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Emirati mum-of-two Asma Almenhali says while it's impossible to avoid screentime, she does not expose her children to overstimulating content. Photo: Asma Almenhali

How Gen Z parents in the UAE are reimagining modern motherhood

Screentime, nutrition and intentionality are defining factors in this generation's approach to parenting

Play areas and activities to keep children busy this summer

Children flying solo: How to prepare minors for an unaccompanied flight

Ten pet-safe house plants, from a money tree to Venus flytrap

Aman luxury hotel group to offer 78 homes and four villas in Dubai by 2028

From villa to studio: UAE residents are living large in smaller spaces

Top interior trends for 2025: Bold colours and wellness corners

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The National's go-to ice-cream flavours around the UAE include iterations with luqaimat, lazy cake, mango and avocado. Mark Cruz / Unsplash

Our pick of the best ice cream in the UAE

Ons Jabeur is taking a break from tennis after struggling with injuries and illness for most of the last two years. Getty Images

Jabeur's tennis timeout shows growing need to address problem of player burnout

Candy originates from the Arabic word 'qandi'. Photo: Museum of Candy

From candy to zero: 20 English words with Arabic origins

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Manchester United quiz: Ruben Amorim, new season and more

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US President Donald Trump holds the signed Genius Act at the White House in Washington. Reuters

'Genius' move: What are the goals of the three US crypto bills?

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UAE Property: ‘What deductions can my landlord make from the security deposit?’

A legacy sequel of Shaun of the Dead could explore the bond between Simon Pegg's Shaun, second from right, and his now-zombie friends. Photo: Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo

Classic horror movies that deserve legacy sequels

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To make a studio apartment appear more spacious, experts suggest placing main furniture on top of a big carpet and partitioning the space to separate living and sleeping areas. Photo: Jaipur Rugs

Let there be space: How to make studio apartments look bigger

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Experts reveal benefits and drawbacks of siblings sharing a bedroom

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Cultivating hope: Mental health benefits of gardening

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