Awards and nominations
Abdullah Nasser AlSabahi
Abdullah Nasser Alsabahi is a graphic designer, animation film director, and psychologist. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animation with First-Class Honours from Malaysia and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Yemen. Additionally, he has diplomas in Web Design and Graphic Design, along with several specialized certifications in digital marketing and website analytics from Google.
In 2019, he independently launched the "Civilization of Yemen" project using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies. The initiative aims to preserve Yemen's historical legacy by digitizing its heritage sites and historical cities, safeguarding them from disappearance, distortion, or illegal trade in auctions and museums. The project digitally reconstructs ancient landmarks and cities to protect and document Yemeni civilization.
The project has been featured by major media outlets such as Al Jazeera in a special report and Alhurra TV in a live interview, among other Arab media platforms.
Special Report – Al Jazeera:
A young Yemeni launches a project to archive the history of his homeland using AI technologies
Live Interview – Alhurra TV – Dubai:
https://youtu.be/BD4ObbGnBCc
Abdullah has directed three short animated films (story & direction), which have received nominations and awards at international film festivals.
1. "Alone" (his graduation project) earned several accolades:
- Best Sci-Fi Film – Istanbul Film Awards, Turkey
- Best Animation Film – Tagore International Film Festival, India
- Semi-Finalist – New York Movie Awards, USA
- Finalist – Anatolian Short Film Festival, Turkey
- Official Selections:
- Moscow Film Party, Russia
- Rome International Movie Awards, Italy
- Athens International Art Film Festival, Greece
- Eden Studios International Film Festival, USA
- Moscow Film Party, Russia
Watch the film (Arabic version):
https://youtu.be/GezB8ForQNE
Watch the film (English version):
https://youtu.be/ijLPuPmY--Q
2. "AI Era" – His second short film:
- Winner: Best Animated Short – Nityan International Film Festival
- Official Selections:
- Bahrain Film Festival 2023
- National Film and Television Festival, Benevento, Italy (screened at the Roman Theater)
- Villammare Film Festival, Italy
- Bahrain Film Festival 2023
Watch the film:
https://youtu.be/PKl4LvSuZ-U
3. "The Mocha Story" – A short animation film narrating the origins of Mocha coffee:
The film was translated into 28 global languages on YouTube, with subtitles appearing based on the viewer’s language settings.
It was featured in the 2025 annual catalog of the Animatiba International Animation Festival in Brazil and officially selected among only 220 films (out of 2,374 entries from 110 countries).
- Official Selection – Animatiba Festival, May 8–14, 2025
- Selected – Kuala Lumpur International Film Awards 2025, Malaysia
- Previously screened at the Girona Film Festival, Spain (Sept 12–14, 2024), one of the oldest and top 100 global festivals
- Quarterfinalist – Hungry Minds Festival, University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo, Italy
Watch the film:
https://youtu.be/1AG7I_UyMY4
Author and Educator:
Abdullah also authored a book titled "The User’s Guide"—a beginner-friendly manual on using computers, word processors, and the internet. With over 400 icons and images, it serves as a visually guided introduction to the digital world.
The book can be read on the Internet Archive website.
Academic Involvement & Recognition:
He was invited to serve as a jury member to evaluate student animation projects at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), one of Malaysia’s oldest public universities, established in 1956, with 34 campuses across the country and ranked among the world’s top 500 institutions.
Abdullah was honored by Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (his alma mater) with a dedicated article highlighting his achievements in animation. He graduated with First-Class Honours in 2020.
Current Project:
Abdullah is currently directing a new animated series titled "Sayf", which is in progress and awaiting sponsorship.
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Bachelor’s Degree (with Honours) in Animation – Malaysia
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – Yemen
Diplomas
- Diploma in Graphic Design – Shaw Academy
- Diploma in Web Design – Udemy
- Diploma in Social Media – Udemy
Courses
- UI/UX Design Course – MindScripts, India
Google Certifications
- Google AdWords Mobile Certification
- Google AdWords Search Certification
- Google AdWords Display Certification
- Google AdWords Shopping Certification
- Google AdWords Video Certification
- Google Analytics Certification
Other Certifications
- Advanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – Udemy
- E-commerce Website/Online Store Creation – Udemy