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    In pics: Hande Erçel shares behind-the-scenes snaps from her UAE trip

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

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    One of Turkey’s biggest TV stars, Hande Erçel, made a visit to the UAE and now she’s given fans a glimpse behind the scenes from her travels.
    Known for sharing her international travels with her 27.8 million followers, her trip to the UAE was no different as the actress posted a series of snaps from her visit.
    Spotted off-duty, the Sen Çal Kapimi star was seen in a host of chic outfits as she shared pictures at some of the UAE’s most popular sites.
    Being the ultimate tourist, she visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre, dune dashed and also shot her next campaign in the middle of the desert.
    It’s speculated Erçel largely made the trip to the UAE to cement her strong ties to Turkish brand Atasay, as they celebrated 85 years of the jewellery house lighting up the Burj Khalifa back in March.
    Swipe through to see all the photographs from the actress’ trip to the UAE.
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    In pics: King Abdullah II and Queen Rania mark Jordan’s 76th Independence Day

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    by Olivia Morris
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    Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania celebrated 76 years since Jordan became an independent state in a special way.
    The royal couple stepped out on May 25, 2022, at Al Husseiniya Palace for a special ceremony to mark the anniversary when Jordan gained its independence from the British government.
    The Jordanian monarch and Queen Rania were joined by their children Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman and Prince Hashem – Princess Salma did not appear to be in attendance – as well as other dignitaries and senior officials.
    The theme of the ceremony celebrated the future of the nation, highlighting the younger generations who will carry the flag for the country.
    King Abdullah presented a number of royal medals at the ceremony and a number of acts also performed for the guests.
    Queen Rania shared a number of photos from the special occasion. “God bless our country and its people,” she said in the caption of the post.
    Swipe through to see all of the photographs from the special event.
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    Expert reveals how your energy profile can fine-tune your life

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    by Amy Sessions
    1 minute ago

    We discuss the finer details of human design and energy management with Negin Baradari and how an understanding of your unique energetic profile can help you fine-tune your life to drive success.
    What is Human Design, how did it originate and how does it work?
    My practice combines ancient wisdom modalities with a special focus on a more recent modality called Human Design. Human Design is a self-discovery modality that combines ancient wisdom (elements of astrology, the I ching, the chakra system, the kabbalah tree of life) and modern science (quantum physics, genomics) to create clarity on how we are programmed. It provides a highly-customised roadmap of your energetic operating system based on your strengths, weaknesses, and avenues of potential. Imagine getting access to your energetic user manual. Human Design is an MRI of the energy flows/a scan of your energy.
    What first brought you to this practice and do you see similarities in those who are drawn to this in your clients?
    My spiritual journey started early on with my grandmothers being my first teachers in this multidimensional arena. Looking back now, I realize that different ancient modalities came into my energetic field at various pivotal moments/intersections in my life. The clients drawn to my practice are spiritually curious in nature yet diligent (analytical and due diligence) and are striving for optimal living across all avenues of their lives – they are overachievers with a sense of social responsibility/compassion. They appreciate the fact that my practice offers a synergy between science and holistic wisdom. They are also willing to show up fully, even through the discomfort. They are ready to face what’s in the way of their massive upleveling. Above all, they have made a powerful choice to invest in themselves.

