By Shereen Shabnam The MG RX8 is a bold and capable SUV built to be noticed as we found out on a girls' trip between Dubai and Fujairah one weekend, armed with the latest cameras from Nikon and a sense of adventure that saw us driving through the mountains to a campsite off the coast.... Continue Reading →
Fierce Elegance: Raise your limits with McLaren720S
Shereen Shabnam Colour plays an important role in enhancing the sharp features of a supercar and McLaren comes up with bold colours to adorn their strong sophisticated supercars that are shaped by the forces of nature. The orange McLaren 720S that I drove around Dubai for a few days was ferociously fast, beautifully made and... Continue Reading →
Connecting Minds Through Art: Abdulrauf Khalfan
Shereen Shabnam When he turned five years of age, Abdulrauf Khalfan asked his father for a drawing book, but he got a notebook instead! That didn’t dampen his spirits as he went on to draw a big boat on the first page, and with every passing day he added something new to his boat drawing.... Continue Reading →
Jewels that Delight: Maison Boucheron
Maison Boucheron presented a myriad of its High Jewellery creations at Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition, many of which make their Middle Eastern premiere. Highlight pieces displayed include several pieces from recently launched Histoire de Style and Carte Blanche collections. For Histoire de Style, launched every January, Creative Director Claire Choisne takes inspiration from the... Continue Reading →
The apotheosis of Parisian sensuality
BDK Parfums reveals Extrait Gris Charnel Edited by Eric Dury Independent French perfume house, BDK Parfums reveals Extrait Gris Charnel, from the Collection Parisienne. The perfect balance of elegance, power, and intensity, this perfume builds on the brand's collection of creative fragrances with high-quality ingredients inspired by characters, movements, and silhouettes. Memories and imagination are... Continue Reading →
Luxury Misk Apartments
Arada reaches major milestone at Sharjah megaproject Aljada Arada has reached a major milestone at Aljada with the completion of the first residential phase at the Sharjah megaproject. The delivery of 278 homes in the last two Misk Apartments buildings in the mixed-use community brings the total number of units finished at Aljada to 1,482.... Continue Reading →
Life Imitating Art: Barcelona
By Shereen Shabnam Every time we go to our Spanish home, we try and explore a different city and Barcelona, the second-largest art infused city in Spain has been delight for all senses from visiting cultural sites, city attractions, art venues, trying out Catalan dishes and evening tapas experiences as well as taking a cruise... Continue Reading →
Magnificent Manchester
By Shereen Shabnam Manchester has become a common destination for our trips to UK recently as our child goes to university an hour away from this bustling city. It is full of surprises with a diverse range of retail offering, a cutting-edge music scene, historic sites and of course world-class football games. Architecture in this... Continue Reading →
The New Dawn of Global Real Estate
Raising the Bar in Real Estate & Managing a global multi-billion-dirham Empire Dr. BRIAN ETEMAD Esq. By Shereen Shabnam The dynamic CEO of the award winning Tamleek Real Estate Co., Dr. Brian Etemad Esq., is a licensed US Attorney from New York who later founded Tamleek REIT & Global Investments, an elite investment and development... Continue Reading →
Jaunt to Johannesburg
Shereen Shabnam Johannesburg as a tourist destination has much to offer and should certainly be on the itinerary of any visitor to South Africa because of the vibrant culture and many interesting local attractions. My first visit to Johannesburg was on the way to a game farm out of city and looking at the diverse... Continue Reading →
Veeam Showcases Vision for the Future of Modern Data Protection at VeeamON 2022
VeeamON 2022 welcomes 45,000 registrants – as a hybrid event – and provides an insight into Veeam’s roadmap, celebrates the company’s ranking as the joint #1 provider of data protection solutions, and unveils findings of its inaugural Ransomware Report Veeam Software, the leader in backup, recovery and data management solutions that deliver Modern Data Protection,... Continue Reading →
Nutanix Appoints Rukmini Sivaraman as Chief Financial Officer
Duston Williams to Step Down as Chief Financial Officer to Pursue New Opportunity Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced the appointment of Rukmini Sivaraman as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2022. Sivaraman will succeed Duston Williams, who is leaving to become CFO of a pre-IPO company in a different... Continue Reading →
New Scanners from Kodak Alaris Help Customers MAXimise Their Digital Transformation
Kodak Alaris has expanded its award-winning S3000 Scanner Series with the launch of two new models, the Kodak S3120 Max and Kodak S3140 Max. Both scanners are designed to help organizations make the most of their information - faster. The S3000 Max Series combine high-volume capacity with the simplicity and compact size of a desktop... Continue Reading →
Fortinet Training Institute Accelerates Mission Toward Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Fortinet on Track with Pledge to Train 1 Million People on Cybersecurity by 2026 through its TAA Initiative and Training Institute Fortinet®, a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced significant progress toward its mission to help close the cybersecurity skills gap through its Training Institute programs. In September of last... Continue Reading →
Porcelain: The future of high-end interior design for your home
Kader Mithani, CEO and Founder of Casamia talks about the latest trend in interior design for homes in the UAE. Porcelain. Whether building a new house or renovating your home, it’s important to select quality materials which are durable, easy to clean and maintain, can withstand daily wear and tear and are not only still... Continue Reading →
All-new menu that thrills your senses: Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters, Dubai's exclusive elite bar & lounge has revealed a new menu designed to thrill your taste buds. Enjoy delectable Mediterranean and Asian dishes, as well as new fusions and recipes along with exotic cocktails, amidst a lively setting located on the first floor of the JW Marriott Marquis in the heart of Dubai’s... Continue Reading →
Redesigned for Ultimate Comfort
The new Volkswagen Teramont By Shereen Shabnam The Volkswagen Teramont never compromises on space, quality, safety, and connectivity and that is the first thing we love about this popular seven-seater SUV which now features an updated interior and exterior. The 2021 Volkswagen Teramont is Volkswagen Middle East's boldest and most robust vehicle and it has... Continue Reading →
Confident Ride with Sophisticated Interior
All-New Lincoln Corsair Shereen Shabnam Staying true to its Quiet Flight DNA, the all-new Lincoln Corsair delivers an effortless yet sprightly drive experience. Expressively designed and effortlessly agile, the all-new Lincoln Corsair arrives as a spacious two-row SUV that combines refined power and a confident, whisper-quiet ride in a luxurious sanctuary that is uniquely Lincoln.... Continue Reading →
Agent of Change
Nadiia Ratke, Founder and CEO of the International Organization of Social Justice By Shereen Shabnam Nadiia Ratke is a dynamic 34 year-old business leader who wears many different hats. She is the Founder and CEO of VI Group and CEO of the International Organization of Social Justice (IOSJ). Based between Germany, Dubai, Geneva and Ukraine,... Continue Reading →
Luxury Island Getaway: Atmosphere Kanifushi
By Shereen Shabnam Escaping to a secluded Island to escape the pandemic is on the mind of many and we recently discovered the perfect luxury retreat at Atmosphere Kanifushi where private island laid back life meets award winning mouth-watering culinary adventures and spa indulgence. We arrived at the pristine Kanifushi resort after an exhilarating 35-minute seaplane... Continue Reading →