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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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Spider-Man: Homecoming stars Tom Holland as the titular hero. Photo: Columbia Pictures
All eight Spider-Man films to return to UAE cinemas

The movies will screen every Saturday, starting with 2002's Spider-Man starring Tobey Maguire

Film & TVMay 10, 2024
Faisal Salah
Oulaya Amamra in Divertimento, a film from France which will be screened as part of the European Film Festival in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Estello Films
10 films to watch at the European Film Festival in Abu Dhabi

The event, running from May 12 to 16 at the Cultural Foundation, will feature recent movies from across Europe

CultureMay 10, 2024
Faisal Salah
The Nintendo Wii gave gamers the chance to get up and get active. Getty Images
How the Nintendo Wii changed gaming forever, 20 years on

Announced in May 2004, the console became a household fixture when it was launched , bringing families together for gaming fun

CultureMay 08, 2024
Faisal Salah
Cosplayers at the Esports and Gaming Festival at Dubai World Trade Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
GameExpo 2024 returns to Dubai with tech showcases and esports

Running until Sunday, the two-day event is a haven for gamers and pop culture fans

CultureMay 05, 2024
Faisal Salah
Italy's Il Cinema Ritrovato, meaning found cinema, screens newly restored films each summer. Getty Images
Hidden gem film festivals from around the world

Glitz and glamour aside, events worldwide exist purely for the love of cinema

CultureMay 05, 2024
Faisal Salah
Lebanese diva Fairouz performs at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Timeframe: When Fairouz enchanted Abu Dhabi in 2006

Concert at the Emirates Palace hotel was conducted by Karen Durgaryan

CultureMay 03, 2024
Faisal Salah
Could the Nintendo Switch 2 be released in 2025? AFP
Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, it is believed the company's next console will come out in 2025

CultureMay 03, 2024
Faisal Salah
The 2024 Dubai Esports and Games Festival will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Antonie Robertson/The National
Gaming festival in Dubai expected to reach the next level

Event includes an industry summit and a weekend full of activity

CultureMay 01, 2024
Faisal Salah
Sony's PlayStation Portable launched in December 2004 and had far more features than its rivals. Reuters
Why Sony's groundbreaking PSP took gaming to a new level in 2004

Commonly known as the PSP, product launched in 2004 took gaming to a new level

CultureApril 28, 2024
Faisal Salah
Niche design aesthetics from the past are making a comeback thanks to social media. Illustration by The National; Photos: Getty Images, Virgin Records, Nissan and Reynolds
Niche aesthetics from the past re-gaining popularity on social media

For World Design Day, here are some forgotten styles that are becoming popular again

CultureApril 27, 2024
Faisal Salah
Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous prelude to South Sudan's 2011 secession, Goodbye Julia has garnered acclaim. Photo: Station Films
Goodbye Julia leads nominations for Critics Awards for Arab Films

The ceremony will take place on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival

CultureApril 25, 2024
Faisal Salah
Having started on British television, Dev Patel has cemented himself as one of the most exciting talents in cinema. Reuters
Dev Patel’s career evolution, from Skins to Monkey Man

The talented British actor writes, directs and stars in his latest film

CultureApril 25, 2024
Faisal Salah
Tourath means heritage, and is an important word across the region
Arabic word of the week: 'Tourath' is heritage and inheritance

It is important for younger generations to preserve their tourath

CultureApril 19, 2024
Faisal Salah
Dave Chappelle has previously played two sold-out shows in Dubai, in 2015 and 2018. AP
Dave Chappelle to headline Abu Dhabi Comedy Week

American comic named festival's headline act, joining line-up that includes Chris Tucker, Andrew Schulz and Bassem Youssef

CultureApril 19, 2024
Faisal Salah
British director Alex Garland started his career as a novelist, with his debut The Beach published in 1996. AFP
Alex Garland’s evolution, from Gen X novelist to sci-fi auteur

With latest film Civil War his most ambitious yet, we trace the unlikely path he took to reach his current heights

CultureApril 18, 2024
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