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      Chrissy Teigen shares a tribute to son Jack on his would-be due date

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      Chrissy Teigen tragically suffered a miscarriage in October last year.
      Over the weekend, she revealed it would’ve been her baby boy’s due date.

      To pay tribute to her late son, whom she and husband John Legend named Jack, Teigen took to Instagram on his would-be due date.
      Teigen, who is mum to Luna, four, and two-year-old Miles, shared a photo of three bracelets stacked on her wrist with the names of her children – Luna, Miles and finally Jack.

      She captioned the photo saying, “Today was your due date. We love you forever.”

      Back in September, the 34-year was admitted to the hospital due to excessive bleeding. After a few days in hospital, she and her husband announced that they lost their unborn baby, whom they had name Jack.
      READ: Chrissy Teigen’s heartbreaking remorse four months after losing unborn son
      “To our Jack – I’m so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn’t give you the home you needed to survive,” Teigen said upon the loss of her son. “We will always love you.
      “We are so grateful for the life we have, for our wonderful babies Luna and Miles, for all the amazing things we’ve been able to experience. But every day can’t be full of sunshine.”
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      Tommy Hilfiger aims to shift mindsets in new campaign with Jameela Jamil

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      American clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger is aiming to shift mindsets in their new campaign with activist and actress Jameela Jamil.
      A couple of weeks ago, The Good Place star was unveiled as the face of the brand’s Spring 2021 campaign ‘Moving Forward Together’, which is all about promoting social change.

      Discussing the campaign on Instagram, Jamil said, “This is one of the most diverse and powerful campaigns I’ve seen from such a giant brand and I’m positively star-struck by some of the inspiring advocates involved from around the world.”
      In line with this, Tommy Hilfiger have announced they will be providing free online courses focused on body neutrality on the platform Future Learn.

      Aimed to inspire change on body neutrality through an array of methods including storytelling, dialogue, new social knowledge and progress, this course will be a two-week focused programme available online, with a focus on challenging body image stereotype while broadening the audience understanding of body neutrality as negative programming in society is something which needs to be combated at the ground-level.

      It’s a topic close to Jamil’s heart as she has been open about struggling with her own body dysmorphia, which is a mental health disorder in which a person captures flaws in their appearance which are usually not observed by others. The actress shared her eating disorder struggles with the world and went on to found the ‘I Weigh’ movement, promoting inclusivity and body neutrality.
      “My vision for the future is a world without shame, and I continue to try to understand and find ways to destigmatise it in everything that I do,” Jamil said on Tommy Hilfiger’s Instagram page.

      With a focus on sustainability and community building in the upcoming courses available on the website, this educational platform will provide an arena for informative material with useful lessons to educate users on the need to drive social change, especially during this time. The courses are accessible on futurelearn.com through a mobile, tablet, and computer device.
      In addition, Tommy Hilfiger shall be giving a series of live talks on all its global social channels, with all friends and followers of the brand invited to join and learn about various important life hacks.
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      2021’s first Mercury Retrograde is over – what you need to know going forward

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      With the first prolonged Mercury Retrograde coming to an end on February 20, there’s some things you need to know going forward for the rest of the year.
      The last three weeks might have hindered effective communication between you and your friends, including other issues such as tech glitches, scheduling at work, or even an ex-friend trying to get in touch with you over the course of these eventful three weeks, which you definitely managed to power through.

      However, it’s not entirely over yet as we are currently transitioning into retro-shade, which needs to be dealt with carefully, and here’s how.
      As the post-shadow phases appear, where all the unforeseen events that took place over the last few weeks seems to get sorted for the better with the end of it finally occurring on March 13. This period until then is all about reflection while thinking about the best ways to move forward.
      Also read: Everything you need to know about Mercury retrograde in 2021
      Despite the energy still in the air, you will definitely feel lighter. In case you’ve had a fight with someone over the past few weeks, this will be the best time to apologise and move on in order to take a breath of fresh air, as the fragments in your life seem to come back together again making this a clean-up phase to tie up all loose ends.
      Congratulations on surviving this Retrograde – there’s still two more periods of Mercury Retrograde to come in 2021 – despite the challenges imposed as even though there might be a few days away until it’s all completely over, things should all start looking good from then.
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      Active COVID-19 cases decrease in UAE amidst successful vaccine rollout

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      As the UAE heads towards reaching its goal of vaccinating 50 per cent of the population by the end of March, active COVID-19 cases have hit a new low, which is a major win for the country.
      The latest numbers which were published by WAM from the Ministry of Health stated that 165,357 COVID-19 tests had been conducted in the last 24 hours, which had resulted in 3,158 new cases being identified. Fifteen new deaths were also recorded.

      However, there were also 4,298 recoveries bringing the active cases to a new low of 11,054.
      UAE’s vaccination program
      It was announced last week that the UAE had reached the milestone of administering over five million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

      This milestone in the vaccination process bodes well for the nation’s aim to vaccinate half of the population by the end of March and also showcases the UAE as one of the leaders in the world in vaccination rates.
      At present, there are four COVID-19 vaccinations being administered in the UAE.
      READ: The 4 COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available in the UAE
      The first vaccine to be approved in the UAE was the Sinophram vaccine, followed by the Pfizer vaccine being permitted in Dubai towards the end of last year.
      In January, Russia’s Sputnik V was approved for emergency use. And now, just recently, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been approved in Dubai.
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      Kim Kardashian officially files from divorce from Kanye West

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      After months of speculation about their marriage, and reports they had been in counselling, Kim Kardashian has officially filed for divorce from Kanye West, whom she has been married to for just under seven years.
      TMZ reported over the weekend that divorce paperwork had been filed by Kardashian. In the court papers, the reality star has reportedly requested joint custody of their four children together and the pair are “committed to co-parenting together”.

