ABU DHABI: Two women leading the conversation on culture in Saudi Arabia took to the stage on two separate panels at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi on Monday to talk about their respective institutions. Aya Al-Bakree, the CEO at Diriyah Biennale Foundation, and Nada Alhelabi, the strategy and XP Music Futures director at MDLBEAST, were … Read more
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s ancient city of AlUla is launching its first-ever global marketing campaign. Revealed on Feb. 29 with launch events in six major international cities — Dubai, London, New York, Paris, Shanghai and Mumbai — “Forever Revitalizing” is being described as a “data-driven endeavor” that aims to redefine tourism in the region. Melanie D’Souza, … Read more
LONDON: It takes a certain level of trust to go into business with your best friend. It takes an even greater degree of faith to do so in an industry that is new to both of you. And it takes a crazy amount of love and commitment to document that journey together and showcase it … Read more
DUBAI: Models Nora Attal, Loli Bahia and Mona Tougaard graced the runway at the Chanel showcase during Paris Haute Couture Week on Tuesday. The French label’s creative director Virginie Viard whipped extra airiness into the luxury label’s Spring/Summer haute couture show, with thin veils and tufts of tulle that floated down a carpeted runway. The … Read more
DUBAI: Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez and her long-time partner Cristiano Ronaldo were spotted by eagle-eyed fans this week in Dubai. The couple, who are based in Riyadh, were seen strolling around Dubai International Financial Center and, later, dining at a restaurant there. The model was wearing a hot red long-sleeved dress with black pointy-toed … Read more