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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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      Egypt's Adham Moataz, left, competes against France's Maxime Pianfetti in the men's sabre team round of 8 bout between France and Egypt during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Grand Palais in Paris. AFP
      CommentWhy the Olympics are more entertaining than films or TV shows

      Even the viewing experience improves with every iteration, with new technologies and graphics

      CultureAugust 01, 2024
      Robert Downey Jr revealed as Doctor Doom onstage at the Marvel Studios Panel during 2024 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
      Revisiting the highs and lows that shaped Robert Downey Jr

      The actor, who overcame a turbulent period to reach unprecedented highs, is set to return to the MCU as a different character than Iron Man

      CultureJuly 31, 2024
      Kay Vess takes on Stormtroopers in Star Wars Outlaws. Photo: Ubisoft
      Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws brings new adventure without Jedi

      By ditching the lightsabre and embracing stealth, Ubisoft's entry into the Star Wars universe plays to the strengths of their most popular series, for better or for worse

      CultureJuly 30, 2024
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      Hollywood's weirdest promotional tie-ins, from a Star Trek coffin to a Shrek TV

      Studios produce all kinds of products to help promote their films

      Pop CultureJuly 28, 2024
      The Toxic Avenger starring Peter Dinklage has been deemed 'unreleasable' by its producers. Photo: Legendary Pictures
      The 'unreleasable' films that were discarded by Hollywood

      Peter Dinklage's The Toxic Avenger remake could fail to make it onto the big screen, but it is not the first and won't be the last movie to suffer that fate

      CultureJuly 27, 2024
      Mohammed Ben Sulayem with Michael Jackson at an undisclosed location in Dubai in 2005. AFP
      TimeframeWhen Michael Jackson quietly visited Dubai in 2005

      The then 'King of Pop' arrived with his entourage and was shown around the city by Mohammed Ben Sulayem

      Music & On-stageJuly 26, 2024
      Soudade Kaadan is a previous winner at the Venice showcase, picking up an award for her film Nezouh in 2022. Getty Images
      Meet the two Arab jurors at Venice Film Festival 2024

      Directors Abderrahmane Sissako and Soudade Kaadan are set to join two panels at next month's event

      CultureJuly 25, 2024
      Dubai aims to create 30,000 new jobs in the gaming sector by 2033. Pawan Singh / The National
      How Dubai is positioning itself as the Middle East's gaming hub

      MenaTech Entertainment chief executive Mario Perez speaks to The National about how the emirate's latest moves are shaping the future of the industry in the region

      CultureJuly 22, 2024
      Herc's Adventures was released in 1997 on the PlayStation 1 and Sega Saturn. Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment
      Retro game of the weekHand-drawn art in Herc's Adventure still scores

      Considered one of PlayStation 1’s best releases, the 1997 game has three playable characters and lots of great humour

      CultureJuly 19, 2024
      The Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia runs for seven weeks and features 22 competitions across 21 titles. SPA
      The most lucrative prize pools at the $60m Esports World Cup

      The nearly eight-week tournament kicked off earlier this month, with athletes competing across 22 games

      CultureJuly 19, 2024
      Pixoul is a gaming and Esports hub at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Pixoul Gaming
      The best gaming lounges and cafes in the UAE

      These venues across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah promise a good time for people of all ages

      Things to doJuly 14, 2024
      Groom Anant Ambani with his parents Mukesh and Nita on the day of his wedding. Reuters
      How much did the Ambani wedding cost?

      The 18-month-long event was capped off in Mumbai over the weekend

      LifestyleJuly 14, 2024
      Death Stranding 2: On The Beach stars Norman Reedus and is directed by Japanese video game auteur Hideo Kojima. Photo: Kojima Productions Co / Sony Interactive Entertainment
      Eight of the biggest video game coming in 2025

      Plus, Donkey Kong classic moves to the Switch and the Doom series goes back to the Dark Ages

      CultureJuly 13, 2024
      Burj Al Arab under construction in April 1997, left, and the landmark hotel in 2021. Photos: James Davis / Corbis; Chris Whiteoak / The National
      TimeframeWhen the construction of Burj Al Arab began 30 years ago

      Envisioned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the ultra-luxury hotel helped propel the city to global fame

      LifestyleJuly 12, 2024
      Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa said his company will not use generative AI to make games. Getty Images
      Nintendo's rejection of AI sets the stage for the future of gaming

      The developer says it's focusing on its human innovators to deliver value – and it could be an exemplary stance for the likes of Microsoft and Sony

      CultureJuly 11, 2024
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