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    Hande Erçel, Alina Boz & more: The top Turkish actresses to follow on Instagram

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    When it comes to a global presence, Turkish actresses are making their mark.
    From brand ambassadors to appearing on the big screen, these talented individuals are constantly inspiring future generations.
    As the Turkish entertainment industry continues to grow, Emirates Woman takes a look at all the actresses to follow on Instagram.
    Hande Erçel

    One of Turkey’s biggest TV stars, Erçel has garnered a massive social media following on Instagram at just 28 years old. She has reached some incredible milestones in her career with popular television shows under her belt such as Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock on My Door). Her career in the spotlight began with modelling and when she competed in the Miss Civilization of the World Contest and ended up being a runner-up in Azerbaijan. As a brand ambassador of brands such as Atasay Jewelry, L’Oreal and many more. As one of the most renowned names in the industry, she has hit 28.2 million followers.
    Tuba Büyüküstün

    The 39-year-old actress wears many hats with her array of talents. During her career, she has received a host of accolades for her role in various TV series. As a popular name in the industry, she has worked with Netflix on several upcoming series such as Another Self and Rise of Empires: Ottoman, that is all set to release this year. In 2014, Büyüküstün was also given the title of UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador to improve the rights of children in Turkey. The actress has garnered a massive fan base of around 5.6 million followers on Instagram.
    Fahriye Evcen

    The German-born Turkish actress and model, Evcen is known for her roles in the TV series, Yaprak Dökümü and Çalikusu. After beginning her career at a young age, she made her cinematic debut with the film Cennet in 2008. She has gained over 13.1 million followers over the years after achieving success in the industry.
    Hazal Kaya

    Having played multiple roles over the years, Kaya is best known for her role in the television series Adını Feriha Koydum and Filiz in Bizim Hikaye. She has appeared in multiple music videos and albums as the leading star. Over the years, her following has reached up to 7.1 million and is growing daily.
    Demet Özdemir

    As a multi-talented name in the industry, this Turkish actress balances many roles such as a comedian, model and dancer. Her career began with the series Sana Bir Sir Vereceg Vereceğim, moving upwards from there, as the series developed a loyal fan base. Besides acting she took on many roles, such as the brand ambassador for Pantene, making her reach a following of 15.1 million on Instagram.
    Serenay Sarikaya

    The Turkish actress and model made her acting debut with a minor role in the movie Şaşkın, later appearing in the television series Peri Masali, she was later awarded the first runner-up at Miss Turkey, adding to her diverse portfolio. As the face of numerous brands, she has won a host of accolades leading to 9.3 million followers on Instagram.
    Neslihan Atagül

    As one of the most popular actresses due to her role in the series Faith Harbiye, where she met the love of her life. Atagül has a remarkable presence both onscreen and offscreen. She has also been awarded the international Emmy Award and has made remarkable strides in the films Araf and Sensen Bana Kalan. Her total following on Instagram now amounts to 13.3 million.
    Alina Boz

    Her rise to fame came after her role in the Netflix series Aşk 101. She’s both an actress and model who has appeared as a cover star on several occasions. She transitioned from her career in dance theatre to working as a model in commercials and magazines and eventually became an actress. At present, she has around 4.6 million followers.
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    7 Emirates flight attendants forging new career paths

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    Balancing two careers doesn’t come easy, but Emirates cabin crew members show us how it’s done.
    From launching their own fashion labels to jewellery brands, these talented individuals have made a mark for themselves beyond the world of aviation.
    To champion these talented cabin crew members, Emirates Woman has curated a list of flight attendants who prove that you can do both.
    Luciana Tanase

    Besides her full-time career as an Emirates cabin crew member, Luciana Tanase has also founded her own fashion label, I-LO. This Romanian-based fashion label offers an array of everyday wardrobe staples such as crop tops and partywear pieces. With a passion for travelling, she’s managed to garner a massive fan base and dedicate time to growing her fashion brand’s presence online.
    Yassmine El Kholy

    With a passion for yoga and other meditation practices such as sound healing, Yassmine Elkholy is a part-time yoga instructor and an Emirates cabin crew member. She has been part of several campaigns for brands such as Reebok and Alo Yoga, making a mark for herself in the world of fitness. With a focus on complicated poses, she has garnered a dedicated audience who are keen to learn about the practice.
    Maria Soldatova

    With over 11 years of flying experience, Maria Soldatova is a long-standing Emirates cabin crew member. With her dedicated love for travelling, Soldatova decided to launch her own jewellery brand, Zoldi Jewels, designed with all the wanderlust inspiration. The pieces consist of airplanes, seashells, a map and various countries she’s visited around the globe. The pieces are sustainably produced in a conscious environment for the workers. As an entrepreneur, she has learned the art of dedicating her efforts to both her profession and brand.
    Danai

