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      This Italian fashion house will host its own virtual film festival

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      As fashion houses around the world have reinvented the runway for the pandemic era, Gucci is amongst the latest to take on a hybrid format, by presenting a seven-part miniseries directed by Gus Van Sant and the Italian house’s creative director, Alessandro Michele.
      Entitled ‘Overture of Something That Never Ended’, the series will star international talents and friends of the house including Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Arlo Parks and Florence Welch.

      Featuring 15 independent young designers, the programme will also include short fashion films including creatives such as Stefan Cooke, Mowalola, Gui Rosa, Collina Strada, Ahluwalia and many more.
      It’s not the first time the Maison has gone digital, to showcase its Resort 2021 collection earlier this year, Gucci hosted a 12-hour live stream in July which included a complete behind-the-scenes run-through of the collection.
      This digital and innovative digital cinema experience will take place from Monday to Sunday, November 16 to 22 on YouTube along with a dedicated site guccifest.com.
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      How to brighten up your home with floral arrangements

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      A beautiful floral arrangement can instantly brighten up any space and keeps the place smelling fresh.
      Since things are opening up in Dubai as restrictions on events and social gatherings are beginning to ease, why not look to a flower installation to breathe life into your home?

      Dubai-based bespoke flower company Fine Blooms offers a variety of customised bespoke bouquets and installations for large-scale events.

      Keeping in mind the atmosphere and emotion when designing installations, Fine Blooms look to fashion trends for their combination of colour and texture and provide anything from small table setups to incredible and bespoke hanging features.
      “Working on bigger projects allows us as a business and creatives to also express ourselves and our abilities,” the Creative Director at Fine Blooms, Chloe Szukilojc, said. “We really pride ourselves on the fact we can make any vision come to life.’’

      Fine blooms offer free delivery is offered to customers who live in Dubai, or alternatively, you can collect your arrangements from their studio in Boxpark. If you’re located in another emirate there’s a delivery fee of Dhs75.
      Installation pricing starts from 2000 AED.
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      Sheikh Mohammed congratulates Joe Biden on US presidential win

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      For the better part of the last week, the whole world has been watching in anticipation to see who would be elected the President of the United States of America for the next four years – current President Donald Trump who is the Republican candidate or Joe Biden, former Vice President and the Democratic candidate.
      However, after days of counting votes and with a neck and neck race, on Saturday it was announced that Biden was the new President-Elect after securing over 270 electoral votes in the US electoral college.

      Congratulating him on his success, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to Twitter to share a public message to President-Elect Biden and Vice Presdient-Elect Kamala Harris.

      Congratulations to the President-Elect of the United States @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris . We look forward to strengthening our five-decade enduring and strategic relations. pic.twitter.com/DiBiXu7JMh
      — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) November 7, 2020

      “Congratulations to the President-Elect of the United States Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris,” he said. “We look forward to strengthening our five-decade enduring and strategic relations.”
      The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also shared a public message to congratulate the pair on their win.

      Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on winning the US elections. Our sincere wishes for further development and prosperity for the American people. The UAE and USA are friends and allies with a strong historic partnership that we look forward to strengthening together.
      — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 7, 2020

      “Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on winning the US elections,” he said. “Our sincere wishes for further development and prosperity for the American people.
      “The UAE and USA are friends and allies with a strong historic partnership that we look forward to strengthening together.”
      It’s a history-making election for the US, with the highest-ever voter turnout and it also marks the first woman ever being elected into office. Harris is also the first person of Black and Asian American descent to be elected as Vice President of the USA.
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      10 exciting new series and films coming to Netflix this month

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      With Netflix becoming our favourite hobby in 2020 – especially during lockdown – we’re always on the lookout for upcoming movies and TV shows to keep us entertained. As we approach the cooler months, we can’t wait to hunker down with a cup of hot chocolate and get into the festive spirit.
      From Christmas-themed originals to gripping TV shows there’s a range of family-friendly content for everyone out there and here’s what’s next on our list to watch.
      The Life Ahead, Launching November 5

      In this gripping Netflix Original,  a Jewish woman takes in a young Muslim and tries to help him find his family and his faith starring Hollywood’s favourite, Sophia Loren.
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      Dash & Lily, Launching November 5

