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    Sheikh Hamdan shares adorable new photos of his grown-up twins

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    by Sarah Joseph
    3 hours ago

    His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai has shared a few snaps showing just how fast his little ones are growing up.
    The doting father welcomed twins Rashid and Shaikha into the world in May 2021 and his fans have seen them visit a variety of places including zoos since then.
    Known for giving his followers snippets into his life on Instagram, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared a couple of new photos on social media. In the latest post on his feed, a series of images were shared from a recent outing at the zoo with his twins grown up.

    In the first photo, Sheikh Hamdan, affectionately known as Fazza, is holding baby Rashid and in the second photo, he’s holding baby Shaikha as he feeds the giraffes fresh grass.
    Earlier this year in January 2022, In January 2022, Fazza took them on a special outing in Dubai with a visit to see the giraffes, where the twins were seen wearing their animal-themed outfits.
    Love for horses
    With a love for animals especially horses, Sheikh Hamdan has exposed the little ones to his love for equestrian activities.
    In a post earlier this year, he said, “The love for horses runs in our blood.”

    Known for his regular visits to the UK, her also paid a visit to the Godolphin stables where Fazza was seen holding baby Rashid with their family horse, Adayar. He had taken also taken the 10-month twins to the f3 Team stables, where the Crown Prince of Dubai cradled Rashid and Sheikha as both of the little ones pet the horses.
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    10 wanderlust-inspired gifts for the globetrotter in your life

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    by Team Emirates Woman
    2 hours ago

    Since a cure for wanderlust doesn’t exist, finding the right gifts for those a love to travel is the perfect option.
    With the holiday season in full swing, finding keepsakes for the explorer has never been easier.
    From yoga mats to travel-fuelled books, here’s one more opportunity to brighten up the year to keep the wanderer at heart enlightened throughout the year.
    To save you the legwork, Emirates Woman has created the ultimate wanderlust-inspired gift guide to ensure every globe trotter is inspired this season.

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    Sheikh Mohammed aims for Dubai to be ’20-minute city’ by 2040

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    Dubai is never short of ambitious plans and the next masterplan will transform the city with easy access to different destinations.
    As per the latest announcement by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, a new 2040 Urban Master Plan is in the works to develop the emirate into a ’20-minute city’.
    The plan will focus on allowing residents to access 80 percent of their daily activities and destinations within 20 minutes on foot or by other renewable sources of transportation as per its second phase.
    Without limiting to transport, this masterplan will focus on other sustainable sources including government funding for vertical farming, with 60 percent of Dubai’s area will be set out to be natural reserves.

    To delve into further details, Sheikh Mohammed said, “Today, we have a clear vision for the development of Dubai’s urban infrastructure and housing sector until 2040.”
    For the housing sector, the plan has highlighted further developments in Dubai South, Dubai World Central airport, Silicon Oasis, and other residential areas next to the south of Dubai International Airport.
    A plan will further be developed to enhance and utilise urban space including spaces underneath bridges, enhancing the beauty of urban areas, reducing carbon footprint and enhancing the overall landscape strategy in the emirate.
    The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in March 2021, aims to make Dubai the world’s best city for living.
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    7 inspiring Kuwaiti women who are having a big impact on the world

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    by Team Emirates Woman
    9 hours ago

    We shine a light on Kuwaiti women making a big impact.
    Also read: 9 inspiring Saudi women who have made an impact on the world
    Her Highness Sheikha Intisar AlSabah

    A member of the royal family, Her Highness Sheikha Intisar Salem Al Ali AlSabah is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, author, film producer, columnist and more. She’s an inspiration to many while empowering Arab women who’s at the forefront of her decision-making. She’s also the founder of Alnowair which is a positivity initiative and a non-profit initiative considered to be her biggest contribution to date to her beloved country.
    Montaha Al-Ajeel

    The Kuwaiti fashion designer made her first break-through in Paris Fashion week leading her to international acclaim. Within a few years of creating high quality haute couture dresses, she’s won a number of prestigious awards in the Arab world and has become a role model in her own unique way.
    HRH Sheikha Bashayer Al Sabah-Arab

    Her Highness is a successful businesswoman and the honorary president of the Arab Fashion Council in Kuwait while also being passionate about charities of all kinds. Known for her entrepreneurial flair, she’s become a social media success and a lifestyle icon for many.
    Noor Al Qatami

    Having lived in the USA for a number of years, Noor Al-Qatami is the founder of Saveco which opened its first grand store in 2014, becoming a hit in the Kuwaiti market. With a high-quality mega-market that mimics grocery shopping experiences that she had in the USA, the concept was born. Over the years the concept has expanded across Kuwait.
    Rana Al-Nibari

    Rana Al-Nibari is the General Manager of The Scientific Center in Kuwait, an institution that aims to promote science and environmental education and foster increased understanding towards a more sustainable future for Kuwait. Rana has long worked towards empowering youth in Kuwait for a better tomorrow, previously serving as CEO of Injaz-Kuwait, a non-profit organization for education and training in workforce readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
    Sheikha Majda Al Sabah

    Born in Kuwait, Sheikha Majda Al Sabah was raised with the mindset to chase her dreams, work hard and achieve them. While establishing herself as a beauty entrepreneur and philanthropist in 2007, she also set up the ASAP initiative, which is a private campaign committed to increasing mental health awareness and to destigmatise mental health in the region.
    Noor Bin Eidan

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    12 homeware products to refresh your abode this festive season

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    by Dan Robinson
    2 hours ago

    The festive season will soon be upon us all and no holiday season is complete without the touch of new homewares to bring in the season of joy.
    Whether you’re decorating the home to welcome loved ones, being the hostess with mostess or gifting the interior lover in your life there is something for everyone.
    To help you narrow down the search Emirates Woman has curated the ultimate edit of Homeware to invest in for the upcoming festivities.

