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      Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just signed a huge deal with Spotify

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      It’s been quite the year of change for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
      After announcing they were stepping from public royal life in January, the pair temporarily located to Canada and then California, USA.

      It was then announced the couple had signed a multi-year deal with streaming giant Netflix. Now, in some more exciting news, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s next venture has now been revealed – a huge deal with Spotify and a new audio-first production company.
      Harry and Meghan have launched Archewell Audio and are set to produce and host a series of “uplifting” audio projects and podcasts in partnership with Spotify under a lucrative new deal.

      Put. The. Kettle. On.
      A new holiday special from Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is coming soon only on Spotify ☕️ ️https://t.co/ZlFRPzLe9R
      — Spotify (@Spotify) December 15, 2020

      “What we love about podcasting is that it reminds all of us to take a moment and to really listen, to connect to one another without distraction,” the couple said in a joint statement confirming the news.
      “With the challenges of 2020, there has never been a more important time to do so, because when we hear each other, and hear each other’s stories, we are reminded of how interconnected we all are.”
      So, how long do we have to wait to be able to listen to one of their new projects or podcasts? Not long at all is the answer. In fact, the pair will be premiering their first project under the Archwell Audio umbrella before the end of 2020.
      Set to be a special project, which will be produced with Spotify’s Gimlet studio, is set to “feature stories of hope and compassion from inspirational guests in celebration of the new year”.
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      Kim K’s highly sought after SKIMS range is now available in the Middle East

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      Kim Kardashian West’s highly sought after shapewear range SKIMS is now available in the Middle East.
      The line first launched last year will be available exclusively in this region with luxury e-commerce platform Ounass, meaning that those who are in Dubai can place your SKIMS order and receive it in two hours.

      Kardashian announced the exciting news via her Instagram, announcing the line will be available on Ounass from December 17. The businesswoman also revealed she “handpicked” the pieces to be distributed in this region.
      “I’m so excited to announce that SKIMS will be available all over the Middle East,” she said. “We’ve handpicked really specific pieces for the Middle Eastern woman and I’m so excited for you guys to check out everything.”

      The Keeping Up With Kardashian star’s SKIMS shapewear range has been incredibly popular worldwide.
      However, it’s not only Kardashian’s shapewear that’s been hugely successful. After launching a range of masks under the SKIMS umbrella in May, they sold out within 24 hours.
      Available in five colourways, the non-medical masks were designed to be breathable, soft, and comfortable for all-day wear. Clearly, they immediately connected with shoppers as all of the masks were snapped up less than a day.
      SKIMS will be available on ounass.com from December 17.
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      This annual shopping extravaganza returns to Dubai this weekend

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      As the month of December is often associated with gifting due to the nature of the season, there’s no better time to splurge on gifts for your loved ones while you also treat yourself before the end of this year.
      With another much-awaited sale just on the horizon, the Dubai Shopping Festival is back this weekend from December 17 up until January 30, 2021.

      From major deals, art installations, concerts and an opportunity to win some tempting prizes, there’s enough in the pipeline for you to enjoy for the next six weeks.
      The Box at Burj Park on December 17 and 18, will also host a cosy market area where visitors can enjoy live performances from renowned musicians, relish food trucks and shop for exclusive pieces from a variety of small businesses.

      There will be a host of pop-up markets at various locations including Last Exit Al Khawaneej and Al Seef as well as events at Burj Park, Nakheel Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Festival City Mall and community markets around the city.
      In addition, all social distancing measures and safety precautions must be adhered to as usual. Details regarding the daily rooster of activities will be updated closer to the date with exciting activations such as fireworks displays and drone activities to keep you entertained during the DSF.
      For more information head to visitdubai.com
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      6 Dubai restaurants which have Sheikh Mohammed’s stamp of approval

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      With a plethora of restaurants available in Dubai, it can be hard to choose where to go. However, we’ll happily go to any place that’s approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
      Here’s six restaurants in the emirate which are approved by His Highness.
      Shanghai ME

