Arab Billionaires List revealed
April 8, 2012 · Comments Off
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Lebanon record the highest number of billionaires
2012 welcomes newcomer Morocco to the billionaires club.
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud tops the Arab billionaires list with a fortune of $18 billion
Forbes has just revealed the Arab billionaires ranking, composed of 36 distinctive billionaires from across the Arab world with a combined total net worth of $121.3 billion, improving on last year’s figure of $117.6 billion.
Topping the ranking for the second year running is the Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud with a fortune of $18 billion, followed in second place by Lebanese-Brazilian billionaire Joseph Safra with $13.8 billion to his name. Through this prestigious ranking, Forbes Middle East aims to highlight the inspirational stories of the region’s Arab billionaires, as well as the challenges and obstacles overcome on the road to success.
Both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Lebanon led the way on this ranking with eight billionaires each. Despite recent political turmoil, Egypt was runner up with seven billionaires, followed by the stable United Arab Emirates with a total of four. However, this year’s major headline was newcomer to the billionaires club, Morocco, which entered the ranking with three billionaires: Miloud Chaabi, Othman Benjelloun and Anas Sefrioui.
Kuwait ranked sixth with two billionaires, Bassam and Kutayba Alghanim, and it should be noted that Kuwait’s wealthy Al-Kharafi family were removed from the ranking following a formal request from the Kharafi Group. Jordan, Syria, Iraq and Sudan also featured in the ranking with one billionaire each. Read more
Four UAE Nationals on Forbes Billionaires List
March 8, 2012 · Comments Off
1,226 billionaires around the globe
A popular business magazine in the United States, Forbes, yesterday released its annual Billionaires list. There are 1,226 billionaires around the globe. Here is a glance of the Top 10 worldwide by rank in net worth: Read more
Emiratis on Top 100 World’s Most Influential Arabs
March 6, 2012 · Comments Off
21 Emiratis join the ranks of the Top 100 World’s Most Influential Arabs
”Gulf Business” magazine announced the list of Top 100 World’s Most Influential Arabs for 2012. The classification covers various sectors: finance, real estate, science and technology, trade, culture and society.
From the United Arab Emirates, the influential personalities among the Top 100 World’s Most Influential Arabs list are: Read more
Top 100 World’s Most Influential Arabs
March 6, 2012 · Comments Off
Charles El-Achi, Abdalla Alnajjar and Farouk El-Baz the most prominent scientists..
Waleed Bin Ibrahim and Ahmed Bin Jassim more importantly in the Arab media Read more
Oscars Fashion: Actresses to compete for Best Red Carpet gown
February 20, 2012 · Comments Off
2012 Oscar nominations announced in January
The Oscars is a pivotal moment in an actor’s or actresses’ career. It is the most-coveted award in a business littered with competition and hurdles. The Oscars represents that crowning moment of glory, making it all the exhausting auctions, 18-hour filming days and scathing reviews worth it. Winning an Academy Awards solidifies one’s position in Hollywood history.
The 2012 Oscar nominations were announced in January. Top contenders include “The Artist,” “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “The Iron Lady” and “The Descendants.”
Not only is the Academy Awards a glorious celebration of art, it is a celebration of fashion.
Each year actresses step out in the most stunning ensembles created by some of the world’s most renowned designers. Hollywood is so revered for its magic. The fashions on the carpet echo that fantastical nuance.
And dressing for the Oscars is no small feat.
Vienna Opera Ball must come back to Dubai
February 19, 2012 · Comments Off
Dubai was the third official venue to host Vienna Opera Ball
The 56th Vienna Opera Ball opened with a heady mix of culture, glamour and politics in the Austrian capital on the 16th of February. The 84-year-old Roger Moore and Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen were Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner’s special guests at this year’s Opera Ball. Sports stars were also drawn to the spectacular event, with former German tennis great Boris Becker and ex-footballing compatriot Lothar Matthaus making their first visits.
The political world was also in evidence, with much of the Austrian government enjoying a a break from the woes of the eurozone. President Heinz Fischer invited UN chief Ban Ki-moon after a day of intense talks about the crisis in Syria. The secretary-general of the United Nations, praised the ball as a “celebration of Austrian music culture”.
Such a splendid event can surely once again trill Dubai’s society and attract superstars, sportsmen and politicians from across the Middle East to the city that never sleeps. Read more
Grammy Awards Most Unusual Dresses
February 13, 2012 · Comments Off
2012 Grammy Awards Winners List
Best Dressed at the Grammy Awards
In the United States, the 54th Grammy Awards showcased celebrities’ latest styles and fashion designers’ latest most stunning couture creations. Among the best dressed ladies are Paris Hilton, Rihanna and Taylor Swift. But best dressed does not always mean a Show-stopper! Read more
Best Dressed at the Grammy Awards
February 13, 2012 · Comments Off
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards had plenty of head-turning moments. The extremely viewed dress-up event showcased the best of designer’s talent and couture creations in 2012. Among this year’s best dressed ladies attending the ceremony are Paris Hilton, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.
The Grammy Awards, originally called Gramophone Award some time back, now is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a widely viewed televised ceremony. Read more
Red Dress Fall Collection 2012: Who wore it best?
February 12, 2012 · Comments Off
Ladies in Red
The Heart Truth Red Dress Fall Collection 2012 was held in New York recently, with celebrities and supermodels alike showing off designer red dresses on the red carpet.
Loading ...Paul McCartney 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year
February 11, 2012 · Comments Off
Musicians cueing up to salute Paul McCartney at MusiCares
In the United States, the Grammys weekend kicked off in full force on Friday night, with Paul McCartney being honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year.
An annual tradition honoring entertainers, 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year gala shares a yearly look on who contribute exceptional artistic achievements and philanthropic work this year the event is held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
This year, the gala was held only days prior to the Grammy Awards and had some big artists joining the event in honoring Paul McCartney.
The evening wasn’t just about chatting up the new Hollywood Star recipient as there are plenty of performances slated too. Tony Bennett, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, James Taylor and Neil Young are hit the stage.
The musicians cueing up to salute Paul McCartney at MusiCares were nervous enough about doing justice to their hero’s classics. The legendary musician, the biggest big shot snagged in the event’s 22-year history, was celebrated for his music and philanthropy.
McCartney, 69, took the stage and charged into rousing versions of Magical Mystery Tour and Junior’s Farm, setting a high bar for an evening of distinctive covers by diverse admirers.
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