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Gemma White

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Gemma White is a contributor for The National working across a range of topics for the Arts & Culture and Lifestyle departments. She moved to the UAE in 2005, and has worked as an editor for the past 10 years, including for Ahlan!, Scene and OK! Middle East. Her writing has appeared in Time Out, Grazia, Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Cosmopolitan, Emirates Woman, Vogue Arabia, and more.
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Co-sleeping with toddlers and tweens can be a bonding experience for the family, although sleep quality is at risk. Photo: Simon Berger / Unsplash
Should you co-sleep with your toddlers and tweens?

Parental work-life balance, cultural norms and personal preferences all play a role in deciding whether to co-sleep

WellbeingJune 04, 2023
The day of the drastic diet has passed, say experts. Getty Images
How wellness goals disrupted the diet industry

Holistic health has taken over our social media feeds, while cutting out entire food groups is becoming a strict no-no

LifestyleMay 29, 2023
Queen Charlotte is portrayed by British actress India Amarteifio in the hit Netflix show. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Netflix
Who was Bridgerton’s Charlotte, and was she Britain’s first black queen?

Subject of popular new Netflix show sang with Mozart and introduced the Christmas tree to Britain, but rumours about her race divide the art world

Arts & CultureMay 13, 2023
Luxembourg's 1980 entry about a sad penguin and Russia's 2012 song which featured onstage cake-baking have helped make the Eurovision Song Contest a memorable must-watch. Photo: Eurovision Song Contest
Looking back at Eurovision's most memorable moments

Contest entries over the years have included pirates, penguins and dancing grandmas

Arts & CultureMay 12, 2023
We sought AI's opinions on pineapple on pizza, Taylor Swift songs and more. Photo: Unsplash; AP
In conversation with Google Bard, ChatGPT and Bing AI

Here's how the three main AI chatbots stack up when it comes to conversation, culture and some of life’s big questions

Pop CultureMay 11, 2023
Washington estate agent Alexander Sway spent 60 hours and $400 recreating a Hermes Birkin bag. Photo: Alexander Sway / TikTok
TikTok video 'Handmaking A Birkin For My Girlfriend' goes viral

Alexander Sway spent $60 on leather and $340 on tools to replicate one of the world’s most famous handbags, which usually cost $110,000

Fashion & BeautyMay 10, 2023
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, and Elle Fanning have both walked the red carpet recently wearing statement flower-inspired earrings. Photo: Reuters, Chanel, Getty Images
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Celebrities wear spring’s biggest jewellery trend, flower earrings

Whether statement, dangling sunflowers, or discreet daisy studs, the season’s ear-candy is blooming lovely

LifestyleMay 10, 2023
Coronation quiche has been specially created for the coronation of King Charles III. Photos: Getty Images / Unsplash
Quiche and cake: Celebrities who inspired even more famous dishes

Chefs have rustled up a royal creation for King Charles III. Here are the tales behind other recipes worth getting your teeth into

FoodMay 07, 2023
The traditional British-Chinese takeaway is under fire on social media as users criticise the inclusion of curry sauce and chips. Getty Images
In defence of British-Chinese food - even if Americans scoff

The culture war being fought on social media is steeped in snobbery, pretence and a failure to appreciate immigrant ingenuity

WeekendMay 05, 2023
Spaghetti mess turns locals into online sleuths to catch culprits. Photo: Old Bridge New Jersey / Facebook
Internet goes wild for puns after '25 feet of pasta' dumped in woods

Fed-up locals cannelloni do so much to protect fly-tipping hotspot, with clean-up bills costing a pretty penne

Arts & CultureMay 05, 2023
Hailey Bieber, left, and Jennifer Lopez are both fans of bronde, a hair colour that mixes brown and blonde. AP; Reuters
Go bronde this summer, say hairstylists

A low-maintenance style that works with the hair's natural colour and doesn't require constant touch-ups, bronde is an ideal summer hairdo

Fashion & BeautyMay 04, 2023
Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation was the first to be televised. PA Images
How the televising of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation led to Prince Harry's Spare

As King Charles III’s coronation day approaches, we look at the cultural impact his late mother’s ceremony had on the monarchy, media and more

Arts & CultureApril 28, 2023
Paris Hilton, Nicolas Cage and Lady Gaga have all added unique rooms to their homes. Photo: AFP
Zany celebrity homes, featuring malls and 'crow domes'

Because when you're rich and famous, why wouldn't you install a 'crow dome' or a parlour only for plates and teacups?

LifestyleApril 27, 2023
From left: Clare Danes and Jared Leto in My So-Called Life, Fran Drescher in The Nanny and Dawson, Pacey and Joey from Dawson's Creek. Photo: Getty Images
The 90s shows we’d love to see back on TV

As the pop culture favourites Mighty Morphin Power Rangers get a long overdue reunion, we reveal other shows that deserve a comeback

Arts & CultureApril 25, 2023
Capsule wardrobes, itineraries and fewer shoes can all help make packing for your summer holidays a breeze. Photo: Arnel Hasanovic / Unsplash
Five tips from experts on how to easily pack your suitcases

An organisation expert and stylist offer advice to help streamline the process

Home & GardenApril 25, 2023
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