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      How Embody Fitness takes their training and body transformation to a new level

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      by Amy Sessions
      3 hours ago

      Embody Fitness is taking training and body transformation to the next level.
      To understand more, Emirates Woman discusses innovation and staying at the forefront of the industry with Founder James Miller.
      How is Embody Fitness changing the game in terms of fitness and what are the core values at the heart of its DNA?
      Embody Fitness is unique in terms of how closely and scientifically we work with our clients so that we can basically guarantee life-changing results in just a few months now. Our core values always focus on putting our clients at the centre of everything we do. Then having a strong team ethic to ensure our clients get the very best of our team in all areas of our expertise from strength and conditioning, nutrition, recovery, and sports therapy.  Coming to Embody is like walking into your family away from home, we all have each other’s backs and are there to support, encourage, have fun, and achieve amazing results.

      The equipment is state of the art – how challenging was it to define what was needed for a superlative fit-out and to execute that?
      My partner and I have a strong vision for what our facilities need to look and feel like and how they should transport our clients as soon as they enter our doors. We are very design-led and attention to detail is really important to us. So many fitness centres lack inspiration, design, and basic cleanliness and we really want to continue to push the boundaries in terms of what can be achieved. We believe through the combination of a highly professional team through to award-winning design-led facilities means our clients remain inspired and motivated and can achieve the life-changing results they are looking for but never achieved previously.
      You have a recovery suite that focuses on temperature extremes. Why is this key to optimizing the body and mind?
      I am a strong believer in hot-cold therapy treatment having practiced this for a while myself. So we decided to incorporate a state-of-art recovery suite with the latest in infrared saunas and ice baths to bring this experience to our clients.  The latest research is showing so many new and important health benefits I believe most people would benefit their lives from this type of therapy in some way.  From improved muscle recovery, stronger immunity, reduced stress and anxiety, improved sense of well-being, fighting cancer, supporting detoxification and weight loss to improvement in chronic pain and auto-immune diseases there are just so many benefits to be gained.
      What has been the innovation that has changed the game in your life, career or business – and how so?
      Given I am turning 50 soon, I really grew up just ahead of the technology boom, so I would say Apple launching their iPod and then the iPhone changed the way we use to live our lives so much.  When my children see an “old fashion” fixed line telephone or cassette recorder they just laugh, and given how much of our lives exist on our mobile phones these days you can see why.

      What or who is innovative to you and why?
      Someone I grew up with who inspired me with their constant innovation was Richard Branson. He has launched more than 400 entrepreneurial initiatives across so pretty much every sector and has even joined the race to outer space.  A person who is always willing to put themselves in the arena, never afraid to fail, to buck norms, and be persistent in their pursuit to create opportunities for a better world is always going to inspire me in how I want to live my life.
      For more information visit: EmbodyFitness.ae
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      10 must have gadgets to own for the tech addict in all of us

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      by Dan Robinson
      2 hours ago

      It’s the time of year when we’re all traveling to far-away destinations to visit family or friends so you might start thinking about updating your trusty I-phone or Laptop.
      Whether you’re heading to a winter escape or flying solo to a beach retreat, one thing for sure is we’re all reaching for our tech to help us get there. (You can switch it off and relax when you get there, we won’t tell anyone)
      To save you the legwork, Emirates Woman has created the ultimate tech-inspired gift guide to ensure you’re inspired this season.

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      Kick-start your holiday playlist with Sonos

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      1 hour ago

      With the holiday season now upon us, you might start thinking about creating the ultimate holiday playlists or planning festive favourite movie marathons with family and friends.
      That being said with it being the time of gifting, Sonos have created audio solutions for the tech enthusiast in all of us that appreciate the superior sound quality.
      Sonos have a selection of compact products that promise sound quality like never before! Whether you want to connect wireless speakers throughout your home for your holiday party or create a cinematic experience with the Sound Bars, Sonos have you covered.
      All that’s left to do is invite friends over, grab the festive snacks and enjoy!
      Discover Sonos’ Holiday favourites below:

