From skincare and fragrance to clean beauty and cosmetics, entrepreneurs across the Gulf are transforming the region’s beauty landscape. CUP OF COUPLE AT PEXEL The beauty scene in the GCC has long been associated with glamour, luxury and global brands. But behind the region’s fastest-growing beauty labels is a new generation of entrepreneurs redefining what...
This month, we speak to inspiring women whose ideas, resilience and ambition are helping shape Bahrain’s evolving identity and future. Across the GCC, a powerful shift is underway. Women are not only participating in the region’s transformation – they are helping to define it. From boardrooms and startups to laboratories, ministries, creative studios and social...
OHLALA TOOK THE AUDI Q3 40 TFSI SPORTBACK S LINE, A COMPACT SUV, OUT FOR A DAY TO EXPERIENCE HOW AUDI BLENDS REFINEMENT, PERFORMANCE AND MODERN LUXURY IN COMPACT FORM. The Audi Q3 40 TFSI Sportback S line arrived looking polished, poised and pleased with itself. After inspecting and driving it, we understood why. This...
With Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden spring collection, Tiffany & Co. transforms nature’s secret magic into dazzling gems. The high jewellery universe is welcoming a new collection from Tiffany & Co. – Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden – that will be launched in three phases: spring, summer and autumn, creations that transform the quiet mysteries...
Sumosan offers a contemporary experience where precision, creativity and atmosphere converge. Fernanda Langhammer encountered bold flavours, striking presentation and an evolving ambience that lingers well beyond the final course. Japanese cuisine is undoubtedly one of my top three culinary favourites. Any dining outing eventually leads me to a restaurant that offers this kind of fare,...
At Thalassa Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, a deeply restorative spa journey unfolds through marine-based therapies, innovative treatments and full-body relaxation. Fernanda Langhammer headed there to experience a truly transformative escape. Not all pampering sessions are created equal and few spa experiences rival the restorative escape offered by Thalassa Wellness & Rehabilitation Center at Sofitel Bahrain...
MARLI, well-known for its delicate jewel creations, enters the watchmaking universe with a timepiece collection rooted in its original craft. Creative director Maral Artinian, the mind behind MARLI, has unveiled the brand’s first timepiece collection. This evolution feels less like a new chapter and more like the natural continuation of MARLI’s design identity. Built on...
Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari chose Rome’s iconic Vela di Calatrava – Città dello Sport as the stage to unveil the fully electric Ferrari Luce – the brand’s first-ever EV; a launch that symbolises the brand’s ongoing journey of excellence and groundbreaking innovation. Ferrari won its first ever victory in Rome in 1947, with...
Asia Jewellers has unveiled the new Max Mara boutique at Marassi Galleria, ushering in an exciting new era for the renowned Italian fashion house in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Located within one of Bahrain’s most prestigious luxury shopping and entertainment destinations, the new boutique reflects Max Mara’s timeless elegance, refined craftsmanship, and modern sophistication. Designed...
Wassan Al-Khudhairi, an Iraqi curator, has been appointed by Art Basel as the Artistic Director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership withQatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+. Image – Art Basel Wassan succeeds Wael Shawky, artist and Director of Qatar Museums’ Fire Station: Artist-in-Residence, who shaped the curatorial vision for...