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    Meet the female ‘SuperAgents’ of the UAE’s real estate

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    by Team Emirates Woman
    3 hours ago

    Over the last few years, Dubai has cemented itself as a hub for business, leisure and tourism which, in turn, has led to many moving to the emirate to set up homes.
    No longer can Dubai be seen as just simply a transient city, more and more people are making it a permanent base, which has seen a rise in property investment.
    But for those new to the UAE or new homeseekers in general, knowing where to start to look can be a daunting task. However, one such platform that is a go-to for finding a forever home – or even renting – in Dubai is Property Finder.
    In recent data by the PropTech company, it was found that one of the biggest priorities for buyers in the UAE was trust due to experiences with unreliable agents, false listings, late responses and more.
    Thus, this has led PropertyFinder to launch its ‘SuperAgent’ category. But, what exactly is a SuperAgent? Well, according to the website, it’s a “super-qualified agent who will provide you with an easy and hassle-free home-seeking journey… always looking to provide the best quality property listing and respond faster than any other agents to the home seeker’s needs”.
    The ranking by PropertyFinder is entirely data-driven, which is based on the individual agent’s performance, making it easy for buyers to discover exactly which SuperAgent will match their criteria.
    With over 5,500 available on PropertyFinder, utilising this tool of SuperAgent really does help homeseekers decipher who the best of the best is.
    Given that here at Emirates Woman we love to champion the incredible women in this region, we decided to take a deep dive into some of the best female SuperAgents on PropertyFinder specialising in luxe properties across the emirate.

    For more information visit propertyfinder.ae/en/find-agent or download Property Finder app onIOS or Google Play
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    The ultimate après ski experience makes a return in Dubai

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    by Team Emirates Woman
    2 hours ago

    IN PARTNERSHIP: We may be missing a white blanket of snow here in Dubai, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the après ski experience altogether.
    This festive season, the Chalet 105 X Montblanc experiential dining adventure returns to Twiggy by La Cantine for the second year in a row after becoming a popular annual occurrence at parent restaurant La Cantine du Faubourg.
    Encapsulating the very essence of a cosy après ski experience following a day of swishing down the snowcapped mountains, Chalet 105’s vintage aesthetic and alpine setting allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city of Dubai.

    In fact, dare we say, you’ll feel as though you’ll be whisked away to the aura of the French alps as soon as you enter Chalet 105.
    This intimate dining experience, priced at Dhs425, at Twiggy starts with a welcome drink followed by delicious truffled chestnut soup.
    Then enters the main event, the ‘Fondue Savoyarde’, melted cheese accompanied with bread and green salad, as well as melted raclette cheese accompanied with green salad, potatoes and pickles, just as you’d enjoy it at an altitude of 2000 metres.
    Tying a nice festive bow on this après ski experience is a delectable chocolate fondue complete with a selection of fresh fruit and sweets.
    Enjoy the true meaning of the festive season with friends, loved ones or even colleagues with an exceptional winter touch at Chalet 105.
    Twiggy by La Cantine, located at the Park Hyatt Dubai Creek, is open daily from 9am to 2am. For reservations, email book@twiggy.ae, call +971 4 602 1105 or visit twiggy.ae.
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    In pics: The UAE has rewritten history with its first mission to the moon

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    by Sarah Joseph
    46 mins ago

    The UAE launched the Arab world’s first mission to the moon this weekend from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
    This highly anticipated moment for the country is one for the books, marking the start of the country’s long-term lunar exploration programme.
    The Rashid Rover is now on a journey of up to 140 days, with a landing window on the surface of the Moon in April 2023. To witness this remarkable occasion, Sheikh Mohammed along with other important members graced the MBRSC Mission Control Centre for the live launch.
    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai praised the UAE for launching the Arab world’s first mission to the moon and expressed his pride on Instagram in a video. The team witnessed a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket take off to deliver the Rashid rover into space.
    In the post, he said, “The United Arab Emirates launched the explorer Rashid today with the aim of landing on the moon. It is the fourth globally and the first Arab to land on the moon in case the mission is successful.”

    In a Twitter post, he later shared images of the mission and said, “Reaching the moon means reaching an exceptional station in the ambitious march of a country and a people whose ambitions have no ceiling.”
    “Explorer Rashid is part of an ambitious space programme for the UAE… that started with Mars… passing through the moon… to Venus… our goal is to transfer knowledge, develop our capabilities, and add a scientific footprint in human history,”
    Swipe through the gallery to see the mission launch.

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