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The hidden hand
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The hidden hand

These are treacherous times. We are on the cusp of an inconceivable worldwide transformation. Agents of the hidden hand, a dark and evil force, have controlled humanity for hundred of years and today still exert a dark and sinister grip over the globe.

9 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 2 min

people · culture

‘The Screening Room’ with Myleene Klass

They said it wasn’t memorable. The critics moaned about the lack of quality. The paparazzi moaned about the lack of star power. But for a director who was almost unable to travel to Cannes due to political unrest in his homeland, the 63rd edition of the world’s most famous film festival wa

7 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Out of the box
culture · places

Out of the box

Khaled Takreti’s vibrant works offer a visual insight into the cherished memories of his past. Here, Bespoke talks to the Syrian artist about his inspiration and style.

6 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 4 min

Heir apparent
people · culture

Heir apparent

Hailed as the new Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi stands with the footballing world at his feet. This summer’s World Cup is set to be the stage for his greatest performance yet.

30 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 7 min

Art of attraction
culture · places

Art of attraction

The Middle East, and the UAE in particular, has emerged as a premium venue for world-class concerts and events in the past few years. Leading the field is Flash Event Management of Abu Dhabi.

21 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 5 min

people · culture

Editor’s Letter issue 21

This issue is a particularly fun one as its name might suggest. But in choosing to put together the Entertaining Issue we actually widened our scope to the extent that we were able run a few new stories and topics that we’d never normally have allowed ourselves to include but that are none

17 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 1 min

One hump or two?
culture · places

One hump or two?

If polo is the sport of kings and elephant polo is the sport of maharajahs, then camel polo must be the sport of sheikhs. Bespoke discovers the perfect activity for a corporate teambuilding exercise or simply a day out with friends and family.

11 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 4 min

culture · places

Star wars

There are any number of criteria for deciding who’s the biggest pop star in the region. We’ve thrown of all of them out and have made an arbitrary, snap judgment.

9 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 1 min

Comic relief
culture · places

Comic relief

Thanks to the ‘Axis of Evil’, stand-up comedy is a rapidly emerging phenomenon here in our region. Bespoke talks with two of its founders, Aron Kader and Ahmed Ahmed, about how they got Arabs to laugh (at themselves).

4 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 3 min

people · culture

The art of manipulation

The multi-billion dollar global advertising industry is continuously trying to steer your choices. Here Bespoke looks past the smoke and mirrors in order to get a grip of it all.

24 May 2010 By Official Bespoke 4 min

The frontline
people · culture

The frontline

In Yemen, 13 veiled women – all dangerous and armed to the teeth - have gone into battle. Their enemies are terrorism and prejudice, but the weapons they use to combat each are different.

23 May 2010 By Official Bespoke 6 min

people · culture

Heaven’s a glove

Gloves, both men and women’s, are the accessory throughout history that is most weighted in subtlety and social importance. They represent distance, a barrier of protection between the outside world and the delicate hand. Worn throughout life, they maintain the hands in pristine condition.

19 May 2010 By Official Bespoke 1 min