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      The 7 best UAE-based florists to get the perfect bouquet this Valentine’s Day

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      From exquisite plants to specially delivered tulips, Valentine’s Day is a beautiful occasion to express your love and these hand-crafted bouquets curated with love, making the experience even more thoughtful.
      To ensure you get just the right bouquet for your significant other, this list of UAE-based florists will ensure you can express your love this month.
      Florette

      These beautiful flowers delivered straight from Holland have become extremely popular on the ‘gram with their picturesque bouquets and arrangements being the perfect aesthetic gift your loved ones. They’re selected for their beauty, longevity and seasonality.
      To make a purchase visit florette.ae
      Black and Blanc

      Bringing an exquisite range of premium luxury flowers in Dubai with both fresh and infinity roses which are grown in the volcanic ashes of the mountains and will live for years. Black and Blanc bring a range of Parisian style bouquets which are created by experienced florists who provide the best possible quality while meeting the highest standards.
      For more information visit blackandblanc-fleur.com
      Fine Blooms

      Striving beyond the unconventional boundaries of floristry, Fine Blooms creates unique arrangements with beautifully sourced flowers to completely change any environment while creating bespoke bouquets for any occasion. This Valentine’s Day, express your love with a token of your love from this exclusive boutique, keeping quality at the heart of their designs. Their new Valentine’s Day offering is priced at Dhs450 for the bouquet and Dhs550 for the bouquet and balloon, including tax.
      For more information visit fineblooms.ae
      Bliss Flower Boutique

      With a well-balanced floral installation adding just the right note of contemporary to any place, each floral arrangement is created with love, making it perfect for any occasion. While drawing inspiration from current trends in design, Bliss flowers will let you express your love on this special day.
      For more information visit blissdubai.com
      Also read: The luxe edit of the best jewellery to gift this Valentine’s Day
      The Bunch Box

      With a dedicated team of florists, ensuring the finest quality of flowers, The Bunch Box was born out of love to celebrate any occasion while beautifying your interiors too, from luscious chrysanthemums to luscious roses, the brand’s intricate delicacies come packaged in an environmentally friendly box for the perfect feel-good factor.
      For more information visit worood.com
      BloomingBox

      With luxuriously delivered roses, packaged according to your liking, BloomingBox’s arrangements are instant mood-lifters which are pleasant to look, smell amazing and also make for the perfect fond memory by your loved ones. Gifted in celebration of romance, there’s a wide range of choices, including roses, tulips, sunflowers, lilies, peonies, bora bora and many more with special limited-edition bouquets designed especially for Valentine’s Day.
      For more information visit bloomingbox.com
      Ferns N Petals

      While being the one-stop solution for all your gifting needs, their eminent florists would transform beautiful flowers into alluring bouquets and unique floral arrangements that would simply mesmerise you. Making each experience impeccable with seamless delivery, FNP was born to ingest more love in all your relationships.
      For more information visit www.fnp.ae.
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      This is what Prince Harry is doing with the funds he won from ‘defamatory’ story

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      Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren’t here for fake news and the spreading of false rumours.
      Just recently, the Duchess of Sussex was forced to make a statement clarifying rumours that she had her birth name removed from her son Archie’s birth certificate.

      As of late, the Duke of Sussex has also been in the midst of a battle to clear his name after a publication falsely stated in a “defamatory” story he had “turned his back” on the British Royal Marines after he stepped down from public royal duties in January last year with Meghan.

      Britain’s Prince Harry has won an apology and substantial damages from the publishers of the Mail on Sunday newspaper https://t.co/5w5QuyRY02 pic.twitter.com/2FATJGUNMu
      — Reuters (@Reuters) February 1, 2021

