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    Nancy Ajram postpones TikTok concert following explosion in Lebanon

    The Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram and TikTok have decided to postpone the concert following the tragic incident in Beirut.
    Her first ‘magical show’ was meant to take place on August 6 at 10pm (Dubai time) and was going to be live-streamed on the social network to fans across the world.

    “In light of the devastating explosions that took place in Beirut, TikTok expresses its deepest condolences to the Lebanese people and stands with them in solidarity during this difficult time,” reads the press release.

    The singer took to Twitter to share an emotional message, writing:  “O Lord, we have nobody but you … Lebanon.”
    With the death toll reportedly rising above 100 and more than 4,000 people left wounded, there’s many needing to be treated in the country’s capital.

    يا رب ما إلنا غيرك… لبنان💔
    — Nancy Ajram (@NancyAjram) August 4, 2020

    In order to support those who have been affected by the blast, here are some ways you can help.
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    The sweet reason Sheikh Hamdan won’t be driving his SUV for a short while

    It seems as though HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum won’t be driving his Mercedes SUV for a short while and it’s for an incredibly sweet reason.
    The Crown Prince of Dubai discovered that a bird nest has nested on the windshield of the SUV.

    Sharing a video to his Instagram Story, you can see a nest with a bird protecting the eggs she has laid right in the middle of the windshield.
    In order to ensure the protection of the nest, Sheikh Hamdan kindly red taped around the car.

    This most likely was also to signal to others to not disturb the bird and its eggs.

    Video: Sheikh @HamdanMohammed won’t use his SUV for a while, and here’s why https://t.co/yVhQ22Bz0j#Dubai pic.twitter.com/TLCbPx1WTo
    — Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 4, 2020

    This isn’t the only sweet deed His Highness has been seen doing as of late. Just recently, he was caught on camera walking along with his entourage when he spotted three young girls who were waving to him.
    Spotting the fans, Sheikh Hamdan gave a wave to the three girls and came over to greet them.
    Keeping a safe distance and wearing a mask, the Crown Prince of Dubai knelt down to share a few words with the three girls in a very sweet exchange.
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    Huda Kattan shares throwback photo to mark her husband’s birthday

    Huda Kattan has shared a throwback photo from high school to mark her husband Christopher Goncalo’s birthday.
    She took to the Huda Beauty TikTok account to share a snap – which is a major blast from the past – of her and her husband at what appears to be a prom.

    In the TikTok, Kattan revealed it was, in fact, the “last pic” she took in school.

    The now-makeup mogul was wearing a satin bright green dress, while Goncalo was rocking a black and white suit combo.
    The video then jumps to a present photo of Kattan and Goncalo together with the caption, “Same same, but different.”
    The 38-year-old beauty business owner also took to her Instagram page to directly wish her husband a happy birthday.
    “Happiest Bday to my hubby & the kindest, coolest, most grounded man I know!” she captioned the image. “I love you so much! Happy 39th my love.”

    The couple first met in high school and eventually moved to Dubai together in 2006.
    After launching her blog, Huda Beauty, back in 2010, the namesake brand was set up offering a range of false eyelashes.
    Kattan ensured the business was – and still is – a family affair and now works with her sisters, as well as her husband who is the Chief Operating Officer for Huda Beauty.
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    Book this Dubai staycation and get a free beauty box

    With so many amazing staycation deals dotted across the UAE, hotels are willing to go an extra mile to make you feel like a VIP.
    The latest Dubai offer to come across our radar is a particularly fabulous one for beauty lovers. Hilton Dubai Jumeirah has introduced ‘Beauty Sleep’ package that will see the two of you enjoy an overnight stay with breakfast for Dhs400 – that’s just Dhs200 each.

    In addition, you will be treated to beauty box filled with goodies worth up to Dhs700 so you can feel pampered well after you leave the hotel.

    Inside the magical box are a series of celebrated products that are ideal to use before bed so you can wake up to glowing complexion. These include (but not limited to) Sulkin face cleanser; Hydropeptide eye masks; Skin Republic sheet face mask Hydropeptide eye masks; Bath and Body Works aromatherapy products and Kocostar foot masks.
    There are also a couple of homegrown brands such as IZIL and KJ Serums for your to test out after a sunny day at the hotels beach or pool.
    The staycation is available to book from tomorrow (August 5) until September 30.
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    4 incredibly positive things have just happened in the UAE’s COVID-19 fight

    It’s now been four months since Dubai experienced a citywide 24-hour lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and since then the emirate, along with the rest of the UAE, has come along leaps and bounds in the fight against the virus.
    Borders have begun to open, flight numbers are increasing and slowly but surely life is returning to somewhat normal for many.

    In terms of COVID-19 numbers for the UAE, four incredibly positive things have happened in the last 24 hours.
    Firstly, for the first time since April, the number of daily cases dipped below 200. Secondly, there have been zero deaths from the virus reported in the last three days.

    In the latest press briefing by the UAE government for COVID-19, a spokesperson outlined how the strategy to increase testing across the nation has proven to be successful, with over five million tests having been carried out thus far – a figure which is one of the highest in the world.
    In a final bit of positive news for the fight against COVID-19 in the UAE, it’s been confirmed that 90 per cent of cases in the country have now recovered.

