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      Eid Al Adha 2022: UAE officially announces holidays for public & private sector

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      The UAE government has announced the Eid Al Adha holidays for both private and public sector employees.
      Per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre), the holiday will take place from Friday, July 8, 2022, until Monday, July 11, 2022.
      Per an announcement made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the public sector would also enjoy a four-day break on the same dates.

      #MOHRE announces the #EidAlAdha holiday in the private sector from 8 – 11 July. Work will resume on Tuesday, 12 July. Eid Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/kHaDKVkJCj
      — MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) June 30, 2022

      Work for both sectors will resume on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
      The announcement was made following, the Dhu Al Hijja crescent moon which was sighted on Wednesday evening by Saudi Arabia’s Tumair Observatory, according to the Kingdom’s Supreme Court for the festival of sacrifice.
      So if you’re looking to take a break, without the added hassle of travelling, Emirates Woman has curated a guide of all the luxe staycations to book for a quick escape in the UAE. If you wish to travel without the COVID-19 restrictions, Emirates Woman has made a list of all the countries that are easy to book without any PCR test or vaccination certificate requirements.
      With the upcoming Islamic holiday all set to fall next week, per the Gregorian Calendar, we’ve also rounded up when you can expect the rest of the public holidays in the UAE to fall in 2022.
      Islamic New Year
      A couple of weeks later it’s the Hijri New Year. Falling on Muharram 1, it’s projected to fall around July 30, 2022.
      The Prophet’s Birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022.
      Commemoration Day and National Day
      To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2.
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      This new Emirates service takes the check-in process to a whole new level

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      Emirates Airlines is continuing to push the boundaries when it comes to a superior travel experience.
      The Dubai-based airline has now introduced a new service where passengers can complete the whole check-in process from the comfort of their own homes.
      Introduced by the airline’s partner DUBZ, this service can be availed on a complimentary basis for both Dubai and Sharjah first-class passengers. Other Emirates customers can enjoy the service at exclusive rates starting from Dhs177.
      By reducing the hassle of reaching the airport on time, this seamless concept sends a check-in staff member and a car to the passenger’s home to complete the formalities and pick up the suitcases.
      As part of the procedure, customers will receive their boarding passes upon document verification and checking in of any bags to be able to effortlessly board their flight.

      So, how does it all work?
      The service needs to be booked at least 24 hours prior to flight time, with the latest check-in for home service being six hours before departure.
      However, for any last-minute baggage additions, there is an allocated counter for any excess check-ins for first-class passengers.
      Upon arrival, travellers can also proceed straight to their home or hotel without the need to wait for baggage collection. The land and leave service comes at a price of Dhs93 per bag, for collection, clearing through customs, sanitisation and doorstep delivery.
      To add to the long list of perks, first-class passengers can also avail of the limousine drop-off services at no extra cost. This can be booked through the Emirates chauffeur service.
      For more information visit emirates.com
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      8 Emirates flight attendants who have built a huge social media following

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      Ever wondered what the life of an Emirates cabin crew member is like?
      Well, several individuals are lifting the veil of what goes on behind the scenes and, in turn, have built huge social media followings.
      Many of them share their on-duty makeup routines, tips for the recruitment process to become an Emirates flight attendant and daily life vlogs of what their shift work and travelling to different places are like.
      So, if you’re keen to go behind the veil of the lives of Emirates cabin crew members, here’s some of the content creators who have amassed huge fan bases on social media.
      Kelsey Johnson

      Under the handle of ‘Lipstick and Luggage’, this Canadian has garnered a huge social media following. Johnson recently announced her return to the skies with Emirates and said she was looking forward to “soaring to new heights”.
      Follow her on Instagram @lipstickandluggage. 
      Joana

      Joana joined Emirates as a flight attendant over six years and has now visited over 70 countries and 143 cities all the while building an impressive following of over 90,000 people.
      Follow her on Instagram @joana.ek.
      Yanushya Shwlusdko

      Hailing from Ukraine, Shqlusdko has flown with Emirates for over six years and recently even admitted, “I love my job so much, that I could marry it”.
      Follow her on Instagram @little_sky_miss.
      Maria Soldatova

