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David Tusing

Assistant Features Editor
Abu Dhabi
David is an assistant features editor working in the Arts&Culture and Lifestyle departments. Originally from Manipur in North East India, he moved to the UAE in 2006 from Bengaluru, where he studied, and has been working in the country ever since. Before joining The National, he was the editor of tabloid!, the daily entertainment and lifestyle supplement of Gulf News, where he worked for 10 years. He has been extensively covering the UAE’s entertainment and lifestyle scene, with interests in films, fashion, fitness, celebrity culture and Bollywood.
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The newly crowned Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, waves after winning the 72th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, in San Salvador on November 18, 2023. AFP
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TravelApril 02, 2024
On April Fool's Day, homegrown fitness chain GymNation launched The Daily Grind Fit-Cafe, which includes weighted coffee mugs and treadmills at the counter. Photo: GymNation
The best April Fool's Day pranks in the UAE this year

Brands and hotels come up with fun and cheeky ways to mark the occasion

LifestyleApril 01, 2024
Singer Olly Alexander, who's representing the UK at this year's Eurovision, is among nine artists who've called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Reuters
Eurovision contestants call for ceasefire in Gaza, but will compete

A total of 37 countries are participating in the long-running show this year

CultureMarch 31, 2024
Isha prayers held at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque readies for visitor surge as Ramadan ends

About a million people visited the landmark during the holy month last year

TravelMarch 31, 2024
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Dubai restaurateur apologises for sharing offensive pro-Israel video

Wild & The Moon founder Emma Sawko has faced backlash for promoting misinformation about Israelis and Palestinians

FoodMarch 20, 2024
Bollywood actress Dia Mirza presents a creation by designer Amit Hansraj and his Inca label during the second day of the Lakme Fashion Week. AFP
Bollywood stars rule Lakme Fashion Week runway

Celebrities turned models for a day at India's top fashion showcase

Fashion & BeautyMarch 18, 2024
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Ramadan 2024: Diet, exercise and fasting tips to try

Preparing in a mindful manner can enable your body to adapt more easily

WellbeingMarch 17, 2024
Chef Christophe Devoille, the pastry and bakery director at Atlantis The Royal, features in the guide. Photo: Atlantis The Royal Dubai
Annual Ramadan Recipes Guide returns with 30 original dishes

Brand Dubai's list features top chefs and restaurants from across the city

FoodMarch 11, 2024
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi at sundown
Photo essay: Watch the sun set over UAE's most beautiful mosques

The National's photographers capture some of the country's most striking places of worship before Ramadan

Art & DesignMarch 08, 2024
From left: Nita Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani and Isha Ambani in Manish Malhotra. Photo: @manishmalhotra05 / Instagram
What the Ambanis wore on day two of pre-wedding celebrations

Designer Manish Malhotra designed dresses for the family and themed venue

Fashion & BeautyMarch 04, 2024
This handout photograph taken and released by Reliance on March 1, 2024, shows Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan (R) with his wife and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan (C) attending a three-day pre-wedding celebration hosted by billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani, for his son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar. Rihanna and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg were in India on March 1, for an extravagant pre-wedding party hosted by Asia's richest man, with celebrations expected to include other globally influential figures. (Photo by Reliance / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / RELIANCE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
Which celebrities are at the Ambanis' three-day pre-wedding party?

World leaders, royalty and Rihanna lead star-studded guest list

LifestyleMarch 02, 2024
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Five of the most expensive Indian weddings of all time

Held in far-flung locations with festivities lasting several days, these celebrations took things to a whole new level

FamilyMarch 01, 2024
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at their engagement party on January 19, 2023. Reuters
Revealed: Ambani wedding guest list with world leaders and stars

Lavish three-day celebration is a precursor to main wedding, set to be held in Mumbai in July

LifestyleFebruary 27, 2024
From left, Jo Koy, Aziz Ansari and Tom Segura will headline the first Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. Photos: AP, Netflix
Jo Koy and Aziz Ansari to headline first Abu Dhabi Comedy Week

More acts are set to be announced in the coming weeks, organisers say

Pop CultureFebruary 27, 2024
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