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      Beyoncé officially announces her first world tour in seven years

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      by Sarah Joseph
      43 mins ago

      Queen B is making a comeback and this time it’s for the public.
      The pop megastore will embark on a long-awaited Renaissance World Tour that starts in May in Sweden, then later head to Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands and Poland before she continues her journey to North America.
      The official website has already stated the tour dates will start in the beginning of May and wrap up in New Orleans, LA on September 27, 2023.

      A series of pre-sale tickets for the UK shows will begin at 10am GMT on Thursday before the general ticket sales go live on Tuesday.
      First private concert at Atlantis The Royal
      For Atlantis The Royal’s grand opening, Beyoncé performed in a private concert for VIP guests from around the world. However, she did not perform any songs from Renaissance, making the upcoming world tour the first one for this album. The surprise element of the concert was when Beyoncé called her 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy during the concert for a live performance on Brown Skin Girl.

      Additionally, her performance was complemented by the Lebanese dance group Mayyass, the season 17 winners of America’s Got Talent. This collaborative performance was nothing short of awe-inspiring.
      The concert was attended by a number of A-listers including her husband Jay Z, American model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner, British singer Liam Payne, American model Olivia Colbo, Indian actor Amer Khan, British actress Michelle Keegan and Emily in Paris star Ashley Park.
      More information about her tour and tickets is available on the singer’s official website. Visit tour.beyonce.com for more details and tickets.
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      Take your health and fitness to the next level with Fitbit in 2023

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      2 hours ago

      IN PARTNERSHIP: As you set fresh new intentions for 2023, Fitbit is here to play a key role in bringing about these changes. With the importance of small yet sustainable changes, regular fitness activities can help destress individuals from the stresses of daily life. Designed to constantly motivate people to do activities beyond their comfort zone, the brand has garnered a growing community of enthusiasts who want to prioritise fitness and make it part of their daily lifestyle.
      Recently, Fitbit, part of the Google family, hosted an exclusive wellness day at The Retreat Palm – a wellness hotel, which included a range of fitness and wellness activities along with some meaningful conservations and a networking session.
      Prateek Kewalramami, Head of Marketing of Fitbit – MEA at Google, opened the event with a keynote and shared an interesting statistic,“2022 was an incredible year for the Fitbit community. We stepped up and clocked 20 billion total miles in 2022, which was enough to walk to Mars 143 times.”

      For many people, the month of January is synonymous with New Year’s resolutions. Google Search trends back this up: Every January, we see spikes in searches related to making positive changes, particularly around health and wellness, like getting better sleep, reducing stress and increasing fitness. Products like Fitbit can be of great help as they come with tools and features that provide insights into your body and behaviours. Those insights can help you figure out how best to tackle your goals and feel better in general.

      In an interactive session with David Amehame, Regional Sales Manager, Middle East & Africa, Fitbit at Google, he mentioned that “One of the biggest reasons people shy away from setting health goals is that they believe they must set grand aims for themselves.”
      “A health goal can be as simple as dedicating 30 minutes to exercising daily or swapping an item in your groceries for a healthier alternative. Not only are lots of small changes easier to maintain than one significant change, but they’ll also probably deliver a broader range of health benefits,” he emphasised.

      Throughout the evening, guests were able to push boundaries through a series of adrenaline-fuelled activities such as Aquafit, where they could pedal on stationary bikes in the swimming pool for healthy resistance. Participants also had an opportunity to make their own fruit smoothie on a spin-cycled powered juicer specifically designed for the evening.

      Through interactive sessions, the brand also highlighted the innovative Active Zone Minutes (AZM) which tracks the amount of time a user spends in a heart-pumping activity. During the programme, the team shed light on another achievement of the global community in 2022 reaching a combined total of 173 billion AZM, proving the device’s capability to make fitness a priority for its users.

      By bringing a series of new opportunities to the table, Fitbit is committed to supporting your health goals and has added new enticing premium workouts to complement their users’ new year intentions.
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      Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif make their second public appearance

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

      Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II and Saudi Arabia’s Rajwa Khalid Al-Saif marked their second official public appearance together since their engagement.
      The couple visited a workshop at Darat Suhei by artist Suheil Baqaeen in Jabal Luweibdeh in Amman to delve more on the creative works of students with certain disabilities. Overall,l the ‘Fragrance of Colours’ initiative was launched to teach the blind and visually impaired to draw by identifying colours through the sense of smell.

      Crown Prince Hussein on his Instagram post said, “Rajwa and I were truly privileged today to meet with a group of inspiring young artists who have conquered their visual disability through their exceptional talents and artistic sensitivities.”
      “It was heartwarming to witness their insightful and immense creativity firsthand,” he shared.
      First public appearance

      The royals made their first public appearance together at the Royal Hashemite Court in Amman in October 2022, to view a series of exhibits detailing the country’s Hashemite history. The pair were accompanied by Prince Hussein’s uncle, Prince El Hassab bin Talal, the brother of the late King Hussein and uncle of King Abdullah II.
      The official wedding date confirmed
      The lavish nuptials for the couple were officially confirmed at the beginning of this year. After the couple was engaged in August last year, the news later released of the duo to officially tie the knot on June 1, 2023.
      This specific date was chosen as it holds sentimental value to the Crown Prince’s family as its few days prior to the royals, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.
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      The best detox escapes to book for an internal reset

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      by Amy Sessions
      2 hours ago

      Looking for a rejuvenating wellness escape? We’re here to help.
      Find the perfect high-end hideaway with our list of the best luxury resorts around the globe.
      Amansara Siem Reap, Cambodia

