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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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      The viral TikTok pasta hack that will make you feel like a gourmet chef

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      With pasta being a staple dish throughout the year, it has its own charm and can be especially satisfying for the chilly weather. This TikTok hack is sure to get you baking right after seeing how it’s made, in less than 20 minutes.

      With trends such as Dalgona coffees, banana bread and other snappy recipes becoming instantly viral, this pasta recipe is the next one our lists to try this weekend
      Originating from Finland, ‘Uunifetapasta’ is referred to as over-baked feta pasta, which is the perfect dish to keep you warm and well-fed, making it the finest comfort food during the winter.

      @trickiboy1#food #pasta #uunifetapasta♬ Food – Densky9

      To begin, lay the foundation of the baking tray with olive oil, after which you place a brick of feta right in the middle and add a bunch of tomatoes to the baking dish as well. You can decide between cherry, chopped or even heirloom tomatoes. Depending on whether you like it, you can also add red onions, garlic, bell peppers, herbs, olives and capers accordingly.
      The dish can be placed in the oven until you notice the softened feta. While the dish is baking in the over, you can boil your favourite pasta shape whether it be penne, spaghetti, rigatoni, lasagna or whichever the preference, then cook it together with the feta and tomatoes.
      And voila you’re ready to serve it!
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      Kylie and Kendall Jenner’s 14-year transformation on KUWTK

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      Over the weekend the first trailer for the final season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians dropped and it appears the family is going out with a bang. To be honest, we wouldn’t expect anything less.
      The show first aired back in 2007, meaning the reality show has had a 14-year run.

      We’ve seen Kim Kardashian West walk down the aisle twice and get divorced once. We’ve seen Khloe Kardashian go through heartbreak and tumultuous relationships. And we’ve seen Kourtney Kardashian manage her relationship and eventual breakup with Scott Disick.
      Most notably though, we’ve seen Kendall and Kylie Jenner grow up right before our eyes. The Jenner sisters were 11 and nine when the show first premiered and are now 25 and 23.

      Not only that Kendall is a fully-fledged supermodel in the fashion industry and Kylie has made a name for herself as a mogul in the beauty space.
      To say they’ve undergone a transformation would definitely be an understatement.
      In the trailer, Kylie says, “We are just really blessed to be able to do this. We have a lot of memories.”
      As to what’s set to happen in the final season of KUWTK, it appears Khloe wants another baby with Tristan, Kourtney and Scott appear to be getting close again and the family seems to question their decision to end the show.
      Watch the full trailer below.[embedded content]
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      Mohamed Hadid reveals Gigi’s daughter’s sweet nickname

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      Gigi Hadid only revealed her baby girl’s name to the world just last week, but grandfather Mohamed Hadid appears to have now unveiled little Khai’s nickname.
      Reposting a photo of his supermodel daughter, Mohamed referenced the fact Gigi was wearing his 50-year-old coat, adding it would eventually be passed down to “baby K” – a very cute nickname for his granddaughter.

      “Your Babba’s 50 years Old [sic] coat passed on to you and Inshallah to baby K next … #babbasCoat,” he said.

      The special meaning and links behind baby Khai’s name
      It seems the baby Khai’s name a few special meanings and links behind it, including a link to her supermodel auntie, Bella Hadid.
      The 24-year-old’s full name is ‘Isabella Khair Hadid’, meaning her middle name is very similar to her niece’s.

      Both Khai and Khair appear to link back to their Palestinian heritage as Mohamed Hadid’s mother was called Khairiah.
      The property tycoon has previously claimed his late mother descended from royalty. “Her great grandfather was the Prince of Nazareth – King of Galilee in the 18th century Daher Al-Omer The Ruler,” he previously said.
      Regardless, it’s a lovely link for auntie and niece to share.
      The name Khai also has a special meaning behind it in Arabic – in some terms it means “crowned”, “the chosen one” or “strong”.
      Welcoming their new baby girl
      Hadid and Malik announced the birth of their first-born via social media back in September.
      The new mum took to Instagram to announce the news shortly 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.”
      While the new mum has now revealed her baby girl’s name to the world, she’s still keeping her face hidden from the public view to protect her privacy, something which she has done throughout her pregnancy.
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      Dubai aims to distribute two billion COVID-19 vaccines globally

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      Dubai isn’t just aiding the fight against coronavirus close to home, the emirate is also intent on helping around the global.
      A new alliance has been launched in order to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines around the world.

      Known as the ‘Dubai Vaccines Logistics Alliance’, which has been launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, the new initiative aims to distribute two 2billion doses vaccines around the globe in 2021.
      The initiative will be carried out in partnership with Emirates SkyCargo, Dubai Airports, DP World and IHC UAE.

      Under the directives of @HHShkMohd, #Dubai forms Vaccine Logistics Alliance to expedite global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines through the emirate to developing countrieshttps://t.co/vlgdSBMsZK pic.twitter.com/dK3l0RXHhC
      — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 31, 2021

      In a statement, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said, “Each alliance partner brings to the table a specific and complementary set of strengths and capabilities in vaccine distribution, allowing us to build a 360-degree solution that harnesses the combined logistical and infrastructural advantages of Dubai as a hub.
      ALSO READ: The 3 COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available in the UAE
      “Together, we are able to store a large volume of vaccine doses at a time and bring in and distribute vaccines to any point around the world within 48 hours.”
      The UAE’s vaccine aim
      Closer to home, with the national vaccination programme well underway in the UAE, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced its intentions to vaccinate the whole population.
      “The UAE is among the first countries in the world that aims to provide the vaccine to all of its population, as part of its efforts to achieve the immunity generated by vaccination, which will help reduce the cases number, control the virus & reduce its spread,” the authority said in a statement last week.
      With the UAE’s vaccine administration rate being the second highest globally after Israel, the aim is to reduce the number of cases in the country by making it easily available to all the residents in order to achieve herd immunity as part of its efforts with the vaccines being provided, free of cost at the more than 205 centres across the country.
      The three vaccines currently available in the UAE include Chinese Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNTech and Russia’s Sputnik vaccines.
      With the intent of providing vaccines for the whole population, the UAE aims to have 50 per cent of the population vaccinated by the end of March.

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