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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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Officials inspect damage inside a terminal at Kuwait International Airport following an aerial attack on the building on June 3. Reuters
International airlines resume operations at Kuwait Airport after June 3 attack

UAE carriers Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia among first foreign operators to return following two-week suspension

TravelJune 18, 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, centre, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Council President Antonio Costa. Getty Images.
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Giorgia Meloni's G7 hot-mic confession about quitting smoking earns praise

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus describes Italian Prime Minister's decision as 'important' after footage of exchange spreads online

WellbeingJune 17, 2026
Select Emirates flights are offering live coverage of World Cup matches through the Sport 24 channel. Photo: Emirates
Football at 40,000 feet: Emirates and Etihad among carriers airing the World Cup

Airlines are turning flights into front-row seats for biggest sporting tournament

TravelJune 17, 2026
Mallathon returns to encourage people to continue exercising through another summer in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Mallathon 2026 guide: Pro-races added and event extended to three months

Plus, the mall that isn't participating again for the new season

Things to doJune 16, 2026
Etihad has launched four new international routes from Abu Dhabi, including Damascus. Photo: Etihad Airways
Etihad adds Damascus, Zanzibar, Krakow and Palma in 'busiest summer' yet

UAE national carrier is also bringing back five seasonal summer routes, including Mykonos, Santorini, Malaga, Nice and Al Alamein

TravelJune 16, 2026
The route will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as flight RX243. AFP
Riyadh Air to launch daily Dubai flights on June 18

Saudi Arabia's new national airline begins operations with five destinations, including London, Cairo and Madrid

TravelJune 11, 2026
McGettigan's is hosting football fan zones at Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi and Bla Bla in Dubai. Photo: McGettigan's
Late nights, early kick-offs: How UAE venues are adapting to World Cup timings

From 24-hour operations to staycation packages, operators are creating viewing experiences as North American time zones reshape match-day traditions

Things to doJune 11, 2026
An Emirates airline engineer installs Starlink Wi-Fi to a jet. Photo: Emirates
Airlines go all in on Starlink internet, from Emirates to Wizz Air

Satellite service, operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is dominating the market as in-flight Wi-Fi becomes an important perk

TravelJune 10, 2026
Wizz Air is set to become the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to adopt SpaceX's Starlink free internet. Photo: Wizz Air
Wizz Air to offer free Starlink internet in challenge to low-cost airline model

Carrier will become the first European ultra-low-cost airline to roll out the satellite service across its fleet, despite concerns over the expense

TravelJune 09, 2026
Rachel Nickell was murdered in London in 1992 while out on a walk with her two-year-old son, Alex, and their dog Molly. Photo: Netflix
Why Netflix is revisiting the Rachel Nickell murder case that shocked Britain

Two new productions revisit the horrific 1992 killing, examining the investigation that targeted an innocent man and the struggles of a family left behind

Film & TVJune 09, 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 13 international spin-offs

Film & TVJune 08, 2026
Moroccan-American actor Ali Louis Bourzgui with his Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Lost Boys. Reuters
Who is Moroccan-American Tony winner Ali Louis Bourzgui?

Actor and musician has built a career balancing major Broadway roles with productions exploring Arab identity and experience

Music & On-stageJune 08, 2026
Philippine Airlines will become the 16th member of the global oneworld alliance in 2027. Getty Images
Philippine Airlines joins oneworld alliance – what it means for travellers

Move will unlock air-mile benefits, priority services and smoother international journeys, including across the Middle East

TravelJune 07, 2026
Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling leave following their wedding at All Saints Church in Kemble on Saturday. Reuters
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King Charles, Prince William and Kate attend Peter Phillips wedding

Queen Camilla and other senior royals joined Princess Anne's son and nurse Harriet Sperling for the ceremony in Gloucestershire

LifestyleJune 07, 2026
Zuma Abu Dhabi is in The Galleria Al Maryah Island. Photo: Zuma Abu Dhabi
Brunch of the weekYashoku at Zuma Abu Dhabi turns Wednesday nights into the weekend

New midweek experience blends signature Japanese dishes, lively lounge energy and a 9pm start suited to the UAE’s after-dark dining culture

FoodJune 05, 2026
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