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David Tusing

Assistant Features Editor
Abu Dhabi
David is an assistant features editor working in the Arts&Culture and Lifestyle departments. Originally from Manipur in North East India, he moved to the UAE in 2006 from Bengaluru, where he studied, and has been working in the country ever since. Before joining The National, he was the editor of tabloid!, the daily entertainment and lifestyle supplement of Gulf News, where he worked for 10 years. He has been extensively covering the UAE’s entertainment and lifestyle scene, with interests in films, fashion, fitness, celebrity culture and Bollywood.
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Queen Elizabeth II with Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, centre left, at the inauguration of the Dubai World Trade Centre in February 1979. Getty Images
TimeframeWhen Queen Elizabeth II watched Dubai’s future rise from the desert

Dubai World Trade Centre, designed by British architect John Harris, was the region's tallest tower when it was unveiled in 1979

CultureFebruary 06, 2026
Hag Al Laila is a popular tradition in the UAE and elsewhere in the Gulf. Photo: Dubai Tourism
What is Hag Al Laila, the pre-Ramadan celebration popular in the UAE?

Children's tradition is a joyful way to remind communities that the holy month is just around the corner

Things to doFebruary 03, 2026
Bad Bunny receives the Album of the Year award for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos. Reuters
Grammys 2026 winners in main categories, from Bad Bunny to Kendrick Lamar

Man I Need singer Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist

Music & On-stageFebruary 02, 2026
Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber on the Grammys red carpet. Reuters
‘ICE out’ goes mainstream at Grammys with Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber and more

Artists make political statements on music’s biggest night to protest against US immigration enforcement actions

Music & On-stageFebruary 02, 2026
Some international airlines have temporarily cancelled flights to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Iran. Reuters
Middle East flight disruption amid US-Iran tension: KLM resumes routes to UAE and Tel Aviv

Several airlines are rescheduling routes as a precaution

TravelFebruary 01, 2026
Shakira performs as part of her Oral Fixation tour in Dubai on March 23, 2007. AFP
TimeframeShakira in the UAE – a look back at her concerts since 2007

Latin star's rise to global pop force has unfolded in parallel with transformation of the Emirates as destination for international music tours

Music & On-stageJanuary 30, 2026
The Marina Royal Suite at The Lana Dubai comes with both waterfront and skyline views. Photo: Dorchester Collection
Hotel of the weekLuxury living with front-row views of Downtown Dubai at The Lana

Dorchester Collection’s first Middle East hotel brings Michelin-recognised chefs, excellent service and a carefully curated sense of place

TravelJanuary 30, 2026
In this undated photo, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is seen with former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Her children, Bilawal, Bakhtawar and Aseefa are also pictured. Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari / Instagram
Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari's family share archive images of official visits to the Emirates

Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari revisits her late mother's leadership to mark four-day official visit to the Emirates by her father, the President of Pakistan

LifestyleJanuary 30, 2026
Huda Kattan has been accused of supporting the ruling Iranian regime, an accusation she denies. Getty Images
Why Huda Kattan is facing backlash over her comments on Iran

Huda Beauty founder, who posted anti-war content on social media, denies accusations that she supports the regime

LifestyleJanuary 29, 2026
Bruce Springsteen releases an anti-ICE protest song titled Streets of Minneapolis. Reuters
Bruce Springsteen, Billie Eilish and more speak out against ICE

Outrage from entertainment world grows after two protesters were killed, fuelling demonstrations and sharpening political tension over Trump's immigration policy

Pop CultureJanuary 29, 2026
Ursula von der Leyen, right, wears a blue Anamika Khanna bandhgala during a wreath-laying ceremony at Mahatma Gandhi memorial in New Delhi. EPA
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen’s Indian style turns heads in New Delhi

President of the European Commission looks to local designers and weavers during four-day visit

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 27, 2026
An image shared by Disney chief executive Bob Iger shows a bridge jutting out into the water. Photo: Robert Iger / Instagram
Has Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the location of Disneyland Abu Dhabi?

Exact Yas Island location has yet to be officially announced, but the company chief has posted about 'walking the site' of the coming park

Things to doJanuary 27, 2026
Kalybriah Haskin ended her relationship with Edmond Harvey at the altar in season nine of Love is Blind: USA. Photo: Netflix
All Love is Blind versions ranked, from Habibi to UK and Sweden

Reality show that made its debut in 2020 has spawned 10 international spin-offs

Film & TVJanuary 26, 2026
Over time, my rental homes in the UAE have been curated with portability and adaptability in mind. Getty
CommentContracts, visas and renewals – why time feels different in the UAE

You learn to think in chapters rather than decades, from your job to your apartment, or even the version of the life you’re living

WellbeingJanuary 23, 2026
Jafar Panahi was accused of spreading propaganda against the Iranian state and sentenced, in his absence, to a year in prison in December. AFP
Iranian films earn three Oscar nominations, with Jafar Panahi picking up two

Documentary about the first councilwoman in a rural village in the country is also nominated

Film & TVJanuary 22, 2026
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