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Faisal Al Zaabi

Faisal Al Zaabi

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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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Homage to Jewad (1988-1989) by Iraqi artist Dia Al Azzawi pays tribute to Baghdad Modern Art Group's founder. Victor Besa / The National
ReviewHow Baghdad Modern Art Group shaped Iraqi artistic identity

All Manner of Experiments chronicles the formation and legacy of the collective

Art & DesignFebruary 13, 2026
Participants in the Six Bricks workshop are encouraged to create builds that evoke the community spirit of Ramadan. Photo: Dusit Thani Dubai
How Lego play is supporting seniors living with memory-related conditions

The Six Bricks session brought the young and the elderly to build side by side and rediscover the value of play and togetherness in line with Ramadan

CultureFebruary 13, 2026
Animenia Abu Dhabi at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Victor Besa / The National
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Inside Animenia 2026, Abu Dhabi's largest anime festival yet

The five-day festival at Manarat Al Saadiyat offers immersive franchise galleries, rare collectibles and one of the region’s largest cosplay prize pools

CultureFebruary 12, 2026
Lucy is considered one of the most important discoveries in human evolutionary science. Getty
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Lucy in Abu Dhabi: What our prehuman ancestor teaches us 50 years on

Unearthed in 1974, the famed hominid skeleton reshapes our understanding of evolution

CultureFebruary 12, 2026
Nadine Labaki in Caramel.
14 timeless Arab love stories to watch before Valentine’s Day

From Egyptian classics to contemporary gems, these are some of the Mena region's greatest romances

Film & TVFebruary 11, 2026
Saudi family drama Share’ Al A’sha is returning for its second season. Photo: MBC
10 new and returning MBC Shahid series to add to your Ramadan 2026 watch list

Top stars from across the Arab world feature in some of the season's most anticipated TV shows

Film & TVFebruary 10, 2026
Marvel star Simu Liu will be in Abu Dhabi for the Middle East Film and Comic Con. Photo: Marvel
Middle East Film and Comic Con announces celebrity guests including Simu Liu

Pop culture event takes place in Abu Dhabi from April 24 to 26

CultureFebruary 10, 2026
Kevin Afghani and Kenny James voice Mario and Bowser in Mario Tennis Fever (2026). Photo: Nintendo
Mario Tennis Fever and five other goofy sports video games worth playing

From 1990s cartoon tie-ins to modern crossovers, Nintendo's latest offering follows a tradition of lighthearted content

Pop CultureFebruary 06, 2026
Animenia Abu Dhabi is back for its second year, offering fans of Japanese animation a chance to celebrate their passion. Photo: Animenia Festival Abu Dhabi
What to expect from Animenia 2026, including Dh400,000 prize pool for cosplay

Manarat Al Saadiyat will host anime recreations, immersive experiences, special guests and music from February 11 to 15

CultureFebruary 04, 2026
Peter Kjaergaard, director of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and Lori Bettison-Varga, president and director of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Photo: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi wants to inspire awe through global connection

The institution will introduce the City Nature Challenge, an initiative that invites residents to document urban biodiversity

CultureFebruary 03, 2026
Harry Styles will be one of the presenters at the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony. Getty Images
Award season is around the corner: Key dates and where to watch

First three months of the year are busy season for award ceremonies

Pop CultureFebruary 01, 2026
Shamsa Al Omaira has adopted new materials including resin and glass. Photo: Ismail Noor / Seeing Things
Shamsa Al Omaira's solo exhibition explores grief and family

Emirati artist uses materials from her upbringing to process loss

CultureFebruary 01, 2026
The Arabic word for path is sabeel. The National
Arabic word of the week'Sabeel' turns a path into a moral choice

It can be also found in the Quran and in many important poems

CultureJanuary 30, 2026
Topgolf is scheduled to open in Yas Island this year. Photo: Miral
Topgolf to open new venue on Yas Island in 2026

Miral has confirmed construction is under way on the three-level sports and entertainment complex, which will be the second Topgolf destination in the UAE

LifestyleJanuary 29, 2026
Sikka Art and Design Festival is in its 14th year. Photo: Sikka
What to see and do at Sikka Art and Design Festival 2026

The Dubai art festival runs until February 1

CultureJanuary 25, 2026
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