Check out a new screening from Sharjah Art Foundation. 5 Broken Cameras by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi looks at Palestinian farmer Emad, who since 2005 has been documenting his village’s resistance to advancing Israeli settlements, using the five cameras of the title. Each camera tells part of the story, beginning with Emad recording…
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Shaheen Races
The Fazza Championships for Falconry, organized by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, have started the Gyr Shaheen speed races category for the general public. The categories of the falcon racing: Gyr Shaheen (younger) and Gyr Shaheen (older) are for enthusiasts who love falconry. Below you will find a bit of wisdom of a Falconer piece…
HEND EL FALAFLY
The last time I met and did a blog on Hend Al Falafly, a crazy thing happened. Someone actually thought the lady in one of her paintings was me and sent me a text saying I should cover my aura – the image I had used was not vulgar at all. What I liked about…
Veronica Etro – Spring Summer 2014
I was told by the awesome Dubai stylist, Seema Adnan earlier that I need to add some colour to my wardrobe. SO… I’m now looking into it and discovering some cool stuff. I’m looking the Spring Summer 2014 of Veronica Etro who presents her vision of deconstructed elegance, where the simplicity of dressing contrasts with…
Maryam Fashion Design
Above: one of the Maryam Fashion Design dresses I saw some amazing dresses yesterday at the 15th Women’s Exhibition organised by a good friend of mine, Thoraya Al Awadhi at DWTC. The designer reiterates that each of her pieces are handmade with love in Dubai – Mariam Fashion Design fuses Eastern traditional wear with the…
Women’s Exhibition showcases exquisite products and services
After a first tour of the 15th Women’s Exhibition, organised by Thoraya Al Awadhi, Founder and CEO of Thoraya Al Awadhi Group of Companies, I will be back there again with little diva for a thorough look through all the awesome stuff on sale. The event is highlighting exhibitors with interesting products and services under one roof until the 14th…
Dubai Film and TV Commission unveils white paper in partnership with Oliver Wyman
Today was a hectic day and while fluttering between work, the women’s exhibition at DWTC and Christmas cakes at Bloomsbury’s, I was not able to be part of the DIFF events. Especially one with Dubai Film and TV Commission (DFTC) and its partnership with Oliver Wyman, who today released a white paper examining key areas…
ISTANA presents elite and exquisite jewel collections from Mimí
ISTANA, a multi-brand jewellery retailer in the UAE, announces the arrival of Mimí, an Italian couture jewellery brand known for its audacious and bedazzling gem collections. Launched in 2000 in the fashion metropolis of Milan, Mimí’s collections amorously embody a woman’s venerable love for gems, alongside the expression of their self through jewellery. Check out…
15th Women’s Exhibition opens at Dubai World Trade Centre
The 15th Women’s Exhibition, organised by my dear friend and mentor, Thoraya Al Awadhi, Founder and CEO of Thoraya Al Awadhi Group of Companies will open at 10am today under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development of the United Arab Emirates. The exhibition is from the 11th to…
PHILIPP PLEIN’S SPRING/SUMMER WARDROBE IS WHITE HOT
I’m going to lose weight – in my own chilled out laid back way of course as one has to make exceptions when there are yummy treats coaxing my senses at Bloomsbury’s. You will know what I mean when you check out their Christmas mince pies and plum cakes. Anyway….the reason I want an hourglass…
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