      An article published by the Mail on Sunday stated that since Harry had left the UK for North America he had “not been in touch” with the armed forces following his farewell royal tour in March last year.
      Settling the matter in court, Harry has agreed to accept “substantial damages” from the publisher, which he will be donating to the Invictus Games Foundation, an organisation he founded back in 2014.
      “The duke is personally donating the significant damages recovered from this legal resolution to the Invictus Games Foundation,” a Sussex spokesperson told Harper’s Bazaar US, adding that “the duke’s commitment to the military community is unquestionable”.
      Meghan clears things up
      Earlier this week, the Duchess of Sussex once again had to defend herself against tabloid gossip, this time it’s surrounding her son’s birth certificate.
      It was reported by UK tabloid The Sun over the weekend that the Duchess of Sussex had taken “unprecedented action” to remove her birth names from Archie’s birth certificate.
      What previous read as ‘Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex’ then became to be just ‘Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.
      However, not letting rumours run rife, the former Suits actress issued a statement via a spokesperson hitting back at the report.
      In fact, according to Meghan, the change of name on the documents was “dictated by the Palace”.

      From a spokesperson for Duchess Meghan: https://t.co/TuXZPRytC7 pic.twitter.com/ZyFvceqBDs
      — Omid Scobie (@scobie) January 31, 2021

      “The change of name on public documents in 2019 was dictated by The Palace, as confirmed by documents from senior Palace officials,” a spokesperson clarified. “This was not requested by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex nor by The Duke of Sussex.”
      In her statement, the Sussex camp also branded the report “deceptive”.
      “To see this U.K. tabloid and their carnival of so-called ‘experts’ chose to deceptively whip this into a calculated family ‘snub’ and suggest that she would oddly want to be nameless on her child’s birth certificate, or any other legal document, would be laughable were it not offensive,” the spokesperson said.
      “There’s a lot going on in the world; let’s focus on that rather than creating clickbait.”
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      Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meet ahead of probe’s Mars arrival

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      As the UAE Hope Probe is set to arrive next week, UAE leaders His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met to discuss the nation’s success ahead of the historic event.
      After the meeting on Monday, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed shared an update on the Hope Probe, as well as the UAE’s development in space and science.

      “My brother Mohammed bin Rashid and I discussed our national achievements, particularly in space and science, and our pride in the nation’s youth,” he said on Twitter.

      My brother Mohammed bin Rashid and I discussed our national achievements, particularly in space and science, and our pride in the nation’s youth. We learned from Sarah Al-Amiri about the progress of the Hope probe as it nears Mars. We wish you all success on this historic journey pic.twitter.com/28k11MK1tC
      — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 1, 2021

      He also added that Sarah Al-Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences and Science Lead of the Emirates Mars Mission, gave the UAE leaders an update on the progress of the historic mission.
      Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Ruler of Dubai, also shared a message on Twitter, confirming the Hope Probe is set to reach Mars on February 9, 2021.
      “It is a historic event that our country will celebrate, as it marks 50 years since the establishment of the UAE and its golden jubilee,” he explained.
      “We are 9 days away from the arrival of UAE’s Hope probe to Mars in the first Arab interplanetary mission.

      We are 9 days away from the arrival of UAE’s Hope probe to Mars in the first Arab interplanetary mission. The UAE will be the 5th nation to reach the Red Planet. The probe has a 50% success rate in entering Mars’ orbit, but we achieved 90% of our goals in building new knowledge.
      — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 1, 2021

      “The UAE will be the 5th nation to reach the Red Planet. The probe has a 50% success rate in entering Mars’ orbit, but we achieved 90% of our goals in building new knowledge.”
      What is the Hope Probe?
      At the beginning of 2020 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed signed the remaining outer piece for the probe which will launch into space.
      The probe is being spearheaded by the UAE in order to gain a full picture on what the atmosphere of Mars is like. It is expected the Hope Probe will take an estimated 200 days to arrive on Mars. Once the probe reaches the planet in 2021, data will be collected over a two-year period, but this could be extended by another two years meaning the Hope Probe has the potential to be in space until 2025.
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      The ultimate list of luxury brunches in Dubai for 2021

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      As you unwind from a stressful week, these upscale brunches located around Dubai are sure to let you relax while you get your money’s worth with a specially curated menu of cocktails and delicious food accompanied by splendid views of Dubai’s skyline.
      Emirates Woman has curated a list of the best luxe brunches to try out in 2021.
      Alici

