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Following the onset of the Syrian Civil War in 2011, architect Philippe Daher left both his country and his architecture practice behind. But personifying the motto of what to do when life gives you lemons, he eventually established a new life in neighbouring Lebanon, this time as a tal…
Audemars Piguet, which has continued to be owned and managed by its founding families ever since it started, is an incredible company for the way in which it has managed to stay at the forefront of watchmaking. It’s startling to think that, just over twenty years ago, Audemars Piguet wa…
Paris’ first digital art museum, the Atelier des Lumières, opened last year in a disused 19th century foundry in the city’s 11th arrondissement. And, following sold-out shows on Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and the history of the Vienna Secession, they’ve outdone themselves this yea…
A silent Harley with no engine, fuel tank, oil, gearbox or exhaust? Welcome to the future. The LiveWire by Harley-Davidson is not only a very different kind of motorcycle, it’s going to need to save the ailing American giant. Still, by ditching their classic V-twin for an electric…
If there was ever a watershed moment for the tech industry in the Middle East, it’s now. Following Souq.com’s acquisition by Amazon last March for 580 million USD and Uber’s acquisition of Careem in June for a cool 3.1 billion USD, all eyes are on a new breed of startups. But don’t take…
The late Iraqi-British architect's final airport opened in September at a cost of eleven billion dollars, claiming the title of world's largest and arguably its most advanced and greenest.
American artist Nathan Sawaya abandoned a lucrative career as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer to sculpt with Lego. He reflects on the leap of faith that turned childhood bricks into a serious artistic calling.
Amid wildfires, conflict and hardship, the human spirit clings instinctively to optimism. This piece explores how art and playfulness offer a vital antidote, helping us take in the chaos while still finding room for joy.
If you don’t mind paying seven times the price of even the top pro-level paddles, then Tiffany has a highly collectable set of two ping pong rackets that can be yours for an eye-watering sum of 700 USD. Handcrafted in the USA, using reclaimed American walnut (instead of plywood) and top…
Exquisite yet rugged, Chopard’s first ever sports watch ticks all the right boxes. Inspired by Karl-Friedrich Scheufeler’s passion for hiking and skiing in the Alps, Chopard’s new Alpine Eagle is made for braving the elements. Crafted of Lucent Steel A223, a metal whi…
Alakeel’s original and creative east-meets-west designs have been around for over a decade but it’s only now, within a new context of reform and change within the Kingdom, that they’re finding more mainstream success. Having debuted during Dubai’s Fashion Week back in 2008, many might h…
Riva is to yachting what Givenchy is to haute couture, a heritage marque built on exquisite craftsmanship. From Brigitte Bardot's Saint Tropez days, its classics remain enduring symbols of an elegant, sun-soaked seafaring life.