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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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      Harrison Ford in his first outing as the adventurous archaeologist Indiana Jones. Photo: LucasFilm
      An Indiana Jones superfan goes in search of franchise treasure

      With the fifth and final film here, Indy superfan Gemma White turns raider of the lost art while searching for the franchise's old movie magic

      WeekendJune 23, 2023
      The Children's Museum at Louvre Abu Dhabi is set to host a new exhibition about the journey through space. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Indoor attractions to entertain children this summer

      From classic cars and forts to go-karting and snowy forests, there's plenty on offer inside for youngsters in every emirate

      Things to doJune 20, 2023
      Fragrances created to be worn by both men and women have seen a surge in popularity over the last year. Photo: Fulvio Ciccolo / Unsplash
      Top unisex fragrances to try, from Tom Ford to Gucci

      Another 1990s fashion trend has resurfaced and it smells good

      Fashion & BeautyJune 14, 2023
      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
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