      For more information visit: Sonos.com
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      Mazda Made With Soul

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      Mazda has searched the South African landscape to find people driven by an innate sense of curiosity, willing to tell their human-centric stories of success and passion for their craft. These individuals embody the true meaning of community and harmony with all things in and around us. In this series, they will be imparting their stories of precision craftsmanship, infused with their soul; so who better to share their journey with you, than a brand Made with Soul?
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      Meet Roushana Gray
      Founder of Veld and Sea, and winner of the Spier Sustainability award in 2019, Roushana Gray is a wild food artist, foodie and avid forager. She shares her passion for the local edible landscape through immersive educational experiences, connection and creativity. For Roushana, her vocation as a food innovator is a journey that never ends as there is always something new to learn and discover.
      Explore more HERE 
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      Find A New Way To Move With This GPS Smartwatch

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      With up to 11 days of battery life, you won’t have to take off your watch every night to charge it, which means a more complete 24/7 picture of your health.
      With this Fitness aligned smartwatch you get heart rate, sleep score, stress tracking, Body Battery™ energy levels and a lot more. The watch comes with 25 preloaded sports apps for indoor or outdoor activities, you can try something new, including running, cardio, strength, HIIT and more.  
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      Many of us choose to exercise between our work day or other commitments so thankfully you need never miss a call or text as smart notifications are delivered to your wrist when paired to your Apple® or Android™ smartphone.
      Look and Feel
      The Venu Sq 2 smartwatch has a sleek design that’s suited for every outfit and every part of your day. Its bright AMOLED display and optional always-on mode mean you can see everything with a quick glance. From a durable Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens to the lightweight aluminum bezel and comfortable silicone band, this smartwatch was made to keep up with your lifestyle.
      Stress, Menstrual Cycle and Breathing
      You can track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy. Log symptoms, get exercise and nutrition education. Even see and log details on your wrist with the Women’s Health Tracking app. Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day with continuous tracking. Relax reminders will even prompt you to do a short breathing activity when the watch detects stress and will then assist you to relax or focus with breath work activity while tracking your stress and respiration to help you get a better understanding of how you’re breathing.
      If you are looking for some insight and guidance to integrate your watch into a schedule to get fit, fast, strong and healthy, you can dive into the free workouts, running schedules and training plans, all complimented by a Garmin virtual coach.
      Buy the Garmin Venu Sq 2 HERE
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      The best memes reacting to the global WhatsApp outage

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      by Olivia Morris
      3 hours ago

      Has your phone been feeling a little quiet over the past hour or so? Well, it might be because WhatsApp is down.
      Users on the globally popular messaging app, owned by Meta, started reporting major issues around 11am GST.
      The technology group confirmed there were some ongoing issues with WhatsApp in a statement to Reuters and said they were “working to restore WhatsApp for everyone as quickly as possible”. However, no timeline was given as to when the issues would be resolved.
      Naturally with any tech outage, many have flocked to other social media platforms, sharing memes and jokes surrounding the outage.
      While we sit back and relax and await our pending WhatsApp messages to come through, take a look at some of our favourite memes.

      People Coming to Twitter to see if WhatsApp is down#WhatsappDown pic.twitter.com/eGi25KiQhU
      — Bella Ciao (Chai) (@punjabiii_munda) October 25, 2022

      everyone’s coming to twitter to see what had happened to whatsapp🤣 #whatsapp pic.twitter.com/0ws29yDehn
      — glyano_nstaa (@glyano_) October 25, 2022

      When your WhatsApp is playing up but you come to Twitter and see that everyone else is having the same problem #WhatsAppDown pic.twitter.com/pMcJm0Zn56
      — Jamie (@GingerPower_) October 25, 2022

      WhatsApp headquarters RN 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ufHXLB035F
      — 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐡 ™ (@iamjuddah) October 25, 2022

      Absolutely no one:
      Mark Zuckerberg trying to fix WhatsApp. pic.twitter.com/dmjDNqPSja
      — ADAM👑 (@k_ore_y) October 25, 2022