    What can you expect from a session and how is this useful in everyday life?
    A session increases awareness and enhances clarity. I share pearls of inner wisdom about you that you are not conscious about and reframe them as your natural strengths or superpowers. I articulate your inner strength so you may mirror this on your trailblazing journey. My sessions are more about practical takeaways rather than preaching on holistic best practices. You’ll leave the first session with an in-depth understanding of how to enhance your personal life interactions, how to optimise your work-life approach and what self-development avenues to embark upon.
    You’ll be offered practical insights and tools to manage your energy, such as how you are designed to make decisions, interact with others, and operate in terms of work and life balance. Think of it as an energy management manual, every action in life has an energetic component so the more conscious we are with our actions the more flow we create in our lives, and the more flow we create the fewer blocks we have in our way.
    What are mental and emotional blockages and how do they affect us?
    Our energetic circuitry when optimal is akin to a well-oiled machine. You can feel in a blissful space and engage with life in a state of flow. Blockages on multiple layers occur when stress and fear create a node that feels uncomfortable and like a burden. We have the power to clear mental and emotional blockages and the first step is enhancing clarity and then increasing awareness, the second is using that insight and acting upon it.
    Do these blockages compound over time to affect the body and mind if left unremoved?
    Absolutely. Imagine you are holding onto emotions that are no longer yours, or other people’s thoughts that have conditioned you. These irrelevant thoughts and feelings feel like accumulating pebbles that make a smooth road rough, taking up space in your energetic field, i.e. your aura – the energetic bubble holding your energetic exchanges.
    What results can you expect afterwards and how long will they last for?
    Human Design gives us access to our energetic user manual. It’s up to us how we use that, how we apply the insight and how long we enable change with it. It can also give voice to our energetic exchanges so that we hear them louder and clearer, but we need to be open-minded to listen, otherwise, the journey doesn’t continue.
    This is The Finer Things Issue – how have you fine-tuned your business?
    I became my own curator and started living my purpose, I practised what I preached by incorporating human design coaching into my day job. I knew I wanted to do something that was niche and not widely talked about, without losing my qualifications and credentials. So I looked at how my corporate career could evolve and grow, rather than change, and combine these two worlds. I encourage people to talk more about human design and encourage them to share their knowledge – this should be a common subject and conversation in people’s daily lives. I look forward to the day corporations seek the benefits of this knowledge when hiring staff and structuring teams, or families use it to understand each other better when living under the same roof.
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    8 Emirates flight attendants who have built a huge social media following

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    Ever wondered what the life of an Emirates cabin crew member is like?
    Well, several individuals are lifting the veil of what goes on behind the scenes and, in turn, have built huge social media followings.
    Many of them share their on-duty makeup routines, tips for the recruitment process to become an Emirates flight attendant and daily life vlogs of what their shift work and travelling to different places are like.
    So, if you’re keen to go behind the veil of the lives of Emirates cabin crew members, here’s some of the content creators who have amassed huge fan bases on social media.
    Kelsey Johnson

    Under the handle of ‘Lipstick and Luggage’, this Canadian has garnered a huge social media following. Johnson recently announced her return to the skies with Emirates and said she was looking forward to “soaring to new heights”.
    Follow her on Instagram @lipstickandluggage. 
    Joana

    Joana joined Emirates as a flight attendant over six years and has now visited over 70 countries and 143 cities all the while building an impressive following of over 90,000 people.
    Follow her on Instagram @joana.ek.
    Yanushya Shwlusdko

    Hailing from Ukraine, Shqlusdko has flown with Emirates for over six years and recently even admitted, “I love my job so much, that I could marry it”.
    Follow her on Instagram @little_sky_miss.
    Maria Soldatova

    From Austria to France, Soldatova is known for her travel videos. With over 6.8 million views on YouTube and over 11 years of being cabin crew, we’re always eager to see where she’s headed next. Besides travelling, she’s also the founder of a luxe jewellery brand, Zoldi Jewels, inspired by travel motifs such as aeroplanes and maps.
    Follow her on Instagram @skyflygirl.
    Viktoria Zadoenchuk

    Having recently joined as cabin crew, Zadoenchuk has already seen the world in the span of a few months, while balancing her passion for art.
    Follow her on Instagram @victoria_zadoenchuk
    Julia Laís

    From Mykonos to the Maldives, Lais shares a plethora of tips from her trips around the world, including fitness and fashion. On the side, she is also an interior designer and always manages to balance her passion for design and travel.
    Follow her on Instagram @lais__julia.
    Danielle Murnane

    Having visited over 77 countries, Murnane has converted her passion for wanderlust into a full-time job. With her love for baking, Murnane also has a platform, Bake Me Crazy, where she shares all her recipes for making a delectable array of desserts.
    Follow her on Instagram @danimurnani.
    Lily

    By starting a full-time lifestyle page, Lily is known for experiential visits around the globe. She has travelled to over 66 cities and 43 countries worldwide.
    Follow her on Instagram @lily791.
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    Watch: Incredible time lapse shows Kuwait become engulfed in huge dust storm

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    by Team Emirates Woman
    1 minute ago

    On Monday, all flights were grounded in Kuwait due to a huge dust storm which engulfed the country.
    Kuwait City was coated in a thick orange haze which, according to Kuwait’s State News Agency KUNA, the storm swept across the country and saw winds exceed 60 kilometres per hour and also led visibility to decrease to less than 500 metres in some parts.
    One individual managed to capture an incredible time-lapse of the entire storm engulfing an area of the country.