    Al Owais: Early detection and treatment of Covid-19 cases has been a key in raising recovery rate. Today, 90% of Covid-19 cases in the country already recovered. Such a recovery rate puts the UAE among the top countries in recovery. #UAEGov
    — UAEGov (@uaegov) August 3, 2020

    So while to date, there have been 61,163 confirmed cases, 54,863 of those have recovered. Meanwhile, there have been 351 deaths.
    However, despite the successes, Dr Omar Al Hammadi, an official spokesperson for the UAE government, stressed during the briefing masks should still be worn at all times and for the public to adhere to social distancing rules, as well as to avoid gatherings.

    Dr. Al Hammadi: It is important to continue to wear face mask as it is effective in preventing the infection. However, we should also keep a social distance and avoid gatherings and crowded places. Such preventive measures are more effective when done together. #UAEGov
    — UAEGov (@uaegov) August 3, 2020

    “Such preventive measures are more effective when done together,” he said.
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    Saudi Arabia has appointed its first female cultural attaches

    In another history-making move for Saudi Arabia, three female cultural attaches have been appointed, which is a first for the nation.
    The appointment was made by the Education Minister for the Kingdom, Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh, who determined the new positions of the three Saudi women, all of whom are educators, according to the nation’s state news agency.

    Fahda bint Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has been appointed as cultural attache in Ireland; Dr. Amal bint Jameel Fatani has been appointed cultural attache in the UK; and Dr. Yusra bint Hussain Al-Jazairi has been appointed as acting cultural attache in Morocco.

    #وزير_التعليم يصدر قرارات تكليف عدد من الملحقين الثقافيين في دول خليجية وعربية وصديقة من بينهم ثلاث سيدات؛ يتقلدن هذا المنصب للمرة الأولى، وذلك تمكيناً للمرأة السعودية لخدمة وطنها وقيادتها.https://t.co/CoFDoNU8HJ pic.twitter.com/scGn1VQSGZ
    — وزارة التعليم – جامعي (@mohe_sa) August 2, 2020

    Three other appointments for cultural attaches were also made – Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Al-Furaih for Egypt; Dr. Issa bin Fahd Al-Rumaih for Jordan; and Dr. Saad bin Mohammed Al-Shabana for Kuwait.
    READ: ‘Historical’ court ruling in Saudi Arabia will benefit equality for women
    This latest appointment of the three female cultural attaches is just one of the many things have changed for women in the last few years in the Kingdom, since Mohammed bin Salman was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in 2017.
    Under his Vision 2030 initiative, an ambitious post-oil economic plan, there has been a major focus on women’s rights in the Kingdom.
    Just three months after he stepped into the role in 2017, the Crown Prince revealed in a royal decree, women would be able to secure driving licenses from June 2018.
    Then, in March 2018, it was announced by the Ministry of Justice that women who are divorced in the country would be able to instantly retain custody of their children.
    Under his plans, women are now also able to attend sports events in stadiums in three cities, female students in the Kingdom are now allowed to carry their phones while on campus and as of August 2019, women aged over 21 are now allowed to travel independently.
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    Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram to perform live on TikTok

    While we await the return of live music in all its glory, TikTok has booked the one and only Nancy Ajram to perform on its platform.
    The Lebanese singer will host her first ‘magical show’ on August 6 at 10pm (Dubai time) which will be live-streamed on the social network to fans across the world.

    Celebrating an iconic regional superstar, the live concert comes off the back of Ajram’s announcement to join the platform to create inspiring content. She shared the news through a creative video on Instagram and Twitter, co-starring with her three daughters, Mila Ella and Lia.

    She’s not the first star to use live-streaming to her musical advantage. During lockdown, several singers hosted concerts from the comforts of their homes including John Legend. Lady Gaga even managed to organise a global festival with the likes of Hussain Al Jassmi and Jennifer Lopez to raise funds for the World Health Organisation.
    This Thursday night, all TikTokers have to do is follow @nancyajram, add the date and time to your calendar, dress in your favourite party look and turn the speakers to a maximum level.
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    Priyanka Chopra ‘would love to’ star in Arabic films

    With a career spanning over 20 years in both Hollywood and Bollywood, it’s safe to say Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a force to be reckoned with in the world of stardom.
    And it appears she’s not afraid of a new challenge, even if there may be some barriers to overcome.

    In a recent interview with Inspire Middle East‘s Rebecca McLaughlin-Eastham, the actress revealed she “would love to” appear in Arabic films, but admitted the fact she didn’t know the language could be a hindrance.
    “I would love to,” she told the publication. “I just don’t speak the language. I would love to be a part of the film industry anywhere. I love my job and I would learn a new language if I had to.”

    In the same interview, Chopra also opened up about life in the public eye, particularly the interest surrounding her relationship with her husband, singer Nick Jonas.

    “It’s the nature of the beast as we believe, and we’ve both chosen very public professions,” she said. “I distinctively choose what I like to share with the world and what I don’t like to share always remains private to me.”
    Excitingly, the married couple is also set to start on a new project – developing a new show together.
    It’s set to be part of her new multi-million dollar deal with Amazon in partnership with her own production house, Purple Pebble Pictures.
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