Bloomberg Dad shoes are clunky, ugly — and the hottest trend in footwear, clomping down the runway at recent shows by luxury houses Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga. The bulked-up sneakers, which can retail for hundreds of dollars a pair, also represent a major challenge for athletic-shoe makers unaccustomed to the volatile world of high fashion. Until recently, companies such as ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates will, on Sunday, observe “International Youth Day”, highlighting the great importance attached to the welfare and progress of the youth. The UAE Government seeks to empower the young generation and prepare them to contribute to the welfare of the Emirati community by instilling in them leadership qualities and by engaging them in ...

KHARTOUM / WAM The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is making strenuous efforts for the convenience and comfort of millions of pilgrims while performing the fifth pillar of Islam, stated Dr Mohammed Mattar Al Kaabi, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Awqaf, and Head of the UAE Haj Mission. “The KSA warmly welcomes millions of pilgrims and ...