      Me apologising to my wifi after finding out WhatsApp is down #whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/TsbpJStMIa
      — ABSOLUT VODKA (@VodkaTweetz) October 25, 2022

      Feeling relaxed after confirming from Twitter that I’m not alone #WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/aUSiBA44KG
      — Paul Abraham (@Sir_abraham2) October 25, 2022

      Every time other apps are done, people run to Twitter #WhatsApp #whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/wrES9htzk3
      — Olalekan Adeniji (@adenijisp) October 25, 2022

      Hang in there, everyone!
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      HH Sheikha Shamma Al Nahyan attends GITEX in Dubai

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      by Olivia Morris
      3 hours ago

      One of the biggest technology conferences in the Middle East has taken centre stage in Dubai this week.
      This year, the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) unveiled a flying car, the rise in NFTs and Metaverse and has attracted over 100,000 visitors, one of which includes Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.
      The Abu Dhabi royal attended the conference earlier this week where she discussed how tecnology is “accelerating sustainable practices”.

      In the UAE, we have always challenged ourselves to progress on all fronts, and forums like GITEX have been vital in inspiring both innovation and creativity,” she said, sahring photos from her time at the exhibition.
      She continued, “The cutting-edge technologies being demonstrated at this year’s exhibition were truly impressive. I look forward to seeing these innovations be used as a force for good as they are integrated into our daily lives.”
      At GITEX, Sheikha Shamma explored many of the different booths on display, which included a futuristic car.
      A Cambridge alum
      A few months ago, Sheikha Shamma graduated from one of the world’s top universities, Cambridge University in the UK.
      The granddaughter of the late UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, shared the exciting news on Instagram, revealing she had graduated with a Master’s in Philosophy in Modern Middle Eastern Studies.

      “Words can’t describe how honoured I am to have graduated yesterday from Cambridge University with an MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies,” she said, also sharing her gratitude for her professors and lecturers at the university.
      “Our many discussions have been such an important part of deepening my understanding and appreciation for the region I’ve grown up in,” she added.
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      UAE to launch new tech-driven Emirati passport next month

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      by Sarah Joseph
      1 hour ago

      The UAE will introduce a new generation of Emirati passports from next month.
      With innovation at the forefront, the new version of passports, which will launch on September 1, 2022, will feature technical specifications to promote security and safety for international travel.
      Launched as part of the national ID card project that began in June 2021, this change is all set to enhance the UAE’s international competitiveness on a global scale and reduce the attempts of forgery with its detail-oriented identification page.
      Per the state news agency WAM, these changes are in line with the directions of the wise leadership to consolidate the movement toward a smart government in the UAE.
      The latest features include a fine security thread, decorative carvings with highly complicated spectrums, photographs printed with advanced security features, a holographic logo for authenticity, a refined three-dimensional intaglio showcasing the date of birth and a watermark with the UAE emblem.
      To reduce any external damages, polycarbonate is used instead of paper due to its thickness and increased quality for specialised printing.

      The new generation of the UAE Passport.@MoFAICUAE____#IdentityCitizenshipCustomsAndPortSecurity #UAEPassport pic.twitter.com/TSg6X4gnUw
      — Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security UAE (@UAEICP) August 11, 2022

      “The project aims to enhance the flexibility of doing business related to individuals in various institutions of the UAE, in order to improve the quality of life and provide a travel experience that strengthens the leading position of the UAE,” the chairman of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, Ali Muhammad Al Shamsi, said.
      With the UAE’s strong ranking on the global map, per the Henley Passport Index for 2022, making it the highest in the Arab world, such changes are a step further to strengthen its position on the list.
      All Emirati passport holders will also need to verify the validity of their documents for a period of no less than six months before they travel with the possibility of issuing passports while being abroad through the UAE.
      Passports for holders of the previous generations are still considered valid until their next expiry date approaches for renewal. The new generation passport can be applied for once there is a six months validity left on the current passport.
      The Emirati passport can be renewed through the website or the UAEICP smart application.
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