    In the footage, which has been making the rounds on social media, a huge dust cloud is seen in the background and slowly as the timelapse continues it edges closer to the city.
    During the 30 second clip, the storm charges towards the coastal area of Kuwait and completely engulfs the skyline, with only an orange hue to be seen on camera.
    While all commercial flights were grounded on Monday, they were rescheduled after the storm had passed.
    The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology has warned the storm could hit western parts of the country.
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    10 of the best fine-dining restaurants in Riyadh

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    by Sarah Joseph
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    In the last few years, Saudi Arabia’s capital city has become a haven for fine-dining restaurants.
    With an array of choices to choose from, Riyadh is making its mark as a culinary epicentre in the GCC.
    From spectacular views to international brands making their way into the country, there are a plethora of refined restaurants that are worth a visit.
    With the Kingdom’s capital leaving tourists and residents spoilt for choice, here’s some of the best restaurants to dine at in Riyadh.
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    Justin Bieber is set to perform in Dubai later this year

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    by Olivia Morris
    1 minute ago

    Dubai-based Beliebers get excited – pop superstar Justin Bieber is set to perform in the emirate later this year.
    It was announced on Tuesday the singer would be adding Dubai as a stop on his upcoming Justice World Tour.
    Bieber will perform at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai on October 8, 2022, just one of the stops on his 125-show tour which will run from February 2022 to March 2023 across 30 different countries.
    It’s set to be Bieber’s third visit to the UAE and fourth performance overall in the emirate.
    Thomas Oversen, the owner of T.O.P Entertainment, described the announcement of Bieber coming to Dubai as a “real treat”.
    “The UAE hasn’t seen shows of this size and scale since pre-pandemic and I can guarantee everyone is in for a real treat – the production is world-class and there is no doubt Justin is at the very top of his game right now,” he said. “The ticket sales worldwide speak for themselves!”
    How can you get tickets?
    We’re sure the biggest question on your mind is when, where and how can you get tickets?
    Tickets for the highly-anticipated concert are set to go on pre-sale at 10am on May 26, 2022 and general tickets will go on sale on May 27.
    Visit coca-cola-arena.com to register for the pre-sale.
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    Meet the first Emirati woman to climb Mount Everest

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    Emirati women are continuing to break the mould and pave the way for future generations.
    Nayla Nasir from the UAE is a perfect example of this having recently become the first Emirati woman to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain.
    The Emirati-Uruguayan climber reached the astonishing height of 8,848.8 metres on May 14, 2022, officially making history in the UAE.
    After one week of harrowing human endurance, the Emirati mountaineer made it to the summit of the world’s tallest mountain.
    Upon reaching she hoisted the UAE’s flag and made the country proud, climbing her way into the history books.

    Conducted by Nepalese mountaineer, Chhang Dawa Sherpa of Seven Summit Treks, the expedition was completed sooner than expected due to the favourable weather conditions, according to the Seven Summit Treks Instagram.
    It’s not the first mountain Nasir has summited. She has previously climbed Turkey’s Mount Ararat at 5,140 metres and made it to the Summit of Cameroon at 4,090 meters high, hoisting the UAE’s flags on different summits.
    Besides mountaineering, Nasir is a multi-talented athlete being a scuba divemaster, free diver and horse rider.

    Nasir summited Mount Everest two days before Dubai-based athlete and former Emirates Woman cover star Manal Rostom became the first Egyptian woman to reach the top of the world’s tallest mountain. She marked the history-making moment on Instagram with a video of her “on top of the world”, fulfilling a long-time ambition of hers.
    Kudos to these inspiring women who are on a mission to empower women through the world of mountaineering.
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