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Rights of future generations announced as the theme of the first Sharjah Architecture Triennial
In an event held during the Vernissage of the Venice Biennale, curator of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial Adrian Lahoud has announced Rights of Future Generations as the theme of the first edition. Running for three months, the Triennial will open in November 2019 in the Emirate of Sharjah as the first major platform for dialogue on architecture and urbanism focusing on the Middle East, North Africa, East Africa and South Asia.Emerging as a radical proposal within indigenous struggles and international law, Rights of Future Generations aims to fundamentally challenge the way we think about designing societies and environments with important implications for architecture, urban design, and planning. The exploration of this concept both within the context of the Arabic-speaking world and...
June 08, 2018

Rights of future generations announced as the theme of the first Sharjah Architecture Triennial

Emaar Entertainment marks the ‘Year of Zayed’ this Ramadan by celebrating the values of the UAE’s founding father
Emaar Entertainment is marking the ‘Year of Zayed’ this Holy Month of Ramadan through a unique tribute that celebrates the values of the nation’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.Joining the nation in celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed, Emaar Entertainment has attributed a core value to each of its attractions with the goal of building these values in the minds of the people and encouraging them to uphold them.Accordingly, KidZania® Dubai will communicate the value of ‘Tolerance’; Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo will celebrate the value of ‘Co-existence’; Reel Cinemas will underpin the value of ‘Faith’; Dubai Ice Rink will put the spotlight on the value of ‘Education’; and the all-new VR Park will focus on promoting the...
June 01, 2018

Emaar Entertainment marks the ‘Year of Zayed’ this Ramadan by celebrating the values of the UAE’s founding father

XLine Dubai Marina
Currently standing as the world’s longest urban zip line, extending a full kilometre from a height of 170 metres to ground level, the XLine Dubai Marina is now open to the public. The line features an incline of 16 degrees and reaches an average top speed of 80 kilometres per hour. Building on the original XLine over The Dubai Fountain launched in 2015, this new edition is twice the length of its forerunner and features two-zip lines running adjacent to one another. Also new is the Superman-style harness, suspending daredevils horizontally as they zip from one of the Amwaj towers in JBR down to the terrace of Dubai Marina Mall.
May 25, 2018

XLine Dubai Marina

Ramadan at renaissance Downtown hotel, Dubai
Saudi GazetteNestled in Business Bay, Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai is a new addition to Dubai’s stunning skyline. Designed with local influences and infused with international flavors, Renaissance is the talk of town for the right reasons. The hotel interiors are reflective of UAE’s culture along with the extensive use of Arab motifs using local art and designs. Their standard deluxe rooms are quite spacious; measuring up to 54sqm compared to most business hotels and offer panoramic views of the Dubai canal and Burj Khalifa. The rooms are designed with a walk-in-closet, expansive bathroom and bedroom area with wood, brass, glass and marbled interiors.With 298 guest rooms, including 65 suites, the hotel is also home to unique dining concepts that attract many locals and tourists...
May 25, 2018

Ramadan at renaissance Downtown hotel, Dubai

The Best You Can Be Chasing The Dream
Saudi GazetteLydia Gurley is a petite young woman whom you might overlook in a crowded room. That’s the way she likes it. Quietly spoken with a lilting Irish brogue and a sniper’s gaze when looking at people, even on a first meeting it is apparent that she is a rather special person and easy for casual observers to underestimate.Put Lydia on a racing cycle however, and she will reveal how special, by leaving most people in her wake. (I’m not really a sprinter so not really sure about this statement). Even dedicated amateur cyclists would have a problem covering 130km in the morning on the open road and over 1000-meter mountains. “I like long hills,” she confides. Fewer still would have a lunch break and then spend hours weight training.“A big part of competitive cycling, like...
May 19, 2018

