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Following her return to the entertainment realm in a Ramadan advert this year, Egyptian actress Sherihan is set to make a triumphant return to television.Signing on to working with Arabic streaming platform Shahid, the new project which Sherihan will take part in will shine a light on the life of fashion house Chanel and its founder Coco Chanel.Announcing the exciting partnership between Sherihan and Shahid, Turki Al Shikh, Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority said on Twitter, “Stay tuned for the return of the great star Sherihan to the spotlight after an absence of years in a distinguished work on the Shahid platform sponsored by the Entertainment Authority.”
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— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) June 2, 2021Prior to her return to television in the Vodafone Ramadan advertisement, Sherihan had been out of the spotlight for nearly two decades.The actress overcame all unforeseen odds that were faced over the years, and it was beautifully expressed in this emotional ad, which inspired her audience as it weaved sentiment from the events depicted such as the car accident followed by years-long of her battle with cancer.[embedded content]While being part of a glorious Egyptian revolution, the actress, lawyer and mother has made a fascinating impact in the acting industry, in this region having made her acting at the age of 12 in the year 1977, starring alongside the renowned actor Farid Shawky.With more details regarding the debut yet to be announced, the hashtag #TheReturnofSherihan has been trending on social media, with fans impatiently waiting to see her back on the big screen soon.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @sherihanofficial More

Born in Iraq, Dame Zaha Hadid, an ambitious and pioneering architect, took the world by storm, redefining 21st-century architecture around the globe.Combining her unwavering sanguinity for the future and her trust in the capability of innovation with progressive design, material and construction advances, Hadid consistently delivered unexpected and spectacular symbols of social evolution.Exceeding every brief, each of Hadid’s projects has its own presence and place within the architectural realm. With that, we’ve decided to delve into the history of some of Hadid’s designs which have made an impact right here in the UAE.The Opus by Omniyat– DubaiDescribed as “the building that never sleeps”, The Opus by Omniyat is Hadid’s first building in Dubai. Constructed between 2012-2020, the building is home to a collection of residences including the ME Hotel and serviced apartments, each “exploring the balance between solid and void, opaque and transparent”.The Opus by Omniyat is the first and only hotel that Hadid designed both the architecture and the interior of the hotel. The building is designed as two separate towers which amalgamate into a singular whole, reminiscent of a cube. ‘Eroded in its centre,’ the building acts as a 93 metre tall and 100-metre wide viewfinder, allowing people passing by to focus on the Dubai cityscape, through the building.When asked about the Opus, project director at Zaha Hadid Architects, Christos Passas, said, ‘The Precise Orthogonal geometries of the Opus’ elemental glass cube contrast with the fluidity of the eight-story void at its centre.”Sheikh Zayed Bridge – Abu DhabiOrganic and sinuous in form, the Sheikh Zayed Bridge was commissioned by Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and established between 1997-2010. The bridge was constructed as a third gateway crossing which links Abu Dhabi Island to the Gulf south shore.Cantilevered road decks which are suspended from symmetrical steel arches give the bridge a weightless appearance and fluid silhouette mimicking not only the water below but also desert sand dunes. Standing at 842 metres long, the bridge is flanked by a theatrical lighting system which illuminates the complex bridge in varying hues of colour by night.Bee’ah Headquarters – Sharjah[embedded content]Deep in Sharjah’s desert is the headquarters of Bee’ah, an environmental and waste management company, which Hadid designed to reflect its surroundings. Desert dunes are mimicked by curved walls, continuous lines and sloping roofs, making the 90,000 square-metre site area at one with the environment.After her death in 2016, Zaha Hadid Architecture has continued her legacy, creating some incredible buildings in recent years, including the Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre, which is currently being constructed, however, the completion date has not yet been confirmed.Hadid’s architecture within the UAE and across the globe continues to inspire and be admired by many. With her unique stylistic eye and pioneering ideas, Hadid brought architecture to all, and more importantly established modern architecture as artwork.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Feature Image: Supplied More

