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The Editor’s Note Welcome, 2022! I can definitely feel the energy shift as the world is trying to get back to normal after the pandemic. January is always a ‘goal’ month where we set our priorities for the year, create resolutions for our wellbeing, progress, and finances. However, if we are being honest with ourselves, January is also a month of getting everything straight. You have to be true to yourself and set realistic goals for the year that are achievable. The past year has felt like a non-stop goodbye. Many of us waived the last goodbye to our loved ones, friends who weren’t supposed to leave the world that early –but pandemic got us separated from so many pretty souls, businesses, and many things for good. Let’s move on! January is the time of year for looking forward, putting the past of bad decisions, broken hopes, and dead dreams behind us –let’s start 2022 with what makes you happy and keeps you grounded. This way you can make small, positive differences in your life and the others around you. I also encourage you to take time and make a vision board for yourself. Add cutouts of people, things that bring meaning to your heart, and find phrases and quotes that’ll remind you of your focus and bring motivation. Moving forward, I believe life isn’t about just stressing and working –we should take time to have fun, release ourselves from stress (even for a shorter span) and open up for exciting new experiences. For the year 2022 –let’s decide to choose happiness!

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n a city that commands strength of character and an unspoken understanding of one another, New Yorkers are individualists who are also part of something larger together. Mastering the art of ‘making it’ in New York demands a strong sense of self and a certain state of mind. This is the spirit behind Tiffany Knot. It is subversive and audacious, worn as both a statement of rebellion and a talisman of connection: connections with those who ‘know’ and a connection with New York itself.

An interplay of opposites, Tiffany Knot contrasts smooth organic forms with striking jagged angles on bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants and earrings. All featuring the signature graphic knot motif, the 18k yellow and rose gold styles and pavé diamond iterations come together with sleek curves of precious metal and pointed edges that add sharp dimensionality. The collection’s hero piece is a double-wrap choker that is hand set with over 300 diamonds, instilling the design with movement and scale. On bracelets with a double-wrap effect, the 18k gold knot conceals the clasp, making it appear as one continuous, connected design. Tiffany Knot reflects the exacting standards that drive the House’s constant search for innovations in craftsmanship, rigor of form and precision of proportions. Tiffany Knot will be available in the Middle East from early 2022.

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BLUES SALON 40 YEARS ANNIVERSARY

decade after Qatar’s Independence in 1971, Abu Issa Holding launched its first concept, Blue Salon. From a small town of pearl divers and trading settlers, the Abu Issa family evolved a dream and a vision to be among the first pioneers of economic development. One man’s dedication, the late Mr. Abdul Rahim Abu Issa, coupled with the entrepreneurial streak of his eldest son Ashraf Abu Issa, gave rise to a Qatari phenomenon that continues to hold its reputation as the regional innovator. Blue Salon has been Qatar’s leading luxury department store for 40 years, operating as an exclusive luxury

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Samsonite’s president for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, Mr. Paul Melkebeke, recently conducted a press conference in Blue Salon. The main focus was on discussing the brand’s worldwide strategy, also referred as ‘Our Responsible Journey,’ and how the wellknown luggage company wants to keep the globe moving.

The President of Samsonite, Paul Melkebeke, was recently hosted a press conference in Blue Salon, Qatar’s leading luxury department store for over three decades. He spoke on Samsonite’s global strategy, also known as “Our Responsible Journey,” which outlines the company’s commitment to lead the industry in sustainability and is guided by 2030 goals. Mr. Paul Melkebeke explained how the well-known luggage company aims to keep the world moving while working within the confines of the planet and protecting the rights and wellbeing of everyone they work with. He emphasized the dangers of global warming and its dire consequences for the planet earth. He described how global warming can result in increased temperatures over time, altering weather patterns and thereby disturbing nature’s normal equilibrium. The approach “Our Responsible Journey” is a long-term strategy for combating global warming. The

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WITH SHAIMA AL-TAMIMI AND MAYAR HAMDAN AT THE PRIVATE SCREENING OF SHORT FILM ‘DON’T GET TOO COMFORTABLE’ AT M7’S SKY THEATRE

The film is Yemeni-East African Shaima Al-Tamimi’s directorial debut, which takes visual storytelling deep into her own familial roots. Here, she shares an introspective and heartfelt letter to her late grandfather reflecting on her ancestral emigrational journey and its implications over three generations.

