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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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Japan's new digital minister Taro Kono takes aim at old-fashioned technology. Reuters; Fernando Lavin / Unsplash
Japan's digital minister 'declares war' on floppy disks

The portable drive is joining cassette tapes, Betamax, the BlackBerry and pagers on the scrapheap of forgotten technology

Arts & CultureSeptember 02, 2022
From left: Pravcicka Brana in Czech Republic, Lascaux Caves in France and Ilha da Queimada Grande in Brazil are closed to the public. Reuters; EPA; Supplied
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10 forbidden places on Earth, from an Indian fort to a Japanese shrine

Tourists keep out. These untouched islands, natural wonders, remote sanctuaries and prehistoric homes are not for visiting

DestinationsAugust 29, 2022
Off court, Bella Hadid has spearheaded the 'tenniscore' trend, while Kate, Duchess of Cambridge's sporty look continues to inspire. Getty Images; Lacoste
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Return of the tennis skirt, TikTok and Bella Hadid’s favourite new trend

The versatile, sporty garment is back in the spotlight

FashionAugust 26, 2022
Older dogs tend to be overlooked in the adoption process, but can form deep bonds with caring owners willing to invest a little more effort and money into their well-being. James Barker / Unsplash
What to consider when adopting and caring for an older dog

For International Dog Day on August 26, we look at why choosing to adopt a senior canine might be better for your family than a pup

FamilyAugust 26, 2022
Hailey Bieber, Kid Cudi and Frankie Muniz have all spoken about the strokes they suffered in their twenties and thirties. EPA; ATP; Wireimage
Why strokes can happen at any age and how to prevent them

Obesity, smoking and sedentary lifestyles have led to a rise in strokes among under 50s

WellbeingAugust 24, 2022
Parents have plenty of work to do to get their children ready. Photo: Deleece Cook / Unsplash
Back to school? Five lessons for getting your children ready for the new term

Gemma White on blowing the budget on uniforms, pencil case pitfalls and paying the school fees, again

WeekendAugust 19, 2022
The clothes created as part of Kanye West's latest collaboration with Gap have been put in bags on the floor for customers to dig through to find their size. AFP
Kanye West criticised for displaying new Gap Yeezy line in bags on the floor

The rapper also took to Instagram to say that design inspiration should come from the 'homeless' and declared himself an 'innovator'

FashionAugust 19, 2022
Marshmello, Sia and Deadmau5 have all performed incognito to maintain their privacy and put the focus on their music. AFP, AP, Mary Ellen Matthews
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10 mysterious musicians who perform in disguise

From the famous black-and-white stage make-up of Kiss, to the celebrated guitarist who wears a KFC bucket on his head, these stars prefer a little artistic anonymity

MusicAugust 17, 2022
The lost, sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt, and Turkey's Gobekli Tepe settlement, which is up to 12,000 years old, are among the archaeological discoveries that remain a mystery. Photo: Christoph Gerigk © Franck Goddio / Hilti Foundation; EPA-EFE / Erdem Sahim
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Ten archaeological mysteries, from Super-Henge to the 2,000-year-old computer

Dead Sea Scrolls that pinpoint buried treasure and the ancient tomb protected by the terracotta army are among some of the world’s most fascinating, enduring historical puzzles

Arts & CultureJuly 18, 2022
Visitors can journey below the streets of New York to the ornately designed, abandoned City Hall subway station, which was last used on December 31, 1945. Getty Images
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Six abandoned underground cities, subways and tunnel networks to visit

Step down below and back in time, from ancient homes to railway stations via salt mines lit by chandeliers

DestinationsJuly 13, 2022
As families leave the UAE for the summer, it's a nice time to take advantage of the peace, quiet and available restaurant tables. Unsplash / Katerina Kerdi
Am I the only mother left in the UAE for the summer?

As the country empties out for the hot months, perhaps the grass isn’t actually greener for those ‘going home for the summer’

CommentJuly 10, 2022
Musical artists Paul McCartney, Avril Lavigne and Tupac Shakur have all been the subject of conspiracy theories about their lives. Getty Images
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Six famous music conspiracy theories: Paul McCartney is dead to Avril Lavigne is a fake

Singers who have been replaced by body doubles, Grammy-winning time travellers and slain rappers who faked their death make up some of the most incredible conspiracy theories in the music industry

Pop CultureJuly 09, 2022
Chocolate Florentines with almonds at Carpo.
Artisanal UAE chocolate brands to satisfy your sweet tooth

Snap up single bars to satiate a craving or gift a four-tier collection to wow

FoodJuly 07, 2022
Face masks are a popular and easy-to-use at-home beauty treatment. Photo: Kimia Zafiri / Unsplash
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Are beauty masks for face and body worth the investment?

There are floods of them on the market, with prices ranging from tens to hundreds of dirhams, but are these skincare products worth our time and money?

WellbeingJuly 06, 2022
'Minions: The Rise of Gru' has become a box office hit, and has sparked a TikTok trend where cinemagoers watch the film dressed in their best suits. Photo: Universal
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Why suits are being banned at ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ screenings

How a social media meme kick-started a fad among some teenagers — and unwanted rowdy behaviour

FilmJuly 05, 2022
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