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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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      Music & On-stageAugust 24, 2023
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      Music & On-stageAugust 23, 2023
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      What I learnt from going away for a month in the summer with my children

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      LifestyleAugust 22, 2023
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      Box office winners and losers of the year

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      Film & TVJuly 23, 2023
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      Milestones from Prince George’s life as he turns 10

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      LifestyleJuly 21, 2023
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      Pop CultureJuly 18, 2023
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      Barbie merchandise from high-end to high street

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      Fashion & BeautyJuly 18, 2023
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      Film & TVJuly 14, 2023
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      LifestyleJuly 12, 2023
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      Margot Robbie channels Barbie for film's world premiere tour

      Versace, Chanel, Balmain and more have dressed the actress in looks that pay homage to some of the classic doll's most enduring fashion moments

      Fashion & BeautyJuly 10, 2023
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      From scavenger hunts and wall murals to recreating your own version of reality TV shows, there's no need to spend a fortune

      Things to doJuly 03, 2023
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      One diner's set menu is another's pet peeve

      Taking a stand against the culinary dictatorship of being forced to choose between three dishes (of which two will be salmon and chicken)

      WeekendJune 30, 2023
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      Emmys 2023 nomination tips: Succession, Ted Lasso and Harry & Meghan lead the way

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      WeekendJune 30, 2023
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      Pop CultureJune 30, 2023
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      Skydiving, sewing and scuba – new skills to learn this summer in UAE

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      Things to doJune 28, 2023
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