It appears people can’t stop talking about Hande Erçel and Kerem Bürsin’s budding romance.The pair went public with their relationship after holidaying in the Maldives back in April and now to celebrate Bürsin’s 34th birthday a sweet video has emerged of the Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock On My Door) co-stars online.Playfully joking around with the birthday boy, Erçel is seen in the clip taking some cake off her co-star’s face while jokingly eating it as she, later on, shared a selfie on stories with the caption, “This is the share of the cake that fell”  as there were crumbs remaining on her nose.While working together as co-stars in the Turkish Drama series, Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock On My Door), the actors sparked rumours of a romance in the second half of last year.To mark Bürsin’s birthday, the Turkish actress even took to Instagram to share a sweet photo of the pair together. “Stay close to people who feel like sunshine, Happy birthday to the funniest part of my life, so lucky to have you,” she captioned the post.With the rumors of the duo being a couple, confirmed through a series of their latest posts and visit to the Maldives, the pair have been slightly more open about their relationship status, as Bürshim also shared this image of them sitting in a glass canoe together with the caption, “In the middle of the ocean with a canoe and just the two of us…perfect.”

The actress’ new relationship comes after her split from her former partner Murat Dalkılıç. The pair got engaged at the beginning of 2020 after dating for three years, only to split five months later.
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Navigating through your 20s can be a difficult time. Mistakes are made, but big lessons are also learned.Makeup and perfume mogul Mona Kattan knows this all too well, but is hoping to inspire those currently in this stage of life with some key lessons she’s learned during this pivotal decade.Taking to Instagram, Kattan recently revealed the six key things she learned during her 20s, something she recently discussed in a longer YouTube video.Sharing invaluable advice about everything from family to work to relationships to health and more, here are the main lessons Kattan learned in her 20s.Start therapy earlier onIn the video, Kattan discussed the topic of therapy. It was something she was keen to do for a long time, but was afraid of speaking out. However, she eventually sought help in her 30s. An advocate for mental health, she states that “developing yourself has the biggest return on investment than anything else”. She highlighted that it’s “more [important] than your education, more than doing any courses, more than investing in the stock market”.Stay away from gossipersWhen discussing friendships, in relation to gossipers, Kattan firmly stated it’s a “waste of your time”. She added, “You do not need to surround yourself with people who talk about other people.”Gossiping was not part of Kattan’s family life, however, Kattan felt “drained” by people she was friends with at a young age as they were always talking about others.Say ‘no’ moreKattan explains that she was putting other peoples feelings ahead of her own in relationships and working environments during her 20s.  She felt “obliged” to continue relationships with certain people so she didn’t hurt their feelings.Don’t let go of your healthFrom the ages of 14 to 23, Kattan was “obsessed” with her health and “always working out”. However, when she graduated from university she admits she struggled with her diet and exercise regime. Passionately speaking to her followers in relation to health she said, “Without it, you really do have nothing.”Trust your gutStating that “your feelings are your compass”, the YouTube star explains that disconnecting from your feelings can make you miss red flags throughout your 20s.“[Your gut] is an accumulation of intelligence that your subconscious picks up when you cant pick it up yourself,” Kattan said.Never compare yourself to othersIn relation to relationships, career progression and social media, the mogul suggests that “comparison is the thief of joy”. Only “compare yourself to yourself”, she said.Watch Kattan’s full Youtube video below.[embedded content]– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages/media: Instagram/YouTube @monakattan  More

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their second child – a baby girl – last Friday, announcing her birth on Sunday.In a statement released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they announced the “great joy” of welcoming their newborn, also revealing her name.As a tribute to both the Queen and Prince Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, the little one is named after both of them – Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.It’s widely known that Lilibet is the nickname family members call Queen Elizabeth II, but how exactly did the nickname come about?It’s believed to have come from her struggle to pronounce Elizabeth when she was young, pronouncing it as ‘Lilibet’. Thus, this became her nickname and it stuck within the royal family.Her Majesty was fondly called Lilibet by her late husband, Prince Philip, who recently passed away, as well as her late grandmother, Queen Mary. It’s also known that the Queen signed old family letters with the moniker.It is believed that Harry and Meghan would have asked permission from Her Majesty to use her nickname for their newborn prior to announcing the news to the world.Baby girl Lilibet’s middle name, Diana, is a tribute to Harry’s mother the late Princess Diana, just as Prince William and Kate, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did when naming their daughter Princess Charlotte, whose middle name is also Diana.In the statement announcing the birth of Lilibet, it was revealed Meghan gave birth at 11.40am on Friday, June 4 “in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA”.Lilibet, the second child of Prince Harry and Megan, is eight in line for the throne after her elder brother Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor who is seventh in line.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied More