      This comedy series centres around the romance between cynical Dash and optimistic Lily, with the majority of it being shot in New York City.
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      The Princess Switch: Switched Again, Launching November 13
      This holiday hit will soon have a sequel releasing starring Vanessa Hudgens who will be playing a new character. We’re sure to be adding this to our list of festive-themed films to enjoy. For those who haven’t watched the first movie, here’s the trailer.
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      The Minions of Midas, Launching November 11
      This Spanish political thriller set in contemporary Madrid is a six-part series which follows a rich businessman, Victor who is blackmailed by an organisation which unravels its identity through the series.
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      Operation Christmas Drop, Launching November 27
      A traditional political aide falls for a big-hearted Air Force pilot, Captain Andrew Jantz, as he shuts down his tropical base, making it the perfect rom-com with all the classical elements.
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      The Crown: Season 4, Launching November 13
      The gripping series featuring the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II will have its fourth season releasing soon and we can’t wait to see what happens next.
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      Paranormal
      This Egyptian original series portrays the journey of a sceptical haematologist who’s plunged into a series of inexplicable events, watch to find out what happens next.
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      Trial 4, Launching November 10
      This true-crime docuseries revolves around an American man who has spent 22 years in prison after being convicted of the murder of a Boston police detective in 1993. However, it comes with a twist.
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      Sugar Rush Christmas: Season 2, Launching November 18
      For all the pastry lovers and aspiring bakers, the competition series returns for the second season this month where bakers are challenged to special holiday treats where time’s the limit.
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      The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, Launching November 22
      Starring Kurt Russell, who’s back as Santa Claus, brother and sister duo Kate and Teddy save Christmas as they journey through an unexpected adventure with Santa once again.
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      So, let the Netflix marathon begin!
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      Mohamed Hadid: ‘I was 9 days old when me and my family were refugees’

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      While he has reached incredible successes with his businesses and number of entrepreneurial ventures, it hasn’t been an easy journey for Mohamed Hadid.
      In a candid Instagram post, Hadid reflected on his childhood hardships having to flee his home country when he was just a baby, and becoming a refugee along with his other family members.

      Sharing a picture from his younger years, Hadid explained that 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”.

      He shared his thanks to Syria, Lebanon and Tunisia and most of all Jordan, where he and his family received Jordanian citizenship many years ago.
      He also shared his gratitude for being able to relocate to the USA with his family.
      “I thank my father and mother for their focus to bring us to this beautiful land this country USA and I’m honoured to be an American and I honour my mother country and a pain in my heart for the suffering of the Palestinian people and I am forever a proud of my beloved Palestine where I was born,” he added.
      Hadid has gone on to build a somewhat of an empire for himself and is also the father of two supermodels – Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid.
      However, it’s clear the 72-year-old never wants to forget where he came from.
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      Nike has launched the first swim clinic for women in Dubai

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      In a groundbreaking move for the region, Nike has announced the launch of the first swim clinic for women in Dubai.
      The new facility is set to be led by Olympian swimmer, Rower and Triathlete Sarra Lajnef, and comes after the activewear brand released its new empowering campaign ‘You Can’t Stop Us’.

      The new initiative is also in line with the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge which is spearheaded by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. The female-centric swim clinic launched on November 1 and will run until November 28, with daily classes being available for swimmers of all levels.

      Discussing the new initiative, Olympian Lajnef shared her pride in a statement.
      “I am extremely thrilled at the opportunity to drive Nike’s first-ever swim clinic forward,” she said. “Ever since I was four years old, I have found true salvation and freedom in water and this is something I want other women to experience too.
      “I have always been very passionate about swimming and being able to coach others and introduce them to this beautiful sport is something that brings me immense joy and excitement.”
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      New UAE laws: Unmarried couples can now live together

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      There have been some amendments to laws in the United Arab Emirates, which hope to improve the living standards for those who are expats in the country.

      Per The National, the changes to laws made by the UAE government include unmarried couples living together, women’s rights, alcohol consumption and divorce and all come in to force effective immediately.
      Unmarried couples are reportedly now allowed to live together without facing any legal repercussions.
      Moreover, consuming alcohol is no longer a legal offence and alcohol licenses are no longer needed for residents to have in order to drink alcohol in a private space. However, it should be noted anyone drinking alcohol must be over the age of 21.
      As for laws surrounding women’s rights, there will be stricter punishments for men who are seen to be harassing women and there are now also tougher publishments for someone who commits an act of rape.
      It has also been stipulated that those who divorce in the UAE, it will be the country where the marriage took place that will determine the personal and financial terms of the marriage contract.
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      President Sheikh Khalifa mourns the passing of a UAE royal family member

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      The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa, has mourned the passing of a UAE royal family member.
      Her Highness Sheikha Maryam Bint Hamdan Bin Zayed Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan passed away on Thursday morning.

      Sheikha Maryam was the daughter of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the former ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1912 to 1922. She died 98 years after the death of her father.

      President mourns death of Sheikha Maryam bint Hamdan bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan #WamNews https://t.co/l7cgC5rZa7 pic.twitter.com/vYxmTz3inm
      — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) November 5, 2020

      The late Her Highness was also the widow of His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was the Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi until he passed away in 1958.
      In addition, Sheikha Maryam was also the aunt of the current Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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