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      The UAE has ranked in the top 10 safest countries in the world

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      The UAE has ranked in the top 10 safest countries in the world.

      In a new report conducted by research and analytics organisation Gallup entitled the 2020 Global Law and Order report, the UAE ranked number 10 in the list of safest countries.
      Topping the list was Singapore, followed by Turkmenistan, China, Iceland, another GCC country, Kuwait, Norway, Austria, Switzerland, Uzbekistan, then followed by the UAE.
      The report gathered data from a whopping 144 countries to check how safe people feel in the place they call home. While the UAE had an incredible score of 92, Singapore aced the list with 97 points.
      The data was gathered from 144 countries globally, and the index score calculations were based on a series of questions which included the public’s confidence in police; whether they felt safe walking home at nice; whether anyone had had something stolen in the last year; and whether in the last 12 months if they had been assaulted or mugged.
      In a breakdown of the categories, the UAE ranked number four on the ‘Countries Where People Feel Safest Walking Alone’ list.
      Again, Singapore came out on top, followed by Turkmenistan, Norway, the UAE, China, Kuwait, Slovenia, Tajikstan, Denmark and Saudi Arabia.
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      The luxury and unique dining experience that’s arrived in Dubai

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      A new unique, electrifying and luxury dining experience has arrived in Dubai.
      Enter Billionaire Dubai. Not only will you be treated to some fabulous cuisine, you’ll also experience incredible live entertainment including acrobats, performers and singers creating an enthralling spectacle.

      The new experience located at the Taj Hotel in Downtown Dubai is certainly one to add to your list, particularly as the show’s Artistic Production Director, Montserrat Moré, has previously been a part of iconic brands including Cirque du Soleil, Lío and Pacha in Ibiza.

      There’s also two separate menus which have been created by celebrity chef Batuhan Piatti Zeynioglu – Italian, which is a nod to Billionaire’s Italian heritage, and Asian.
      The Italian menu includes quintessential flavours from the European country and includes homegrown traditional recipes including fresh tagliolini, maltagliati, gnocchi and tortellini.
      Meanwhile, the Asian menu includes live-fire dishes cooked on a Josper grill are served up alongside a vast selection of sushi, sashimi, succulent bao buns and more.
      There’s really not much more to ask for in a dining experience…
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      Sheikh Mohammed’s daughter Sheikha Latifa announces birth of her second child

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      His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai’s daughter has given birth to her second child – a baby girl.
      Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, announced the joyous news of the birth of her second child with her husband Sheikh Faisal Saud Khalid Al Qasimi over the weekend.

      Sheikha Latifa revealed the happy news on her official Instagram page.
      “We were blessed today with a baby girl, Sheikha Bint Faisal Al Qasimi,” she said in her announcement post.
      This is the second child for Sheikha Latifa and Sheikh Faisal after the pair welcomed their first child, Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi, in July 2018. The couple married in early 2016.
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      Dubai authorities issue guidelines for gatherings as long weekend arrives

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      While an extra day off from work is always welcome, Dubai authorities have issued a statement reminding the public to be mindful of COVID-19 guidelines over the long weekend.
      In a statement issued via the Dubai Media Office Twitter account, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management for the emirate outlined precautionary guidelines for social gatherings and celebrations ahead of Halloween, Diwali and other festivities.

      The authority urged the public to avoid crowded places and reminded that the use of face masks and social distancing is mandatory.
      It was also highlighted that those who are at heightened risk to COVID-19 – the elderly and those with chronic health conditions – “are advised not to attend social functions”.

      #Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces precautionary guidelines for social gatherings and celebrations. pic.twitter.com/fVNBDx6Bei
      — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 28, 2020

      And finally, the authority reiterated that precautionary measures must be followed in order to avoid violating the guidelines which would result in penalties.
      Most of all Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management outlined that the wellbeing of the public is the “top priority”.
      “The health and safety of the community is a top priority –please strictly follow preventive protocols and safeguards in place to protect all community members from any health risks,” the statement read.
      Wear a mask, wash your hands, keep socially distanced and most of all stay safe!
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      9 fabulous things to do in Dubai this long weekend