      Once a residence for guests of King Sihanouk, Amansara is a masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture just ten minutes from the entrance to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set in spiritual Siem Reap, Amansara’s manicured gardens, a tranquil spa, a curvilinear pool and a canopy of mature trees add to the tangible tranquillity that inspired its name – ‘heavenly peace’.
      The Experience
      Learn the art of relaxation and how to experience the present moment in all its fullness, beauty and simplicity during this four- night immersion in Khmer and Buddhist culture.
      For more information visit aman.com
      Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden, Germany

      Set in a valley in the Black Forest Mountains overlooking the tree-lined Lichtentaler Allée, Brenners Park Hotel & Spa has well over a century of experience when it comes to wellness. Think old-world charm and great service combined with the latest in cutting-edge tech throughout the in-house medical spa.
      The Experience
      Take advantage of the hotel’s medical approach to preventative health care and get a full MOT to set you on the right track to start the new year with a strategy to optimize your health.
      For more information visit oetkercollection.com
      Mandarin Oriental Marrakech, Morocco

      With the Atlas Mountains as a backdrop, Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech lies nestled in 20 hectares of olive groves and landscaped gardens. Ten minutes from the city’s famous Medina, this elegant, contemporary resort feels a world away in terms of serenity, making it the perfect backdrop to calm the mind and focus on the body.
      The Experience
      If you haven’t experienced a Hamman before, let the team overhaul your body using traditional techniques to leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and lighter.
      For more information visit mandarinoriental.com
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      Find out where the UAE ranks in the latest 2023 passport index

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      by Sarah Joseph
      19 mins ago

      With travel back on everyone’s mind, visiting visa-free destinations has become of utmost importance.
      Per Henley’s 2023 Passport Index, UAE passport holders can access 178 out of 228 countries either without a visa or visa on arrival.
      As a mirror of the country’s day-by-day advancements and awe-inspiring progress, the visa-free travel option with this passport promotes freedom of movement to many countries around the world without any added hassle. The index overall compares the visa-free access of 199 different passports to 227 travel destinations.
      According to the latest data released, it shows that the country has made remarkable progress since 2006 when it then ranked 62nd on the index. With its commendable leap, the UAE continues to remain the strongest in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
      At the bottom of the ranking is Afghanistan with 27 visa-free destinations, followed by Iraq with 29 destinations and Syria with a score of 30. The other countries on the list are Pakistan at 32 destinations, Yemen at 34, Somalia at 35, Nepal at 38 destinations and North Korea at 40 destinations.
      The most powerful passports in the world
      1. Japan2. Singapore and South Korea3. Germany and Spain4. Finland, Italy and Luxembourg5. Austria, Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden6. France, Ireland, Portugal and the UK7. Belgium, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the US8. Australia, Canada, Malta and Greece9. Hungary and Poland10. Lithuania and Slovakia11. Latvia and Slovenia12. Estonia13. Iceland14. Malaysia15. Liechtenstein and the UAE
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      Enjoy some under-palm relaxing at these luxe resorts in Mexico

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      by Amy Sessions
      2 hours ago

      For some serious downtown, book your escape to Mexico ASAP.
      La Valise Tulum

      La Valise is inspired by the natural beauty of the Tulum jungle. Palapa ceilings, stripped wood furniture, blonde and azure hues and Yutucan tex- tiles all combine to make this all you could dream of in a Mexican escape. Palm-lined sandy paths connect each area of the tiny nine-roomed resort. There’s no spa, but treatments are provided in-room and the restaurant is an exotic al fresco affair serving alternative takes on familiar Mexican classics.
      For more information visit lavalisetulum.com
      Viceroy Riviera Maya

      With 41 suites this adult-only, low-rise escapee is as peaceful as it comes. Pack light so you can make use of the kit on site as the hotel loans guests sombreros, books and snorkelling gear. For a true touch of luxe, book a thatched Royal Villa for your own butler, pool, hammock, huge soaking tub and indoor-outdoor showers.
      For more information visit royhotelsandresorts.com
      What to pack

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      Book your tickets for the ultimate cold escape this year

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      by Amy Sessions
      2 hours ago

      Looking to travel and in need of inspiration on where to go? We’re here to help.
      The Retreat at Blue Lagoon

      This unique hotel immerses guests in nature embedded in the lava formations and turquoise geothermal pools of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon complex, which is situated within the UNESCO Global Geopark. The spa is stand-alone in its design aesthetic and boasts both indoor and outdoor baths and treatments that make use of the site’s mineral-rich geothermal waters and naturally occurring materials, including silica and algae.
      For more information visit bluelagoon.com
      The Reykjavik EDITION

      This sophisticated hotel brings the first 5-star modern luxury experience to one of the world’s most sustainable capitals. The hotel is the perfect jumping-off point for exploring the wonders of the region, with the renowned Blue Lagoon within driving distance and the Northern Lights visible in the city during the winter solstice. A trip to the spa is also not to be missed.
      For more information visit editionhotels.com
      What to pack

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      8 editor-approved podcasts for the ultimate audio fix this season

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

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      For some much-needed escapism, podcasts are an ideal way to unwind.
      With an ocean of stories, interviews, in-depth discussions and trusted voices, they’ve become an interesting source of information that caters to a wide variety of audiences.
      From honest fashion reviews to female empowerment discussions, the topics are endless and can get you addicted in no time.
      To listen, you simply access the podcast through any of the streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and other smaller platforms, making it a click away.
      So whether a morning commute or a long-haul flight, you’re sure to be entertained with vital information through any of these information-fuelled podcasts.
      With the proliferation of podcasts, finding one to effortlessly incorporate into your daily routine can be quite the task and hence, Emirates Woman is here to help.
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