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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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Careem offers everything from ride-hailing and home services to food and grocery deliveries. Photo: Careem
Careem Plus price to rise from Dh19 to Dh29 per month from July

Company says higher charge reflects four years of perks, including free remittances, meal deals and discount home services

LifestyleJune 05, 2026
The passenger building of Kuwait International Airport was damaged by an air strike on June 3. AFP
Kuwait and Jazeera Airways resume full operations after Iranian airport attack

Authorities said at least one person was killed in the attack, which also severely damaged the building

TravelJune 04, 2026
British Airways flights to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman will remain suspended until October 25. Chris Whiteoak / The National
British Airways flights to Dubai postponed until October

Services to the UAE had been due to resume on July 1

TravelJune 02, 2026
Flights from Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines, to and from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport have been affected. EPA
Beirut flights remain disrupted despite Trump ceasefire announcement

Several services to and from the Lebanese capital continue to be affected on Tuesday

TravelJune 02, 2026
Saadiyat Beach is one of only two destinations from the Middle East, along with Detwah Lagoon in Yemen. Photo: Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Beach named among world's 50 best beaches

The destination ranks 19th on the 2026 list, which also features the Detwah Lagoon in Yemen

TravelJune 01, 2026
With many of us already glued to our phones, the additional screens, now seemingly everywhere, are sensory extras. Antonie Robertson / The National
ColumnWe're being advertised to every waking hour - there's nowhere left to switch off

Attention has become the world’s most valuable commodity and everyone is competing for it

WellbeingMay 29, 2026
Mohamad Merhi, co-founder of Cypher Urban Roastery in Dubai. Photo: Cypher Urban Roastery
How UAE coffee suppliers are fighting to protect flavours during the Iran war

Beneath the surface of the country’s apparently serene cafe industry, roasters are having to navigate shipping disruption to ensure customers don't taste any difference

FoodMay 29, 2026
EK001 took off from Dubai on Friday morning bound for London Heathrow. Photo: Emirates
Arsenal-themed Emirates A380 takes off from Dubai after Premier League win

Livery celebrates North London club’s title triumph and 20 years of partnership with Dubai airline

TravelMay 29, 2026
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players are thrust into a rapidly escalating conflict centred on a North Korean invasion of South Korea. Photo: Activision
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 takes the fight to Korea

October release promises new multiplayer modes and return of fan favourite Captain Price

Pop CultureMay 29, 2026
A still from the Kids Under Fire documentary, which focuses on children who arrived at trauma centres with gunshot wounds. Photo: Al Jazeera
Documentary on shooting of Gaza children among winners at News Emmy awards

Kids Under Fire examines cases of children shot by Israeli soldiers, told through testimonies from doctors

Film & TVMay 29, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani prays during Eid Al Adha prayers in the Bronx Borough of New York City. Reuters
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Zohran Mamdani’s Arsenal Eid outfit reflects crossroads of cultures

New York City Mayor goes viral with his football-themed dress during festivities

Fashion & BeautyMay 28, 2026
Passengers travelling from Dubai International Airport are being asked to arrive three hours before departure. Photo: DXB
Emirates and Etihad urge early airport arrivals ahead of Eid Al Adha

Passengers travelling during the long break are being encouraged to use online check-in services and expect congestion at UAE airports

TravelMay 25, 2026
Mackenzie Shirilla is serving a life sentence for killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo, right, in a car crash. Photo: Netflix
ReviewThe Crash shines a forensic light on murder in the age of oversharing

Disturbing investigation of murder case takes a broader look at the online lives of Gen Z and the dangers of living publicly

Film & TVMay 22, 2026
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan comes to Dubai in latest release of spy thriller series

Al Seef, One&Only One Za’abeel and Dubai Marina also among locations seen in latest instalment starring John Krasinski

Film & TVMay 22, 2026
The retrofitted premium economy cabin has a 2-3-2 configuration on the upper deck of the A380 aircraft. Photo: Emirates
Emirates Airbus A380 goes from two to three class with new Premium Economy cabin

Airbus is one of 219 aircraft in the company's multibillion-dollar refurbishment programme

TravelMay 20, 2026
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