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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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The Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia returns on July 7. SPA
K-pop star debuts official song for Esports World Cup 2025

Olympic-backed event will feature several tournaments and a star-studded opening ceremony

CultureJuly 02, 2025
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From Superman to Star Wars, posthumous returns to the big screen garner both cheers and accusations of digital necromancy

CultureJuly 01, 2025
This image released by Apple TV+ shows a scene from F1 The Movie. Photo: Apple TV+
How Abu Dhabi's local talent helped bring F1 The Movie to life

Filmed during a real F1 race weekend, the finale brought the Hollywood production to Yas Island – helped by hundreds of crew members from the UAE

CultureJune 30, 2025
John Cena defeated CM Punk to retain his championship belt during Night Of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Review: Night of Champions proves Saudi Arabia is now central to WWE

The premier live event was hosted at the Saudi capital’s Kingdom Arena to a sold out crowd

CultureJune 29, 2025
Superman or The Mad Scientist. Photo: Paramount Pictures
James Gunn’s Superman influences: What to watch and read before film hits cinemas

Cult comics, animated hits and unexpected movies have shaped latest imagining of famed superhero

CultureJune 29, 2025
Junoon is the Arabic word for madness and obsession. The National
Arabic word of the weekHow ‘Junoon’ expresses madness, obsession and irrationality

It can also be used when speaking about delusions of grandeur

Pop CultureJune 27, 2025
Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver turned mentor. Chris Whiteoak / The National
What is Abu Dhabi’s role in F1 The Movie?

The film features the UAE national anthem as well as a thrilling finale that takes place at Yas Marina Circuit

Film & TVJune 24, 2025
Gaming developer Steer Studios has launched its first mobile game titled Grunt Rush. Photo: Steer Studios
Saudi Arabia's Steer Studios chief on his video game company's global ambitions

Following the release of Grunt Rush, a mobile strategy game, the company is now working on a console project

CultureJune 24, 2025
Brad Pitt at the world premiere of F1: The Movie in New York. EPA
Evolution of Brad Pitt, from personal turmoil to era-defining superstardom

The rise, fall and rebirth of the Oscar-winning F1: The Movie star

Film & TVJune 20, 2025
Open Water is loosely based on a real-life story. Photo: Lionsgate
As Jaws turns 50, the 10 scariest shark movies ever made

Featuring genetically engineered makos and legendary great whites, here are the most frightening entries to the genre

Film & TVJune 20, 2025
A guide to Father's Day gifts that range from Dh360 to Dh36,700
Last-minute Father’s Day gifts, for fans of food, fashion, tech and toys

If cost is no bar, consider a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch

LifestyleJune 19, 2025
Nintendo's latest console is already among the most successful launches in gaming history. Bloomberg
Review: Nintendo Switch 2 is breaking records, but is $500 upgrade worth it?

While it may look similar at first glance, the new console offers substantial upgrades

Pop CultureJune 17, 2025
'I found a place in a group chat where I could be myself, share my thoughts and not worry about being judged,' Faisal Al Zaabi writes. Getty Images
ColumnSome of my best friends are people I've never met

Through social media, I have connected with people around the world with whom I now share a strong bond

WellbeingJune 13, 2025
The Arabic word for octopus is akhtaboot. The National
Arabic word of the weekHow ‘Akhtaboot’ spread its semantic tentacles from Greece

A Latinised version of the original, the word has grown in popularity with the cuisine

CultureJune 06, 2025
Naser Mestarihi and his band Winterburn opened for Guns N' Roses in Bahrain last month. Credit: Naser Mestarihi
Dubai underground to opening for Guns N' Roses: A rock dream comes true

Jordanian-Pakistani musician says ringing endorsement from his favourite band's guitarist in Bahrain was inspirational

CultureJune 06, 2025
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