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Hala Nasar

Hala Nasar

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Hala is a Social Media Journalist and has experience covering Middle East politics, as part of her training on The National's 2024 graduate programme. She graduated from the American University of Sharjah with a bachelor's degree in mass communications. During her studies, she did an honours programme at Stanford University where she studied writing and film. She also completed internships with MBC and Forbes Middle East before graduating.

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Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, front centre, chairman of Jordan's Royal Film Commission, and Princess Rym Ali, president of the Amman International Film Festival, at the opening. Photo: Jordan News Agency
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First passenger service set off from Fujairah at 5.34am and arrived in Abu Dhabi at 7am

UAEJune 30, 2026
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Greek chef Alexandros Sperxos blends immersive technology, storybook aesthetics and playful gastronomy to create elaborate real-world dishes

FoodMay 22, 2026
Tanso offers a twist on global dishes, such as the French toast, which arrives topped with juicy Wagyu striploin. Photo: Tanso
Japanese restaurant in Dubai villa doubles as a 'neo-Tokyo' gallery

The restaurant promises creative dishes and artistic presentation across its fixed and seasonal menus

FoodMay 12, 2026
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Sharing-style menu blends indulgent dishes with slow dining at this DIFC restaurant

FoodMarch 27, 2026
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New Dubai nightlife hotspot 25 Jump Street opens

Crowds formed at One Central to check out the launch weekend festivities

Things to doJanuary 18, 2026
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Homegrown restaurant offers cosy atmosphere and delicious bites

FoodJanuary 16, 2026
The Voice of Hind Rajab revisits the final hours of a five-year-old girl who was killed in Gaza in January 2024. Photo: Mime Films & Tanit Films
ColumnThe hardest part of hearing Hind Rajab's voice? The hope that she'd be rescued

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Film & TVDecember 19, 2025
The Voice of Hind Rajab screened to a standing ovation in Dubai. Photo: Mine Films and Tanit Films
UAE premiere of The Voice of Hind Rajab: 'We all cried watching the movie'

Oscar-shortlisted film screened at Cinema Akil on Wednesday

CultureDecember 18, 2025
The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
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Museum tells the story of a people and a nation

UAEDecember 04, 2025
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie leads a line-up of top international authors at this year's Sharjah International Book Fair. Getty Images
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Acclaimed Nigerian author discusses her latest work, her political voice, and her wish for greater empathy among non-Western cultures

BooksNovember 10, 2025
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New Dubai restaurant aims to be a home away from home

FoodOctober 24, 2025
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Positivity and spirituality are qualities often found in widely used monikers

LifestyleOctober 17, 2025
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