Katy Gillett
The National
United Arab Emirates
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Is soy actually bad for you? We speak to experts and examine the research
This Asian foodstuff has been both demonised and glorified over the years → Read More
Amsterdam restaurant Taiko to open in Dubai this autumn
The Asian concept from Dutch chef Schilo van Coevorden will launch at Sofitel Wafi Dubai → Read More
Teen becomes first model with Down syndrome to pose for Gucci Beauty: 'I would love to be famous'
Ellie Goldstein modelled Gucci's Mascara L’Obscur in partnership with 'Vogue Italia' → Read More
24-karat baths and gilded lifts: Take a look inside Vietnam's gold-plated hotel
Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake has just opened its doors in Hanoi → Read More
We've been pronouncing Charlize Theron's name incorrectly: 'it's not even remotely close'
The South Africa-born actor demonstrated how to properly say her surname during a TV appearance on Tuesday night → Read More
Dubai Summer Surprises: dates for this major annual UAE shopping festival have been announced
The citywide event will take place over the course of seven weeks this summer → Read More
Jordanian chef and designers team up to make 'leather' face masks out of aubergine skins
Omar Sartawi, Salma Dajani and Princess Nejla Asem have created a tough but breathable mask that's both sustainable and protective → Read More
'Black is King': Five takeaways from Beyonce's new film trailer
Queen Bey will drop a visual album on Disney+ next month → Read More
13 top series for foodies on Netflix Middle East: from 'Ugly Delicious' to 'Nadiya's Time to Eat'
Who doesn't love a food show? It doesn't matter how subpar your kitchen skills are, there's simply something about a cooking programme that's inspiring to all, whether you're watching a cutthroat competition or a chef whipping up a simple tart. There are plenty of food-related series on Netflix, but here are some of the best the Middle East platform has to offer. 'Salt Fat Acid Heat' American… → Read More
Nafsi: Dubai brand makes sustainable face masks with proceeds going towards charity
Celine Hajjar’s sustainable fashion brand was launched in January → Read More
Windrush Day: First sculptures honouring UK's Caribbean immigrants are to be unveiled in London next year
The move comes after London's mayor announced a new commission to improve the diversity of the city's public landmarks → Read More
Why do more women give birth at night? Experts explain our 'evolutionary heritage'
Mums-to-be are more likely to go into spontaneous labour under the cover of darkness, research has found → Read More
Want to see your idea made into a film by Ron Howard for Netflix? Here's how to do it
The streaming giant is looking for aspiring writers to submit feature film ideas in four categories → Read More
Carlos Ruiz Zafon: Spanish author of 'The Shadow of the Wind' has died aged 55
The bestselling novelist had reportedly been suffering from cancer for two years → Read More
Sir Ian Holm: British actor who played Bilbo Baggins in 'The Lord of the Rings' films has died aged 88
The English actor, also known for his roles in 'Alien' and 'The Fifth Element', had Parkinson's disease → Read More
Want to take a stunning photograph like this? It's time to sign up to Sharjah's Timothy Allen Photography Scholarship Award
Emerging photographers around the world can apply for the fifth round of the scholarship, which allows you to train under an award-winning artist → Read More
'Thanks to our heroes': New pop-up wall in Ibn Battuta Mall allows shoppers to pay tribute to UAE's frontline workers
The first one filled up in one day, so a second, bigger one is being put up this weekend → Read More
The Voynich Manuscript: Has an Egyptologist managed to unravel the secrets of the world's most mysterious book?
Any previous attempts to decipher the 15th-century codex have failed – until now → Read More
Balancing act: watch this Yemeni man set the world record for largest stack of eggs
Mohammed Muqbel has been practising the art of balancing since he was 6 years old → Read More
Abu Dhabi-produced documentary 'Free Solo' wins another international award
The Oscar-winning film about free solo climber Alex Honnold has bagged an award from Banff World Media Festival → Read More