“We should always seek to transfer knowledge and transmit our experiences in a way that benefits future generations. Knowledge transfer has been encouraged by our leaders in the UAE,” exhorted Emirati filmmaker Nahla Hamad Bin Fahad Almheiri at her talk “Empowering Female Voices” on Sunday, March 3 at Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2024) in Sharjah. In an engaging fireside chat with Dr Abdelsalam Alhammadi of Sharjah TV, the filmmaker recounted how she shattered the glass ceiling in the male-dominated film industry. A leading filmmaker and executive producer from Dubai, Nahla is celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to the silver…
Author: Kashan Tumsil
Capturing the essence of a thrilling sport like the Formula 1 Grand Prix requires meticulous planning and skillful execution, noted Darren Heath, an award-winning photojournalist, during his talk, ‘Plan of Attack,’ at the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2024) in Sharjah on Sunday. The perfect shot doesn’t simply come from pointing and shooting, Darren reminded the audience at the Focus Group, and said, “It’s born out of comprehensive preparation, skill, and precise execution.” Preparation is essentially the key. “By failing to prepare, you prepare to fail. Always follow a basic approach,” Darren said, pointing at a hand-drawn diagram highlighting the…
Yesterday, the first session of the Middle East International Medical Tourism Conference was opened at the Movenpick Hotel – Al Garhoud – Dubai, in the presence of His Excellency Salem Al Darmaki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, and the presence of His Excellency Professor Tawfiq bin Ahmed Khoja, Chairman of the Conference, and Professor Lutfi Al-Khulaifi, President of the company organizing the conference, and Sheikh. Mishal Al Qasimi On this occasion, the Medical Tourism Exhibition was opened with the participation of about 40 hospitals and medical tourism companies from the Emirates, Turkey, Tunisia, India, Malaysia and…
Dubai witnesses a grand celebration marking the opening of Ciao Ceramics Showroom, attended by a distinguished gathering of important personalities, media professionals, influencers, and enthusiasts. On this occasion, Mr. Vimal Sharma, CEO of Ciao Ceramics, stated, “Our mission is to provide the finest Italian porcelain slabs and deliver exceptional customer service to architects, interior designers, and homeowners in the UAE. We aim to be the primary partner in supplying Italian porcelain in the region, while promoting an understanding of quality and outstanding design.” In an extraordinary evening where beauty merged with elegance, attendees marveled at exquisite collections of Italian ceramics…
As Ramadan approaches, EROS, UAE’s premier electronic retailer, presents irresistible deals on an exquisite selection of premium appliance brands including TCL, Hitachi, Ariston, Midea, Cosori, Levoit, Samsung, and EROS’s own brand, KROME. Exclusive discounts aim to assist shoppers in their Ramadan preparations without straining budgets. Recognising the demand for smarter and time-saving gadgets during this season, EROS offers special deals and discounts from February 23rd to April 8th, 2024. Noteworthy promotions include a sustainability-focused trade-in deal, providing up to AED 500 off on purchases when customers trade in old appliances. EROS also introduces flexible payment options, a 10% discount for…
The vision and power of involving local communities especially children in wildlife photography and conservation projects were highlighted at a panel discussion titled “Cameras, Kids and Conservation” during the 8th edition of Xposure on Thursday. The panel featured well-known photographer and educator Mike Kendrick, and his young team from Wild Shots Outreach (WSO), including Rifumo Mathebula, Karabo Magakane, and Melody Mnisi. WSO is an award-winning South African NGO that aims to engage previously disadvantaged young Africans in wildlife and conservation through photography. Kendrick, who has specialised in teaching students from disadvantaged communities for over 25 years, revealed that as a…
Award-winning National Geographic photographer Kilii Yuyan presented ‘Guardians of Life: Caring for Land the Indigenous Way,’ a talk focused on a profound exploration into the symbiotic relationship between indigenous peoples and the environment, at the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2024), on Thursday. The talk was part of the festival’s third annual Conservation Summit. Yuyan, who brings a unique perspective shaped by his mixed Chinese and Nanai/Hezhe heritage, delved into the ancient practices of Indigenous stewardship that have preserved the world’s most revered natural sanctuaries – coral reefs of the Pacific, the Amazon lands, the Arctic tundra, Mongolian and Greenland…
Photography lets people see disruption and damage and inspires them to action, says the renowned photographer-conservationist at the International Photography Festival Photography has a long history of raising awareness about incredible landscapes and wild places, seasoned photographer passionate about environmental conservation, Beth Wald, has shared with the audiences of the ongoing 8th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure). Her talk ‘Wild Eyes: The Radical Promise of Rewilding to Restore Our Ailing Planet’ was held on the weeklong festival’s second day and was part of the 3rd edition of the Xposure Conversation Summit. “Photography allows people to witness disruption…
In line with the guidance of the visionary leadership in Dubai, aimed at synergizing government efforts to empower community sectors and foster effective knowledge partnerships, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, entrusted with crafting community development frameworks in the Emirate, has entered into a Twinning Charter Agreement with the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department in Dubai. The agreement was signed at the premises of the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, with the objective of harmonizing endeavors to support the most vulnerable groups and address critical humanitarian situations. The agreement was endorsed by Her Excellency Hessa…
Faridah F Ajmal, the first Asian woman perfumer-turned entrepreneur, unveils the unique oriental and French perfume collections, marks the occasion with a 10-Day Oudh Extravaganza and exclusive store launch in Al Wasl, Jumeirah. “FARIDAH” is a new home-grown fragrance brand launched by perfume connoisseur Faridah F Ajmal – who blends oils to create unique perfumes with lasting impact. “FARIDAH” is among the first fragrance brand to be developed by an Asian woman perfumer-cum entrepreneur in this part of the world. The UAE’s fragrance market is set to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.88 percent from US$6.4…