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      Zayn Malik gives a rare insight into parenthood with Gigi Hadid

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      Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid are known for keeping their personal lives very private.The couple rarely discuss their relationship lives or share anything about their private lives – they even managed to keep their baby girl, Khai’s name a secret for nearly four months.However, Malik recently gave a rare insight into his relationship with Hadid, revealing how the couple are balancing parenting and work life.Appearing The Zach Sang podcast, Malik discussed his daily routine, admitting that he actually prefers to work on his music at night, meaning he can spend time with baby Khai and his girlfriend Hadid during the day.“I’ve spent a lot of time with my little girl and my missus,” he said. “When I can get the evening to myself I do a bit of writing and [Gigi] is really cool about it.”The singer and songwriter also discussed his latest album release, Nobody Is Listening and how it’s dedicated to his baby girl.“I related my album to my baby – it’s part of you and you want to share it with your world,” the doting dad said.Welcoming their new baby girlMalik and Hadid welcomed their first child together back in September 2020.Hadid and Malik announced the birth of their first-born via social media back in September – a baby girl later to be revealed named Khai.The new mum took to Instagram to announce the news sharing a sweet photo of her daughter’s hand.“Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend and she’s already changed our world,” she captioned the photo. “So in love.”It was later revealed the pair had named their daughter, Khai.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Gigi Hadid Instagram More

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      Priyanka Chopra’s appeal to the world to help India amid COVID-19 crisis

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      As India faces the toughest fight against COVID-19 any country has seen thus far, high profile figures – including Priyanka Chopra Jonas – from the nation are urging the world to donate and raise money amidst the crisis.In a heartfelt video she posted to Instagram, Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas announced they were launching their own fundraiser in partnership with the Give India Foundation in order to help those who have been affected by the pandemic.“India, my home, is suffering the world’s worst Covid crisis, and we all need to help!” Chopra captioned the video. “People are dying in record numbers. There is illness everywhere, and it’s only continuing to spread and kill at great speed and scale.”The actress urged people to donate whatever they could to help, explaining that if just $10 was given by 100,000 people, $1 million would be raised.The funds raised will go towards medical equipment, vaccine support, COVID-19 care centres, isolation centres, oxygen generating plants and more.“Please please donate. Nick and I already have and will continue to contribute,” the Quantico star continued. “We have all seen how far and wide this virus can spread, an ocean between us makes no difference. No one is safe unless everyone is safe. It’s so heartening to see so many people stepping up to help in so many ways.“We need to beat this virus, and to do that requires ALL of us.”Over the past few weeks, India has seen drastically increasing COVID-19 numbers, with many countries opting to temporarily suspend flights in and out of the nation including the UAE.To date, there have been over 19,900,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India and 218,000 fatalities.To donate to the GiveIndia fundraiser click here.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Instagram, Feature Image: Getty More

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      Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pays tribute to the Founding Father of the UAE

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      Every year during the Holy Month, Ramadan 19 marks Zayed Humanitarian Day, which is a tribute to the nation’s founding father, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan yesterday, as this day in amadan marks the anniversary of his death in 2004.As part of a tribute to his late father – who is also considered the Father of the UAE – His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, honoured Sheikh Zayed’s “generosity” to the nation.“On Zayed Humanitarian Day we honour the generosity of our Founding Father, God rest his soul,” he said. “His philanthropic efforts extended across the world, regardless of faith or race, and on this day we renew our efforts to walk along his path of kindness and compassion for all.”
      On Zayed Humanitarian Day we honour the generosity of our Founding Father, God rest his soul. His philanthropic efforts extended across the world, regardless of faith or race, and on this day we renew our efforts to walk along his path of kindness and compassion for all
      — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) May 1, 2021Sheikh Zayed was the pivotal figure who brought about the unification of the seven emirates in 1971 and was also appointed the President of the UAE upon the nation’s inception 50 years ago.He remained in this position until November 2, 2004, which marked his passing at the age of 86. His total time in office was 32 years and 336 days.Sheikh Zayed was succeeded by his eldest son, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who has now been the President of the UAE for 17 years and continues on the Founding Father of the UAE’s legacy.– For more about Dubai’s lifestyle, news and fashion scene follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram.Feature Image: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter More

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      Watch: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s call with the first Emirati female mechanic

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      Huda Al Matroushi from Sharjah recently made history in the UAE becoming the first Emirati female mechanic to open her own car garage.Following the revelation of the groundbreaking moment, the Emirati mechanic received a personal phone call from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.In a video posted to social media over the weekend, the phone call between Al Matroushi and His Highness was filmed, showcasing her shock at receiving the call.The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi praised the mechanic for reaching such a milestone.“We are proud to have such great people, and we encourage you and stand with you,” he said.Overwhelmed by the kind words of His Highness, the video showcases Al Matroushi appearing teary-eyed in disbelief over the phone call following her incredible achievement.Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed continued to congratulate her and also encouraged her to keep paving the way for other women and stated she would be a role model for many future generations.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram More

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      New York’s favourite burger celebrates 10 years of being in the Middle East

