Dubai-based fashion designer shares business insights

Exclusive interview with Meena Rose Fashion Designer

During the Bride Show Dubai 2012, Dubai Chronicle’s editor had the wonderful opportunity to review the most-recent fashion collections of established local and International designers. Glamorous models of haute couture dresses, bridal gowns, abayas, jalabiyas and Moroccan kaftans were presented on the catwalk during the four days of the event.

Among the most outstanding was the collection of Meena Rose Fashion house, which combines classic elegance with the newest seasonal trends. Right after the fashion show ended, Dubai Chronicle’s editor interviewed one of the designers. Read more

Bride Show Dubai: Wedding Planning & Production Exclusive

One of the eye-catching displays at the Bride Show Dubai  2012 belongs to Candles & Rings. This is a wedding event styling and production company that is founded by Mariam Gulistan. She has learned her craft from the iconic Mr. Preston Bailey of New York himself. From one-of-a-kind designs to relentless efforts to meet the client’s needs, the wedding planner’s signature touch ensures a creation of a wedding day memories that last a lifetime. Read more

Bride Show Dubai: Exclusive Interview with Rkia Ait Blal

 

The Bride Show Dubai 2012 is a more spectacular event then ever. Tending to showcase the latest styles and trends in Asian and Middle Eastern traditional wedding planning and fashion, the exhibition venue is buzzing with visitors, exhibitors and media representatives. Read more

Meet Shrish: A Startup in Digital Photography

Shrish Kothari just came back from the United States, where she graduated from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. She grew up in Sharjah in the surroundings of loving parents and plenty of relatives. Now, Shrish who is just 23 years old, enthusiastically plans to start her first own private business in digital photography.

Dubai Chronicle’s editor met with Shrish to find out more about her ideas and how she plans to start and run the business. Read more

Exclusive Interview: Russian School of Art is Unique

Master pieces of the Russian school of art are not comparative to the majority of paintings and artworks displayed in Dubai’s art galleries. The most significant reason for that is the unique attention to detail and dept of expressions. Paintings and other artworks of Russian artists are now becoming a hit among UAE-based art experts, collectors and admirers.

During the official launch of Eternity Art & Culture Foundation, a pioneering promoter of Russian art and culture in the Middle East, Dubai Chronicle’s editor had the rare chance to meet up with a number of recognized Russian painters and international art collectors. The ceremony was an evening-long splendid celebration of  Russian art. Hosted by Eternity Art & Culture Foundation at the Jumeirah Zabeel Palace, the event featured an opera and jazz singer performances, that delighted guests and the Dubai-based Russian society.

The painter Mikhail Kaban-Petrov, few of whose works were on display, shared his vision and experience. Read more

Sixty Seconds Interview with a Beauty Expert

Beauty is my passion

Dr Venera Salakhova is a professional dermatologist. She is from Russia, but lives in Dubai since 2005. Dr Salakhova recently co-founded Oxygen Spa and beauty salon in Marriott Executive Hotel and Apartments. The new beauty spot quickly became famous with rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments.

Dubai Chronicle’s editor had the rare chance to grab an interview between her countless appointments.

Q.: Please tell us about yourself in few words.

A.: I am a doctor in cosmetology and a former beautician. My passion is to help women stay young and beautiful. You can take an appointment with me by calling the Oxygen Spa on 04 2222920 or 050 2022660.

Q.: How did you became a doctor?

A.:  After completing university in my native Vladivostok, I continued my education at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, U.S… some 15 years ago. Since then, I have never stopped learning about beauty. Until now, two times a year,  I fly to France for specialized courses in rejuvenation and anti-aging.

Q.: Since how long do you work in the professional world of beauty?

A.:  Longer than 25 years. I started working at the age of 12, in the evenings and after school. My mother had a stroke, and my family struggled financially. So, I went to the local hospital and started helping as a health-giver. During my university years, I worked as a beautician after 5 pm. Read more

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal comments on Arab Spring, Iran, Twitter, Newscorp, investment strategy and debt

In an exclusive interview CNN’s John Defterios speaks with HH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, who expresses his views on:

• The Arab Spring, Iran and Saudi Arabia reforms
• Investments in twitter, Newscorp, view on Facebook and his TV news channel to launch in Dec 2012.
• His investment strategy and European debt, US debt Read more

From Dubai’s skyscraper to Everest

Conquering world’s highest mountain, Everest, purely is a self-discovering challenge for one Dubai-based expat, which can hopefully inspire others and help them gain confidence in their own abilities. In 2012, this man wants to set a new example. Read more

Saudi Arabian Oil Minister discusses Straits of Hormuz, oil production

On “Global Exchange on CNN International” today, John Defterios and Ali Al Naimi, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister discussed oil production and price, Iran and the Straits of Hormuz. Here is the transcript of the exclusive interview.

Q.: China has concerns that Iranian crude exports may be hit by sanctions and they don’t think more sanctions is the answer, could you meet the demands of Chinese crude demands if they were to ask?

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First Minister of Scotland urges Middle East young innovators to seize energy challenge

• First Minister of Scotland urges young innovators in the Middle East to seize energy challenge
• Salmond invites world’s energy talent to visit Scotland

The First Minister of Scotland, Mr Alex Salmond, has invited a gathering of the world’s most talented innovators to visit Scotland to see the world-class energy research being undertaken here.

The First Minister extended the invitation to attend the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference while addressing the World’s Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. He told the gathering of over 150 students from UAE universities, international universities, and young professionals from local companies that they should experience the world class related energy research, development and industry taking place in Scotland. Read more

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