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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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Sinners has won 16 Oscar nominations. AFP
Oscars 2026: Full list of the nominees as Sinners makes history with 16 nods

Gaza-set The Voice of Hind Rajab is nominated for Best International Feature

Film & TVJanuary 22, 2026
Pablo Picasso, Woman with an Amphora, 1947-1948. © Succession Picasso 2026. Victor Besa / The National
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Louvre Abu Dhabi show examines Picasso’s enduring fixation with the human figure

Featuring works from the Musee National Picasso–Paris, the show explores seven decades of his art and its influence on the world

Art & DesignJanuary 21, 2026
Drones fly through the course at the autonomous drone racing event in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Aspire
Human versus machine: Drone racing in Abu Dhabi pushes AI to its limits

Six autonomous teams and six world-class pilots compete in a live demonstration at Umex

Pop CultureJanuary 20, 2026
Kenny Omega and Cody Rhodes wrestling in Japan in 2018, a year before they and The Young Bucks spearheaded the launch of All Elite Wrestling. Photo: New Japan Pro-Wrestling/Getty Images
The ring cycle: Why professional wrestling is more like opera than sport

So what if the winner is predetermined? That's all part of the storytelling in a spectacle that should be thought of as an art form

Pop CultureJanuary 16, 2026
'Batreeq': The Arabic word for penguin shows the language's ability to absorb and adapt
Arabic word of the week'Batreeq', or penguin, shows the language's ability to adapt

The term was latterly picked up from European tongues

CultureJanuary 16, 2026
MrBeast and Chris Hemsworth at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Photo: Visit Abu Dhabi
MrBeast and Chris Hemsworth visit Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi

The YouTuber and Marvel star took pictures together as they enjoyed the new museum, as well as teamLab Phenomena

CultureJanuary 14, 2026
An artist-led collective has called for a boycott if Israel's pavilion is allowed to appear at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Photo: Andrea Avezzu / La Biennale di Venezia
Israel's participation at Venice Biennale 2026 sparks calls for boycott

Sculptor calls for 'dialogue, not exclusion' after artist-led collective demands removal of his pavilion

CultureJanuary 13, 2026
All Her Fault star Duke McCloud delivers one of the cutest moments at the Golden Globes. Reuters
Golden Globes 2026 top moments: Mullets, memes and memorable messages

From standout speeches to red-carpet looks, Hollywood’s awards season opened with highlights that echoed well beyond Beverly Hills

Film & TVJanuary 12, 2026
Saja Kilani wears a dress that celebrates her Palestinian heritage at the Golden Globes. PA Wire
Story behind Hind Rajab actress's Palestinian tatreez dress at Golden Globes

The Voice of Hind Rajab actress says it was important to wear something that reflected her region

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 12, 2026
Karayr is a crowdfunded short film shot in Jordan. Photo: Nechteh Apelian
Arab futurist short film Karayr sets its sights on the Oscars after HollyShorts Dubai win

It will compete at Academy Award-qualifying festival in Los Angeles

CultureJanuary 10, 2026
Biman airlines will fly from Bangladesh capital Dhaka to Pakistani city Karachi twice a week from January 2026. Reuters
Flights resume between Bangladesh and Pakistan after 14 years

First flight will operate between Dhaka and Karachi on January 29

TravelJanuary 08, 2026
Could Chris Jericho be returning to the WWE? AFP
WWE Royal Rumble: Predictions for Saudi event, including Chris Jericho's return

Could a new champion be crowned at the live event in Riyadh on January 31?

Pop CultureJanuary 07, 2026
Dubai businessman Warren Chang and his impressive Lego minifigure collection. Photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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My UAE CollectionThe Dubai Lego minifigure collection valued at Dh500,000

Warren Chang began 20 years ago and now has one of the most complete sets of the little toys

Pop CultureJanuary 05, 2026
'Lulu’a': The Arabic word for pearl is shaped by history and beauty
Arabic word of the week‘Lulu’a’, or pearl, reflects a history of beauty and heritage

It is also one of the Gulf’s most beloved and enduring names for girls, symbolising rarity and something cherished

CultureJanuary 02, 2026
From left: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in The Devil Wears Prada. Photo: 20th Century Fox
From The Devil Wears Prada to The Departed, 20 films turning 20 in 2026

The cinematic landscape was very different before the streaming revolution

Film & TVJanuary 02, 2026
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