    Danai has visited over 48 countries as an Emirates flight attendant. Originally from Greece, she has established herself as a travel content creator with her pictures from around the globe. From surfing to skydiving, she’s always on a mission to try out new activities while sharing her fashion inspiration. Her loyal fan base is always keen to see where she’s off to next and what her outfits are.
    Margot

    With long-haul flights and numerous hours spent on air, Margot started her own YouTube channel and is now a part-time vlogger. With all the new countries she has visited, she shares snippets of her life as a cabin crew member, her channel has reached over 51,000 subscribers.
    Hana Brvar

    This Slovenian cabin crew member has travelled to a host of countries around the world. After pursuing her law degree, she decided to become a full-time flight attendant and makes time for her hobby as a professional ski instructor. From Portugal to Sri Lanka, she has seen the world and constantly shares photos of her travel experiences.
    Olia Podvolotskaya

    Podvolotskaya wears many hats. Along with being an Emirates cabin crew, she has been a dancer for 18 years and is also a part-time English and German teacher and interpreter. In May 2022, she officially completed her training programme and is now a full-time flight attendant for Emirates.
    So, who says you can’t do two things at once?
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    This new Emirates service takes the check-in process to a whole new level

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    Emirates Airlines is continuing to push the boundaries when it comes to a superior travel experience.
    The Dubai-based airline has now introduced a new service where passengers can complete the whole check-in process from the comfort of their own homes.
    Introduced by the airline’s partner DUBZ, this service can be availed on a complimentary basis for both Dubai and Sharjah first-class passengers. Other Emirates customers can enjoy the service at exclusive rates starting from Dhs177.
    By reducing the hassle of reaching the airport on time, this seamless concept sends a check-in staff member and a car to the passenger’s home to complete the formalities and pick up the suitcases.
    As part of the procedure, customers will receive their boarding passes upon document verification and checking in of any bags to be able to effortlessly board their flight.

    So, how does it all work?
    The service needs to be booked at least 24 hours prior to flight time, with the latest check-in for home service being six hours before departure.
    However, for any last-minute baggage additions, there is an allocated counter for any excess check-ins for first-class passengers.
    Upon arrival, travellers can also proceed straight to their home or hotel without the need to wait for baggage collection. The land and leave service comes at a price of Dhs93 per bag, for collection, clearing through customs, sanitisation and doorstep delivery.
    To add to the long list of perks, first-class passengers can also avail of the limousine drop-off services at no extra cost. This can be booked through the Emirates chauffeur service.
    For more information visit emirates.com
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    Priyanka Chopra shares new photo of baby Malti & Nick Jonas to mark Father’s Day

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    by Olivia Morris
    1 minute ago

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas has marked her husband Nick Jonas’ first Father’s Day as a dad in a very special way.
    Taking to Instagram, the actress shared the most adorable photo of her husband with their daughter Malti Marie wearing matching sneakers.
    In the snap, the little one is seen wearing white sneakers with the letter ‘M’ on each shoe representing the initials of her first and middle name ‘MM’. Twinning with his daughter, Jonas is seen holding up his baby girl while wearing similar white sneakers – albeit much bigger – with the phrase “MM’s dad” spread across both shoes.

    Chopra Jonas also captioned the post with a heartwarming message to her husband of three years.
    “Happy 1st Father’s Day my love,” she said. “To watch you with our little girl is my greatest joy..what an amazing day to come back home… I love you… here’s to many more.”
    First-time parents
    The couple shared the first photo of their daughter just over a month ago after the newborn spent a lengthy time in hospital after arriving via surrogate back in January.
    In the family portrait, Chopra Jonas is cradling the newborn, with Jonas watching over his two girls.

    The Bollywood star explained their baby girl had spent “100 plus days in the NICU”, adding it had been a “challenging few months”.
    The pair wed just over three years ago in December 2018 at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India. The couple tied the knot in a western ceremony officiated by Jonas’ father Paul Kevin Jonas Sr and the next day the pair wed in a traditional Hindu ceremony.
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    Bella Hadid declares she will never let anyone forget ‘beautiful Palestine’

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    by Olivia Morris
    1 minute ago

    Supermodel Bella Hadid has declared she will never let anyone forget “beautiful Palestine”.
    The supermodel, whose father Mohamed Hadid fled from the country when he was just a baby, recently shared a post on Instagram after watching a scene from the 1998 documentary Children of Shatila which is currently available to watch on Netflix.
    The documentary by filmmaker Mai Masri follows the lives of two children who grew up in the Palestinian refugee camp of Shatila in Beirut, Lebanon.
    Taking to social media, the 25-year-old revealed watching a scene from the documentary left her with “tears in my eyes”.
    This led to her to reflect on her ancestors and family who have suffered, adding she wished she was able to “go back in time… [and] start fighting for Palestine sooner”.