The Best You Can Be Chasing The Dream

Hat Yai Central Mosque. — Photos by Lutfee Useng and Peerapong Sakundee
People in the Thai Deep South call for transparent peace dialogue
Saudi GazetteYALA/PATTANI — In the Thai Deep South, 2017 saw a sharp reduction in the regional violence that has seen almost 7,000 people killed since 2004. Last year, 235 people were killed as opposed to a high of 892 in 2007.While people in the Deep South provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat welcome the decrease in violence, they have increased their call for a continued peace dialogue between the government and local insurgents.Local government officials, academics, businessmen and activists told Saudi Gazette that a transparent peace dialogue is necessary to address the roots of the problem.In fact, intermittent and mostly secret peace negotiations have been underway since 2013 between the government and Mara Patani, an umbrella group which claims to represent a variety of...
May 11, 2018

People in the Thai Deep South call for transparent peace dialogue

Festival adventures for 2018
Sea star festival in CroatiaAfter an electric premiere edition Sea Star festival is set to return to beautiful Stella Maris laguna in Umag on May 25th and 26th, while the opening day will take place on May 24th and the after party on Sunday, May 27th. Put together by the team behind EXIT Festival, the first Sea Star festival closed with rapturous applause, firmly proving that it is worthy of the nomination for 'Best European New Festival' at the prestigious European Festival Awards. Stunning location, with more than six stages, more than 70 world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Umag is a beautiful Istrian town, rich in Mediterranean spirit, historical baroque and renaissance buildings and narrow streets that lead to numerous authentic...
May 04, 2018

Festival adventures for 2018

Coffee Republic Of Saudi Arabia
This Week: In Search Of The Best Latte in JeddahSaudi GazetteLike many things becoming a fad overnight, coffee chains are the new favorite trend. Locals have invested heavily into extraordinary concepts and boutique coffee shops that have become a hit with Saudis and expats alike.As opposed to franchising, young Saudis are investing in original concepts and pushing the homegrown scene forward. This week we explored some of the most creative concepts including Medd, Cup and Couch, Toqa, Zanjabeel, Bafarat, Brew 92 and Deera café to see what’s brewing. The purpose was to find a local chain that serves the best latte or one as good as Seattle’s Starbucks. We struggled but discovered some gems along the way. We noticed that latte’s aren’t a prerogative nor their main focus, but that...
April 27, 2018

Coffee Republic Of Saudi Arabia

Desert palm dubai Home for the weekend
Saudi GazetteDesert Palm Dubai is a hidden gem 20 minutes away from Dubai Airport. With stables and horse races in your backyard, an extravagant spa and delicious dining destinations, Desert Palm is the definition of a weekend. You can have a barbecue with friends and family in your backyard while watching a polo match or unwind by the pool. For families with children, explore the diverse wildlife at Dubai Safari for an unforgettable adventure and lots of stories to bring back home.Begin by booking a luxurious Pool Residence that offers four Combo Dubai Safari Park Tickets per stay. The hotel offers a complimentary drop off and pick up for families staying at Desert Palm Dubai. The package also offers a 15% discount at their restaurants, a 15% discount on Spa Treatments and selected...
April 20, 2018

Desert palm dubai Home for the weekend

Join the masters of food at Andalusia
Saudi GazettePark Hyatt Jeddah celebrated Moroccan cuisine steeped in a long and rich tradition of flavors at Andalusia last week. Guests embarked on a mesmerizing journey with Park Hyatt Jeddah’s General Manager Ashwini Kumar, who facilitated a unique cooking workshop improvised by Chef Ali and his team of chefs.The event brought together a diverse group of participants who indulged in Moroccan gastronomy and learned about ‘Tangia’ an urn- or amphora-shaped Moroccan cooking vessel used to prepare a confit-style stew.“It feels like going back in time,” Jamie Oliver is heard saying in a video playing on a big screen as guests gathered around the chef’s table. “I like to think of a tagine as a sort of stew with attitude,” he said.The folkloric dish is prepared using Moroccan...
April 20, 2018

Join the masters of food at Andalusia

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