Culture and art

Book Release - LAILA

Jordanian author Fadi Zaghmout announced the release of his new novella Laila, a story of a woman protagonist that challenges the mainstream stereotypes of female sexuality in the region.  Laila is a modern Jordanian woman who grows up in a society where customs and traditions endure. Trapped in a marriage to a man she finds physically revolting, Laila begins to realize secret truths about her...

An innovative accessory that minimize the need for hand sanitizing on daily basis and carry a message of “live ur life” has been invented and designed in UAE

Perhaps you have seen many door openers/button pressers in the market since the beginning of the pandemic that needs to get sanitized and cleaned after every time used, to be able to keep it in your bag or otherwise it won't fit the purpose of avoiding germs. However, hook on the other hand has been designed with a dynamic leather shield that helps the users not only minimize touching the...

Zaghmout imagines gender divided per height in his new book

  “Ebra Wa Kushtuba” tries to imagine a society where gender is split based on height rather than sex. In this world Zaghmout created, sex becomes a secondary attribute and doesn’t play a major role in forming gender identity. Instead, gender identity and gender roles are formed based on the height of individuals. And like any other social divisions, the world of “Ebra Wa Kushtuban” suffers...

Book Release - LAILA

 Jordanian author Fadi Zaghmout announced the release of his new novella Laila, a story of a woman protagonist that challenges the mainstream stereotypes of female sexuality in the region.  Laila is a modern Jordanian woman who grows up in a society where customs and traditions endure. Trapped in a marriage to a man she finds physically revolting, Laila begins to realize secret truths about her...

An innovative accessory that minimize the need for hand sanitizing on daily basis and carry a message of “live ur life” has been invented and designed in UAE

Perhaps you have seen many door openers/button pressers in the market since the beginning of the pandemic, that needs to get sanitized and cleaned after every time used, to be able to keep it in your bag or otherwise it won't fit the purpose of avoiding germs. However, hook on the other hand has been designed with a dynamic leather shield that helps the users not only minimize touching the...

Zaghmout imagines gender divided per height in his new book

Good morning!   Hope all is good at your side.  I have shared with you last week the press release for my new book. It has just been released and available to purchase on Jamalon's website.  I am wondering if you had the chance to look into it, and whether are you planning to publish it on your publication or not.    Thank you, Fadi Zaghmout 

WENASI signs exclusive distribution agreement with Urth Yarns in the Middle East

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 26 October 2020, WENASI Yarns Trading LLC, the parent company of the online craft store, Yarns Dubai, and a leading regional value-added distributor and retailer of yarn, threads, and craft supplies in the Middle East, announced the signing of an exclusive multinational distribution agreement with Urth Yarns, a family owned yarn company specializing in hand dyed...

Ascots & Chapels Autumn/Winter 2020- 2021 Collection: Heritage Redefined

  Ascots and Chapels, the British luxury tailoring house that specializes in creating fine, personalized, and bespoke garments for discerning gentlemen; has always been at the forefront of shaping trends ever since they opened the business in 1871. Poised to transform the wardrobe into an artistic suite, they have infused traditional tailoring techniques with modern design principles in their...

LE GRAND REOPENING AT SOFITEL DUBAI JUMEIRAH BEACH WITH EXCITING STAYCATION OFFERS

  *Dubai, October 4, 2020 – Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, is set under an infinite summer sky located in the très chic part of town- The Walk, the promenade at the beachfront leisure destination, “The Beach”, where the holiday spirit is always in fashion and the days are eternally long.  Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach welcomes all guests to where the land meets the azure waters of the Arabian...

Emirates Driving Institute wins RoSPA Award for fleet safety

Dubai, July 26, 2020: Emirates Driving Institute, based in Dubai, is celebrating its success after landing an internationally-recognized award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Emirates Driving Institute has received a RoSPA Fleet Safety Trophy for working hard to ensure its staff, customers, suppliers, contractors, and partners get home safely to their families at the end of...

How to implement the perfect employee incentive scheme

Business startups in the UAE tend to offer two main kinds of incentives to employees: cash bonuses and stock ownership.    Cash bonuses  Simply put, cash bonuses are pre-set payments that are awarded to employees when their performance empowers the company to fulfil certain objectives. Some companies choose to offer annual bonuses to staff; others stagger payments over a more extended time...

B·U·T Dubai the regional leading digital production agency opens the doors to its experience center: the BUT.gallery

B·U·T is known for creating exceptional user journeys, and now they have opened a space for collaboration with local artists to create an immersive experience through the artists’ work. The gallery will exhibit distinct artwork woven into an interactive journey for visitors. Beginning February 1st, you can be one of the first to enjoy this unique experience. Wim Bonjean, BUT’s CCT explains:...