      From Austria to France, Soldatova is known for her travel videos. With over 6.8 million views on YouTube and over 11 years of being cabin crew, we’re always eager to see where she’s headed next. Besides travelling, she’s also the founder of a luxe jewellery brand, Zoldi Jewels, inspired by travel motifs such as aeroplanes and maps.
      Follow her on Instagram @skyflygirl.
      Viktoria Zadoenchuk

      Having recently joined as cabin crew, Zadoenchuk has already seen the world in the span of a few months, while balancing her passion for art.
      Follow her on Instagram @victoria_zadoenchuk
      Julia Laís

      From Mykonos to the Maldives, Lais shares a plethora of tips from her trips around the world, including fitness and fashion. On the side, she is also an interior designer and always manages to balance her passion for design and travel.
      Follow her on Instagram @lais__julia.
      Danielle Murnane

      Having visited over 77 countries, Murnane has converted her passion for wanderlust into a full-time job. With her love for baking, Murnane also has a platform, Bake Me Crazy, where she shares all her recipes for making a delectable array of desserts.
      Follow her on Instagram @danimurnani.
      Lily

      By starting a full-time lifestyle page, Lily is known for experiential visits around the globe. She has travelled to over 66 cities and 43 countries worldwide.
      Follow her on Instagram @lily791.
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      Sheikh Hamdan shares special photo to mark Rashid & Shaikha’s 1st birthday

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      One year ago today, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became a father for the first time after welcoming twins Rashid and Shaikha into the world.
      To mark their first birthday, the doting father shared a heartwarming photo in celebration of the special day.
      With a beaming smile on his face, Sheikh Hamdan, affectionately known as Fazza, is seen cradling the twins when they were newborns and he became a dad for the first time.

      “Feels like yesterday this picture was taken,” he captioned the post. “It’s been one year today. Happy birthday Rashid & Shaikha… and to all the children of the world.”
      ALSO READ: 7 times Sheikh Hamdan was the ultimate doting father to twins Rashid & Shaikha
      The Crown Prince of Dubai appears to have taken to fatherhood seamlessly and has shared a few special moments with his 14.2 million Instagram followers over the past year.
      Most notably, the doting dad is ensuring he is passing down one of his number one passions in life to his two children – horses.
      The dad-of-two first introduced the twins to his love for stallions last year on a trip to the UK. The family paid a visit to Godolphin stables, the Al Maktoum family’s private Thoroughbred horseracing stable.

      Sharing a photo on Instagram at the time, Sheikh Hamdan said that “training and education should start early on” as he introduced Rashid and Shaikha to their family horse Adayar.
      More recently, in March 2022, the took his then 10-month-old twins to the f3 Team stables.
      He shared a series of pictures on this memorable occasion of them petting the horses “The love for horses runs in our blood,” he said in the caption of the post.
      Happy birthday to Rashid and Shaikha!
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      Mabrook! Rihanna gives birth to first child with rapper A$AP Rocky

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      by Olivia Morris
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      She’s a Grammy Award-winning singer, beauty entrepreneur and fashion icon and now Queen RiRi can officially say she’s also a mum.
      Rihanna has welcomed her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky, according to People magazine.
      The couple reportedly welcomed their first child in Los Angeles and the family is now home and new mum Rihanna and her newborn are “doing well”.
      “Rihanna is doing well,” a source told the outlet. “They are very excited to be parents. Rihanna is already a wonderful mom.”
      Meanwhile, TMZ is reporting Rihanna gave birth last week on May 13 and the couple welcomed a baby boy.