Since her grandfather migrated to East Africa from Yemen, the letter questions the continuous pattern of movement amongst Yemenis in the diaspora. Fusing archival photographs, sourced footage, parallax animation, and abstract videos to create an audio-visual body of work, the film explores patterns of movement through generational uprooting. Themes presented in “Don’t Get Too Comfortable” include calling attention to the collective feeling of statelessness and the sense of being felt by Yemeni - or non-Yemeni - migrants.

Audiences were left moved after the first ever private screening of awardwinning Yemeni film “Don’t Get Too Comfortable”, shown at The Sky Theatre, M7 on December 22.

ey invitees at the screening included Social Activist Boutaina Azzabi, Retail Entrepreneur Mr Ashraf Abu Issa, esteemed guests and Doha’s media personnel, who all rose to applause as the poignant film was received with strong admiration.

Director, Shaima Al-Tamimi, said: “Researching my family’s migration and resettlement journey has allowed me to take ownership of my identity and to more thoroughly understand the constant intergenerational insecurity and trauma of finding a permanent home. “Through this work, I am hoping to draw attention to ongoing Yemeni migration, encouraging greater recognition of our stories and fostering space for collective healing among Yemeni migrants and their descendants,” she added. “It is important for our voices to be heard, and more important for us to be in control of our own narrative,” Shaima explains. “So, I am absolutely honoured to share this very timely story with viewers in Doha; it is a story that is incredibly close to my heart. It is also one step towards helping to shed light on the realities of diverse Yemeni identities and to achieve better representation in world cinema.” The private screening event took place at The Sky Theatre, M7, Doha’s newest cultural destination that encourages designers, artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs to use the creative hub as a platform to showcase their work with peers and audiences.

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Young trailblazer Sarah Bouraoui, the Tunisian influencer and luxury cars enthusiast has joined the LLQ Lifestyle family as the magazine ambassador. Sarah’s journey to become a social media star begin due to her love for luxury cars. Being a car enthusiast, Sarah started blogging about cars after completing her MS degree in Marketing and Business development.

Finally, in the wake of her passionate blogging and leveraging more than 70 thousand followers, it wasn’t long before the fashion and lifestyle world came calling. With Sarah signing up to become an ambassador for seven clinics under Gulf Dental and Family Poly Clinics and racking up the appearances. Then, of course, there was her unique linguistics skill of speaking 6 languages has made her popular than ever. Sarah can easily speak Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and German. One of her goals is to reaching proficiency in 12 languages.

The meteoric rise of Sarah Bouraoui to becoming one of the most-followed Instagram influencer feels almost as if it happened overnight. However, this isn’t just happened all of a sudden. Every post she makes is a result of detailed research and hard work with a touch of her signature style.

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Sarah is a fast-learner. She first discovered this unique ability to learn multiple languages while she was working in the hospitality industry. This exceptional skillset has helped her grabbing great opportunities and her career progressed in a very short span of time. Being a good communicator –Sarah knew she have more opportunities coming her way in the media and communications sector. Just like her unique personality, Sarah Bouraoui has artistic hobbies. While she loves to do calligraphy art in her spare time, Sarah also likes to dance –an artlover for sure! LLQ Lifestyle looks forward to working with Sarah and anticipate something best coming out this partnership.

H AR R I ET GYAMFUAH C E L EB R AT I NG WOME N L E A D E RS I N QATA R’S P R I NDUST RY

Qatar’s media and public relation industry has traditionally been dominated by men. However, the last few years have seen a progressive shift in the sector, and this evolvement not only brings greater values to brands but it is also one that empowers women as PR leaders.

iversity is the strength of women. How does a strong, powerful, and successful woman navigate work, client relationships, love, and life, in a world that still doesn’t always accept strong women? In LLQ Lifestyle’s ‘Power Women Story” series, we are casting a spotlight on accomplished women who have become leaders in their sphere and are truly winning at life. Today, PR powerhouse and one of Doha’s most well-connected professionals is our focus. Meet Harriet Gyamfuah – a Publicist who is exceling in her PR management role at a result of incredibly hard work and unbelievable tenacity. Welcome to today’s ‘Power Women Story’ series.

