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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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      The Angel Hair chocolate bar by Belgian company Tucho is bright pink and filled with a Turkish version of candyfloss. Photo: touchdalight / tiktok
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      The festival is closely associated with an array of delicious sweet treats, but there are other ways to celebrate that avoid overindulging

      LifestyleApril 17, 2025
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      Hard-hitting show has sparked global conversations around parenting, technology and toxic masculinity

      Film & TVMarch 21, 2025
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      A legal arrangement can ensure little ones have immediate care in the event of death

      LifestyleMarch 19, 2025
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      Blending elements of CrossFit and Strongman, with eight 1km runs in between, it is the latest trend pushing participants to their limits

      WellbeingMarch 05, 2025
      Bear Grylls has a passion for instilling in younger generations a love for the outdoors that he was given as a young boy. PA
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      British adventurer, in town to launch Aldar’s latest development, speaks to The National about his passion for encouraging family time in the great outdoors

      WellbeingFebruary 28, 2025
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      LifestyleFebruary 25, 2025
      Sarah Lindsay at her Roar Fitness centre in Dubai. Photo: Sarah Lindsay
      Why it's healthier to focus on living better than living forever

      You can’t stop ageing, not yet, but you can live healthier for longer if you work on short-term aims for long-term goals

      WellbeingFebruary 21, 2025
      Experts say maintaining good levels of hydration while taking semaglutides is vital. Reuters
      Experts advise on fasting while taking semaglutide during Ramadan

      Whether taking the medication for diabetes or weight loss, several factors such as staying hydrated and breaking fast need careful consideration during the holy month

      WellbeingFebruary 18, 2025
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      As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent, child psychologists share what parents should be aware of when it comes to the toys their children play with

      WellbeingFebruary 11, 2025
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      Camel milk less allergenic than cow’s milk, new study finds

      Australian research also highlights environmental benefits of switching sources

      WellbeingFebruary 01, 2025
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      LifestyleJanuary 29, 2025
      John Ashcroft and his wife Judi moved to the Emirates in 1998 and have chosen to retire in Dubai: Photo: John Ashcroft
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      LifestyleJanuary 24, 2025
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