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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 gaming festival in Riyadh Boulevard City offers activities for visitors of all ages. Photo: Esports World Cup
Arcade games and sword dance: What visitors can do at Esports World Cup, Riyadh

The event, open until August 24, is being held in addition to the competitive tournaments

CultureJuly 16, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
Blood Line is a new game from Netflix and Super Evil Megacorp, adapted from the Rebel Moon films by Zack Snyder. Photo: Netflix Games / YouTube
Zack Snyder's first game, Rebel Moon: Blood Line, is Netflix's most ambitious

Mobile game, releasing globally on Tuesday, is a stand-alone continuation of the popular films

CultureJuly 15, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
American singer Post Malone performing at the Esports World Cup opening ceremony in Riyadh. Photo: Esports World Cup
Post Malone dazzles fans in Saudi Arabia at Esports World Cup concert

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was in the crowd for the opening ceremony performance

Pop CultureJuly 11, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
Prince Faisal bin Bandar says gaming can be more than just a hobby. Photo: Esports World Cup
How Esports World Cup is impacting gaming reputation: 'Parents are encouraging'

Ahead of the opening ceremony of this year's Esports World Cup, Prince Faisal bin Bandar spoke about the future of the tournament and industry

CultureJuly 10, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
An Academy Award aside, Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek has also won an Emmy, a Bafta and a Golden Globe. Getty Images
Rami Malek’s Walk of Fame, from Gilmore Girls to Oscars and Oppenheimer

The journey that led the son of immigrants to become the first actor of Egyptian heritage to get a star

Film & TVJuly 07, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
Saudi Horror Game Aunt Fatima has players navigating an empty house and solving puzzles while evading a malevolent presence. Photo: Abdulla Al Hamad
Aunt Fatima: The Saudi horror game inspired by Gulf folklore

Designed and published by YouTuber Abdulla Al Hamad, it has found popularity in the region and beyond

Pop CultureJuly 05, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
DubaiDino has been moved from the grand atrium to a spot near the ice rink in Dubai Mall. Satish Kumar / The National
TimeframeWhen a 155 million-year-old dinosaur first roamed Dubai Mall

The gigantic skeleton has been a Jurassic fixture of the shopping centre since its unveiling in 2014

LifestyleJuly 04, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
Audiences in the UAE became accustomed to seeing Raziqa Al Taresh on their screens every Ramadan. Sarah Dea / The National
Emirati acting pioneer Raziqa Al Taresh dies aged 71

Tributes paid to actress who had featured in popular Emirati TV shows since childhood

CultureJuly 04, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
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
Faisal Al Zaabi
Paul Walker is set to appear in the final Fast & Furious film 15 years after his death. Alamy
Eight actors who controversially 'starred' in films after their death

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

CultureJuly 01, 2025
Faisal Al Zaabi
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
Faisal Al Zaabi
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
Faisal Al Zaabi
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
Faisal Al Zaabi
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
Faisal Al Zaabi
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
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