Leveraging Success through Hard Work Over the years, Harriet has managed a clientele related to media, fashion, and notable celebrities. She has worked with leading brands like Prada, Miu Miu, Nicole Farhi, Celine, and Liberty of London. Harriet Gyamfuah has led and headed up international publicity campaigns for London, Paris, and Milan fashion weeks. She has secured press coverage and acquired event attendance of VIPs through attentive network building and sheer determination. She has also managed press conferences and

interviews of international celebrities in various locations. Harriet continued her legacy to success with moving to Qatar. She has an established portfolio which consists of being the Editor of Abode magazine. She immersed herself deep into the core of Qatar’s media and lifestyle sector, getting to know and understand the community. Now, Harriet has created long-lasting links and a strong foundation that has gained her a reputable name within the media and fashion circuit.

The Founder of Creatives Amplified Harriet has built a large network of creatives, and connections for brands, and celebrities under the umbrella of her company ‘Creatives Amplified’. While heading multiple projects, campaigns, and initiatives – Harriet has brought the global attention towards Qatar’s fashion, lifestyle, and hospitality industries. Today, Creatives Amplified has become the most consistent and reliable organization of Qatar’s PR industry. The company also operates as a full-service influencer marketing agency, managing a diverse portfolio of top celebrities, public figures, and social media personalities.

Bringing the Pace to Qatar’s Influencer Marketing on Higher Régime Harriet has been awarded board membership for Qatar Fashion Society – that has been updated to be M7. Harriet has also heroically spoken on the platforms of several professional networking events. Qatar has witnessed many successful press campaigns, awards’ shows, and other popular marketing events under Harriet and her team’s supervision.

Changing the Curb of Qatari PR Industry

Empowering Women in the PR Industry

Harriet has always been a staunch supporter and vocal in her advocacy for women’s empowerment. She has expressed the need of mentoring systems as a way to learn from those who have been there and done that!

There is a need to create open platforms where women can learn, share, and access mentors. But, there is also a need for the industry to give women a fair shot and space to thrive and achieve, because if we are to go on Harriet’s – and many more – great examples, we know that women in PR are absolutely more than capable, resolute, and passionate to do an excellent job. The current assumptions and realities about the PR field are changing for the better, and Harriet is amongst those who will continue to help and improve the bigger picture.

Clearly, representation matters. The truth is that the Qatari PR industry is now celebrating diversity after having Harriet who is taking the industry’s standard to a whole new level. However, more needs to be done to ensure women in the PR world get a fair share of boardroom presence. For an industry that is one-third women, there is more room for progress and for better representation. Harriet is paving the way as a beacon of hope in the right direction.

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Breathing in the digital era, women are highly excelling automotive sphere. Rawan Rahhal is a successful Jordanian entrepreneur, based in Doha, who also has a sweet tooth for luxury cars.

awan’s passion for luxury cars brought her into automotive marketing industry after she completed her business management and specialization in marketing from the Cambridge College.

M E E T RAWAN RAHHAL –AN AU T OMOTI VE ENTHU SI A ST, ENT RE PRENEU R, AN D A C R E AT IVE M ARKET E R

With her 8 years of vast experience in automotive marketing, she has worked with premium automobile brands such as Rolls Royce, BMW, and MINI. During her journey, Rawan realized that digital marketing is the key to bring new leads into automotive marketing. That’s where she understood and created the automotive marketing strategy after analyzing key performance indicators and PR strategies.

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Commitment to the Passion According to Rawan, commitment is the key to create a successful automotive marketing strategy. There is no ‘I’ll give it a try’ or ‘maybe it’ll work out’. It has to be a full 100% level of commitment to develop PR strategies and that comes with your own passion for the product.

An Optimist from the core Being a successful automotive marketer will go hand in hand with your attitude. Rawan is known for her sense of humor and ability to engage with the people. Her positive attitude reflects on her social media page where she became an influencer and gathered thousands of followers in a very short span.

Taking Initiatives

Inspiring Others with her Vision

Being a creative person, setting and tracking goals are one of the traits of Rawan. While her progress inspired others, Rawan decided to establish ‘Alter & Ego’ in 2021 to help other influencers professionally manage their digital assets and reach new highs.

Through Rawan’s Instagram page, people get inspired to explore the life optimistically as she shares her vision with thousands of people. Undoubtedly, Rawan’s Instagram stories are making a highly positive impact on her followers.

Having key success strategies under her sleeves to excel in social media accounts, her startup has already received applause since the launch. LLQ Lifestyle has been admiring successful women entrepreneurs like Rawan Rahhal as women like her has the ability to bring the digital revolution in Qatar’s blogosphere.

