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      This is how Gigi Hadid is helping mums in need

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      As Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik’s baby girl nearly turns five months old, the new parents are wanting to help out fellow parents in need.
      Taking to Instagram, Hadid shared that baby Khai has grown out of many items they had previously received for the newborn and the new mum now wants to find a new home for them.

      She shared on her Instagram that she wanted to re-home the items to those who “need and deserve them”.
      Items included a SNOO, which is a smart cot for newborns and an infant seat which keeps babies entertained and safe while the parents are preoccupied.

      “Would love to see these go to a person or family that maybe fosters babies often or somewhere where they’d be useful for a while (as babies grow out of these pretty quickly),” she explained.
      The 25-year-old added that she would be choosing where to gift the items for free, with shipping also covered.
      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.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Saudi’s Crown Prince is set to launch an archipelago haven of luxury resorts

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      The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has launched a new project which is both environmentally friendly and set to host a haven of luxury resorts.
      The project, entitled ‘Coral Bloom’, is being led by the Red Sea Development project. In terms of design, the focus point of the project is primarily around biodiversity which preserves its natural environment, mangroves and wildlife in the region, designed by renowned British architects Foster + Partners.

      Discussing the launch, John Pagano, chief executive of Red Sea Development, believes visitors will be in awe of what they will arrive to.

      “We expect guests to be awed by what they see when they first arrive at The Red Sea Project, enjoying a truly immersive barefoot luxury experience,” he said. “The Coral Bloom designs take inspiration from the incredible flora and fauna found uniquely in Saudi Arabia.”

      Overall, the islands will consist of 50 resorts, 8,000 hotel rooms and 1,300 residential properties laid out across an of 22 islands.
      The entire project is all set to be completed by 2030 while supporting the usage of sustainable infrastructure using renewable energy, water conservation methods, and efficient use of resources. It also includes 11 hotels, lagoons and beaches along the dolphin-shaped island, all built-in consideration as the world is shifting to natural trends even more, due to the existing global health crisis.

      By the end of 2022, guests are expected to be welcomed with its first official opening as the first four hotels officially open, while offering a host of luxury experiences, marinas, golf courses, and entertainment activities through efficient use of resources.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      The first female camel riding team is launching in the UAE

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      After being at the centre of life in the UAE for many decades, camels have are a symbol of Emirati heritage.
      So much so, the country is now set to create its very own and first female camel riding team.

      As displayed on the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center’s Instagram story, there will be regular training throughout their journey for women of all skill sets, as they can enhance their knowledge in the sport.
      Team members will potentially be able to take part in competitions while working closely with the camels to understand their personality traits.

      A training schedule has also been put up on their Instagram story page with the following:
      Sunday to Wednesday: 5pm to 7pm, Practice on the trackTuesday: 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Practice in the desertSaturday: 4pm to 7pm, Long ride in the desert
      For more information on how to be a part of the first female camel riding team in the UAE, you can reach out to Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center (@adcrc1) via the direct message feature to find out more and sign up for this new opportunity.
      If you’re also looking for another outdoor sport this season, there are plenty of unforgettable horse riding experiences in the UAE with qualified instructors and fully equipped facilities for you to also visit this season, as the weather still remains on point.
      – For more about Dubai’s lifestyle, news and fashion scene follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram.
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      Priyanka Chopra shares ‘profound regret’ over promoting skin-lightening creams

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      Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared her regret over promoting skin-lightening creams in the past.
      The Hollywood and Bollywood actress previously appeared in adverts for Garnier and Pond’s which promoted skin lighteners.

      In particular in an advert for Pond’s, the plotline centred around Chopra playing a darker-skinned woman who lost her partner to a lighter-skinned woman. The storyline saw Chopra use the Pond’s skin-lightening product to eventually win the man back.
      The controversy surrounding the advert re-emerged in 2020 when Chopra shared her public support for the Black Lives Matter movement last year, with people pointing out she had previously been paid to promote skin-lighteners.

      List of Indian actors who are speaking on BLM and their fairness cream ads, a thread : pic.twitter.com/yUeRNLch6U
      — anti pigeon (@aluminiummaiden) May 31, 2020

      The actress, who is married to singer Nick Jonas, has now opened up about the controversy in her new memoir Unfinished, apologising for her actions.
      The 38-year-old reflected upon her childhood, admitting her darker skin had made her feel “unattractive”, leaving her self-worth diminished.
      “I thought about how pained I’d felt when I was called kaali [a derogatory term meaning dark-skinned] as a child,” she said in her memoir. “I was now promoting the destructive messages that had so eaten away at my sense of self-worth when I was growing up, and I knew the only person I could blame was myself.”
      She went on to say that appearing in those campaigns are one of her “most profound regrets”.
      “I can’t go back and change what I did, but I can apologise, and I do so sincerely,” she explained. “To all the people who saw the harmful messaging that I contributed to, to all the people who still have to see commercials like these in every medium – I am deeply sorry.”
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      We’ve found the perfect UAE staycation package for you to get away from it all

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: While setting off for a romantic holiday to a faraway destination might seem somewhat off the radar this year, the elegant InterContinental Fujairah Resort includes the ‘Romance in Fujairah’ experience to celebrate love this month.