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      This weekend marks a long weekend as on Thursday, October 29, it’s the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. This also gives us an extra day to enjoy more of what Dubai has to offer.
      With that, here’s nine things to do in Dubai this long weekend.
      Alfresco dining

      Now that the cooler weather is here, enjoy a one-of-a-kind alfresco dining experience at one of Dubai’s top beachfront locations – DRIFT Beach Dubai at One&Only Royal Mirage. Being served from Wednesday through Saturday from 7pm to 11pm, the award-winning beach club will serve its vibrant Provençal cuisine to enjoy while relaxing on the restaurant’s terrace. Enjoy Les Escargots, La Pissaladiere and Les Encornets for starters and then enjoy signature mains like Côte De Veau Milanaise and Le Poulpe Braisé.
      A nice breakfast

      Make having a nice breakfast out a priority this weekend. Whether you want something more healthy or the full nine-yards, Caya, located heart of Nshama Town Square, has got you covered. Whether it’s eggs benedict with crispy beef bacon and homemade hollandaise sauce, a classic shakshuka or French Toast, this breakfast hotspot has everything you could want and more.
      Catch-up with friends

      Do you ever need an excuse to catch up with friends? Not really, but LPM Restaurant & Bar has given you the perfect excuse to do so if you did need one. Launching their brand new bar menu Cinq à Sept, the term comes from the typical French expression which describes the time between 5pm to 7pm – between work and home – when friends catch up before enjoying an evening meal. It’s also a first for the top Dubai restaurant as it marks their new opening hours, being open to guests for the first time between lunch and dinner service. Enjoy some of the renowned restaurant’s new cocktails which include the Sgroppino, La Sucette and Ma Chérie, as well as some new items on their menu, which you find out more about here.
      Celebrate Halloween

      Of course, we can’t ignore Halloween celebrations. With so much to do in Dubai, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to go and best things to do here.
      Sweet treat

      Got a sweet tooth and love homemade desserts? Then we’ve found the place for you – CupNCakes Dubai, which quite literally began on its founder Nicole’s kitchen table. Whether it’s small sweet treats or a big cake you’re looking for, it’s the perfect place to order from for all things dessert. Why not opt for some Halloween-themed treats this weekend?
      Get fit

      Ready to reset your fitness goals and go beyond your comfort zone? HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, is bringing back the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) for its fourth edition, which kicks off on October 30. The premise is simple, all you have to do is a 30-minute workout every day for 30 days. Seems pretty simple right? But the results will surprise you.
      Shake up your coffee

      Instead of your usual weekend coffee, shake things up by opting for a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte which is temporarily returning to the UAE this weekend. In celebration of the autumnal season, the franchise has reinstated the PSL just until Friday, October 30 at selected Starbucks’ around the UAE.
      Hit the shops

      In celebration of the start of Sheikh Hamdan’s Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020, a huge sale will be taking place at Dubai Mall over the weekend. The ‘Mega Sale’ will see discounts of up to 90 per cent off on sports, health and wellness brands. Meanwhile, there will be up to 75 per cent off on fashion, beauty and jewellery brands.
      A ‘lazy’ Saturday

      To round off the long weekend, indulge a little on a lazy Saturday with Cloud Restaurants’ lazy cake. What exactly is a lazy cake you ask?  Well, it has two main ingredients that make it the best dessert there is; chocolate and biscuit, that’s all there is to it! Available for delivery on Deliveroo, Talabat, Zomato and Careem, delivering all across Dubai, you can put together a box of three, six or 12 and choose from six different flavours: Strawberry, Pistachio, Smores, Salted Caramel Peanut, Orange and more.
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      Sheikh Mohammed attends Abu Dhabi royal family wedding virtually

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      The leaders of the UAE are leading by example when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing.
      Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a royal wedding virtually.

      Celebrating the marriage in the Al Nayhan family, Sheikh Mohammed, along with others, witnessed the happy occasion via video call.
      Sharing some photos of himself witnessing the ceremony, His Highness shared his congratulations to the Al Nayhan family on Twitter.

      “While virtually participating in the wedding reception hosted by Al Nahyan family,” he said. “Congratulations to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed and Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa. God bless them and bless the UAE people with happiness and joy.”