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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

By Dr. Nour Zoarob

arenting is a series of memorable milestone, including teething. When your baby’s smile transitions from toothless to tooth field, it is time to consider ways you can support their oral hygiene.

What Role do baby teeth play? Baby teeth Or primary teeth Several crucial roles in your child’s development including: •

helping your baby to chew, smile and speak.

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Holding space in your child’s jaw for the permanent teeth that are growing beneath their gums.

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Facilitating healthy chewing ,which builds and strengthens your baby’s face and jaw muscles.

Baby teeth help maintain your Childs growth and development in several ways even though these teeth will eventually fall out, it is still essential to care for them. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons baby teeth health is a chief concern.

Primary teeth are vital as your child progresses through developmental milestone like eating solid foods and learning to pronounce words. Keeping these teeth healthy allows your child to stay on track as they learn and grow.

Are baby teeth important? Primary teeth have a unique and essential role as your child grows. Your baby’s jaw is not big enough to accommodate the amount and size of teeth an adult has. Accordingly, baby teeth are small enough to fit in an infant’s mouth.

When should I take my baby to the dentist? American Dental Association recommends you bring your child to the dentist soon after their first tooth erupts and before their first birthday. PHOTOGRAPHY: GALYA SMITH

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or the Spring/Summer 2022 season, Genny Creative Director Sara Cavazza Facchini embraces an holiday inspiration, that is revisited through an elegant, urban and quintessentially sensual twist for a decise and assertive femininity. A marine theme influences the details of the collection, where classic shades of white and blue are juxtaposed to vibrant touches of red and metallic sparkles. Evoking seamen’s uniforms, precious trimmings and metal buttons punctuate the shorts paired with micro tops and blazers, as well as the vests cut in sinuous silhouettes, while sailor-style jumpsuits and tops show large collars and knots.

Tie-dye effects enhance the relaxed mood of shirts to wear unbuttoned over bikinis and of the plissé mini dresses. A denimlike linen trench coat is coated creating shimmering effects, and a print with an artsy polka dot motif, rendered in blue and white, or red and white combinations, recalls the graphic patterns of Greek islands’s stone pathways. This gives a distinctive character to trench coats with maxi lapels, but also to buster mini frocks and shirtdresses embellished with ribbons to tie around the waist. An athletic vibe is injected into the collection via knitted pieces elating the body’s curves. Skin-tight cycling shorts are effortlessly worn with cropped jackets for a new urban look, and hyper feminine rompers reveal corsetry details. Evening sparkles. Like beautiful mermaids, Genny’s women emerge from the waves wearing maxi sequin dresses with iridescent shades or sensual cut-out designs decorated with luxurious embroideries. Woven leather heeled sandals elongate the silhouette, while glossy leather bags with tone-ontone orchid studs or styles crafted from perforated leather complete the look of this sophisticated traveler.

ETRO PRESENTS WOMEN’S SS22 COLLECTION

For the Spring Summer 2022 season ETRO enters a new phase, in the spirit of an exciting optimism and a vibrant strength.

rawing a rainbow of fascinating suggestions, Creative Director Veronica Etro portrays a young generation of enthusiastic dreamers embracing lightness, positivity and celebrating life. A joyful mysticism and spiritual awakening typical of the 70s inspires the overall mood, however the look is anchored to reminiscences of 90s’ slickness. ETRO invites you to let the sunshine in and go with the flow, embarking on a bright journey infused with freedom, mindfulness and joyous escapism. Introduced by a drum live performance by Les Tambours du Bronx, the lineup exudes a deep sense of positive energy reflecting in the wide range of patterns giving the collection a kaleidoscopic vibe. Lush flowers blossom into spiritual mandalas, but they also grow into intriguing Paisley motifs. Optical upholstery-inspired patterns with a psychedelic feel introduce sinuous geometries, exalted by hypnotic floral Paisley waves. In addition, maxi prints of multicolor daisies find place next to textured striped graphics, while the tree of life in full bloom celebrates fertility and strength.

Colors are vibrating and energizing. Vitamin orange, emerald green, candy pink and bright yellow touches are matched with nocturnal black and pure white notes for a balance between exuberant flamboyancy and sophisticated, effortless elegance.

