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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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Jack Burlot takes a picture of one of his photographs of Sheikh Zayed, used in a display at the Zayed National Museum. Photo: Ibram Raafat
Memories of the UAE's early years - by the photographer who immortalised them

With his work now on display at Zayed National Museum, Jack Burlot recalls the unfamiliar country he began to capture in 1974 – and his encounters with Sheikh Zayed

Art & DesignJanuary 02, 2026
IT: Welcome to Derry is a prequel to the hit It films. Photo: HBO
Four shows to watch next as Stranger Things comes to an end

Viewers looking for similar TV series can get more spooky experiences with these acclaimed titles

Film & TVJanuary 02, 2026
Irtizaz is one of two films Ithra screened at the Red Sea Film Festival this year. Photo: Sara Balghonaim
How Ithra is helping shape the future of Saudi cinema beyond blockbusters

Film programme developer Feras Almusharria says it's important to cultivate movies rooted in Saudi society

CultureJanuary 02, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the biggest game release of 2026. Photo: Rockstar Games
Guide to video games releasing in 2026, from Grand Theft Auto 6 to Tomb Raider

Gamers are in store for an exciting year

Pop CultureDecember 30, 2025
Tom Hanks returns as the voice of Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear in the latest Toy Story sequel. Photo: Disney / Pixar
35 most anticipated films of 2026, from Toy Story 5 to Dune: Part Three

Several historical dramas, sci-fi dramas and superhero films will be released next year

CultureDecember 29, 2025
Saeed Al Fazari, executive director of strategic affairs at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Kazunori Yamauchi, producer of the Gran Turismo series, announced the upcoming event at a tournament in Japan. Photo: AD Gaming
Abu Dhabi to host 2026 season opener of Gran Turismo World Series

Capital's capacity to stage global events reinforced again as elite sim racing championship arrives at start line in Middle East

CultureDecember 21, 2025
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expands the world of the game series significantly. Photo: Square Enix
The 10 best PC games of 2025 include new titles and stylish sequels

Gaming style offers higher frame rates for more complete experiences

Pop CultureDecember 20, 2025
Manar Abu Dhabi artistic director Khai Hori, left, with co-curators Alia Zaal Lootah and Munira Al Sayegh and assistant curator Mariam Alshehhi. Photo: DCT - Abu Dhabi
Manar exhibition prizes personal experience over Insta-moments, says director

Artistic director Khai Hori worked in Singapore and Paris before coming to Abu Dhabi

CultureDecember 18, 2025
Games of the Future 2025 involves football on the pitch and and on a games console. Photo: Phygital International
Games of the Future 2025 kick off esports evolution in Abu Dhabi

Competition combines physical and digital disciplines to create new challenges

Pop CultureDecember 17, 2025
Born between 2010 and 2024, Gen Alpha is the first generation raised entirely on algorithms. Getty Images
Why is slang term 6-7 'word of the year'? Gen Alpha's viral dictionary decoded

From chopped to unc, the youngest generation is building a language from memes, livestreams and inside jokes

Pop CultureDecember 13, 2025
'Ghurba': The Arabic word for exile has a special meaning for migrants around the world
Arabic word of the week'Ghurba', or exile, has a special meaning for migrants

Early poets described it through images of journeys across vast deserts and the longing for a familiar horizon

CultureDecember 12, 2025
Alia Bhatt, left, and Hend Sabry at the Golden Globes Gala Dinner, at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah. Photo: Red Sea Film Festival
Hend Sabry and Alia Bhatt receive honorary Golden Globe awards

Tunisian star and Indian actress honoured at gala dinner in Jeddah

Film & TVDecember 11, 2025
Ghost of Yotei is the anticipated sequel of the popular Ghost of Tsushima game. Photo: Sucker Punch Productions
The 10 best PlayStation 5 games of 2025

Gamers are finally experiencing titles that fully utilise the console's strength

CultureDecember 10, 2025
Osaka has plenty to offer visitors in summer or winter. Getty Images
Osaka in two seasons: Why there is no wrong time to visit

Japan's second-largest city changes from summer to winter, but its people remain warm

TravelDecember 06, 2025
Races set at night on the Yas Marina Circuit show how lively the track and the surrounding area on Yas Island can be. Photo: Polyphony
Gran Turismo 7 is precision-engineered to recreate the Yas Marina experience

Race track has been added to the video game before the F1 season finale – and it is precision-engineered to recreate the experience

Pop CultureDecember 05, 2025
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