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      Watch: Incredible time lapse shows Kuwait become engulfed in huge dust storm

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      On Monday, all flights were grounded in Kuwait due to a huge dust storm which engulfed the country.
      Kuwait City was coated in a thick orange haze which, according to Kuwait’s State News Agency KUNA, the storm swept across the country and saw winds exceed 60 kilometres per hour and also led visibility to decrease to less than 500 metres in some parts.
      One individual managed to capture an incredible time-lapse of the entire storm engulfing an area of the country.

      In the footage, which has been making the rounds on social media, a huge dust cloud is seen in the background and slowly as the timelapse continues it edges closer to the city.
      During the 30 second clip, the storm charges towards the coastal area of Kuwait and completely engulfs the skyline, with only an orange hue to be seen on camera.
      While all commercial flights were grounded on Monday, they were rescheduled after the storm had passed.
      The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology has warned the storm could hit western parts of the country.
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      10 of the best fine-dining restaurants in Riyadh

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      In the last few years, Saudi Arabia’s capital city has become a haven for fine-dining restaurants.
      With an array of choices to choose from, Riyadh is making its mark as a culinary epicentre in the GCC.
      From spectacular views to international brands making their way into the country, there are a plethora of refined restaurants that are worth a visit.
      With the Kingdom’s capital leaving tourists and residents spoilt for choice, here’s some of the best restaurants to dine at in Riyadh.
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      Justin Bieber is set to perform in Dubai later this year

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      by Olivia Morris
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      Dubai-based Beliebers get excited – pop superstar Justin Bieber is set to perform in the emirate later this year.
      It was announced on Tuesday the singer would be adding Dubai as a stop on his upcoming Justice World Tour.
      Bieber will perform at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai on October 8, 2022, just one of the stops on his 125-show tour which will run from February 2022 to March 2023 across 30 different countries.
      It’s set to be Bieber’s third visit to the UAE and fourth performance overall in the emirate.
      Thomas Oversen, the owner of T.O.P Entertainment, described the announcement of Bieber coming to Dubai as a “real treat”.
      “The UAE hasn’t seen shows of this size and scale since pre-pandemic and I can guarantee everyone is in for a real treat – the production is world-class and there is no doubt Justin is at the very top of his game right now,” he said. “The ticket sales worldwide speak for themselves!”
      How can you get tickets?
      We’re sure the biggest question on your mind is when, where and how can you get tickets?
      Tickets for the highly-anticipated concert are set to go on pre-sale at 10am on May 26, 2022 and general tickets will go on sale on May 27.
      Visit coca-cola-arena.com to register for the pre-sale.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Meet the first Emirati woman to climb Mount Everest

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      Emirati women are continuing to break the mould and pave the way for future generations.
      Nayla Nasir from the UAE is a perfect example of this having recently become the first Emirati woman to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain.
      The Emirati-Uruguayan climber reached the astonishing height of 8,848.8 metres on May 14, 2022, officially making history in the UAE.
      After one week of harrowing human endurance, the Emirati mountaineer made it to the summit of the world’s tallest mountain.
      Upon reaching she hoisted the UAE’s flag and made the country proud, climbing her way into the history books.

      Conducted by Nepalese mountaineer, Chhang Dawa Sherpa of Seven Summit Treks, the expedition was completed sooner than expected due to the favourable weather conditions, according to the Seven Summit Treks Instagram.
      It’s not the first mountain Nasir has summited. She has previously climbed Turkey’s Mount Ararat at 5,140 metres and made it to the Summit of Cameroon at 4,090 meters high, hoisting the UAE’s flags on different summits.
      Besides mountaineering, Nasir is a multi-talented athlete being a scuba divemaster, free diver and horse rider.

      Nasir summited Mount Everest two days before Dubai-based athlete and former Emirates Woman cover star Manal Rostom became the first Egyptian woman to reach the top of the world’s tallest mountain. She marked the history-making moment on Instagram with a video of her “on top of the world”, fulfilling a long-time ambition of hers.
      Kudos to these inspiring women who are on a mission to empower women through the world of mountaineering.
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      Real Housewives of Dubai teaser sparks criticism in the UAE

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      The Real Housewives of Dubai trailer has sparked controversy in the region.
      Following the release of the full-length trailer last week, some have spoken out condemning the show, highlighting that it does not accurately represent the emirate of Dubai.
      Leading the conversation surrounding the criticism of The Real Housewives of Dubai is Emirati commentator Majid Alamry.
      Last week he took to Instagram to share a video with his 86.6k followers denouncing the show in its entirety saying that it “does not represent Dubai”.
      “The housewives of my country are our mothers, our sisters, our daughters,” he said in his video. “They are the backbone in helping give our children the proper upbringing.”

