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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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At Activate, players can tackle challenges, working with or against each other to complete tasks that resemble video game levels. Photo: Activate Dubai
Four places in the UAE where gaming crosses into the real world

From traversing challenge rooms to driving karts, here's where to go for a unique playing experience

CultureOctober 12, 2024
Faisal Salah
Aasal, the Arabic word for honey can also be used in a complimentary manner. The National
Arabic word of the weekA sweet way to address a loved one

In the Quran, it is also a reward waiting for those who make it to heaven

CultureOctober 11, 2024
Faisal Salah
Ella Purnell stars in Sweetpea, which tells the story of a shy wallflower who suddenly becomes violent. Photo: Starz
Sweetpea, the new comedy-drama asking if bullies deserve retribution

Director hails Ella Purnell's 'fantastic' performance in comedy-drama series exploring a 'universal' problem

CultureOctober 10, 2024
Faisal Salah
Artists from the likes of the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan are set to showcase works. Photo: Art Cairo
Art Cairo 2025 to celebrate creative richness of region

Plus, for the first time, Morocco, Turkey and Tunisia will have representation

CultureOctober 08, 2024
Faisal Salah
The second season game-turned-series The Last of Us is expected to arrive next year. Photo: HBO
Video game adaptations making their way to the big and small screens

Tomb Raider, Arcane, Sonic, Minecraft and more

CultureOctober 05, 2024
Faisal Salah
Gary Barlow serenaded fans with a mix of Take That and solo material at Media City Amphitheatre. Sarah Dea / The National
TimeframeWhen Take That's Gary Barlow performed solo in Dubai in 2014

The British singer serenaded 9,000 fans at the Media City Amphitheatre

Music & On-stageOctober 04, 2024
Faisal Salah
Organisers of the first Animenia Festival Abu Dhabi are promising a host of activities for fans. Photo: Animenia Festival Abu Dhabi
What to expect from Abu Dhabi's first anime festival

Concerts, celebrity meet-and-greets and costume competition with large prize pool among highlights of new five-day event later this month

CultureOctober 01, 2024
Faisal Salah
Lady Gaga's next acting role sees her star opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie a Deux. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Looking back at Lady Gaga’s acting career

The singer has turned her hand to acting in popular television shows as well as Oscar-nominated films

Film & TVSeptember 29, 2024
Faisal Salah
In Estidama Craft, players can explore five different biomes and learn more about the UAE's efforts in sustainability. Photo: UAE Year of Sustainability
Estidama Craft: UAE's new Minecraft world for sustainability education

Five different biomes have been designed to mimic natural and man-made locations in the UAE

CultureSeptember 29, 2024
Faisal Salah
Ghost of Yotei is the sequel to the popular Ghost of Tsushima from 2020. Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Ghosts of Tsushima 2: Sequel and film adaptation plans explained

Titled Ghost of Yotei, the game is set to have a female protagonist

Pop CultureSeptember 26, 2024
Faisal Salah
Lyd, directed by Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland, will screen on Thursday at the festival. Photo: Mad Distribution Films
Toronto Palestine Film Festival is back, here's what's on

The annual event was first held in 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Nakba

CultureSeptember 25, 2024
Faisal Salah
The Emirati Comics Exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat displays different styles and sets of influences. Pawan Singh / The National
Emirati Comics Exhibition puts spotlight on UAE illustrators

Three-week event at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi also features free workshops for budding creatives

CultureSeptember 25, 2024
Faisal Salah
EA Sports FC 25's cover star is Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham. The game will release on September 27. Photo: AFP
EA Sports FC 25 review: Great additions but blueprint unchanged

Popular football video game that used to be known as Fifa is still trying to adjust under its new name

CultureSeptember 20, 2024
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
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
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