      Throughout the month of February, the package includes a one-night stay in a classic garden view room with a luxurious balcony along with a special assisted breakfast buffet. In addition, there’s a romantic dinner for two at NAMA Global Dining in a setting adorned with tastefully setup décor and arrangements with a complimentary spa treatment for two from a select menu including babysitting services for your little ones at the Planet trekkers kids club for the perfect alone time. For an additional charge of Dhs100, there is an option for guests to choose to upgrade their dining experience to a three-course set menu at DRiFT Seafood Kitchen & Bar, the Resort’s beachfront dining destination.
      Starting at Dhs999+ for the Romance in Fujairah package, during the entire month of February, making it a spectacular getaway without breaking the bank while including culinary and spa indulgences with this latest guest experience. Located on this serene resort on the east coast of the UAE cradled between the magnificent Hajar mountains with breathtaking panoramas of the Indian Ocean, this getaway is just what the month of love called for.

      All the necessary safety precautions have been implemented at the property to ensure guests have a seamless experience, with all the necessary social distancing measures that need to be implemented during the stay.
      For more information regarding the Romance in Fujairah package or to book use the promo code ICFLOVE and email reservation.fjrae@ihg.com
      – For more about Dubai’s lifestyle, news and fashion scene follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram.
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      Emirates chief on travel recovery: ‘It’s going to take longer than I hoped’

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      While travel and flight schedules for Dubai-based Emirates Airline has certainly picked up in the last six months, it appears recovery for the travel industry as a whole is going to take longer than expected.

      Following an increase in COVID-19 cases and reported new variants spreading in countries like South Africa and the UK, this is set to have a major knock-on effect on international travel, Emirates president Tim Clark has said.
      During a recent virtual summit with CAPA, Clark explained that he thought recovery in the travel industry is going to take longer than originally thought.
      “It is going to take longer than I would have hoped and I think probably we are going to see some difficulties,” he said.
      “We are not going to see capacity return that I hoped in July and August, I think, maybe (it will return) in the last quarter this year.”
      However, despite the challenges the pandemic Clark said the launch of Emirates’ new premium economy has been a huge hit. According to Clark, passengers “have been clamouring to get into them”.
      With the ever-evolving situation of the pandemic, the travel industry continues to be affected, but with the UAE spearheading the national vaccine programme, hopefully we get one step closer back to regular travel.
      – For more about Dubai’s lifestyle, news and fashion scene follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram.
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      Watch: The exact moment Hope Probe controllers knew the mission was a success

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      Last night, history was made in the UAE as the Hope Probe reached Mars’ orbit, making the mission a success.
      The entire country waited in silence during the breakthrough mission, after the probe slowed its speed down to end the Red Planet’s orbit after a seven-month journey.

      There was a 50 per cent chance of failure and a 50 per cent chance of success, of which it was the latter. For the controllers of the probe, it was an intense 15 minutes waiting and watching to see the mission succeed.
      The emotional moment when the project manager of Emirates Mars Mission, Omran Sharaf, confirmed the Hope Probe had reached Mars’ orbit was caught on camera.

      With ten minutes to go to complete the mission, an announcement by Minister Sarah Al Amiri was made regarding all systems going as per plan, with the crowd outside letting out a sigh of relief as Sharaf, patiently waited for the final results.

      pic.twitter.com/QsNj6dUzJo
      — Hope Mars Mission (@HopeMarsMission) February 10, 2021

      With time passing by, the crowd waited in anticipation, when eventually the signal blinked, notifying the staff the Hope Probe mission was a success.
      Sharaf made an announcement about the landing as the team spread their excitement in the office, when he recited “Allah be praised, Allah be praised, Allah be praised.”
      His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also said, “We’re immensely proud of our achievement. A journey that began from the desert dunes is now embracing space. This is a Nation whose leaders believed & invested in a generation that today led us to Mars.A new chapter is born, bringing Arabs to the forefront of science & innovation”

      We’re immensely proud of our achievement. A journey that began from the desert dunes is now embracing space. This is a Nation whose leaders believed & invested in a generation that today led us to Mars.A new chapter is born, bringing Arabs to the forefront of science & innovation pic.twitter.com/u3EaU2uKTX
      — Maktoum Bin Mohammed (@MaktoumMohammed) February 9, 2021

      Congratulations to the UAE yet again for their remarkable stride in this arena.
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      Etihad becomes the world’s first airline to vaccinate all its crew

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      As the UAE continues to pave the way when it comes to vaccine rates, one of the country’s national airlines has reached an amazing milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
      Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways has announced it’s now vaccinated 100 per cent of its crew members and staff against coronavirus, becoming the first airline in the world to do so.

      The move, according to Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, the move is not only to protect its staff, but to ensure their passengers feel safe and comfortable when travelling.
      “We proactively made the vaccine available to all our employees to not only help combat the effects of COVID-19 but to make travellers feel confident and reassured the next time they fly with us,” he said.

      “We are the only airline in the world to make COVID-19 testing mandatory for every passenger and crew member before every flight and now, we’re the first airline in the world with 100 per cent vaccinated crew on board.”
      COVID-19 PCR tests
      Further ensuring the safety of their passengers – if you’re flying with the airline before March 21, 2020 – an outbound PCR test is included with the price of the ticket.

      In addition, each ticket also includes a COVID-19 wellness cover to ensure your protection through travelling with the crew wearing its PPE masks at all times and making sure all guests test negative for COVID-19 before they fly. All additional deep cleaning and complementary wellness kits including a face mask, gloves and hand get are available for utmost safety when you travel. The Etihad Airways Medical Centre also became an accredited COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
      For more information regarding any health and safety measures on the airline visit Etihad.com to check all the latest travel regulations before you fly.
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