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With "Forever Is Now" in its fifth year, the Art D'Égypte founder has made the 4,500-year-old UNESCO site a…
Nomad Abu Dhabi Transforms Storied Airport Terminal Into Cultural Destination
The itinerant design fair lands at Terminal 1, drawing 8,000 visitors and regional royalty to explore Bottega…
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The designer relaunched his flagship with a Hollywood collection preview, and discussed a city that embodies…
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Beautyworld Middle East Signals Region’s Transformation Into Beauty Powerhouse
With a record-breaking 85,000 attendees, the fair underscores Middle East's 18 percent market growth and…
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Middle Eastern model and influencer Nour Arida is stepping into the beauty arena with a radically different…