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Huda Al Matroushi from Sharjah recently made history in the UAE becoming the first Emirati female mechanic to open her own car garage.Following the revelation of the groundbreaking moment, the Emirati mechanic received a personal phone call from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.In a video posted to social media over the weekend, the phone call between Al Matroushi and His Highness was filmed, showcasing her shock at receiving the call.The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi praised the mechanic for reaching such a milestone.“We are proud to have such great people, and we encourage you and stand with you,” he said.Overwhelmed by the kind words of His Highness, the video showcases Al Matroushi appearing teary-eyed in disbelief over the phone call following her incredible achievement.Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed continued to congratulate her and also encouraged her to keep paving the way for other women and stated she would be a role model for many future generations.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram More

A “pink supermoon” is set to shine bright in the UAE’s skies – as well as the rest of the world – tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27.Per the NASA website, the pink moon will appear in the US skies on Monday night, April 26, 2021 at approximately 11:32pm EDT, which due to time zones will be the next day in the UAE at 7.32am local time.So, will the moon actually be pink? The short answer is no.The Pink Moon marks the fourth full moon of the year and the name coined for this is from the pink flowers, known as phlox. They are known to bloom in the spring season.This year, the Pink Moon event is special as it’s the first “supermoon” of the year. This means that the moon is at its closest point to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear much larger than usual.In short, it’s a rare occurrence that during the moon’s elliptical orbit will be closest to earth during its “full moon” phase. It will appear brighter and larger than usual in the skies. Per NASA, this specifically means the supermoon appears “17 per cent bigger” and “30 per cent brighter”For those who are keen on astrology, the pink supermoon also means a lot for your star sign.As the full moon is in Scorpio, it’s apparently time for reflection, according to the experts. In fact, you may be feeling a lot of emotions during this time.Given that the Zodiac sign Scorpio is known for being passionate, assertive and somewhat intense, this full moon could bring a period of transformation, magnetism and, as we said, emotions. This is exactly why you need to reflect and release such feelings during this period.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram Sara Shakeel  More

As the UAE continues its nationwide vaccination drive against COVID-19, it’s been announced by a top health official that there are movement restrictions being considered for those who are unvaccinated.In a statement posted to the UAE’s National Crisis Emergency and Disaster Management Authority Twitter page, a statement was made by Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri.It was stated by Dr. Al Dhaheri, “Strict measures are being considered to restrict movement of unvaccinated individuals and to implement preventive measures such as restricting entry to some places and having access to some services, to ensure the health and safety of everyone.”
We are all responsible towards society and have a role in preserving its health and safety, the vaccine is our best means to recover and return to a normal life.#TogetherWeRecover pic.twitter.com/ao5T3SRrAD
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 20, 2021The NCEMA also explained that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is “our best means to recover and return to a normal life”.To date, the total number of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine given is over 9.7 million.COVID-19 vaccines in the UAEAt present, there are four COVID-19 vaccines available in the UAE.The first vaccine to be approved in the UAE was the Sinophram vaccine, followed by the Pfizer vaccine being permitted in Dubai towards the end of last year. The Pfizer vaccine is also now available in Abu Dhabi.In January, Russia’s Sputnik V was approved for emergency use. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was approved for use in Dubai in February.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Sara Shakeel Instagram More