      The outlet is also reportedly a prenuptial agreement, in which both parties are not contesting.
      Separation reports
      Back in January, E! News reported the pair – who first met back in 2002, but started dating in 2012 – had separated, but at the time Kardashian hadn’t officially filed for divorce.

      The beauty mogul and the rapper were effectively living separate lives and hadn’t “spent time together as a married couple in months” and only spent time together with their four children – North, seven, Saint, five, Chicago, two, and 20-month-old Psalm.

      Difficulties in 2020
      Last year was a particularly difficult year for West’s mental health. In the latter half of 2020, West began posting a series of erratic Twitter posts regarding personal matters, his family and more.
      Following this, there were various reports that the couple’s marriage was strained but Kardashian was determined to make it work.

      At the beginning of August, Kardashian took to Instagram to address the erratic behaviour her husband has been showing and also addressed his bipolar disorder.
      “As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder,” she began. “Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand.”
      She continued to say, “I understand Kanye is subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions.”
      The 39-year-old went onto highlight how the loss of his mother has affected him, as well as struggling with mental health issues has put “pressure” on him.
      “Living with bipolar disorder does not diminish or invalidate his dreams and his creative ideas, no matter how big or unobtainable they may feel to some,” she said. “That is part of his genius and as we have all witnessed, many of his big dreams have come true.”
      She asked that everyone give “grace” to the individuals, including her husband, who are struggling with mental issues, and also asked for “compassion and empathy” during this trying time.
      Kardashian and West are yet to make a public statement about their divorce.
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      We’ve found the most relaxing spa package for a steal at this luxe Dubai hotel

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      Whether you’re in search of a mid-week treatment without breaking the bank or looking to unwind over the weekend, this luxurious spa deal at Sofitel, The Palm is not one to miss out on.
      With state-of-the-art interiors, the Spa at Sofitel highlights French-Polynesian traditions with highly trained therapists in a tranquil setting to ensure you have a therapeutic experience.

      The deal includes a choice of two 30-minute treatments from options which are back, neck and shoulder massage, full body scrub, express facial and foot massage, or a choice of one 60-minute treatment from a full body scrub and body wrap, full body massage and a facial treatment.

      After the rejuvenating spa experience, guests will have complimentary access to all the indoor wellness facilities which include a sauna, steam room, the spa’s ice fountain and a soothing pool inside with refreshments to keep you relaxed throughout your spa journey.
      Guests can also experience the resort’s pools including the outdoor infinity pool with access to the private beach area for just Dhs380 per person.
      Also read: The most luxurious spa treatments around the world
      Located at The Palm, it’s open from Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 8pm and Friday and Saturday from 9am to 9pm.
      For more information regarding the package visit Sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com
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      This GCC country becomes one of the first to issue a digital vaccine passport

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      Bahrain has become one of the first countries to launch a digital COVID-19 vaccine passport in the world.
      At present, there are four vaccines available in Bahrain – the same as the UAE – include Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNTech, Astrazeneca and Sputnik V.

      In a statement issued by the Gulf’s state’s media office, the use of a digital COVID-19 vaccine passport was announced.
      Through this, authorities will be able to verify its validity by scanning a QR code linking to the national vaccine register. This initiative with aid various governments around the world in identifying the best possible method of how such certificates and passports can help revive economies again.

      Other countries which also have plans to launch a vaccine passport by summer include Sweden and Denmark, in order to create a seamless service to keep a tab on its citizen’s health with hopefully an international standard in place for the governments there.
      The BeAware app can be downloaded both on iOS and Android, as it displays people’s immunity status two weeks after receiving both doses, after the antibodies begin to develop. It displays a green shield alongside an official certificate with details including the person’s name. date of birth, nationality and the vaccination received.
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      YSL Beauty partners with Dubai organisation to combat intimate partner violence

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      YSL Beauty has partnered with the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children in order to tackle the global issue of domestic violence, specifically intimate partner violence (IPV).
      The violence is highlighted in the form of physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse by a partner with signs such as intimidation tactics, manipulation and even dominating you to keep you away from friends and family.

      Under the Abuse Is Not Love initiative, four pillars are targeted in order to support women in need.
      The programme offers support and safe spaces to vulnerable women while providing resources for survivors of violence to find a job. Vocational training will be offered to equip women, domestic violence survivors, to enter the workforce, while female makeup artists also offer these women a chance to enhance their skills in the beauty industry.

      Another key aim of the Abuse Is Not Love programme is to educate over two million people on the signs of IPV by the year 2030. This is set to be done globally, with the programme partnering with local organisations, like here in Dubai, to raise awareness. Similarly, the programme is set to fund research into IPV in academic institutions in order to prevent such violence from occurring.
      Stephan Bezy, YSL Beauty’s International General Manager, discussed the initiative explaining that the brand wanted to support to help take “concrete” action against IPV.
      “As we began to engage, we really wanted to take action in a concrete, immediate and significant way,” he said.  “Besides supporting our partners, what we can do, is offer our voice and our large and international audience to do our small part in helping to prevent intimate partner violence.
      “We will use our voice to amplify the actions of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children so that more people are aware of their services.”
      Sheikha Saeed Al Mansouri, Acting Director-General of Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, highlighted how the organisation continues to shine a light on women’s issues.
      “We aim to highlight on the importance of women’s issues and how to interact with them, and also to educate employees about the best ways to protect and support women around them,” she said.
      If you are aware of anyone in an abusive relationship, there are plenty of resources that can help out. To contact a group, reach out to the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children on 800111 and facebook.com/safety/domesticviolenceresources for support or visit dfwac.ae
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