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      Farah Andrews

      Farah Andrews

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      Farah is Head of Features at The National, working in the Culture, Travel and Lifestyle departments. She is also co-host of the Culture Bites podcast and writes weekly travel newsletter, Checking In. Farah moved to the UAE in 2011 after graduating from Queen Mary University of London with a degree in English literature and Hispanic studies. She has worked on a number of entertainment, lifestyle and celebrity titles, including OK! and Cosmopolitan. She is particularly passionate about women’s issues, travel, entertainment and sustainability.
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      King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan pose at celebrations to mark the country's 80th Independence Day. Queen Rania / Instagram
      King Abdullah and Queen Rania attend Jordan's 80th Independence Day celebrations

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      LifestyleMay 26, 2026
      Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the final two days of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Getty Images
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      Fashion & BeautyMay 24, 2026
      Flydubai says it has revised its flight schedule to Pakistan. EPA
      Flydubai suspends flights to three cities in Pakistan

      Services to Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar are affected, while routes to other cities remain

      TravelMay 13, 2026
      Reflecting on Art Dubai ahead of 20th event
      Play38:53
      Culture BitesReflecting on 20 years of Art Dubai

      Hosts mark milestone fair with live discussion about event’s growth and UAE’s cultural transformation

      Culture BitesMay 13, 2026
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      Play25:49
      Culture BitesVenice Biennale: is art becoming inseparable from politics?

      Hosts reflect on tensions at the art exhibition and discuss a viral moment involving a Palestinian football shirt on an HBO comedy

      Culture BitesMay 07, 2026
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      LifestyleApril 28, 2026
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      Film & TVApril 26, 2026
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      An exciting and elegant addition to the UAE capital's fine dining scene

      LifestyleApril 24, 2026
      From politics to pop: What stood out at Coachella this year?
      Play25:19
      Culture BitesFrom politics to pop: what stood out at Coachella this year?

      Hosts reflect on viral festival moments and discuss Elmo’s wholesome Arabic lesson on Sesame Street

      Culture BitesApril 23, 2026
      An aerial view of the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Photo: Jumeirah
      Burj Al Arab closes to undergo 18-month restoration

      The project, led by interior architect Tristan Auer, will refresh the Dubai landmark property without 'damaging its DNA'

      TravelApril 15, 2026
      Escape the city on Melia Desert Palm's 64-hectare polo estate. Photo: Melia Desert Palm
      Staycation hotel deals in the UAE and Oman

      From desert retreats to island escapes and hotels offering discounts

      TravelApril 09, 2026
      Bahrain International Airport advises passengers to check with their airlines for the latest updates. Bloomberg
      Gulf Air begins gradual resumption of flights as Bahrain airspace opens

      The first aircraft landed at Bahrain International Airport after more than a month, on Tuesday night

      TravelApril 09, 2026
      Arab acts performing at Coachella and how to help independent artists and small businesses in the UAE
      Play30:01
      Culture BitesArab acts performing at Coachella and how to help independent artists in the UAE

      Hosts talk about community-led movements to help homegrown brands and shops as they bear cost of regional hostilities

      Culture BitesApril 09, 2026
      Through the Ma'an programme, Majid Al Futtaim offers small business pop-up spaces in That Concept Store in Mall of the Emirates, among others. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Pay it forward: Initiatives launched to promote small businesses in the UAE

      From offering pop-up retail space to free photography and digital promotion, many companies are looking to boost local brands

      LifestyleApril 05, 2026
      What are microdramas and why are they generating billions?
      Play28:52
      Culture BitesWhat are microdramas and why are they generating billions?

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      Culture BitesApril 02, 2026
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