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      Phil edits content in the Culture and Lifestyle departments at The National. An experienced journalist with more than 20 years of experience in news, sport and features, he moved to the UAE from the UK in December 2023. Phil’s previous roles include sports editor, production manager and group editor at The Scotsman and its sister titles.
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