In keeping with the 90s’ inspiration, the silhouette is lean and elongated. Comfortable pants with elastic waistbands are worn with an array of crop tops spanning from camisoles with spaghetti straps to crochet bras wrapping around the bodice and enriched with healing crystals pendants. Sarong skirts are worn over frocks or matched with mannish shirts, while cut out dresses feel modern and urban interpretations of refined saris. Layering is key. Cycling shorts and leggings become athletic foundations to build the look and knitted sets are layered under metallic mini frocks with a disco glam attitude. Pants with slits are designed to mimic skirts’ volumes. To complete the look, platform and heeled sandals with cage constructions are embellished with the “Crown Me” signature studs. They also enrich the gold jewelry pieces showing organic shapes embracing the body, as well as the straps of bucket bags, totes and shoulder bags crafted from plush suede in bright tones or peppered by lively patterns. Coated raffia shoppers with a tactile texture are worked in a Paisley pattern rendered in a vibrant palette of yellow, red, candy pink and emerald green.

MEN’S SS22 COL LECTION Travelling in a Joyful State of Grace Everything revolves around sine waves, there are ups and downs, apparently it seems that everything is going wrong, then suddenly it restarts better and stronger than ever. - Franco Battiato, Sicily 2010 This show is for you, Maestro! With Gratitude, Admiration and Love, Kean

The “Travelling in a Joyful State of Grace” collection wants to be a tribute to Franco Battiato, a man, a musician, an artist and a thinker that deeply influenced the vision and the life of Kean Etro. The two met in 1985 when Kean, still very young, was not involved yet in the ETRO business and that year created for the brand the stage set for Franco Battiato’s “Mondi Lontanissimi” tour. A metaphysical trip. Beyond time and space. For Spring Summer 2022, ETRO men’s creative director Kean Etro explores one of the most iconic signatures of the brand, its nomadic spirit. Travelling also becomes a state of the mind and of the heart. Meditation brings to unexplored territories. In a joyful state of grace. In the footsteps of Bruce Chatwin and of Dame Agatha Christie, ETRO’s nomadic journey tinges with reminiscences of archeological explorations in sundrenched lands, where reality and dream merge.

To the tone of Franco Battiato’s masterpiece ‘L’Era del Cinghiale Bianco’, ETRO’s soul travelers take the catwalk, - set in the surreal, suspended atmosphere of the Scalo Farini area in Milan, where nature unexpectedly makes its way through the concrete, - wearing languid, slightly sensual styles, designed to feel good. Nothing is as it seems. The sunrise on a citrus grove inspires the sorbet and vitamin colors, while the darker tones with silver accents echo a fascinating dusk. Everything starts where it ends. More sporty pieces layered on kaftans are crafted from silk cadi and the classic tennis knitted vests this time feature silk georgette inserts for a new free-spirited and meaningful effortless approach. The brand’s signature upholstery-inspired patterns are rarefied, adding graphic appeal to fluid pajama-like sets. Transparencies give a sense of dynamism to the silhouettes and add a dreamy vibe with fil coupe shirts enriched with golden threads. Metallic pants in coated canvas feel like landed from an interstellar world. Long johns peek out from baggy shorts enriched with archaic symbols that also pepper the embroidered bomber jackets, while messages of love and optimism are printed on the trench coats and on the labels enriching the garments. Paisley bucket bags are decorated with the “Crown Me” 3D studs, also peppering slippers, belts and jewelry pieces featuring turquoise and positive symbols, including a shining sun. The nomadic spirit of the collection is also highlighted by maxi soft saddlebags and backpacks in washed leather that are juxtaposed to colorful pouches, functional and cool.

COLLECTION

WOMEN’S SS22

BALLY LAUNCHES

‘A R T O F U T I L I T Y ’

For Bally’s Spring/Summer 2022 Womenswear Collection, the brand reimagines sartorial sportswear with freedom of movement and ease for the post-pandemic future, where the virtuous art of dressing up and down is synonymous with comfort and versatility.

Through voluminous plays on proportion and layered styling, such as large knits and leather gilets paired with fluid trousers, these garments provide comfort, cover and a sense of belonging, irrespective of time. Craftsmanship takes center stage with sophisticated techniques and artisanal details paired with architectural silhouettes in earthy, neutral tones and Alpine floral motifs as an overarching excellence in leather artistry recalling Bally’s Swiss pillars of art, nature and design. Drawing inspiration from workwear, whether an artist’s smock or utilitarian jackets, Bally’s SS22 collection makes the ordinary extraordinary, honoring the value of the handmade.