      أثناء مشاركتي المرئية في عرس آل نهيان .. أبارك للشيخ طحنون بن زايد والشيخ سلطان بن خليفة .. أدام الله أفراحهم .. وبارك لهم في أبنائهم .. وأدام الخير والسعادة على شعب الإمارات pic.twitter.com/ZZIo8mCBpn
      — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) October 27, 2020

      His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was also in attendance virtually alongside other leaders, which he shared photos of.
      The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi sent his “warmest congratulations” to the married couple, Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa and Sheikha Fatima bint Tahnoun bin Zayed.
      “I was pleased to communicate with the newlyweds and their family through video conferencing,” he said. “I wish them joy and good fortune.”

      My warmest congratulations go to Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa and Sheikha Fatima bint Tahnoun bin Zayed on their blessed marriage. I was pleased to communicate with the newlyweds and their family through video conferencing. I wish them joy and good fortune. pic.twitter.com/XHWXNoJzXe
      — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) October 27, 2020

      Noting the need for diligence amidst the pandemic, Sheikh Mohamed outlined the shared responsibility between everyone to follow guidelines.
      “Protecting the UAE during these challenging times is a shared responsibility,” he said. “Following precautionary measures during our social events guarantees our safety as a society, and supports our country’s efforts in combating COVID-19.”
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      Meet Holli Rogers, the CEO at Browns Fashion & CBO at Farfetch

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      October’s – ‘The Bravery Issue’ – Download Now
      Holli Rogers is brave. Having championed new brands for over a decade, in her dual role as CEO at Browns Fashion & CBO at Farfetch, she is integral to celebrating creativity, diversity and providing an ecosystem that encourages both.
      Tell us about your dual role and how you manage to balance the two?
      I joined Browns five years ago and am incredibly proud of the work achieved to date, we are this year celebrating the brands 50th anniversary which is such a momentous milestone. This hand-in-hand with the dual role within FARFETCH has really given us the opportunity across the group to talk to fashion in a meaningful way, one that resonates with the larger customer base whilst continuing to build on the Farfetch brand.
      You’ve built a superb team. What do you look for when hiring?

      Firstly, thank you! We think they’re an amazing bunch of people too! Obviously, we want to work with people with incredible experience and who love fashion and technology, but it’s much more than that for us. Our culture is something we’re really proud of and we have a simply incredible team. We’ve been able to build this team because we’re values-focused. Our values are important to us and they have been critical in building the incredible culture we have over the years. Our values are:
      • Be Human

      • Think Global
      •Todos Juntos (which means ‘Everyone Together’ in Portuguese)
      • Be Revolutionary
      • Be Brilliant
      • Amaze Customers
      We love it when people bring their whole selves to work, so we look for people who see themselves in these values and who would feel at home in a culture like Farfetch’s. Obviously, we are also looking for people who are really creative, who adore fashion and who also love the transformative nature of technology as well.  But, we hire from many different career backgrounds as we think people’s experience, both in work and in life can be applied in new roles. We talk about people being ‘Good for Farfetch’, ‘Good for Role’ and ‘Good for Growth’ – meaning that they can apply their past experiences to new challenges.
      You have to wear many ‘hats’ in your current roles – do you find you’re naturally adept at any and which do you enjoy the most?
      One of the things I love most about my work here is the variety in my day to day – it’s hard to choose a favourite part!  I have to be both creative but also really strategic and focused and I really enjoy that mix. I’ve loved fashion all of my life, but I’ve also loved taking that creative side and helping grow successful businesses.
      When you’ve moved in your career or taken on new challenges, did you go with your gut?
      Yes, I’m a big believer in following your gut and not being afraid to make brave choices. I also think it is important to not always adhere to the constructs of what a job role should look like, how do we define a CEO? For example, in 2003 I took a year-long sabbatical as after years of travel and long hours – it was the right thing for me to do for myself. In truth, only you know what you need so it is important to follow your own path.
      Which brands or products are your real hero buys this season and which are you most proud of discovering?
      This season I’m investing in accessories from Bottega Venetta – Daniel Lee can do no wrong, homewares from the very talented Anissa Kermiche and anything from Richard Quinn as we are all craving dressing up. I also am a huge fan of the Adidas x Lotta Volkova collection, it is undoubtedly the collaboration of the season, and Lotta is the talented stylist behind the FARFETCH campaign.
      You’ve created such a supportive ecosystem for brands – how have you achieved this?
      Both FARFETCH and Browns were community-focused businesses from day one. Jose Neves, FARFETCH’s founder and CEO, was a shoe designer and boutique owner himself before he started the company, so he had a deep understanding of the fashion industry and what would be helpful for the community – and that’s why he built FARFETCH as a platform for the industry. Browns, similarly, was also always about supporting and championing the community of up and coming designers – it was never just about retailing alone, but also about fostering the fashion community as a whole.

