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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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Pamela Anderson showcases micro bangs at the Met Gala 2025. Getty Images
Fringe benefits? Summer styling tips to make hair trend work in the heat

From high-maintenance options to easy-to-grow-out alternatives, here's what to consider if you're thinking of cutting bangs

June 02, 2025
Blue Prince mixes storytelling with plenty of puzzles to solve. Photo: Handout
How puzzle video games can improve brain health and focus

Solving clues can help cognitive development and mental well-being

May 31, 2025
Sweating treatments range from deodorants to injections. Getty Images
Are sweat elimination treatments safe?

Experts explain the pros and cons of injections and medicated deodorants

May 18, 2025
Sahar Rasti says becoming the first female ship captain in the UAE was her own Cinderella story. Photo: Sahar Rasti
Disney fans say Abu Dhabi park is dream come true even for adults

Seventh park is expected to open on Yas Island by 2033

May 15, 2025
The experience of being an expat is something you can connect with people about, says Simone Heng. Getty Images
Overcoming expat loneliness: Experts' guide to forming bonds in new countries

Former Virgin Radio presenter Simone Heng used her experiences to write a book about finding your tribe

May 12, 2025
Travelling alone for the first time can generate anxiety for children of all ages. Getty
Children flying solo: How to prepare minors for an unaccompanied flight

Parents and experts offer tips to practically and mentally prepare kids to travel without a guardian

May 05, 2025
A recent survey of gym-goers in the UAE found 61 per cent support banning selfies and videos in exercise spaces. Getty Images
I’m running out of patience with people who film themselves during workouts

Survey finds most UAE gym-goers support ban on selfies - as long as it doesn’t apply to them

May 02, 2025
UAE experts discuss the truth behind claims of hair loss as a result of using semaglutides. Getty Images
Can Ozempic and Mounjaro cause hair loss?

Experts reveal link between weight-loss drugs and alopecia

April 30, 2025
The Angel Hair chocolate bar by Belgian company Tucho is bright pink and filled with a Turkish version of candyfloss. Photo: touchdalight / tiktok
The Angel Hair chocolate bar from Belgium that's going viral

New sweet treat is doing the rounds on social media

April 20, 2025
Easter treats include chocolate bunnies, iced biscuits, simnel cake, hot cross buns, chocolate nests and much more. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Want to have a healthier Easter? First, scrap the chocolate eggs

The festival is closely associated with an array of delicious sweet treats, but there are other ways to celebrate that avoid overindulging

April 17, 2025
Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide, with the dates changing annually. Photo: Unsplash
Easter guide: History, eggs and why the dates change each year

The holy week is a time for family, remembrance and gift-giving, as well as feasting

April 16, 2025
Does previewing a menu diminish the dining experience? Gemma White certainly thinks so. Getty Images
Google menu sleuths who plan their restaurant orders leave a sour taste in my mouth

They're missing out on a vital part of the restaurant experience, and eating into the fun for everyone else

April 11, 2025
It was during Muna Rahim's daughter's eighth birthday where she was inspired to start her own business idea. Photo: Muna Rahim
'I couldn’t go back to the office': Entrepreneurs on how to change career course

The highs, lows, dos and don’ts of embarking on a complete career 180

April 09, 2025
Amari Bacchus as Adam Bascombe, left, and Ashley Walters as his father, DI Luke Bascome, in Adolescence. Photo: Netflix
As a mother of three boys, here's what I learned from Netflix's Adolescence

Hard-hitting show has sparked global conversations around parenting, technology and toxic masculinity

March 21, 2025
Mother-of-three Emma de Lautour and her husband Iannis Mardell legalised temporary guardians for their children in 2021. Photo: Emma de Lautour
Why temporary guardianship is essential for parents in the UAE

A legal arrangement can ensure little ones have immediate care in the event of death

March 19, 2025

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