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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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Travis Scott performs at Beats on the Beach on Abu Dhabi corniche in 2016. Navin Khianey for The National
TimeframeTravis Scott’s Abu Dhabi legacy ahead of his 2025 return

Rapper is bringing his record-breaking Circus Maximus World Tour to the UAE capital in November

Music & On-stageJuly 18, 2025
David Tusing
Coca-Cola uses high-fructose corn syrup for Coke sold in the US. AFP
Is cane sugar in your Coca-Cola better than corn syrup?

US President says drink manufacturer has agreed to change its formulations

FoodJuly 17, 2025
David Tusing
Music aside, Travis Scott regularly lends his name to sold-out fashion and footwear collections. Reuters
Travis Scott in Abu Dhabi: Tickets, date, location for Circus Maximus World Tour

It is now the highest-grossing rap tour of all time

CultureJuly 15, 2025
David Tusing
David Corenswet plays the title role in Superman. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Why the Superman post-credit scenes are different from others

Director James Gunn explains why he is breaking from tradition

Film & TVJuly 13, 2025
David Tusing
Chefs Mohamad Orfali, left, and Abhiraj Khatwani, the men behind Manao, which recently earned a Michelin star. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Indian and Syrian chefs behind Dubai's acclaimed Thai restaurant Manao

Chefs Abhiraj Khatwani and Mohamad Orfali tell The National there's more cooking

FoodJuly 12, 2025
David Tusing
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and Prince Philip on July 18, 1989. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
TimeframeHow Sheikh Zayed stood up for Palestinians during his state visit to the UK

UAE Founding Father hosted meeting with senior adviser to Yasser Arafat in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

CultureJuly 11, 2025
David Tusing
A police officer with crime scene tape outside Kap's Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. AP
Kapil Sharma's cafe calls shooting incident 'heartbreaking'

Restaurant opened a week ago in Canada

CultureJuly 11, 2025
David Tusing
Mean leaf at 3Fils Abu Dhabi. Photo: 3Fils
First reviewSix dishes to try as Dubai's 3Fils arrives in Abu Dhabi

There are specials but much of the concept and menu is familiar

FoodJuly 10, 2025
David Tusing
The latest Superman film, which stars David Corenswet as the lead, garnered rave reviews from early screenings. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Superman is an immigrant: James Gunn's political stance sparks controversy

Director faces backlash from supporters of Donald Trump's sweeping anti-immigration policies

Film & TVJuly 08, 2025
David Tusing
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed is the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
Meaning of Maryam, the name of Sheikh Maktoum's newborn daughter

One of the most popular names in the Arab world, it is also widely used across the three Abrahamic religions

LifestyleJuly 08, 2025
David Tusing
While demand for outdoor adventures drops in the summer, Arabian Adventures organises desert safaris all year round in the UAE. Photo: Arabian Adventures
What happens to UAE desert safaris in the summer?

Despite record-breaking temperatures, it's business as usual for some operators

Things to doJuly 08, 2025
David Tusing
Priyanka Chopra in a scene from Heads of State. Photo: Prime Video
New to streamFrom Priyanka Chopra to The Sandman - new movies, shows and music to stream

Also, more action as Charlize Theron and her team return for The Old Guard 2

Pop CultureJuly 04, 2025
David Tusing
Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport has resumed operations after Iran announced the reopening of its airspace. Getty Images
UAE airlines resume flights to Iran as airspace reopens

Flydubai says it has restored full services to Bandar Abbas, Mashhad and Tehran

TravelJuly 04, 2025
David Tusing
The Atlanta route will initially be served by Etihad four times a week. Photo: Etihad
Etihad Airways launches direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Atlanta

Capital of Georgia is the first of 10 new routes announced last year

TravelJuly 03, 2025
David Tusing
Air strikes involving Israel, Iran and the US have led to thousands of flights being cancelled. Reuters
UpdateSome international airlines suspend flights to the UAE

Airports urge travellers to check with their airline before heading for their flights

TravelJune 25, 2025
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