      The Ruler of Dubai was seen dining out at Shanghai ME located in DIFC with a few others back in September. This establishment is famed for its culinary classics of East Asia, which all have a playful twist. The restaurant is relatively new to the Dubai restaurant scene, having only opened in September last year.
      Gaia

      Earlier this year in June, Sheikh Mohammed was spotted out in DIFC at Gaia, a restaurant founded by Chef Izu Ani. The venue serves up a fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine including seafood orzo, baked feta cheese, indulgent truffle potatoes and the unmissable mille-feuille that is nothing like you’ve ever tried before – trust us.
      Zuma
      As one of the top restaurants in Dubai, it’s no surprise Zuma has Sheikh Mohammed’s stamp of approval, who is believed to have visited the establishment on multiple occasions. Famed for its contemporary Japanese cuisine, Zuma has been a leader in the Dubai F&B space for over 12 years.
      Siraj

      Known for its authentic Emirati cuisine with a contemporary twist, Siraj is another Sheikh Mohammed-approved restaurants. It’s located within the Souk Al Bahar, the world-famous Arabian Souk overlooking the Dubai Fountain.
      Farzi Cafe

      His Highness has previously been spotted at this famous restaurant in City Walk. know for its fabulous Indian cuisine.
      Fish Dubai

      This coveted beachside eatery serving located on the at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, serving Turkish & Greek seafood platters has previously played host to the Ruler of Dubai.
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      See the moment Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik found out the gender of their baby

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      While Gigi Hadid kept her pregnancy under wraps, and has consequently been keeping her daughter away from the public eye, she has been sharing more sweet moments as of late.
      So much so, that the moment she found out the gender of their unborn baby with Zayn Malik has now been revealed with the help of Hadid’s mother, Yolanda Hadid.

      The new grandmother took to Instagram to share some photos of when Hadid and Malik found out their baby’s gender, which was done with a cake reveal.

      “This PINK baby news was the highlight of our year 2020… Thank you mommy and daddy for this greatest gift @zayn & @gigihadid #Family #Memories,” Yolanda captioned the post.
      READ: Fans are convinced Gigi Hadid’s baby’s name has been revealed
      The first photo featured the then expectant parents holding the cut cake with pink on the inside and the second photo featured the pair hugging Yolanda following the joyous news they were expecting a girl.
      Hadid, 25, and Malik, 27, welcomed their first child back in September, both announcing the happy news on their own social media accounts.

      More recently, the new mum shared a rare photo with her baby girl and also showed off her Christmas decorations after getting in the festive spirit early.
      “A whole new kind of busy & tired,” Hadid admitted in the caption of the post. “But she’s da bestie so she got Christmas decorations early.”
      The couple are yet to reveal the name of the newborn.
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      The British Royal Family’s 2020 Christmas card has surfaced on social media

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      As families around the world pose in excitement for their 2020 Christmas cards, a family portrait of British royals the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William alongside their three children has been shared online by a proud recipient of their Christmas card.
      It’s rare to see a photo of the whole family together, but it’s one that’s filled with happiness. Proud parents Prince William and Kate Middleton can be seen in the middle, with mum Kate with Princess Charlotte on her lap. Meanwhile, Prince George sits beside his father and the youngest Prince Louis is in the middle with a cheeky grin on his face.