With new buildings and attractions popping up in Dubai all the time, the latest attraction to emerge in the emirate is in the desert, inspired by the famous Love Lake.The new Moon Lake, which is in the shape of a crescent moon, can be found in the middle of the Al Qudra desert the Google Map coordinates of 24.7874218, 55.3065662.The new lake was first revealed by popular Dubai-based photographer and videographer, Mostafa, who goes by @100.pixels on Instagram.The photographer referred to it as a “hidden gem” in Dubai, “full of wildlife and barely untouched nature”.The discovery was made by Mostafa just at the start of Ramadan, and it looks particularly stunning amongst the bright sands of the desert.However, in order to access the new lake, you’ll need to ensure you have the right vehicle to get you there, namely a 4×4 as there’s no direct road leading to the Moon Lake. We suppose it does add to the adventure aspect of the journey.Earlier this year, another landmark, also a lake, was uncovered in the UAE.The unearthing of this unique nature spot – a bright pink lake in Ras Al Khaimah – was by an Emirati student, Ammar Al Farsi who is from Sharjah.Using a drone, the 19-year-old captured the stunning shots which he shared to social media. The lake is found amongst the Saraya Islands, which are located the emirate of Ras AL Khaimah.We’re just waiting to see what else will pop up in the UAE this year.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages/Media @100.pixels Instagram, Feature Image: @100.pixels/Unsplash  More

Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has ranked in the top five on Gulf Business‘ power list for the most powerful Arabs in Qatar as she continues to revamp the art scene in the region.Being the chairperson of the Qatar Museums, Sheikha Al Mayassa has made a noteworthy impact in the global art scene as she brings some of the world’s leading artists to the region through profound exhibitions and artwork purchases in the region.With an annual reported budget of $1 billion to spend according to Gulf Business, she has played a vital role in cultivating cultural growth while keeping national traditions in mind. As Sheikha Al Mayassa – who is also co-chair of Fashion Trust Arabia – continues to establish Qatar in the world of international contemporary art, as she overlooked the rebranding of the QMA (Qatar Museums Authority) under a new name which is now Qatar Museums.The museums which fall under her stewardship include the Museum of Islamic Art, Mathaf (the Arab Museum of Modern Art) and the National Museum of Qatar.The others who have ranked on the top 5 most powerful Arabs in Qatar include Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum and Chairman and MD of Industries Qatar, Hassan Al Thawadi, Chairman for Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mansoor Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud, the CEO of Qatar Investment Authority and Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa, the Group CEO of Qatar National Bank.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @almayassabnthamad More

Huda Kattan, the founder of Huda Beauty, has made the ultimate donation this Ramadan, showing her support for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s 100 million meals initiative.Sharing a video to her personal Instagram page, which has over two million followers, the beauty mogul announced she would be donating one million meals to the campaign.“It’s hard to believe that in today’s world, in 2021, we’re still dealing with issues of malnutrition and that every ten seconds a child dies because of hunger,” she explained. “This initiative is so incredible and it’s just a reminder of how each and every single one of us has the power to make a change.”She also added that she was “proud” to live in a country like the UAE, which is giving back to those less fortunate.Last week, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the record-breaking campaign taking place during the Holy Month of Ramadan.Being one of the biggest food drive campaigns in the region, the mission was launched by Sheikh Mohammed to provide 100 million meals as part of UAE’s unwavering efforts for social change, in order to combat the key challenges faced by humanity especially amid COVID-19.This is a huge expansion from the 10 million meals campaign which was launched last year in 2020 to help those worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.So far a total of more than 11.6 million meals have been donated, for more information regarding the imitative and latest updates visit 100millionmeals.ae– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @huda More

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has welcomed a new baby into his family.Per local media, the Crown Prince welcomed a baby boy, which is his fifth child – he now has three boys and two girls.Mohammed bin Salman’s brother, Prince Saud, posted on Twitter, announcing the birth, stating, “May Allah make him a baby of happiness, bless him and make him a source of joy for his parents.”Another member of the Saudi royal family, Mohammed bin Sultan bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, also shared his congratulations to the Crown Prince, revealing the name of the newborn to be Abdulaziz.
رُزق سمو سيدي ولي العهد بمولود أسماه “عبدالعزيز” جعله الله من مواليد السعادة💚💚 pic.twitter.com/VyWCuGZzg2
— محمد بن سلطان آل سعود (@msna_20) April 17, 2021He was named after King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia, and Mohammed bin Salman’s grandfather.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Saudi Press Agency More