      Rihanna and A$AP Rocky announced they were expecting their first child together back in January.
      The beauty mogul was snapped by photographers in New York City on an outing with the rapper showing off her growing baby bump.
      A$AP Rocky and Rihanna started dating in 2020 after being friends for over a decade. A$AP even starred as the opener for Rihanna during her mammoth world tour for her Diamonds album in 2013.
      The singer, 33, was previously in a three-year relationship with Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel, but the pair parted ways at the beginning of 2020.
      Back in May 2021, A$AP referred to Queen RiRi as the “love of my life” in an interview with GQ, also referring to her as “the One” and that life was “so much better” with her.
      Congratulations to the new parents!
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      Watch: Dubai-based Manal Rostom becomes first Egyptian woman to summit Everest

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      by Olivia Morris
      May 19, 2022

      Dubai-based athlete and former Emirates Woman cover star Manal Rostom is known for breaking down barriers and now she’s just broken another huge record.
      The marathoner and mountaineer has become the first Egyptian woman to reach the top of Mount Everest.
      The athlete, 42, shared the history-making moment on Instagram with a video of her “on top of the world”.
      Rostom reached the top of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, at 6.30am on Monday, May 16, 2022. The following day the athlete safely reached Everest’s base camp.
      The record-breaker revealed this has been an ambition of hers since she was a teenager.

      “Can’t believe I’m now the first Egyptian woman to stand on top of the world,” she said. “A 15-year old dream has finally come true.”
      Throughout the years, Rostom has continued to break down barriers and pave the way for women.
      The Surviving Hijab founder became the first hijabi ambassador for global athletics brand Nike and she was also the Egyptian woman to complete the Great Wall of China Marathon in 2016 and the first Egyptian woman to summit Mont Blanc – the highest mountain in Western Europe – in 2018.
      Discussing her passion for running and mountaineering with Emirates Woman in 2019, she explained she felt the sport of running “chose” her.

      “When I was younger, I experimented with other sports, but I was either too short or didn’t have the right coach – until I found running,” she said. “It was as if the sport chose me, I could train myself and work as hard as I needed to on my own. It became part of my identity and the track was no longer just a place for me to have an outlet for my energy, it was my independence. It became where I found peace, growth, and stability in difficult times.
      “It gave me purpose and now, I cannot imagine myself without running, I have to keep going – not just for me, but for all the young girls after me with the same dream – this is what I live for.”
      We can’t wait to see what record this inspiring athlete is set to break next.
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      7 times Sheikh Hamdan was the ultimate doting father to twins Rashid & Sheikha

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      by Sarah Joseph
      May 19, 2022

      Nearly a year ago, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, became a father for the first time after welcoming twins Rashid and Sheikha.
      Throughout the past year, His Highness has shared tidbits of the growing twins on social media, sharing some adorable doting father moments with his 14 million followers on Instagram.
      As the twins approach their first birthday, we look back on some of the special moments Fazza has shared over the last 12 months.
      Keeping up family traditions

      The Dubai royal family have always been known for their strong equestrian bond and Sheikh Hamdan is ensuring he is passing down his love for horses to his kids. Earlier this year, in March 2022, the took his then 10-month-old twins to the f3 Team stables. He shared a series of pictures on this memorable occasion of them petting the horses, looking ever-so adorable. “The love for horses runs in our blood,” he said in the caption of the post.
      A special outing

      In January 2022, Fazza took Rashid and Sheikha on a special outing in Dubai with a visit to see the giraffes. Sharing a couple of photos on Instagram, the doting dad is seen cradling the little ones. In the first photo, he is seen holding baby Sheikha and in the second photo, he’s holding baby Rashid. Both of the twins were wearing adorable animal-themed outfits for the occasion – Sheikha wore a leopard and tiger one-piece and Rashid wore a dinosaur printed one-piece.
      A celebration of heritage

      To mark the 50th anniversary of the UAE, the Crown Prince of Dubai celebrated the heritage of his country with his two children. His Highness was dressed in traditional Emirati dress wearing a white kandura and gutra, as was his son baby Rashid. Meanwhile, baby Sheikha wore a dress emblazoned with the colours of the UAE flag on it to mark National Day. He captioned the photo with three UAE flags, perhaps representing himself and his two children.
      The best birthday present

      Sheikh Hamdan turned 39 back in November and it also marked his first birthday as a father. He shared a sweet photo of his son and daughter wearing matching outfits with a ‘Happy birthday daddy’ message for their father. “I am the best present ever,” the message on the matching baby clothes read. “Mom says you are welcome.” While the photo shared didn’t show the baby boy and baby girl’s faces, it did show the brother and sister locking arms as they wore the adorable matching outfits.
      First trip abroad

