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      Faisal Salah

      Faisal Salah

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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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      Ramy Youssef was nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series at the 76th annual Emmy Awards for directing an episode of The Bear. EPA
      From Ramy Youssef to Larry David, the biggest Emmys snubs

      While Shogun, Baby Reindeer and The Bear swept most of the awards, other favourites left empty handed

      CultureSeptember 16, 2024
      Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga in Shogun. Photo: FX
      Hiroyuki Sanada’s career evolution, from Ringu to Emmy winner

      Prolific Japanese actor has been a familiar face in Asian and Western cinema for decades

      CultureSeptember 16, 2024
      Ramy Youssef is increasingly moving away from stand-up comedy and joining Hollywood films, such as the Oscar-winning Poor Things. Getty Images
      Youssef, Mescal and Butler – Hollywood's new class of leading men

      These rising stars are set to carry both blockbusters and art house films in the next five years

      CultureSeptember 14, 2024
      Following the success of his most famous role in Gladiator, Russell Crowe was made an ambassador of Rome in 2022. AFP
      Evolution of Russell Crowe, from Oscar glory to B-movie king

      Once a fixture of blockbusters, he now enjoys a period of exploration and fun in low-budget horrors

      CultureSeptember 13, 2024
      The PlayStation 5 Pro has been unveiled by Sony and will be its most powerful console yet. Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment
      Sony unveils PlayStation 5 Pro: Updates and release date revealed

      Japanese manufacturer says new model will upgrade graphics output and incorporate AI technology to upscale video games

      CultureSeptember 10, 2024
      Astro has become an unofficial mascot of PlayStation, which celebrates 30 years in December. Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment
      Astro Bot review: A must-own game for PlayStation fans

      New title is extension of free mini-game installed on PlayStation 5

      CultureSeptember 09, 2024
      Control is an action-adventure game set inside a brutalist office building that has supernatural powers. Photo: Remedy Entertainment
      Control 2: The game's sequel and film adaptation plans explained

      Cult game's fifth anniversary is marked with sequel plans and potential expansions into new mediums

      CultureSeptember 01, 2024
      The game Black Myth: Wukong is based on the popular Chinese epic Journey to the West. Photo: Game Science
      Black Myth: Wukong and other popular Journey to the West adaptations

      The Chinese story has been portrayed in all manner of media since it was published in the 16th century

      Pop CultureAugust 27, 2024
      Comedian Mark Simmons at The Garden Gatherings Comedy Gala in Essex. Photo: Alamy
      This is the best joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

      Other comics who made it to the top 10 include Olaf Falafel, Masai Graham and Alec Snook

      Music & On-stageAugust 18, 2024
      French actor Alain Delon, pictured here in 1984, has died at the age of 88. AFP
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      French actor Alain Delon, star of Purple Noon, dies aged 88

      Delon rose to global fame in the 1960s, but became a recluse in his final years

      Film & TVAugust 18, 2024
      In new TV series Stags, a group on bachelor party goers end up in prison. Photo: Paramount
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      TV show Stags walks tight line between comedy and horror

      Actors Nico Mirallegro and Paul Forman say the show has many plot twists, taking viewers in unexpected directions

      CultureAugust 14, 2024
      Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett stars in Borderlands, which has attracted a barrage of derisory reviews. AP
      Game over: Oscar winners couldn't save these film adaptation flops

      Despite their immense talents, these screen stars couldn't stop the films from becoming some of history's worst

      CultureAugust 10, 2024
      Amjad 'AngryBird' Al-Shalabi, left, and Adel 'Big Bird' Anouche represent Abu Dhabi's Nasr Esports in global tournaments. Victor Besa / The National
      Play02:16
      UAE Street Fighter champions take the challenge to Esports World Cup

      Known as The Birds, the duo has dominated in global competitions around the world

      CultureAugust 08, 2024
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      What are the best film plot twists of all time?

      From Psycho to The Sixth Sense, these seven movies master the shock ending

      CultureAugust 06, 2024
      An employee displays the mascot Olympic Phryge of Paris 2024 Olympic Games inside an official store. Photo: AFP
      Best and worst of Olympic mascots, from Phryge to Miraitowa

      Country mascots over the years have ranged from cute animals to abstract beings

      CultureAugust 04, 2024
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