      Escape to the Amalfi Coast at Alici. This seafood restaurant offers an exotic selection of sharing dishes, all in this Almafi-inspired haven as you overlook the Arabian Gulf at Bluewaters. Taking place every Friday from 1pm to 4pm, packages starting at Dhs395.
      For more information visit alici.com
      Amazonico

      From February 12, DIFC’s fauna-filled Amazonico will launch a new Friday brunch inspired by the avant-garde glamour of Brazil in the ‘60s. It’ll be served up to the sounds of Amazonico’s resident DJs from 1pm to 4pm, followed by Club Tropicália; the after-party on the Copacabana-inspired rooftop terrace at Gate Village, DIFC starting at Dhs450 per person for soft drinks.
      For more information visit amazonicorestaurant.com
      Bull and Bear

      While bringing in a little bit of the Wolf of Wall Street to Dubai, this eighties themed brunch has a wide range of premium delights served with signature cocktails for those who prefer a vintage ambience. Located at the Waldorf Astoria DIFC, the brunch takes place from 1pm to 5pm starting at Dhs290 for soft drinks.
      For more information visit Hilton.com
      Coya

      Located at the Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah 2, this brunch has an array of starters, mains, sides and desserts served with an a la carte flair, so guests have plenty of options to choose from. Taking place every Friday from 12:30pm to 4pm, the brunch starts from Dhs390 for soft drinks.
      For more information visit coyarestaurant.com
      CÉ LA VI

      Amidst a captivating view of Downtown Dubai, indulge in contemporary Asian food with a magnificent ambience as you relish in delectable delights every Friday from 1pm to 4pm. Prices start at Dhs290 with soft drinks and Dhs490 for house drinks.
      For more information visit celavi.com
      Kayto

      This exceptional space located in the heart of Dubai, Kayto is Jumeirah Al Naseem’s refreshing dining experience serving delicate Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine, all prepared by chef Crisian Goya. This one-of-a-kind experience is not one to miss, every Friday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, it starts from Dhs395 per person for soft drinks and food.
      For more information visit Jumeirah.com
      Fogo de Chão

      Featuring the Rio Brazilian Friday brunch from 12pm to 4pm, this powerhouse brand has premium views of the city with some of the best steaks in town cooked to perfection with sumptuous ingredients and eclectic modern flavours. Located at Central Park towers in DIFC, prices start at Dhs290 per person.
      For more information fogodechao.com
      Iris

      With some of the best views of Dubai, this brunch is a must-try. The experience includes an in-dining experience with a wide range of cocktails curated by the team of in-house mixologists for a sunny outdoor fun brunch at Meydan Hotel from 1pm to 5pm. with prices starting at Dhs250 for soft drinks.
      For more information visit irisdubai.com
      Hutong

      This exclusive Dim Sum brunch takes place every Friday, with a variety of dishes for you to dig into with packages starting at Dhs358 for food only. Located at Gate Building 6, DIFC, this exclusive Asian haven should definitely be on your list of brunches to visit.
      For more information visit hutong-dubai.com
      Toro Toro

      Hailed as the city’s favourite South American kitchen and bar, the award-winning team behind Toro Toro offers revellers three hours of unlimited servings of starters, mains and desserts, accompanied by free-flowing selected beverages for three hours from 3pm to 6pm for Dhs300 at Grosvenor House, Dubai.
      For more information visit torotoro-dubai.com
      Summersalt

      With tunes from a resident DJ and a delicious three-course set menu, you can sip on signature drinks while enjoying the sun loungers and enjoying tasty cocktails prepared by the specialists. Located at Jumeirah Al Naseem, the brunch is Friday & Saturday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm starting at Dhs395 for soft drinks.
      For more information visit Jumeirah.com
      The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill

      Every Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 4pm, this leading Brasserie located at the DoubleTree Hilton, JBR, enjoy the venue’s retro setting with old-fashioned cocktails with packages starting at Dhs240 for food only.
      For more information visit themaineoysterbar.com 
      Zuma

