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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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Due to dust, contaminants and insects, the efficacy of smoke detectors decreases over time. Getty Images
Everyday items with unexpected expiry dates, from sunglasses to smoke detectors

Nine unassuming household products that have limited shelf lives

LifestyleOctober 09, 2024
Look to the likes of Beyonce, Raygun and Yusuf Dikec for pop culture-inspired Halloween costumes this year. GC Images
Seven pop culture-inspired Halloween costume ideas

Costumes don’t always have to spook or scare, they just have to reference the big moments we’ve talked about all year

LifestyleOctober 09, 2024
Views across the main pool to Anse La Mouche at Canopy by Hilton Seychelles Resort on Mahe. Photo: Hilton
Hotel Insider: Island vibes await at Canopy by Hilton Seychelles

A buzzy atmosphere, traditional Creole dishes and value for money options await at the Hilton's newest resort in the Seychelles

TravelSeptember 28, 2024
The three easy rules for being a good house guest are to aim to be tidy, cheerful and helpful, say experts. Getty Images
CommentHow to be a good house guest (and ensure you get invited back)

Leave messiness, grouchiness and laziness at the door and say thank you with a meal out, etiquette expert advises

LifestyleSeptember 27, 2024
A new cookbook lists recipes inspired by meals and sweet treats featured in the Harry Potter book series. Photo: Amazon
Harry Potter cookbook review: Fun but time-consuming recipes

Gemma White picks three dishes from the Afternoon Tea Magic cookbook to bake with her three children

FoodSeptember 24, 2024
Heavy moisturisers with barrier protection and repair formulations are recommended during cold months. Photo: Rituals
Exfoliant vs emollient: Should you change skin products each season?

From ceramide-filled moisturisers in autumn to barrier-protecting emollients in winter, experts share tips to apply throughout the year

Fashion & BeautySeptember 24, 2024
Thomas W Lawson's novel titled Friday, the Thirteenth contributed to the fear or discomfort some feel on the day. Getty Images
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?

The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia, though it's lucky for some

LifestyleSeptember 13, 2024
Nostalgia increases as we age because of lived experiences, which act as triggers. Getty Images
How nostalgia can combat loneliness and improve mental strength

Experts explain why reliving the past can have so many benefits

WellbeingSeptember 10, 2024
Ava, 5, and Sophia, 9, love home-made, nut-free pesto pasta. Photo: Sarah Brooks
What to put in a school lunchbox: Tried-and-tested snacks and meals

From homemade pesto pasta to crispy fish balls, UAE parents share the packed lunch favourites their children ask them to make time and time again

FoodAugust 27, 2024
Thurifer Angel in a Purple Tunic, circa 1520, by Bernhard Strigel. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi curators share the scent of four artworks

A European project to create a library of how cultural artefacts smell aims to create a more immersive experience between audience and art

Art & DesignAugust 26, 2024
Experts say it's natural for children to be nervous about a new term, which can manifest in symptoms such as poor sleep, stomach ache or headaches. Razan Alzayani / The National
Back-to-school anxiety: How parents can ease first-day nerves

As UAE schools prepare for the new term, experts share tips to relieve children’s apprehension about classes, friends and timetables

WellbeingAugust 23, 2024
Sigourney Weaver's character Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise was one of the first times a woman was given a lead in an action film. Photo: 20th Century Fox
What to remember ahead of watching Alien: Romulus

Seventh film in the Oscar-winning franchise has now been rebooted and stars Cailee Spaeny

Film & TVAugust 16, 2024
Fake beauty products can use unregulated and untested ingredients that may cause lasting skin damage. Photo: Aarti Jhurani / The National
Counterfeit cosmetics: How to spot fake beauty products

Counterfeit cosmetics are big business but can have detrimental effects for consumers, causing anything from infections to long-term skin damage

Fashion & BeautyAugust 12, 2024
The clothes chair is a 'holding area for wardrobe favourites that you’ve worn but aren’t quite dirty enough for the washing machine', says organisation adviser Shelina Jokhiya. Getty Images
CommentThe bedroom clothes chair: A messy heap or a vital wardrobe management system?

It's the item of furniture that the decluttering revolution forgot - or is it?

Home & GardenAugust 09, 2024
Facial fitness gums are very hard to chew, which doctors say can do more harm than good. Getty Images
Can chewing facial fitness gum give you a chiselled jawline?

The social media trend promises a sculpted face, but experts remain unconvinced

WellbeingAugust 06, 2024
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