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David Tusing

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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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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
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
The Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge, a two-storey structure spanning the Geumgang Lake, is split into levels for pedestrians and cyclists. Photo: Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation
Two days in Sejong City, South Korea’s purpose-built city of the future

Administrative hub is designed as a solution rather than a showpiece

TravelJanuary 20, 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Isobel Abulhoul, founder of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, with authors at the event in 2013. Photo: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
TimeframeMemorable moments from 17 years of Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

From authors, astronauts and actors to unforgettable conversations and creative experiments, event's archive offers snapshots of how stories shape UAE life

BooksJanuary 16, 2026
The pedestrian-friendly 25 Jump Street brings together a mix of licensed restaurants, bars and a comedy club. Photo: 25 Jump Street
Guide to 25 Jump Street, Dubai's new licensed area

From home-grown concepts to international names, the walkable One Central destination brings together dining, drinks, entertainment and culture

FoodJanuary 15, 2026
Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah was scheduled to speak at Adelaide Writers' Week. Photo: Macquarie University
Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled after board disinvites Palestinian author

More than 180 authors boycotted the event after organisers dropped Randa Abdel-Fattah from the programme

BooksJanuary 13, 2026
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