      Known for its contemporary Japanese fine-dining experience, the Friday brunch at Zuma is always fully booked, so make sure you plan this one well in advance. Located in DIFC, every Friday and Saturday from 12:30pm to 4pm, the brunch starts at Dhs473 for soft drinks and food.
      For more information visit zumarestaurant.com
      Traiteur, Park Hyatt Dubai

      For premium quality seafood, the Park Hyatt Dubai’s brunch, Traiteur is the one to go to. Running every Friday from 12.30pm to 4pm, prices start at Dhs495 for soft drinks, Dhs695 for sparkling and Dhs775 for bubbly.
      BB Social Dining

      Enjoy DIFC hotspot BB Social Dining’s the ‘Big Rainbow Brunch’ every Friday from 1pm to 4pm. Packages start at Dhs250 for soft drinks, Dhs299 for wine and beer and Dhs450 for French bubbles.
      Bvlgari Yacht Club

      For the ultimate luxe brunch, visit the Bvlgari Yacht Club on a Friday to immerse yourself in the unique fish and seafood a la carte. Taking place from 1pm to 4pm, packages start from Dhs350 per person inclusive of soft beverages.
      While visiting any brunch it is essential to stay compliant with the COVID-19 rules and regulations and also wearing a mask in any public setting is necessary.
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      World Hijab Day: Celebrating 5 inspiring UAE-based women

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      Marked as a special day of recognition for the millions of women who choose to wear the hijab around the world while living an empowered life.
      With people in more than 190 counties taking part in World Hijab Day every year, ambassadors from around the world continue to create widespread awareness as back in 2018 it became a non-profit organisation to fight discrimination against women globally through awareness.

      On this occasion, we look at some empowered women in the UAE who continue to embark on their journey with pride.
      Manal A Rostom

      Known for completing five out of six world marathon majors along with scaling some of the highest peaks in the world including Mount Kilimanjaro. The Dubai-based athlete has also started a community entitled Surviving Hijab with almost a million members worldwide. From counteracting stereotypes to being one of Nike’s ambassadors, she’s definitely an inspiration to many around the globe with her grit and determination in the world of sports.
      Rayan Al Sulaimani

      While being a part of the rare community of female-founded couture houses. She is the CEO of Atelier Zuhra which is part of a world-renowned for dressing international royals after its opening in 2015, with a vision to produce pieces with an impeccable eye for detail and embroidery. While being a part of London Fashion Week, this female entrepreneur is definitely making strides in the fashion industry.
      Stephanie Kurlow

      While starting to dance at the tender age of two, Stephanie Kurlow has made waves for herself in the industry by becoming the world’s first hijabi ballerina. The Russian-Australian dancer has overcome all the obstacles that have come her way while being part of a larger movement of boundary-breaking hijabi women.
      HE Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi

      Named the Minister of Culture and Youth in July 2020, Her Excellency is the first UAE national to be ranked in Foreign Policy magazine’s ‘Top 100 Global Thinkers List’. In 2014, she was named as one of Forbes Middle East’s 30 Most Influential women in government. She also sponsors and supports activities to develop and nurture young talent within the community.
      Zahra Lari

      Zahra Lari became the first Emirati figure skater to compete internationally and is a five-time national champion and the emirate’s first female professional skater to compete in a hijab. She has gained worldwide traction over the years and is also known as the ‘Ice princess of the UAE’.
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      Meghan Markle’s name was removed from Archie’s birth certificate

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      Meghan Markle has once again been forced to defend herself against tabloid gossip, this time it’s surrounding her son’s birth certificate.
      It was reported by UK tabloid The Sun over the weekend that the Duchess of Sussex had taken “unprecedented action” to remove her birth names from Archie’s birth certificate.

      What previous read as ‘Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex’ then became to be just ‘Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.
      However, not letting rumours run rife, the former Suits actress issued a statement via a spokesperson hitting back at the report.

      In fact, according to Meghan, the change of name on the documents was “dictated by the Palace”.
      “The change of name on public documents in 2019 was dictated by The Palace, as confirmed by documents from senior Palace officials,” a spokesperson clarified. “This was not requested by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex nor by The Duke of Sussex.”