      Fazza is known for making regular visits to the UK. Marking their first trip as a family to the country, they paid a visit to Godolphin stables. The Crown Prince of Dubai was seen holding baby Rashid, dressed in blue, with their family horse Adayar.
      Family time

      Just a month after they were born, Sheikh Hamdan shared an adorable photo of his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, holding his newborn grandchildren. Being the caring grandfather that he is, Sheikh Mohammed is seen holding baby Rashid on the left and baby Sheikha on the right.
      Welcome to the world

      Sheikh Hamdan became a father for the first time last year welcoming baby Rashid and baby Sheikha in May 2021. The caring father shared the first image of his children a couple of days after their birth was announced, where he was seen cradling the twins in each arm.
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      The best Dubai cafés for a matcha-needed break

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      by Sarah Joseph
      May 18, 2022

      Obsessed with matcha? Us too.
      Known for its host of health benefits, matcha is best for both its energising and detoxifying properties.
      So, if you’re looking to skip coffees and adapt to a natural source of caffeine, Dubai offers an array of chlorophyll-infused beverages that we simply can’t resist.
      NETTE

      Situated in the heart of Dubai’s premium boutique padel club, this urban sanctuary brings the perfect blend of Japanese with Parisian. Surrounded by a padel court and yoga studio, this culinary space is a home for must-try wellness activities. With a wholesome menu, the café serves both iced and hot matcha with an array of alternative milk choices to choose from.
      Nette, Inside MATCHA Club, Al Quoz. Open daily 8am to 10pm. matcha-club.ae
      Bageri Form

      Inspired by Scandinavian design, this artisanal café was elevating bakery classics and serving dishes with the freshest of ingredients. With Nordic-infused interiors, the bakery also serves freshly sourced matcha in minimal cups for a rejuvenating start to the day. With an aesthetic presentation, this place is beyond Instagrammable-worthy.
      Bageri Form, Dubai Design District, Building 4. Open Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 8pm, Friday to Sunday 8:30am to 10pm. bageriform.com. 
      LDC Kitchen + Coffee

      For an enticing spot to dine with your friends, this restaurant is an ideal smart working space that brings a healthy twist to all its culinary delights. Without limiting the menu to coffees and smoothies, this delightful place offers both iced and hot matcha’s in an inviting atmosphere.
      LDC Ktichen + Coffee, One JLT, One Business Centre DMCC. Open daily 7am to 1am.
      The Grey

      Known for its minimalist décor and creative space, this café is designed as a venue where creative minds can meet. With a twist to your usual matcha, the café serves a coconut-infused iced matcha latte that comes with boba, making it a speciality.
      The Grey, Al Wasl, Al Safa 1, open from Sunday to Thursday 7:30am to 11pm, Friday & Saturday 8am to 12pm. the-grey.co. 
      Flow Kitchen

      This healthy eating creative hub serves a plethora of conscious eating meals and drinks including vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. With ethically sourced ingredients from around the globe, this café serves vegan matcha lattes, ensuring every customer’s need is met.
      Flow, Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Dubai Internet City. flowdubai.com
      % Arabica

      Designed to embody a strong Japanese aesthetic, this café expands beyond the world of coffee. With a futuristic touch to serving beverages, this haven becomes the perfect go-to spot for unwinding after a long day or a mid-day break. With latte art, this deliciously offered matcha is sure to boost your energy levels.
      % Arabica, Mall of the Emirates, City Walk, Dubai Mall and many more. arabica.coffee
      Comptoir 102

      This award-winning ethical concept is tucked away on Jumeirah road offering conscious choices with ingredients sourced from local organic farms, serving delicious food while promoting sustainability. From homemade nut milk to its famous smoothies, there’s enough and more for everyone who visits. Prepared without any added preservatives, this homemade drink is created with natural ingredients for a tasteful touch to any day.
      Comptoir 102 Beach Road, Jumeirah 1. Open daily 8am to 10pm. comptoir102.com. 
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