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Chantal Stambouli

Chantal Stambouli

Based in Dubai, Chantal Stambouli covers lifestyle, fashion, emerging trends, and gastronomy across the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Morocco 

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At Art Paris, a cedar stands tall

Lebanon

At Art Paris, a cedar stands tall

Art Paris runs through Sunday at the Grand Palais (Paris), gathering dozens of international galleries and hundreds of artists under one roof,  from established names to emerging voices, from every corner of the world.

Driverless taxis hit Dubai's streets

Dubai

Driverless taxis hit Dubai's streets

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) and Chinese tech giant Baidu have officially launched commercial driverless taxi services in Dubai through the Apollo Go platform,  a deployment that positions the emirate at the cutting edge of next-generation mobility.

A new French brasserie finds its home in Tel Aviv

Israel

A new French brasserie finds its home in Tel Aviv

Parisian brasseries are more than restaurants. They are part of France’s cultural fabric, places where time slows, waiters glide between tables in long aprons, and the menu rarely strays from the classics. 

A Phoenix in the sky: Ras Al Khaimah sets New Year record

United Arab Emirates

A Phoenix in the sky: Ras Al Khaimah sets New Year record

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2026 with an impressive 15-minute New Year’s Eve show combining drones and fireworks, earning a new Guinness World Records title for the largest aerial phoenix formed by multirotor drones.

Casablanca, brighter than ever

Morocco

Casablanca, brighter than ever

Casablanca has just gained a new address for lovers of refined, forward-looking luxury. Nevermind, a contemporary jewellery house, has officially opened its doors, bringing a fresh perspective to high-end adornment in Morocco.

Spectacular fireworks to light up the UAE for New Year

United Arab Emirates

Spectacular fireworks to light up the UAE for New Year

The United Arab Emirates is preparing for a spectacular welcome to 2026, with fireworks and light shows planned across the country, from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah. The nationwide celebrations highlight the UAE’s reputation for hosting world-class, safe, and large-scale events.

Wide range of events boost UAE’s position as winter destination

United Arab Emirates

Wide range of events boost UAE’s position as winter destination

The United Arab Emirates has officially launched its winter tourism season, a period spanning from mid-December through April, during which the country leverages its mild climate and diverse geography to attract both local and international visitors. 

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