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Huawei takes jab at Samsung with ‘no explosion’ phone

  Relaxnews Chinese electronics firm Huawei has unveiled its latest Mate 9 smartphone in Munich, designed to challenge global market leaders Apple and Samsung with features including a high-quality camera and higher- capacity battery. As Korea’s Samsung struggles with negative publicity following the high-profile recall of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in response to reports of it catching fire ...

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An ‘Instagram’ take on fashion

  Bloomberg Since Instagram’s inception in 2013, stylishly-curated posts have inspired a unique frenzy to buy things — from the perfect shade of brown lipstick for the fall, to the uber-flattering off-the-shoulder top worn by your favorite social media influencer that promises to be the solution to all your wardrobe woes. And the fashion industry has taken to Instagram like ...

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Apple star Marc Newson designs Fashion Awards 2016 trophy

  Relaxnews Industrial designer Marc Newson has teamed up with The British Fashion Council and Swarovski to create the trophies for the upcoming Fashion Awards 2016. Fabricated from Swarovski Crystal, the hexagonal trophy was inspired by the idea of “crystal clusters and rock structures.” Each piece measures 245mm by 67mm and will be handcrafted at Swarovski’s headquarters in Wattens, Austria, ...

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Artists give ‘Lady Dior’ handbag a revamp

  Relaxnews Dior has teamed up with seven different artists to reimagine its classic ‘Lady Dior’ handbag. Back in June, the French fashion house partnered with British contemporary artist Marc Quinn on a limited edition accessories collection that included several versions of the bag incorporating his own oil paintings, to mark the opening of the brand’s London boutique. Dior has ...

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Hot trends on Marina Mall ramp

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business To celebrate the latest trends, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, the capital’s leading shopping destination, held its third set of fashion shows of the year from November 3-4. Hosted by beauty expert Eljammi Gozalli on the first day, and Shyema Azam, founder of award winning blog Beauty and the Feast (BATF), on the second day, ...

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What to wear on business to China

  Bloomberg Personal shoppers and stylists agree when heading to China for business, the most important dressing strategy is to hit the tailor before you leave. Hollywood decision-makers have a penchant for wearing things “a little big,” says stylist Jeanne Yang, who has dressed Vin Diesel and Robert Downey Jr. While the Chinese will undoubtedly be looking for familiar labels, ...

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UAE celebrates Flag Day

  Dubai / WAM In celebration of Flag Day, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, raised the UAE flag in Zabeel Park on Thursday morning in the presence of more than 20,000 school students, representing almost 120 different nationalities residing in the country. The Vice President, Prime ...

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UAE, Fiji to boost economic ties

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received the visiting President of the Republic of Fiji, George Konrote on Thursday. Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Konrote and his accompanying delegation. They discussed friendship ties and co-operation between the UAE and Republic of ...

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Switzerland lauds ‘new stage of bilateral relations with UAE’

  BERN / WAM The second meeting of the UAE-Switzerland political Consultations Committee has begun in Bern. The meeting was co-chaired by Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al Jarman, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, and Wolfgang Amadeus Bruelhart, Assistant State Secretary for Middle East and North Africa Division, Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs (FDFA). Mohammed ...

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Expansion of Black Pearl project in Fujairah inaugurated

  DUBAI / WAM Thanks to its strategic geographic location, Fujairah is playing an increasing significant role in the regional and global oil trade and bunkering, said HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. “Fujairah is expanding its oil terminal storage capacity to cater to the demand of global companies,” HH Sheikh Hamad ...

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