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Luxury in China Begins to Bounce Back with Spring Optimism

05 Apr 2020

After nearly two full months of society shutting down, schools closing and the population undergoing a self-imposed home-quarantine, there are signs of recovery in China. These signs indicate that the Chinese economy can provide some optimism to international brands currently suffering, and that the rapidly developing society continues its bright and optimistic outlook.

In beauty, International Women’s Day sparked the first seasonal-specific campaign since Chinese New Year (with most... Read More

Spirit of Big Bang MECA-10

02 Apr 2020

Hublot stands out not only through its “Art of Fusion”, combining innovative materials or melding the traditional with the avant-garde, but also through its quest for the perfect harmony between cases and movements—a requirement that is enhanced by the fact that its mechanical movements are almost always visible through transparent dials. By seeking to marry the round factory HUB1201 Meca-10 calibre (a movement that has already had a great success in many Big Bang models) with the “barrel”... Read More

The Fifty Fathoms collection

01 Apr 2020

The Fifty Fathoms collection embodies Blancpain’s passion for the marine world, introduced for the first time in 1953 with the creation of the first modern diver’s watch. Ever since, we have worked alongside divers, scientists and underwater photographers in their exploration and discovery of the awe-inspiring beauty of the oceans, contributing in this way to the revelations of this fascinating world and the motivation to protect it.

All the Fifty Fathoms models bear the principal... Read More

This is not goodbye: Emirates ground crews give an emotional send-off to last flights

31 Mar 2020

Emirates ground crews around the world have bid farewell to their last operating flights back to Dubai. EK 005 to London Heathrow, which departed at 1605hrs on 24 March was the last flight to take off from Dubai. EK 262 from Sao Paulo, which landed at 2235hrs (local time) was the last flight to arrive on 25 March into Dubai.

Emirates' outstation airport teams from 39 stations including Prague, Newark, Seoul, London Stansted and Zurich devotedly... Read More

Government entities, celebrities and creators come together on TikTok to help its community stay safe and informed about COVID-19

31 Mar 2020

Amidst the global concerns around coronavirus (COVID-19), short-form video platform TikTok is taking steps to help its community by providing access to accurate information in partnership with trusted health organizations, and supporting users around the world in ways that are positive and beneficial through in-app initiatives.

The World Health Organization, Dubai Media Office, and UNICEF are some of the entities now using TikTok to share... Read More

Fines of Dh2,000 in UAE if you leave home during day without valid reason

30 Mar 2020

People leaving their homes during the national sterilisation programme between 8pm to 6am, can be slapped with a Dh3,000 fine according to new resolution on the list of sanctions for the precautionary measures taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Emirati lawyer Mohammad Al Redha, of Al Redha Advocates and Legal Consultants, told Gulf News, that the new resolution issued by the UAE Attorney General highlighted two different fines for people defying government instructions both... Read More

HUAWEI P40 Series Marks the Age of Visionary Photography

29 Mar 2020

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) today announced in China the HUAWEI P40 Pro+, HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40, the new HUAWEI P40 Series flagship smartphones featuring cutting-edge designs with ground-breaking camera innovations that radically expand mobile photography and video capture possibilities. The HUAWEI P40 Pro will be available on shelves in the United Arab Emirates on the 9th of April with pre-orders starting on the 2nd April.

The HUAWEI P40 Series continues the... Read More

Bvlgari intensifies support to Italian authorities to fight Covid-19 with an important donation of hand cleansing gel with sanitizer produced by its long-term fragrance-manufacturing partner, ICR

29 Mar 2020

Bvlgari keeps supporting the scientific and medical community in their fight against coronavirus. One month after announcing an important donation to the Spallanzani Hospital to acquire a new state of the art 3D high definition microscope, Bvlgari has announced its further contribution to the national effort to prevent, fight and eradicate Covid-19.

The Roman Jeweler has decided to manufacture together with its historical fragrances partner, ICR (Industrie Cosmetiche Riunite... Read More

New list of fines for violating Covid-19 precautionary measures

28 Mar 2020

The UAE Attorney General, Counselor Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, on Friday, March 27, issued resolution No. (38) for the year 2020 following the cabinet decision No. 17 of 2020 regarding violating regulations for spreading communicable diseases.

The resolution sets penalties ranging from Dh500 to Dh50,000 for violating precautionary measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.

According to the new resolution, leaving your home for non-vital work or for buying necessities during... Read More

Swarovski shines a light on the Middle East with exclusive new design inspired by the Middle Eastern symbols and motifs

26 Mar 2020

This year marks the 125th anniversary for Swarovski, a brand whose mission it is to add sparkle to people’s lives all over the world. For Spring/Summer 2020, the brand extends its reach with new Swarovski Symbolic Collection pieces designed exclusively for the Middle East, bringing more ways for women in the region to express themselves.

Inspired by the Middle Eastern symbols and motifs, Swarovski introduces five new and easy-to-wear styles, which bring a touch of the local tradition... Read More