      From a spokesperson for Duchess Meghan: https://t.co/TuXZPRytC7 pic.twitter.com/ZyFvceqBDs
      — Omid Scobie (@scobie) January 31, 2021

      In her statement, the Sussex camp also branded the report “deceptive”.
      “To see this U.K. tabloid and their carnival of so-called ‘experts’ chose to deceptively whip this into a calculated family ‘snub’ and suggest that she would oddly want to be nameless on her child’s birth certificate, or any other legal document, would be laughable were it not offensive,” the spokesperson said.
      “There’s a lot going on in the world; let’s focus on that rather than creating clickbait.”
      This time last year, Prince Harry and Meghan decided to formally step back from public royal life citing their intent to relocate to North America.
      After spending a couple of months in Canada, the couple, along with Archie, relocated to Los Angeles.
      They are now residing in Montecito, California, which is around an hour and a half drive from Los Angeles.
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      These eminent Arab figures have been awarded with France’s highest honours

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      Bestowed with the highest order of Arts and Letters, Tunisian actress Hend Sabry and Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy have been named Officer and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by French Ambassador to Cairo, Stéphane Romatet.
      The ceremony took place in Cairo last week.

      The Egyptian-Tunisian actress expressed her pride on Instagram at being bestowed with the honour.
      “Proud to receive the French Order of Arts and Letters from the level of Chevalier to Officer, which I had received in 2014,” she said. “Thank you to the French government and to His Excellency Ambassador Stephane Romatet.”
      While being a UN goodwill ambassador the World Food Programme, she’s managed to amp the notch regarding the outreach, while also having started her acting career in 1994, proving to be one of the most successful Arab actresses.

      Meanwhile, Egyptian film-producer and screenwriter, Mohamed Hefzy, who has also been credited with 30 feature films in Egypt, the Arab world, the US and the UK is one of the names at the forefront of the film industry as they’ve also been played at festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Toronto as he has also received, France’s Order of Arts and Letters.
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      February’s – ‘The Love Issue’ with Yasmine Sima

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      February’s – ‘The Love Issue’ – Download Now

      Words & Creative Direction: Amy Sessions
      Photography: Greg Adamski
      Videographer: Steve Erana
      Fashion Assistant: Sarah Joseph
      Hair & Makeup: Melanie Meyer at MMG artists
      With special thanks to Al Faya Retreat, Al Batayeh, Sharjah.

      Welcome to February’s – ‘The Love Issue’.
      A year ago, I had a clear vision for Emirates Woman. Thanks to a lot of hard work from a dedicated team and some incredible partnerships, we’ve shown that when you love what you do, focus on your goals and stick to your guns, magic happens.
      For this month’s cover shoot, we partnered with Saint Laurent, a brand very close to my heart in Timeless Appeal. This cover is something I envisioned a year ago and with the support of two very special people T & R and a lot of mutual love, it’s manifested into a reality. I couldn’t be prouder to have you as our cover partners for ‘The Love Issue’, thank you.
      Our cover star Yasmine Sima is every inch as smart as she is beautiful, something that became clear to us during the shoot and is perfectly depicted in her interview Head & Heart.

      We also partnered with Gucci X The North Face, to shoot incredible woman Raha Moharrak, the first Saudi woman to climb Mount Everest in The Adventurer.
      With comfort as key post-pandemic, we look at luxury loungewear and the latest brands emerging in the space driving retail sales with exclusive interviews from Ru & Rocka in Lounge Lover and Old Sport Society in Old School.
      Beauty wise, we focus on the best products to boost your 5am Club routine in Early Riser and the ideal investment buys to relax, unwind and take time out for yourself this month in Self-Care.
      We look at the benefits of Rapid Transformational Therapy in The Power of Self-Love and we asked some of the most inspiring women we know, what love means to them in The Power of Love.
      Throughout this issue, a clear pattern emerged in speaking to brands and individuals alike; that what is done in love is done well. So, do what you love and love what you do.
      February’s – ‘The Love Issue’ – Download Now
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