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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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British author John Harrison with his 2026 Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything at the awards ceremony in London on November 9, 2026. EPA
Who is M John Harrison, oldest Booker Prize winner who has spoken for Palestine?

The 81-year-old British author won the prestigious literary award for The End of Everything, a dystopian novel exploring societal collapse and the limits of human understanding

BooksNovember 10, 2026
International airlines continue to adjust schedules for Middle East flights as airspace restrictions linked to the Iran war persist. AFP
Middle East flights: Air France and ITA Airways extend suspensions

Carriers continue to adjust operations as regional tensions disrupt travel

TravelNovember 09, 2026
Homegrown cafe Cherryhouse in Al Safa was founded by Mohamed Al Falasi, the Emirati entrepreneur behind Saddle and Feels. Photo: Cherryhouse
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Dubai's Cherryhouse cafe for second time

Al Safa venue is the latest concept from the Emirati entrepreneur behind Saddle, which the Ruler of Dubai previously visited in London

FoodNovember 09, 2026
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi has launched a new children's book, The Conference of the Birds, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. Photo: Sharjah International Book Fair
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi reimagines centuries-old classic for children

The Conference of the Birds, unveiled at Sharjah International Book Fair, explores courage, self-discovery and the importance of protecting nature

BooksNovember 09, 2026
Casea 101 by Yannick Alleno takes a more relaxed approach to dining, drawing inspiration from the Italian Riviera. Photo: Casea 101 by Yannick Alleno
New restaurants in the UAE: Latest places to eat and openings to look out for

Acclaimed chefs, international concepts and home-grown brands are bringing fresh flavours and dining experiences to the Emirates

FoodNovember 08, 2026
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, during the launch of his 219th book, Al Julanda Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. Photo: Sharjah International Book Fair
Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan launches his 219th book, written in five days

Unveiled at Sharjah International Book Fair, Al Julanda tells the story of a 19th-century Al Qasimi figure whose life was marked by adventure, exile and lost love

BooksNovember 08, 2026
Natalee Holloway disappeared in May 2005 while on a post-graduation trip to the Caribbean island of Aruba. Photo: Netflix
Netflix reopens the Natalee Holloway murder case: a crime with a confession - but no conviction

Three-part series revisits the disappearance of an American teenager in Aruba and her mother's two-decade fight for justice

Film & TVNovember 06, 2026
Dubai Run, one of the flagship events of Dubai Fitness Challenge, will return on November 22. Chris Whiteoak / The National.
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Taking part in this year's Dubai Run? Here's what to know

Dubai Fitness Challenge event, led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, takes place along Sheikh Zayed Road

WellbeingNovember 06, 2026
Diwali symbolises the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Getty Images
When and where to celebrate Diwali in the UAE

From its origins and significance to traditions and festivities across the UAE, here's everything you need to know about one of Hinduism's most important occasions

FamilyNovember 05, 2026
Ranbir Kapoor as Rama in Ramayana. Photo: Sony Pictures
From Ramayana to RRR: The most expensive Indian films ever made

As Nitesh Tiwari's two-part epic sets a new benchmark, we look at the blockbusters with the biggest reported budgets

Film & TVNovember 05, 2026
BA is initially operating one daily flight between London Heathrow and Dubai during the winter. Reuters
BA resumes London-Dubai flights after eight-month suspension

Airline restores daily services from Heathrow while several other international carriers delay return to UAE

TravelNovember 04, 2026
Wellfit is bringing its outdoor workout programme to Palm West Beach for Dubai Fitness Challenge. Photo: Wellfit
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Free workouts, community runs and events to try

From floating Pilates and sunrise yoga to cycling on Sheikh Zayed Road, there are plenty of ways to get moving during the month-long challenge

Things to doOctober 30, 2026
Patrick Stewart visits Burj Khalifa in 2014. Photo: Chivas Legends
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Remembering Patrick Stewart's visits to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

British actor received award at the Dubai International Film Festival and spoke candidly to The National about his life, career and the lasting impact of his work

Film & TVOctober 30, 2026
Aquaventure World received more guests who were staying in Atlantis resorts, the report noted. Photo: Atlantis The Palm
Dubai's Aquaventure World named world's second most visited water park

Atlantis The Palm attraction retains global ranking ahead of Disney and Universal parks as report highlights growth of UAE's entertainment industry

Things to doOctober 29, 2026
Tania Lolla Kaddoura met her husband Mohammed while taking part in a Dubai Fitness Challenge event. Photo: Tania Lolla Kaddoura
How Dubai Fitness Challenge changed lives, from finding love to losing 50kg

As the emirate-wide initiative returns for its 10th edition, residents share how it inspired personal transformations, unexpected romance and a new sense of community

WellbeingOctober 28, 2026
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