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Green Thumbs

Sweet North Africa Better known as Ameliorata or Mignonette, this sweet smelling flower can trace its origins to the Maghreb. Though better suited for the garden, you can also cut the stems and plant them for indoor use during the winter months. It first appeared on European shores in 1750

21 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

Twenty-Four with Philippe Ghanem
people · business

Twenty-Four with Philippe Ghanem

Philippe Ghanem may be one the region’s most promising business leaders. But as Michael McAdam finds out, he is hardly your typical business tycoon.

19 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

people · business

Faking It

I really don’t understand what all the controversy is about. Or why people are rallying against a bank offering plastic surgery loans. Business is business and beauty – or the lack thereof in some cases – is becoming a very lucrative one. So why shouldn’t banks, or rather Lebanon’s First N

17 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

Out of the Shadows: Bahaa Al Hariri on Business, Fatherhood and His Father

Bahaa Al Hariri is a very private man. The eldest of Rafic Al Hariri's children, he was born into fame yet lives on his own terms. In this rare interview he speaks candidly about business and fatherhood.

16 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

Eco-Logical
people · Tech

Eco-Logical

As policymakers grapple for ways to circumvent reliance on fossil fuels, real estate developers are already championing the cause. As Habib Battah discovers, in the Gulf, environment-friendly projects are beginning to skyrocket.

16 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

Breaking the ice
products · boats

Breaking the ice

Seventy percent of the Earth is covered by water. So if you really want to explore new landscapes then doing so by private yacht is the definitive option. But what if you wanted to go where very few others ever go? Then buy an icebreaker discovers Ziad Taha.

13 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

Back to school
products · cars

Back to school

If you feel that the paved road is no longer to your liking and you want to expertly explore the wilderness, Land Rover, with its Land Rover Driving School, can supply just the thing, as Samer Gharios finds out.

11 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

Berth right
products · boats

Berth right

Pleasure vessels are enjoying ever higher growth in terms of sales within our region. Significantly, Italian yacht maker Azimut decided to make its worldwide launch for its new 103S at the Dubai International Boat Show. Michael McAdam takes a closer look.

8 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

Audio alfresco
places · Tech

Audio alfresco

At any good outdoor party of if you just want to lounge by the pool, music is key to your enjoyment. There are better ways of hearing your indoor sound system than by just turning the volume up. As Ken Kessler discovers, some speakers can weather the harshest conditions and still sing a go

7 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

A tale of two canvases
places · culture

A tale of two canvases

Two artists with two very different approaches to their craft offer a vivid indication of the rising young female talent in the region. Carole Corm talks to Summer Alireza and Sally Khoury about their work, styles and inspirations.

5 Jul 2007 By Official Bespoke

Energy catchers
places · design

Energy catchers

Ever had a bed you can’t get to sleep in, a new home that just feels wrong or an office where you can somehow never get down to work? Insomnia, unfamiliarity or laziness could be the cause…or perhaps you have a case of bad Feng Shui, writes Lucy Fielder.

28 Jun 2007 By Official Bespoke

places · Unusuals

The concierge king

American-based Bluefish concierge service has mastered the art of the ultimate experience and travel. Nothing seems too exclusive or difficult for the company. And that’s why they needed to be set a challenge in the Middle East, writes Rana Ballout.

26 Jun 2007 By Official Bespoke