      However, he described the ‘housewives’ in the show as “women using the nastiest language you can ever think of and they’re presenting themselves as gold diggers”.
      Alamry went on to explain that while the UAE is “a tolerant country… that does not mean that other can walk all over our morals and values”.
      Since posting the video, Alamry has garnered over 260,000 views, over 10,000 likes and over 1,000 comments, with many sharing a similar sentiment to him.
      Popular fashion content creator Fatma Husam commented saying, “Thank you for speaking our thoughts.”
      Meanwhile, others commented saying Alamry’s words were “well said” and they “fully agree” with his statements.
      The first international instalment of the Real Housewives franchise was announced back in November and is set to premiere on June 1, 2022 on Bravo TV.
      The reality show is set to follow the lives of Dubai residents Caroline Stanbury, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani, Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan and Lesa Milan.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Saudi Arabia makes history as first all-female flight crew takes to the skies

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      Saudi Arabia has achieved yet another milestone for women’s empowerment in the country.
      Flyadeal, an airline run by the Kingdom’s national carrier Saudia, made history as a flight took off with an all-female cabin crew for the first time ever from Riyadh to Jeddah on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
      Per the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GCAA), the announcement was confirmed with praise for the expansion of women’s roles in the aviation sector over the last few years.
      On the latest A320 aircraft majority of the seven-member crew were Saudi women including the first officer. However, the captain was a foreign woman, per Flyadeal spokesperson Emad Iskandarani.

      For the first time in Saudi aviation history!🇸🇦
      #flyadeal operated the first flight with all-female crew, majority of which are Saudis by the newest A320 aircraft. Flight 117, flew from #Riyadh to #Jeddah ✈️💜 pic.twitter.com/fWo08hYMd7
      — طيران أديل (@flyadeal) May 20, 2022

      This comes three years after the airline introduced its first flight with a female Saudi co-pilot.
      With goals to triple the annual traffic to 330 million passengers by the end of the decade, the country plans on drawing $100 billion in investments in the sector by 2030.
      This is in line with the Kingdom’s aims to expand its airport offering with plans to build a major international airport in Riyadh and eight more regional airports to increase connections to 250 destinations around the globe.
      In recent times, under the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, several other commendable reforms have been made in relation to women’s rights.
      This includes lifting the ban for women on driving and easing the guardianship rules, Other such key events including the first-ever dedicated women-only motorsport event known as Rally Jameel, took place in March 2022 and the first female undersecretary in the Ministry was appointed for the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in February 2022.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Welcome to the new era of Emirates Woman digital

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      by Olivia Morris
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      Leading contemporary luxury lifestyle and fashion publication Emirates Woman has launched the 2.0 version of its website.
      Emirates Woman thinks globally and supports locally. As the region’s leading women’s fashion and lifestyle brand and with over 40 years – originally established in 1981 – at the forefront of publishing in the Middle East, it remains dedicated to providing editorial excellence. Emirates Woman delivers high-end fashion, beauty, luxe lifestyle and travel content as well as in-depth features with both a global and local focus.
      It pushes boundaries and leads the field with its international and local editorial content, bringing its readers innovative, inspiring and intelligent coverage. Committed to representing the many faces and nationalities of women in the Emirates, it continually seeks to celebrate, support and inspire.
      The new look of the website is in line with the rebrand of the print magazine which occurred in February 2020 and has seen growth in global luxury brands partnering with the title across all platforms from digital to print, social and now with a view to web 3. The new website is designed to deliver an enhanced reader experience for our audience with dual language across Arabic and English to match the appetite of the ever-growing regional and international audience.
      Two new additions to the digital platform include ‘The Hero Buys’ which feature dedicated, curated must-have pieces to shop and ‘The Most Incredible Women We Know’ that champions the female leaders in the region and globally with whom the brand has close relationships.
      Amy Sessions, Editor/Associate Publisher of Emirates Woman and Emirates Man said: “I am beyond proud of what the team produce across all platforms on a daily basis. Aligning digital with print in terms of aesthetics was important, as the quality of the content has been aligned since the team came together in February 2020 and now the look and feel match the tone of voice. We are very proud to be championing not only homegrown talent and incredible women of the GCC but also the global luxury partnerships we have grown and will continue to foster. We are all about quality content and real, long-term, win-win relationships.”
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Sheikh Hamdan shares special photo to mark Rashid & Shaikha’s 1st birthday

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      by Staff Writer
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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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