      We’ve kept this philosophy going now over many years. Browns is coming up to its 50-year anniversary and FARFETCH is almost 13 years old. In both businesses, we are still very committed to helping the fashion industry thrive.
      We love Farfetch’s rebrand – what was the thought process behind this and why now?
      FARFETCH has been partnering with some of the world’s best designers and stores for over 10 years and is now in its second chapter as a company – we needed an identity that reflects that. This point in our journey is the perfect moment to build on our growth so far, and marks a new era for us.
      Do you have any brands you’ve been faithful to wearing for years?
      I’m pretty faithful to brands when it comes to footwear – Manolo Blahnik, Amina Muaddi and Aquazurra come to mind. I also love supporting the next generation of talent and am currently wearing Marine Serre, Duran Lantink and Richard Quinn on repeat.
      What today in this market is luxury?
      Luxury is the ability to reflect and as the campaign says to open doors, and our minds. I’m hoping with this current moment of pause coupled with the need to be more sustainably-minded that within the luxury arena we can collectively find ways to slow down, and in turn champion the value of products and design longer.
      Do you see any buying patterns in terms of global sales?
      This season, we have definitely seen a shift towards more classical and effortless styles as well as comfort and athletic wear. We are also seeing an uplift in investment pieces including fine jewellery and bags. I do think that we will naturally see a shift in shopping habits which I believe we were already seeing prior to the pandemic. This is particularly prevalent within the younger generation of customers who are much more consciously minded and who are also pivoting spending to more lifestyle-focused products, whether that be wellbeing or homewares along with experiences. They are also seeking brands with values and authentic stories to tell and I think this will become more important than ever.
      What effect has social media played on the fashion industry’s growth?
      Social media has played a huge role in driving trends globally and connecting people from around the world. It is an incredible resource to scout new talent, discover brands and platform new voices and I know the buyers at Browns use it as a constant reference. It also has been an incredible tool in driving social awareness and consciousness within the fashion community with many brands and designers using it as a way to educate, connect and inspire.
      What advice would you give to your younger self starting out?
      Trust your instinct and don’t get caught up in the hype. You can have very clear goals, flexibility in how you get there is key.
      This is ‘The Bravery Issue’ – what to you is bravery?
      Making bold choices and challenging the status quo. For fashion, I think we have to approach the future only looking forward to what lies ahead, avoiding nostalgia.
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      A travel corridor between Dubai and London is reportedly in the works

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      The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many industries across the board, but one of the most affected has been the travel industry.
      Back in March, almost all flights were grounded across the globe, including here in the UAE. Slowly but surely regular flight schedules have begun to be reintroduced. At present, Dubai-based airline Emirates is now flying to over 90 destinations.

      One of the most popular routes for Emirates is between Dubai and London. However, given the quarantine restrictions in play travel from the UK has been less this year.
      But a potential travel corridor between Dubai and London is reportedly in the works, which means there could be a quarantine-free travel agreement between the two destinations.

      Dubai Airport CEO Peter Griffiths recently told Bloomberg TV that discussions are currently in process.
      According to the publication, Griffiths explained that quarantine and testing needs have been agreed and the decision now is “in the hands of politicians”.
      “It’s about time that governments actually recognize what a great job the travel and tourism industry is doing in controlling the spread of the virus,” he said, also adding that moving forward with such initiatives to help the travel industry is “an essential part of the kick-start of the global economy”.
      Interestingly, Emirates recently announced that there have been changes to testing requirements for UAE residents and tourists arriving into Dubai.
      While pre-flight tests for many countries have been dropped, a double testing initiative has been implemented for other countries.
      It was also confirmed that all tourists from the UK and Germany can be tested upon arrival at Dubai airport.
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