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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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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
House of Guinness premieres September 25. Photo: Netflix
Arab filmmakers who have found success in world of TV

From Bosch to Only Murders in the Building, more TV shows are being overseen by Middle East directors

Film & TVAugust 19, 2025
The James Bond logo and its designer Joe Caroff, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 103. Getty Images / Wikimedia Commons
Eight famous film logos and the stories behind them, as James Bond 007 designer dies

After renowned artist Joe Caroff's death at 103, we look at how visual identity of titles from Batman to Star Wars came to life

CultureAugust 19, 2025
Mattel's new Brick Shop line is taking the challenge to Lego. Photo: Diyab Basheer
Review: Can Mattel’s new Brick Shop line compete with Lego?

Model cars have many similarities and important differences

CultureAugust 16, 2025
Moosa Mostafa attends the global premiere of the second season of Wednesday in London. WireImage
Who is Moosa Mostafa, UK actor of Arab descent and star of Netflix’s Wednesday?

Teenager portrays one of the show's most popular characters

Film & TVAugust 13, 2025
Madonna has publicly urged asks Pope Leo to visit Gaza to 'bring light' to the children. Getty Images
Madonna urges Pope Leo to visit Gaza to support children

The American singer says the pontiff is 'the only one of us who cannot be denied entry'

Music & On-stageAugust 12, 2025
Prince Faisal bin Bandar says Saudi Arabia aims to be a central convener in the worlds of gaming, esports and traditional sport. Photo: Gamers Without Borders
InterviewSaudi Arabia will help shape the future of esports, says Prince Faisal

Saudi Esports Federation president says the country is not only hosting events, but also setting the agenda for how the industry evolves

CultureAugust 12, 2025
Kaouther Ben Hania's film The Voice of Hind Rajab is set to premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival. Getty Images
Six Arab films premiering at Venice Film Festival

Movies from Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia will be screened

CultureAugust 10, 2025
The Arabic word for water channel is falaj. The National
Arabic word of the weekHow 'falaj' channels the ebbs and flows of life

The irrigation system is particularly crucial for the region's desert conditions

CultureAugust 08, 2025
Phygital football contenders take part in a qualifier tournament in Abu Dhabi ahead of Games of the Future 2025. Photo: Phygital International
Abu Dhabi gears up for Games of the Future, tournament merging gaming and sport

UAE capital's phygital football qualifier hailed as 'excellent curtain-raiser' for main event

CultureAugust 06, 2025
Despite its many visitors, the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has retained the warm and earthy scent of date palms used in its construction. Chris Whiteoak / The National
How two million palm fronds create UAE pavilion’s unique scent at Osaka Expo

The multisensory space doubles as an Arabian oasis in Japan

CultureAugust 06, 2025
Wallace & Gromit is one of the most popular stop-motion animation series. Photo: Aardman Animations
How to apply for Dubai's first stop-motion animation programme

As part of Harakat Sikka, participants will be introduced to each stage of the process and will also be offered guidance on how to prepare projects for festival submission

Art & DesignAugust 04, 2025
Eight political memoirs are set to hit shelves in the second half of 2025.
Kamala Harris’s 107 Days leads global wave of political memoirs in 2025

Major global figures reflect on power, politics and legacy in eight books releasing soon

CultureAugust 03, 2025
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