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stories.. coming from exciting and mysterious worlds… From the details of time and place… the fragrance of tangled words… and beauty… Stories wonder the people’s memories.. to resolve between the sheets of a book.. what was once a line of words.. has no longer the same letters but rather a new smell. Sared... Every story has a scent... Every scent has a tale...

Othello: Gentle to the touch and yet enduring to the mind like a definition of no limits. Othello opens with the delicate sweetness of Ylang Ylang and a symphony of Nutmeg that rounds off with a velvetysoft smoothness. Powdery floral tones of Violet and Peony come into a bespoke blend that evokes the feeling of vintage sensations. Warm hints of Musk and Amber linger underneath like the warmth of skin, on top of which a note of the creamy sweetness of Vanilla and tender touch of Oud. Othello is a perfume of perfectly balanced beauty. 44

Anna Karenina: A scent that evokes an explosion of feelings. Anna Karenina evolves all the events around her, where you find a perfect coupling between the romanticism of a vivid floral harmony and the desire of a forbearing Musk. Touches of Rose petals and Nutmeg bring a smoky tone to a blend of Pepper to the fore. The individual characteristics of Rose, the freshness of white Cedar forming the magnitude of the aroma. A huge note of Guaiac wood lends an intimate warmth and a musky spoon of love. A fragrance that is dazzling and sensual all in a perfect tie.

The prince: The kind of fragrance which brings out the charm into a new world. The Prince transmits a flawless balance of serene radiance with sophisticated strength of character. This chapter opens up with an outstanding freshness of Rose and Floral leather notes, that are further lifted by innovative Musk and oud wood base notes. A juicy splash of Apple and Saffron continues this vibrant personality, which dries down into a top of extreme depth. An icon in the world of perfumery transforms the whole into a notably spicy, floral scent, which has touches of sensuality deep musk in the base.

Wuthering heights: An Oriental fusion opens this chapter, Wuthering Heights contend all elements of life and runs throughout, as Tangarine and Violet fuse with Coriander and Pink pepper. Fresh, aromatic Herb notes extends the distinct freshness of this accord and merge beautifully down into an oriental heart based around the fresh sweetness of Patchouli and a canopy of Tree moss. A bold base underscored with the distinctive qualities of Ambergris and Wood mingles with the enveloping qualities of Benzoin and the creamy, dreamy sensations of Vanilla to

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KEEPING IT TRENDING WITH AND TRADING With the constantly evolving trends in the industry, AND Trading experts have come together to give you a proper outline of the world of beauty for 2022

Hair Trends 2022 by Slajana, Senior Stylist at Franck Provost Doha

M Spa offers a variety of spa treatments that cater to everyone. It’s a perfect blend of elegance, splendor, and opulence with luxury. The place offers its guests a lavish, comfy architecture with boutique spa facilities. It’s a relaxing, stylish, and blissful paradise setting at the heart of Doha.

On hairstyles: Look out world, natural is back in fashion. According to our expert, 2022 will see the rise of accepting your own, authentic self, as we delve into the world of organic products and bring out your hair’s natural texture. It’s finally the time where you do not need to straighten out those curls or use straighteners to make those ‘natural curls’; we’re here to make you fall in love with what you have and are encouraging you to shine on your own! Beachy waves, sleek straight, mid-parting – we’re all here for you! Just add a few hair accessories and you’re trending with the flow!

Mid Length Bob By Franck Provost Paris

Natural Hair Products We’re looking at vegan and organic products as we declare our love for 2022 – keeping it natural and keeping it healthy. AND Trading has introduced Aveda vegan products in their outlets and we’re promising you to keep it healthy for your dazzling hair!

Scalp Care Going to the root of the cause – literally! We’re experiencing people becoming more aware of what they’re putting in and on their body so scalp care has come into focus when we speak on hair trends for 2022. Scalp treatments for hair loss and hair health have been one of the major focus for AND Trading’s awareness campaigns as well and we’re promising to keep it safe for you.

Hair Colours 2022 Biggest Hair Colors Trends in 2022

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We’re seeing 2022 full of experiments with brown which is still one of the warmest trends you will see as we experience a little Twilight hair, which is a mix of balayage and babylights. We’re talking about smooth chocolate mauve with a little spice of chili chocolate tones and we’re keeping it neutral with espresso, mocha, crème brulee and toffee shades as well!

