's O Cinema was threatened with having its lease terminated and losing public funding for screening No Other Land. EPA
      Florida mayor drops plans to close cinema for showing No Other Land

      Decision not to punish O Cinema for screening the Israeli-Palestinian documentary came after strong opposition at city meeting

      Film & TVMarch 20, 2025
      Soul Singer by Asaad Arabi, on display at Artbooth Abu Dhabi. Photo: Artbooth
      Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: The last of Ramadan activities

      This week offers a chance to partake in art activities, alongside exhibition viewing

      Art & DesignMarch 20, 2025
      In Split Fiction, two writers must work together as they navigate the worlds they write about. Photo: Hazelight Studios
      Split Fiction and the best co-op games to play with a partner in 2025

      The best in class of multiplayer games demonstrate just how much fun playing in groups can be

      Pop CultureMarch 17, 2025
      The Bride with White Hair will screen at Cinema Akil as part of the Hong Kong Film Festival. Photo: Mandarin Film
      Eight films screening at Cinema Akil’s 2025 Hong Kong Film Festival

      Presented by the Asian Film Awards Academy, the selection ranges from the dramatic to the romantic

      Film & TVMarch 15, 2025
      Mahmoud Khalil appears in The Encampments documentary, which is set to be released later this year by Watermelon Pictures.
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      Filmmakers behind Palestine documentary share interview with Mahmoud Khalil

      Activist threatened with deportation from US talks about his upbringing in a refugee camp and how his grandparents fled Israeli aggression in Tiberius

      Film & TVMarch 14, 2025
      People play games on their phones at the opening of the Pokemon Go tour at New Taipei Metropolitan Park in February. AFP
      Saudi Arabia's Pokemon Go purchase is gaming's 10th biggest deal

      Scopley, which was bought by Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games in 2023, is now buying Niantic and its hit game Pokemon Go

      Pop CultureMarch 14, 2025
      Charli XCX has reached a new level of success in the past year, and rumours suggest she now may be turning to film. Reuters
      The best and worst pop star acting debuts

      Musicians ranging from Prince to Rihanna have had mixed luck transitioning into film

      Film & TVMarch 12, 2025
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