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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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Hibiscus grandiflorus shrubs can be planted even during the warm UAE spring. Getty Images
What to plant and when in the UAE, from trees to house plants

Following the seasons helps you create your own green oasis indoors or outdoors

Home & GardenMay 05, 2024
Gemma White
Mishael Year 7 Class M2 and Emaan Year 9 Class M2. Photo: Jumeirah College
Six tips to make homeschooling easier during wet weather

With pupils told to switch to online learning, here is some advice to make the transition seamless, for children and parents alike

LifestyleMay 01, 2024
Gemma White
From left, a chain necklace, crop jacket and inclined heel from the Mango and Victoria Beckham collection, now available in-store and online in the UAE. Photo: Mango x VB
Favourite finds from Mango and Victoria Beckham's collection

The former Spice Girl’s collection offers her signature feminine silhouettes and sharp tailoring at a more accessible price point

Fashion & BeautyApril 25, 2024
Gemma White
Weighing yourself remains the most popular way to track weight loss or gain. Getty Images
Daily or weekly, how often should you weigh yourself?

With an array of mental, physical and environmental factors affecting body weight, stepping on the scales is just one way of keeping track of progress, experts say

WellbeingApril 25, 2024
Gemma White
Jordan's almost 2,000-year-old Jerash Southern Theatre and New York's Carnegie Hall are among the oldest music venues in the world which are still in use today. Photo: Reuters/ AFP
From Jordan to Scotland, 2,000 years of concerts at the oldest surviving music venues

These historical halls, opera houses and theatres are still open for business

Music & On-stageApril 19, 2024
Gemma White
An architect's rendition of the kind of sprawling underground doomsday bunker that today's billionaires build. Photo: Oppidum Bunkers
Majlis and Turkish baths – inside the wealthy's doomsday bunkers

Experts reveal why there's a global uptick and what money-doesn't-matter customisations are requested

LifestyleMarch 31, 2024
Gemma White
The UAE experienced a rare rain shower in March but Brits are often ready for all manner of unexpected weather fluctuations. Pawan Singh / The National
Rain or shine, why talking about the weather is the perfect icebreaker

Take a leaf out of a weather-obsessed Brit's book to understand why this risk-free icebreaker always works

LifestyleMarch 29, 2024
Gemma White
Maintaining a new sleep schedule and incorporating light naps into your day can help stop sleep debt from accruing. Unsplash
Ramadan sleep debt: How it accrues and how you can get it back

Fasting and changes in schedule can affect the length and quality of sleep during Ramadan. Here’s how to reduce the debilitating effects of sleep debt

WellbeingMarch 26, 2024
Gemma White
Encourage children to let their imagination run free when playing dress-up or rearranging furniture to create fun props. Getty Images
Spring break: Fun, creative and free things to do with kids

Try The National's day-by-day guide to entertaining children over the extended school holidays

Things to doMarch 20, 2024
Gemma White
Through Amazon MGM Studios, Jeff Bezos now has creative control over James Bond. AP Photo
New James Bond: 11 actors who could fit the tux

The guesswork for the next Bond has become more galvanised than ever

FilmMarch 19, 2024
Gemma White
The prolonged absence of Kate, Princess of Wales, from public life has sparked an array of rumours. Getty Images
A history of celebrity death hoaxes and false conspiracy theories

Tom Cruise’s deadly plumbing accident, Cher’s case of mistaken identity and Tupac Shakur's body double

Pop CultureMarch 18, 2024
Gemma White
Sleep is often the difference between a good flight and a bad one, but there are accessories designed to help. Photo: Flyaway Designs
Travel aids that could help you sleep on a plane

Whether on a long-haul or short hop, here are 10 accessories that could be worth checking out for adults and children

TravelMarch 18, 2024
Gemma White
Zendaya opts for the easy-to-maintain midi hair style, falling between the chin and the shoulder. EPA
The biggest hair trends for spring/summer 2024

For the new season, high-maintenance Texan style steps into the spotlight, while long layers are an easy choice for all types of locks

Fashion & BeautyMarch 17, 2024
Gemma White
Health experts say Ramadan is the ideal time to quit smoking thanks to community support and the built-in break during fasting hours. Getty Images
Why Ramadan could be the ideal time to quit smoking

Fasting hours, time for reflection and community support during the holy month can all help, say health experts

WellbeingMarch 16, 2024
Gemma White
Kanye West's daughter, North, has announced she will be releasing her first album, titled Elementary School Dropout. AFP; Getty Images
Who are the youngest artists to release albums?

From a Guinness World Record holder aged two to a Motown legend, these eight singers were making music from a very young age

Music & On-stageMarch 16, 2024
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