If you’re already planning your spring and summer come back, we’re going to advise you to look into some mid-length bob cuts depending on your face cut. If you’re someone who wants to play it sleek, this cut will fall above the shoulder and below your chin and seems to be the ultimate favorite for 2022.

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For those who are comfortable with taking it a step further pumpkin spice and copper red colors are also going to be on the top trending list.

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We’re seeing also a lot of jet black hair, velvet and blackberry shades too and predicting a dash of coral and neon in this mix as well!

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Not to forget that natural blondes will still be a success in 2022 looks.

If you have longer hair, mid-length with layers will keep you safe and trendy and you’ll want to keep an eye out for those ’90s layered cuts because they’re definitely making a comeback – given that the volume and shape of any hair type is always a good idea. Also making a comeback are your side bangs with the potential of bob cuts with side parting too! And since we’re all about accepting our authentic selves, curly-haired people are also in demand as soft curls will be one of the trendiest styles to have!

Nail Trends By Gina, Technical Educator at Nails Qatar

Nail Colors Hello to the glorious embellishment we know as nail art! Keeping it strictly oval/almond in shape and sometimes experimenting with square and stiletto, we’re in love with the trends this season! If you’re looking for comfort, we’ll recommend going for short ovals for you.

Embellished nails with crystals

We’re keeping it trending with metallic manicures and funking it up with mismatched designs in 2022. French manicures with a colorful twist look promising this year as we’re looking into abstract neutral nail designs with florals also dominating the trend. Crystal nails or even accent nail design is also one of the top choices for 2022 and we’re looking at shades of blue to take over the nail world!

Makeup Trends Covering some of the most eye-catching trends of the season, 2022 is all about that classic look. From rosy cheeks to your neutral eyes with red lips, it’s going to be all eyes on you! If you’re looking to dress up and add a bit of glamour, we’re looking at pastel eyeshadows this year. Add a little eyeshadow to the brow as well as you get comfortable with some graphic eyeliners in 2022. For more eyeshadow colors, we’re also seeing it all vibrant for the coming year; pink, yellow, silver, orange, and the king of all, blue! You can still keep it simple with metallic brown and make sure you’re applying some lower waterline eyeliners as well.

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AND Trading has got your 2022 covered! If you’re still looking for a push, let the experts handle this with care and book yourself a hair, nails or make-up treat in any one of our branches.

M E E T T H E I R ON L ADY: E S R A PAR I N Th e Ge ner al Manag er Jw Mar r iott Ma rqu is City Center Doha Hotel

Q atar – The hospitality industry is led majorly by men. However, the dynamics of hotel leadership are changing as women inevitably have broken the stereotype by putting themselves forward in key leadership roles. Although I’ve interviewed many successful hoteliers, Esra Parin, the GM of JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel, is the first female General Manager I have interviewed. As I indulged in the conversation, I find Esra to be a determined, driven, and robust individual who prospers on meeting and as well as exceeding each and every goal set. I also sensed that she’s not afraid of challenges that come her way.

In this conversation, Esra Parin has talked with us at LLQ Lifestyle about her career path, her leadership, inspirations, advice, and thoughts about raising the bar in the hospitality field.

Lea rn i ng t h e Power Ho te lier Sk il ls f ro m E s r a P r in , the G M o f J W Ma rri o tt Ma rq uis City Cen ter D oha Ho te l Tell us what drove you to become successful Hotelier, and what do you think a woman needs in the hospitality industry to achieve the level of success that you have evidently acquired? Becoming a hotelier was not in my initial plans, but I aspired to be in service of people and to contribute to the world that I lived in, and be a part of something useful that made a positive impact. So I started thinking of research, science, medicine, humanitarian work with worldwide organizations. Then as I was attending the university, and as the hospitality industry was fast developing, I took my first job with the Pullman Hotels followed by Kempinski Hotels, and every job I took on made me want to reach for the next level. I think it is a self-inflicted journey for anyone in the wake of exploration of ourselves and for reaching our true potential. I realized along the way we must create our space to move forward, believe in ourselves to eliminate barriers, follow what we are passionate about, and give our hearts, this shows in everything we do with the best possible outcome for anyone in everything that we do and to foster deeper connections with the people we work with and be in service to. In that aspect, I would not advise anything different to other women in the industry. What applies to men also applies to women, I believe. And honestly, I never thought I had a disadvantage over men despite all statistics suggesting still otherwise for our industry.

