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It's a tie thing The modern necktie has been around since the 19th century, although it has constantly evolved in subtle ways with widths and lengths altering according to trends and tastes. Though there are a number of ways to tie a necktie, the absolute rule of thumb is that the tip of t
Covering the Oscars for CNN’s international film show ‘The Screening Room’ provided a particularly memorable experience this year as we witnessed the remarkable success of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, the little film with the big heart, which ended up taking the cinematic world by storm and walk
If ever you have driven down the streets of the Gulf countries, from the UAE to Saudi Arabia, there are some interesting sites to see. Forget the architecture and landscape, and even the collection of Lambos and Ferraris – the true spectacle remains the ‘pimped cars.’ Yes, many nowadays ar
Resides in: Amman, Jordan Job Description: Communications Director of Maia N, the maker of high-end luxury handbags. 1)Who is Maia N? Maia N is a maker of high-end luxury bags created in 2004 by Lebanese/Polish sisters Maya and Joanna. Head designer Maya Nakhle is a Central Saint Martins g
Most people outside the watch-making world have probably never of ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse. However, you should know that it is one of the world's largest manufacturers of watch movements. Founded in 1856, it has long been supplying movement blanks to many of the world’s most fa
On average, it is said that people are faced with at least 1,000 advertisements per day. Given this daily bombardment, how does any one of the millions of brands have a chance of standing out and gaining a loyal following?
When she was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 2004, Iraqi-born Zaha Hadid was not only the first Arab to win but also the first woman. Her work is both genius and thought provoking with multiple perspective points and fragmented geometry supposed to evoke the c…
Unassuming delight Okay so perhaps 57 Euros for a portion of foie gras, 70 Euros for asperges (asparagus), 57 Euros for cuisses de grenouilles (frogs’ legs) and 76 Euros for a poulet de Bresse (whole roast chicken) are far from the deal of the century. But before you are deterred, at least
A few days ago, a male friend of mine inquired as to whether women have been plotting a silent uprising to take over the world from the comfort of hair salons. My mind immediately turned to the smaller scale Skull and Bones society that began in Yale University in 1832. Men, seated undergr
Team: Fadi Baki, Hatem Imam, Omar Khouri & Lena Merhej Samandal comics have released their second edition. The creative team behind the project draws on the fact that they were “bitten by radioactive comic bugs at an early age,” in order to produce first-class, trilingual, cartoon-strip bo
A distinctive scent is something you will never forget because smell is the sense you most often tie to memory. So if the olfactory system profoundly influences people’s ability to recall past events and experiences then your perfume or cologne will have a lasting significance. Here are a
Financial Crisis? Thy Kingdom Come The effects of the global economic crisis are being felt the world over. But our region is somewhat different. While Dubai suffers, Qatar stays silent and Lebanon goes on imperviously, it is Saudi Arabia that has emerged as a global powerhouse. The crisis