As many people are gearing up for summer travels, Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced a list of 19 destinations where residents will be able to travel to quarantine-free for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.It was announced by the airline that starting from July, over 280 weekly flights will be in operation from Dubai to six key hubs – Europe, the USA, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Mexico.From June 7, Spain will be the newest destination to be added to the list, allowing UAE residents to visit over 30 cities without having to quarantine, provided travellers are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before the date of departure.Tourists must have had a vaccination authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or from WHO’s Emergency Use Listing. On arrival, visitors will have to provide proof of vaccination in the form of a certificate. Approved vaccinations include the Pfizer BioNTech, Sinopharm and Oxford/AstraZeneca, all of which are currently available in the UAE.If vaccinated parents are travelling with a child under the age of six, the child will also be allowed entry. Any children over the age of six will have to present a negative PCR test result to be granted entry.International travellers must also complete the Health Control Form (FCS) online before arrival.The full listEurope
Turkey
Russia
Italy
Greece
Cyprus
Spain
France (from June 9)
Middle East
Egypt
Lebanon
Jordan
Bahrain
Asia
Thailand (Phuket – from July 2)
Seychelles
The Maldives
Africa
Morocco
Tanzania
Kenya
USAEmirates is currently flying to 11 US destinations, a 12th gateway, Miami, will be added on July 21.MexicoServices provided by Emirates will resume to Mexico City from July 2.For the most up-to-date information ensure you visit the Emirates website before your travels. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Photo by Skitterphoto from Pexels, Feature Image: Paresa Resort, Phuket More

Turkish actors Hande Erçel and Kerem Bürsin began starring on the drama series Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock On My Door) last year together playing one another’s love interests on the show.While the series has become hugely popular, the pair also subsequently sparked dating rumours off-screen. Having recently confirmed their romance, EW takes a look back on a timeline of their relationship thus far.July 2020 – The start of their new seriesThe two Turkish actors started working together in the first half of 2020 on their new series Sen Çal Kapimi, which eventually premiered on July 8, 2020.From the get-go, the show has been hugely popular with fans, which sparked rumours about the pair’s relationship off-screen.August 2020 – A hint at the future?One month following the premiere of their show, the pair posted photos together on Instagram for the first time together. The co-stars appeared to be in a restaurant together where Erçel posted a selfie of herself and Bürsin.Meanwhile, Bürsin posted his own version of the photo of the selfie being taken. Of course, this sent fans wild with both photos receiving millions of likes.September 2020 – A flurry of Instagram postsAs season one of the show continued, the pair began posting each other on their Instagram profiles more and more, with Erçel even captioning her photo posted on September 25 with the hashtag “partners in crime”.November 2020 – out and about togetherAt the time, Turkish newspaper Milliyet reported that the pair were spotted out and about together, but alluded to the fact it may be in promotion of their show Sen Çal Kapımı (You Knock on My Door). As the pair were seen out and about together, they discussed the coronavirus pandemic and the need for people to wear masks.December 2020 – “partners in crime”On New Year’s Eve 2020, both Erçel and Bürsin posted a black and white mirror photo together with captions relating to being partners in crime. Erçel used the hashtag #alwaysfunwithmypartnerincrime whilst Bürsin used the hashtag #partnersincrime on his post.April 2021 – going public with their relationshipErçel and Bürsin took a trip to the Maldives together at the end of April, where they shared a series of photos together, whilst also confirming their romance for the first time.Bürsin shared a picture on his Instagram of them sitting on a glass canoe together with the caption, “In the middle of the ocean with a canoe and just the two of us…perfect.”Meanwhile, Erçel shared an image of them together amid nature with the caption, “Our joy makes the sprinklers go popping…perfect.”It also appears that Erçel’s sister, Gamze Erçel, joined the pair with her husband and daughter.Gamze, who is a social media influencer with 3.9 million followers, was staying at the same resort where Erçel and Bürsin were staying – Ayada Maldives.June 2021 – An intimate portrayalJust recently, Erçel, 27, posted the first romantic picture of herself and Bürsin to her Instagram to wish him a happy 34th birthday. In the caption, she stated, “Happy Birthday to the funniest part of my life, so lucky to have you.”She also added, “Stay close to people who feel like sunshine.”– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram @handemiyy and @thebursin More