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Faisal Al Zaabi

Faisal Al Zaabi

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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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Cailee Spaeny, Carey Mulligan and Charles Melton star in the second season of Lee Sung Jin's anthology series Beef. Photo: Netflix
TV show of the weekSecond helping of Beef is a broader, more layered experience

Anthology series has a new cast and a wider scope, using a country club clash to explore class and greed

CultureMay 01, 2026
'Kohl': The Arabic word for eyeliner is synonymous with clarity and definition
Arabic word of the week'Kohl', or eyeliner, is synonymous with clarity and definition

From ancient ritual to modern routine, kohl carries a history of protection, poetry and identity across the Arab world and beyond

CultureMay 01, 2026
Artist Shezad Dawood has been visiting the UAE since he was a child. Victor Besa / The National
Cultural Foundation building serves as a canvas for British artist's exhibition

British artist's Skin of Dreams brings together decades of work, shaped by both tradition and technology

CultureMay 01, 2026
The international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale resigns en masse, days before the exhibition’s professional preview. EPA
As Venice Biennale jury resigns, Golden Lions scrapped in favour of public vote

Cohort steps down days before exhibition opens, prompting last-minute overhaul of its prize system

CultureMay 01, 2026
Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi is one of 10 post-1960s buildings acknowledged as representing the UAE's architectural evolution. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Cultural Foundation and Deira Clock Tower on UAE's architectural heritage list

First phase lists 10 structures as part of strategy to protect country’s built legacy

CultureApril 30, 2026
French-Algerian Isack Hadjar secured a podium finish in his maiden season in F1, something not many rookies can claim. Photo: TOD
How Isack Hadjar earned his wings, going from Formula Two to the Red Bull seat in F1

New documentary, My Road To Red Bull, by TOD chronicles French-Algerian's budding racing career

Film & TVApril 30, 2026
Emirates Literature Foundation founder Isobel Abulhoul says the honour carries both personal and institutional significance. Photo: Emirates Literature Foundation
Sheikh Zayed Book Award win aids Literature Foundation’s goals for young readers

Founder Isobel Abulhoul says recognition comes at a pivotal time, as the focus is on children’s reading habits and global reach for Emirati writers

CultureApril 29, 2026
Bam Auctions will stage its first sale at Bayt AlMamzar on Saturday. Photo: Bayt AlMamzar
New contemporary art auction to debut in Dubai this May

Bam Auctions, a secondary market platform, will launch at Bayt AlMamzar with a curated selection of 21 lots

CultureApril 27, 2026
Sharjah unveils its Guest of Honour programme ahead of Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority
Sharjah named Guest of Honour at Warsaw International Book Fair

Emirate brings writers, institutions and performances to Poland, with a focus on translation and cultural exchange

BooksApril 24, 2026
La Distribucion de los Primarios, by Chilean artist Jorge Tacla, is on display in Sharjah. Photo: Jorge Tacla
UAE art guide: 13 museum and gallery exhibitions to see

Plus, last chance to see Shamsa Al Omaira's Hard Like Tears, Soft Like Glass

Art & DesignApril 24, 2026
The programme allowed participants to explore their ideas and engage with fellow artists. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Artists benefit from time, space and unbound creativity in Abu Dhabi residency

Six-month programme enables everything from material experimentation to personal narratives of memory and mourning

Art & DesignApril 23, 2026
President Sheikh Mohamed presents the Zayed Award For Human Fraternity to Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, right, and Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, for the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement, during the Zayed Award For Human Fraternity 2026, at the Founders Memorial in Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
Zayed Award film series wins top honours at Webby Awards

Heartbeat of Humanity takes both jury prize and public vote in global digital awards ceremony

Film & TVApril 22, 2026
Sheikha Nama bint Majid Al Qasimi, the focus of the film The First, with her students at Fatima Al Zahra School, Sharjah, in 1970. Photo: Noor Al Qasimi
UAE's first female teacher captured in granddaughter's award-winning film

University student's documentary centres on her grandmother Sheikha Nama Al Qasimi, one of the country’s earliest educators

CultureApril 22, 2026
Model designer Freddy Charter, left, and design master Beatrice Amoretti display the Lego Editions sets of footballers Vinicius Jr, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe. Reuters
Inside Lego’s World Cup challenge to turn Messi and Ronaldo into brick form

Senior designer Freddy Charters explains how player moments, hidden details and fan research shaped a range that turns the global game into buildable storytelling

Pop CultureApril 20, 2026
The Arabic word for shoulder is katf
Arabic word of the week'Katf', which means shoulder, speaks of reliance, duty and strength

Beyond its physical meaning, it also reflects comfort, trust and accomplishment

CultureApril 17, 2026
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