    “For my family, for my elders, our history and for the people of Palestine still living now through this treacherous, exhausting and painful occupation,” she continued.
    The model went on to remember her grandparents, her “Jido and Teta”, sharing that their “dying wishes” were to be “buried in their homeland”.
    She went on to make a pledge to the country of her ancestors: “I have a promise to make. I will never allow anyone to forget about our beautiful Palestine, or our beautiful people.”
    Hadid is vocal about her support for Palestine and continuously shares her pride for her heritage.

    Back in 2020, the model paid tribute to her heritage by getting two tattoos in Arabic script which acknowledge her Palestinian background from her father’s side of the family.
    Mohamed Hadid himself is a refugee from Palestine. He’s previously shared how he doesn’t have “a single picture of me [as] when I was a baby I was just about 9 days old when I and my family were refugees to the refugee camps in Syria from Palestine”.
    After receiving Jordanian citizenship, the father-of-five eventually relocated to the US where he has resided for a number of years.
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    Sacha Jafri presents a masterpiece at Mount Everest’s first-ever event

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    Renowned artist Sacha Jafri presented a masterpiece for the first time ever at the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest.
    With an aim to reconnect humanity to our cultural heritage, Jafri unveiled an intricate three canvas triptych painting entitled ‘Sagarmatha National Park – Mount Everest’ in partnership with UNESCO. This piece brought his talent to life through a depiction of his strong connection with the people of Nepal at Mount Everest.
    “It is such an honour for me to partner with ‘The Art Maze’ and UNESCO using the power of art to reconnect and inspire humanity from space and on earth,” he said.
    “My two projects, running side by side aim to reconnect and reunite humanity from Space and on Earth, with the sole objective of leading us to a new world where the true meaning and power of the words ‘Love’, ‘Empathy’ and ‘Intention’ are fully realised and ingrained into every action we take on earth.”

    From the Burj Al Arab Helipad to Mount Everest, this renowned painter plans to reach new heights over the next few years to promote essential conversations to transform humanity.
    The monetary support received through this project shall be used across several areas including the protection of our environment, education, sustainability, health and the conservation of our World Heritage Sites.
    This year-long campaign pays homage to 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites from time to time, to bring about change and a more hopeful future.
    As part of the initiative, this exclusive painting will visit 18 countries across all six continents of the world between 2022 and 2024 with the next stop being Paris in September 2022.
    For more information about this painting visit collection.theartmaze.com
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    8 editor-approved podcasts for the ultimate audio fix

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute 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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    Everything to know about the super full moon in Sagittarius

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    by Team Emirates Woman
    1 minute ago

    Words by Kirstyn Lewis.
    Almost everyone should be feeling upbeat about now.
    The Full Moon in Sagittarius is gracing our skies on June 14, 2022, highlighting social popularity and contagious enthusiasm but you may have noticed those beams already working their magic.
    Mercury was so excited by the Full Moon that he timed his arrival into Gemini simultaneously. He wanted to give you a keen, alert, and expressive mentality.
    Although this is a more gregarious lunation than usual, she also brings sensitivity and awareness to others’ needs. Have you noticed others’ gravitating to your fabulousness in the past day? Yes, your warm and loving nature is a beacon of light right now. You can expect to be on the minds of others you enthused over the past day or two before the week is out.
    Take an opportunity to bring joy to others with your fancy footwork. It looks like you can delight others with a fabulously fun, unpredictable, or impromptu performance. Okay, there is always your living room to prance about in. Turn the music up either way.
    Whatever you’re up to, you’re guaranteed to attract those who love to be around spirited people. There is nothing wrong with being remembered for your happy-go-lucky attitude and magnetic personality, even if it’s fleeting.
    The moral of the story is that either way, try not to be cooped up indoors. Make sure you phone a friend, meet for drinks, or hit a party or two.

    Some may find you will be rubbing shoulders with those who can open doors for you if you’re at a loss to find some direction. Someone is watching over you as fortune has a funny way of shining upon you. Now is the time to speak up.
    This week highlights laughter around conversations with childhood or school friends.
    Alternatively, it appears you will enjoy animated banter with those everyone loves to be around. Are you chatting about stories of travel, adventure, or how you first started out in your career? Stories peppered with risk or how you followed your heart and landed your perfect job will be astonishingly entertaining, so what if they are embellished? Everyone is having fun.
    All in all, good times are to be had. Leave the woe of romance in the closet for now; life will work them out for you soon enough.
    Lastly, the Sagittarius Moon brings news that’s been a little slow in arriving, you’re now impatient. It relates to something that sets you up over the longer term and could produce a unique outcome. Are you nervous? It will be a fork in the road toward a brighter future. You will want to be on the phone to share the news with others, someone appears to be delighted for you, especially if it involves a prestigious organisation or institution.
    Sadly, good things end far too soon, and by June 15, 2022, you will want a few days to chill out; you may have even hit the wall. But don’t worry, you will be ready for a slightly more subdued but equally memorable weekend ahead.
    Tip: Be aware of mood swings, your impulsivity could be in such high gear that it leaves you prone to anxiety and we all know where that leads.
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