      According to Hello! magazine, the inside of the Christmas card was addressed “to all the amazing NHS staff”, referencing the UK’s National Health Service.
      Just recently, the whole Cambridge family stepped out together to watch a pantomime performance in London.
      The performance was an ode to the key workers and their families efforts throughout the pandemic, which the Cambridge family joined for.
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      6 Christmas markets for you to embrace this festive season in Dubai

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      There’s nothing like a little holiday spirit in the air with winter wonderland themed markets offering delicious Christmas delectables to help you enjoy this season with your loved ones.
      As many of us might be away from home, Emirates Woman has gathered a list of Christmas markets to visit in Dubai this year while offering a range of activities and food stalls to get you in the festive spirit.
      Ripe Market

      One of the most popular markets in the UAE offering fresh produce and delicious treats now has its own edition of the Christmas edition with free entrance ongoing every week up until December 26. The timings are from Fridays 9am to 7pm and Saturdays 10am to 7pm where there are activities such as decorating cookies, playing with Santa, buying trees and even small Christmas gifts.
      For more information visit ripeme.com
      Dubai Opera

      Bringing all the Christmas vibes at the Dubai Opera this year, from December 4 to 14, this chic market will guarantee a place for all families to enjoy with traditional hot chocolates, candy making stations, meeting Santa Claus, today is your last day to visit.
      For more information visit dubaiopera.com
      Grand Hyatt

      With an exclusive Christmas menu alongside a range of festive drinks offered, with gifts and decorations up until December 26, Grand Hyatt Dubai is transformed into a grand garden every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
      For more information visit hyatt.com
      Habtoor Palace Dubai

      As you pass by Sheikh Zayed road, you wouldn’t dare to miss the tall Christmas tree which is hosting one of the most festive markets in the emirate this year. With bouncy slides, train rides, carnival games and a snow fight zones, kids and families can embrace the festive spirit with a wide-ranging set of beautiful stalls every weekend from 7pm.
      For more information visit mariott.com
      Madinat Jumeirah

      If you wish to enjoy a traditional German experience with a tall LED Christmas tree, this is the perfect market place offering festive food and music with Santa Claus himself on an abra boat waiving out to all the guests visiting. The market also offers a journey on the North Pole mini-train for kids and a giant snowball zone for kids to enjoy every Friday and Saturday from December 13 to December 26.
      For more information visit jumeriah.com
      Mall of the Emirates

      If you’re looking for something a bit different at Mall of the Emirates, this festive themed shopping complex will have it’s own winter wonderland themed market courtesy of ripe market at Ski Dubai where children can meet Christmas themed characters and shop for trinkets and gifts to pep them up with over 19 holiday-themed stalls.
      For more information visit skidxb.com/Christmas
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      5 overused words in 2020 that we would have never used last year

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      As the world was turned on its head this year, a pandemic we never expected ended up consuming the whole of 2020. Along with it came some additions to our vocabulary which have been used in excess this year, but might not have existed at all in comparison to 2019.
      With 2020 coming to a close, we’ve decided to look back on the five words that really weren’t a part of our vocabulary last year, but have now become entrenched in our everyday language.
      Lockdown

      While being our least favourite word of the year, this word has gained traction worldwide due to the ongoing health crisis. As this word encapsulates the experience shared by millions in 2020, lexicographers have registered around 250,000 usages of “lockdown” just this year.
      Overall, the word has affected how we work, sleep and even socialise.
      Quarantine

      Originating from the plague era where isolation of ships and people were practised as a form of disease prevention. The word has been dug up from the archives as we just might have overused it this year.
      Social distancing
      Coined first in 1957, the symbolism earlier related to an attitude rather than a physical term, often referred to keeping oneself distant from each other. Now, it has been understood as that the distance needed to be kept in order to curb the spread of the virus.

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      Work from home
      As people globally embrace the new norm, this COVID-stricken world has embraced yet another catchphrase which gained popularity this year as words related to the pandemic in its definitive record of the English language. Used first in 1995 and known to just a few back them, the word has now become a usual way of life.
      And last but not least – pandemic
      According to Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com – pandemic has been named word of the year and Oxford Dictionaries has reported a surge in the word by 57,000 per cent making it the most used word in 2020.
      While the word COVID-19 and coronavirus might be less obvious, the other managed to accompany it in 2020.
      So, which word have you used the most this year?
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