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In 2003, Dr Saad Al Barrak, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Zain, set out an exceptionally ambitious nine-year plan many sceptics thought unfeasible. Almost six years on, the Kuwaiti operator has achieved more than most dream of.
I went on the road to Rio for the latest edition of ‘The Screening Room’, focusing on the best of Brazilian cinema. The city is phenomenal, although we had to battle the spring showers to complete our filming within our deadline – rushing out of the hotel as early as 6am if we spotted a s
Gabriel Yared had me at “hello”. For a world-renowned multi-talented musical genius, Oscar-winner, international award winner, composer, captivating conductor and self-taught pianist, Lebanese-born Yared is modest, courteous, warm and an extremely likable individual. In short, this genu…
Writer: Ramsay Short The CollectorWinner of Bespoke’s Connoisseur Award and custodian of the largest private collection of Islamic art in the world, Professor Nasser David Khalili shares how he amassed his incredible collection and why he’s merely managing it for future generations. In 195
Writer: Anna Louie Sussman Poetic intifada When world-renowned poetic genius Mahmoud Darwish, passed away on August 9th, 2008, it shocked the world and left countless in mourning. Already pegged to win Bespoke’s Legacy Award, it is only fair that he nevertheless receives it posthumously. N
No moment in time can ever be imitated. Consequently taking a snapshot of a particular moment means freezing all emotion and expression for eternity. That is what drives Noah Alireza to take photographs as Ceem Haidar learns.
By Myleene Klass As host of CNN International’s film show ‘The Screening Room’ I’ve presented the programme from a helicopter over Hollywood, the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge and atop the Acropolis, but this month the team had planned an even more enterprising adventure. I’ve been liter
The tables have turned. Once controversial, backgammon now sits at the heart of Arab culture. Andrea Stanton reveals the secret behind this everlasting game.
Ever wonder why Madonna, currently in her mid-fifties, looks better than ever? No wrinkles, perfectly fit and flexible, toned all over and with a sexier and more appealing style. What could be the secret behind her new empowered, stronger and more confident attitude? The reason is that the
By Sara Habbouch As the countdown’s last few remaining seconds trickle away, adrenaline is rising and concentration intensifying. By the ringing of the bell, the cages are set loose, and the winds released onto the tracks. Hooves striking the ground so hard it shakes, shouts so loud they c
Waiting for weeks to get an interview, Ceem Haidar speaks to Mohieddine Saleh Kamel about his family-owned media dynasty, life, luxury and the Arab world, in their brief chat over the phone.
For centuries powerful men have tried desperately to keep information from lesser human beings. The best way to do that, they opined, is to tell it to a bunch of other likeminded people, and then swear them all to secrecy. When successful, we know not of their existence. When unsuccessful,