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      Having initially started at a simple hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan, New York City, Shake Shack is now a global phenomenon and has been a huge hit in the Middle East for the past 10 years.Celebrity chef Danny Meyer opened the stand in 2001 in NYC and 10 years later, opened its first-ever Middle East Shack on April 7, 2011, at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates.This year, Shake Shack marks a decade in the Middle East.With burgers being one of the most fulfilling meals to relish, whether a cheat day or simply for those feeling a bit indulgent, Shake Shack has managed to open around 40 plus stores across the Middle East, by becoming an instant neighbourhood fixture with high-quality versions of the famous roadside burger in a refreshing ambience over the last ten years.This Ramadan, Shake Shack is also offering an innovative limited-time delivery option for fans who wish to devour burgers from one of their favourite restaurants at home, by catering to their needs with the ultimate Shack experience at the comfort of their homes.From classics with 100 per cent all-natural Angus beef or chicken, the brand has also launched a Click & Collect service, allowing guests to collect their food at a time convenient to them along with tie-ups with other home delivery aggregators in the region.As this burger brand continues to hone its mission regarding ‘Stand for Something Good’, it ensures premium ingredients are a vital part of the concept while supporting local talent through art collaboration initiatives in Bahrain, UAE and KSA, while participating in local events, and community initiatives such as RedFest and SoleDXB.While expanding into new locations, the latest one to open is in First Avenue Mall, Motor City with many more openings planned in 2021, for more information visit shakeshack.com– For more about Dubai’s lifestyle, news and fashion scene follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram.Feature image: Instagram @shakeshackme More

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      You can now unlock your iPhone wearing a mask, but there’s a slight catch

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      Apple users can now securely unlock their iPhones when attempting to use the Face ID technology while wearing a face mask, however, it comes with a catch.With exciting new features being added, this breakthrough technology only works when iPhone users also have an Apple Watch while wearing the face mask. With your phone and watch in close proximity, you can get through your day without having to constantly enter your passcode even while wearing a facemask, which has become the new norm.To set it up, one must install the iOS 14.5 on their devices, and kickstart the feature with the option ‘Unlock with Apple Watch’, with the watch itself running on WatchOS 7.4.Once the feature is switched on, the device can easily be unlocked once you lift it across your face, after which a small vibration is then received on your wrist to send a signal to your Apple Watch for unlocking your iPhone without a passcode.In addition, the latest iOS 14.5 features also include new emojis representing couples, along with diverse Siri voices to add to the brand’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion with the neural text to speech technology for an incredibly natural sound. With new privacy controls allowing the iPhone experience to be elevated, this is also aimed to protect the privacy of its users.The free software update is now available and for more information visit apple.com– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Pexels by Anna Shvets More

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      Hande Erçel goes public with new boyfriend after split from Murat Dalkılıç

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      Rumours have been circulating for months about Turkish actress Hande Erçel’s relationship status with her co-star, Kerem Bürsim.Now, on a recent holiday to the Maldives, the pair appear to have gone public with their romance in a series of images shared to social media.The duo have been starring together on the Turkish television show Sen Çal Kapimi for the past few months and now that season one has ended, the pair have been taking a well-deserved break together.After months of denying their relationship to the press, the couple threw out various hints of them being in a relationship on their latest trip to the tropical destination, where Bürsim shared a picture on his Instagram, of them sitting on a glass canoe together with the caption, “In the middle of the ocean with a canoe and just the two of us…perfect.”Meanwhile, Erçel shared an image of them together amid nature with the caption “Our joy makes the sprinklers go popping…perfect.”According to Al Bawada, Erçel and Bürsin were pictured by their fans at the airport holding hands together, with evidence of the couple being romantically involved with each other.The actress’ new relationship comes after her split from her former partner Murat Dalkılıç. The pair got engaged at the beginning of 2020 after dating for three years, only to split five months later.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @handemiyy More

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      Now’s the time to book your Eid Seychelles trip with these unbeatable airfares

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      With a long weekend on the horizon as Eid Al Fitr approaches, now’s the time to book a trip away with these unbeatable airfares to the Seychelles.For those living in the UAE and planning ahead, the picturesque archipelago is a must-visit destination making it the perfect last-minute escape this season.With Seychelles announcing the reopening of its borders earlier this year, international travellers don’t need to quarantine as long as they’ve been vaccinated.On arrival, visitors are also being allowed to roam free within the Seychelles while exploring the exciting spots and wide choice of activities that the islands have to offer.While being a visa-free destination for all nationalities, the economy fares with Air Seychelles start at Dhs1,259 in economy and Dhs3,819 in business class, with flights operating from Dubai International Airport, terminal 3 from Tuesday, May 11 with a return on Saturday, May 15, 2021.Also read: 8 of the most luxurious spots for remote working in 2021Keeping in mind the social distancing, masks must be worn when required and regular sanitisation is needed.In regard to the COVID-19 rules, all travellers must carry a negative PCR test certificate taken 72 hours prior to departure and complete the mandatory Health Travel Authorization at Seychelles.govtas.com for entry approval into the country.With that, we’re off to book our tickets to the Seychelles.For more information regarding the flight details or to make a booking visit airseychelles.com– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram Four Seasons Seychelles More