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Faisal Al Zaabi

Faisal Al Zaabi

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Abu Dhabi
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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Emilia Jones attends the Frankenstein red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in August. Getty Images
Emilia Jones rewatched Mare of Easttown 11 times before filming HBO's Task

Creator Brad Ingelsby returns to Philadelphia for a spiritual sequel to his Emmy-winning 2021 hit

Film & TVSeptember 14, 2025
Hosting WrestleMania will bring Saudi Arabia more tourism, hospitality bookings and global media exposure. AFP
What will hosting WrestleMania mean for Saudi Arabia?

Millions around the world watch the annual two-night event that combines sport and spectacle

Pop CultureSeptember 12, 2025
The Arabic word for mountain is jabal. The National
Arabic word of the week'Jabal', or mountain, stands for towering strength

It can also be used to compliment someone's bravery or resoluteness

CultureSeptember 12, 2025
American comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz returns to the UAE to perform in Dubai in October. Photo: Abu Dhabi Comedy Week
Andrew Schulz and Joanne McNally join Mo Amer for Dubai Comedy Festival

Canada's Hassan Phills, Iranian-British veteran Omid Djalili and social media star Morgan Jay among other performers

Music & On-stageSeptember 12, 2025
Maryam Touzani's Calle Malaga won the Venice Spotlight Armani Beauty Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival. AFP
Arab cinema's landmark year: Eight award-winning films in 2025

Directors from the region have won some of industry's most prestigious prizes

Film & TVSeptember 11, 2025
Motaz Malhees in a scene from The Voice of Hind Rajab. Photo: Mime Films / Tanit Films
The 13 Arab films selected for the 2025 London Film Festival

The Voice of Hind Rajab, Palestine 36 and a movie from the UAE are included

Film & TVSeptember 08, 2025
Filmmaker Mohamed Elroz's photography project inspired a comparison showcase with popular game Cyberpunk 2077. Photo: Mohammed Al Roz
Filmmaker and gamer turn Kuwait into a cyberpunk video game

Mohamed Elroz and Khaled Al Mutairi collaborated to show a different side of Kuwait City

CultureSeptember 07, 2025
The Arabic word sumud means resilience and steadfastness. The National
Arabic word of the week'Sumud', or resilience, has a special resonance for Palestinians

The name of the latest aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza features a word synonymous with the cause

CultureSeptember 05, 2025
Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania began her career with emotionally resonant short films and documentaries. Getty Images
Creative evolution of double Oscar-nominated Hind Rajab film director

The filmmaker is the first Arab woman to earn two Academy Award nominations

CultureSeptember 03, 2025
The Rock debuted a slimmed-down look at Venice Film Festival 2025. Getty Images / AP
The skinny on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, from wrestler to footballer to actor

As his unrecognisable performance as Mark Kerr garners a 15-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival, we look back at the actor's professional trajectory

Pop CultureSeptember 02, 2025
At this year's D23 event, Disney unveiled a host of its coming films. Photo: The Walt Disney Company
Biggest highlights from Disney's D23 event, from Toy Story 5 to Hexed

Sequels for Incredibles, Zootopia and Coco have also been announced

Film & TVAugust 31, 2025
Faraj Suleiman performs at NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre. Photo: Social Garage / NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre
From Faraj Suleiman to Yasmine Hamdan: The best shows to catch at NYU Abu Dhabi

Palestinian composer kicked off a line-up for the cultural venue's 11th season of performances

Music & On-stageAugust 30, 2025
This poster for a match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega at All In Texas was designed by Mohamed Fahmy. Photo: Mohamed Fahmy
Meet the Egyptian designer behind pro wrestling’s most striking posters

Mohamed Fahmy creates official posters for AEW, NJPW and more – all the way from his studio in Alexandria

CultureAugust 23, 2025
Almohannad Alwhaibi's demo of a video game set in Oman. Photo: Almohannad Alwhaibi
Omani designer's hyper-realistic video game set in 1900s Gulf

Almohannad Alwhaibi’s concept is garnering attention from gamers across the region

CultureAugust 21, 2025
Palestine 36 by Annemarie Jacir will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September. Photo: Tiff
Arab films screening at this year's Toronto Film Festival

Highlights include Annemarie Jacir’s film on Palestine’s revolt against the British and Kaouther Ben Hania’s telling of Hind Rajab's story

Film & TVAugust 20, 2025
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