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Fashion Forward: Developing a Dynamic Platform for Regional Fashion
Fashion Forward (FFWD), an event aimed towards developing a dynamic and sustainable platform for regional fashion, will be held in Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah from 26th April to 29th April, 2013. This year will mark the inaugural debut of the event, which is organized and founded by the people behind Brag, a leading experiential live [...]
The Lykan Hypersport from W Motors: The Middle East’s Very First Supercar!
Designed by Ralph Debbas, the Lykan Hypersport is a luxury supercar designed in the Middle East. Dubai have their very own $3.4 million Hypersport, an automotive machine which goes from 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds, which is faster than the McLaren F1, Ferrari Enzo and even the Lexus LFA. The Lamborghini-esque car was recently revealed at [...]
Tasneem AlSultan: The Spectacular Saudi Wedding Photographer
Wedding photographs are a very sensitive subject, they are the images that capture the essence of the big day for many years to come. Though it may be an incredibly difficult decision to choose a wedding photographer, it’ll be a breeze once you meet Saudi wedding photographer Tasneem AlSultan. With a background based in America [...]
Khaleejesque Packages For Young Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs
We’re a young start-up ourselves, and know how hard it is struggling with your entrepreunial stint in this fairly unsupportive environment, we’re not being pessimistic if you’ve ever attempted to start up your own business, you’d know it’s true… Managing your own new start-up is a feat; there are alot of hardships to face which [...]
Impact Of Social Media on Entrepreneurship and Employment in Middle East
The Dubai School of Government (DSG), established in 2005, is a research and teaching institution focusing on public policy in the UAE and the region. It aims to promote good governance through enhancing the institutional capacity for effective public policy. They’ve recently published a landmark report on the “Impact of Social Media on Middle Eastern [...]
The Hummingbird Bakery Officially Arrives to the Middle East
The Hummingbird Bakery, infamous for its American sweet goods, has announced that it will be expanding into the Middle East region. Signing a franchise partnership with Omani conglomerate Daud Arabian, you can expect to see more than 20 new Hummingbird Bakery branches open over the next 10 years. New branches are to appear in the UAE, [...]
Dia Azzawi’s Sabra Shatila Acquired by Tate Modern
Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi will have his Sabra Shatila composition displayed at the UK’s Tate Modern this July. Sabra Shatila was created by Azzawi in response to the 1982 massacre of civilians in Beirut’s Sabra and Shatila Palestinian refugee camps during the Lebanese civil war. Described by Azzawi as “a manifesto of dismay and anger,” [...]
Arab Women Influence Changing Market Dynamics in the Region
“The region’s female population is making waves that are washing up new demands on products and services,” says Steve Hamilton-Clark, CEO of TNS MENA, the world’s largest custom market research organisation. According to Steve, “Global figures suggest that women account for consumer spending worth US$ 20 trillion and a recent study of the female consumer has revealed [...]
[INFOGRAPHIC] Middle East Online Shopping Trends
We love this infographic Namshi, a Middle Eastern online retailer, has created that attempts to compile regional shopping trends on a miniscule scale through an analysis based on their website. Yes, we’re suckers for facts made easy through images, in other words infographics! Check it out below, so many interesting finds… Namshi is a Middle [...]
At7addak: The Challenging Online Gaming Community
I dare you to face your friends in an intense gaming competition on any platform you deem suitable. I dare you to challenge them to your favorite game and conquer them all. I also dare you to keep on reading this. Or how we Arabs say, At7addak! Based in Beirut, At7addak is a multi-platform online [...]