• Sign out
Sign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
Israel-Gaza war
Weekend

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
Israel-Gaza warWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing

Faisal Salah

Faisal Salah

Journalist
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.
Follow on

Articles

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
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
Alien: Romulus popcorn bucket. Photo: Regal
Best and worst cinema popcorn buckets, from Barbie to The Batman

The trend isn’t new but has become more popular as more chains produce elaborate collectibles

CultureSeptember 03, 2024
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
French actor Alain Delon, pictured here in 1984, has died at the age of 88. AFP
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
Faisal Salah
In new TV series Stags, a group on bachelor party goers end up in prison. Photo: Paramount
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
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
Amjad 'AngryBird' Al-Shalabi, left, and Adel 'Big Bird' Anouche represent Abu Dhabi's Nasr Esports in global tournaments. Victor Besa / The National
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
Faisal Salah
The first Planet of the Apes uses a zoom-out shot to deliver its infamous big reveal. Photo: 20th Century Studios
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
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
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
Faisal Salah
More Articles

IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
Weekend
Living in the UAE
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.