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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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From left, Anil Grover, Taapsee Pannu, Shah Rukh Khan and Vicky Kaushal in Dunki. Photo: Yash Raj Films
Dunki review: Shah Rukh Khan's immigration story is a must-watch

Director Rajkumar Hirani's drama follows four friends who risk everything for a new life abroad

Film & TVDecember 21, 2023
The Big Bad Wolf book sale has opened at Sharjah Expo Centre. Antonie Robertson / The National
Big Bad Wolf book fair makes Sharjah debut on UAE return

Promoted as 'the world's biggest book sale', the event is set to feature more than a million titles and huge discounts

BooksDecember 19, 2023
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Fashion guide to Sole DXB 2023, from launches to pop-ups

The three-day street culture event returns to Dubai Design District this week

Things to doDecember 07, 2023
Participants at a Spartan event in Hatta in 2018. The company was founded in 2009 and has franchises worldwide. Leslie Pableo for The National
Spartan Arabia cuts ties with group founder over Israel comments

Joe De Sena caused outrage with video of support for Israel's attacks

WellbeingDecember 05, 2023
Toy maker Mattel is honouring the late Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll. Photo: Mattel
Native American chief Wilma Mankiller honoured with a Barbie

The activist and leader was the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation

LifestyleDecember 03, 2023
King Charles III at Cop28 in Dubai. AP
King Charles's tie at Cop28 in Dubai raises eyebrows in the UK

Many in Greece see the king's choice of neckwear as a sign of support amid a diplomatic spat with the UK government

Art & DesignDecember 03, 2023
Designs have been released for Siranna, which will be on the Gulf of Aqaba. Photo: Neom
Hexagon-shaped luxury hotel planned for Neom

Futuristic property will feature 65 guest rooms as well as 35 high-end residences

TravelNovember 29, 2023
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh will be honoured at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2023. Photo: Red Sea International Film Festival
Ranveer Singh to be honoured at Red Sea Film Festival

The 10-day event celebrating the best of Saudi, Arab and international cinema will be held in Jeddah

Film & TVNovember 27, 2023
Participants run down the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road in Downtown Dubai for the annual 5km and 10km races. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai Run: Date, routes and how to register

The Dubai Fitness Challenge event will take place on November 26

Things to doNovember 25, 2023
A record number of fireworks are planned at Burj Khalifa to ring in 2024. EPA
Burj Khalifa's NYE fireworks plans announced

This year's display will use a record number of firing positions and pyrotechnic elements

Things to doNovember 24, 2023
Dubai resident Christiaan Kamstra is a contestant on reality Netflix show Squid Game: The Challenge. Photo: Netflix
Dubai resident lives through Squid Game: The Challenge

Reality show based on South Korean drama has the biggest prize pool in history at $4.56 million

Film & TVNovember 23, 2023
SB19 performing at Dubai World Trade Centre in 2022. Ruel Pableo / The National
Filipino boy band SB19's Dubai concert is cancelled

The popular P-pop group were scheduled to bring their Pagtatag world tour to the UAE on Friday

Music & On-stageNovember 22, 2023
The film, which follows a kind-hearted jinn in Jeddah, is inspired by Ibraheem Abbas's bestselling book. Photo: Image Nation Abu Dhabi
Blockbuster Hwjn to open Saudi film festival

One year after its trailer was shown in Jeddah, the full feature will hit the city's big screens

Film & TVNovember 16, 2023
Joe De Sena, founder and chief executive of Spartan. Photo: Spartan Arabia
Spartan founder apologises for 'taking sides' in Israel-Gaza war

American entrepreneur had earlier shown support for Israel's aggression, saying 'we have to stand with our allies'

WellbeingNovember 15, 2023
Joe De Sena, the founder and chief executive of globally popular obstacle race Spartan. Photo: Spartan Arabia
Spartan Arabia condemns founder's comments on Israel-Gaza war

Middle East franchise says Joe De Sena's views on the conflict do not reflect its values

WellbeingNovember 14, 2023
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