Do you think that women lead differently than men? What advice would you give to the new generations of women working in the hospitality industry?

less transactional and more bonding with empathy as well as strategic in their relationships. I also think diversification in teams from gender to character traits, helps to bring the best outcome. My suggestion for the women hospitality industry is to believe in themselves, push themselves not to just seek their way up but to become a better version of themselves constantly to seek to reach their full potential. Also focus on building profound connections on all levels from employees to guests and business partners, constantly learning and evolving, being fearless, always pushing the boundaries on what they do, innovating and reinventing business. The passion to work in hospitality, fortitude to always wanting to improve, and persistent curiosity drove me to work my way up. Also, taking up the opportunities and not allowing fear to get in the way is something I’ve practiced in my career life.

The women empowerment journey has come a long way, how do you think the hotel industry is making its mark? I believe the female presence in the hospitality industry has been significantly improving over the past few decades. However, if we look at senior leadership roles both property as well as corporate leadership roles, although the ratio of women vs men is improving. The progress has been relatively slower for the top executive positions as well as for the general manager roles.

I think we all have our strengths in different areas which does not necessarily depend on whether being a male or a female leader working in the industry.

Major hotel companies in the industry have been focusing on bringing gender parity in addition to diversity in the workplace, and it has shown significant growth in areas such as sales and marketing, brand management, rooms operations.

I would refrain from generalizing between male and female leaders, but I believe there are statistical researches that suggest women perhaps may have more strength in coaching, mentoring, and developing their teams, being

However, it’s not as equally for other expertise areas such as food and beverage, finance, and some others. I am confident that we will witness a positive change over the next few years with an increasing rate.

You have been the General Manager of JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha since March 2020, so right in the start of the pandemic! How did the hotel battle COVID-19 under your administration?

With 20+ years in leadership positions in leading

We went into a swift contingency plan for the first six months.

hospitality brands, what’s one leadership lesson you’ve

Our focus was to retain our teams which we managed and then we started the recovery path and we are performing better than the pre-pandemic period following the conversion of the hotel into the Marriott portfolio.

learned in your career?

What do you think the travel and hospitality

I think one thing also that helped me is to learn to focus on what we can change rather than focusing on the things we can’t have an impact on. For example, you may see brand new, most luxurious hotels opening up aside from hotels that have been around for decades and sometimes in premium brands.

industry will look like especially after the pandemic? In my opinion, people are quickly trying to bounce back. First, I believe will be leisure travel that will bounce back post-pandemic. However, as we have seen since August, there is an exponential growth in the business travel in our market, so as many do in other markets. Most people want to go back to travel and they feel far more comfortable doing so since the majority already had been vaccinated, and now that we know the vaccines are quite reliable in terms of protecting. I guess we will see more and more business trips, meetings, conferences, sports events, social events, and leisure travel. As you know, after most crises and economic downturns, or other major events that impact public sentiment, the bounce back always is very strong and much faster than expected. So I am really optimistic in terms of travel coming back stronger than ever.

What is the biggest challenge that you’re facing to improve the guest experience especially after the COVID-19 Pandemic? Pandemic really put us on a test, we had to quickly adapt to the new health and safety requirements, and all travel restrictions. However, I can say we all adapted very swiftly in the industry and assured our guests that we provide a fully compliant and safe environment for their stay. Some of our guests did not even want to use our executive lounge facilities, and we sent the offering to their rooms respecting their safety concerns.

We still remained connected with our guests even when we did not operate our dining venues due to the restrictions and checked on their well-being on regular basis to ensure we were able to look after them.

Invest in people! We are in the business of taking care of people, and the best thing we can do is to ensure we select the right talents for taking care of the people and invest in them. By doing so, we develop our teams and keep them stimulated, on the other hand, they will look after the guests and our business.

However, they build a legacy through their teams and their offerings, and they are more successful than those with the more supreme product. What matters most is always the people.

What exclusive qualities and soft skills do you look for when you’re hiring? We always hire for talent and passion, depending on the position we look for a varying set of skills and experience, but what matters the most is the attitude and the passion of the person. Once the passion and attitude is there, the person we recruit for generally becomes very successful as we can always provide the training.

What’s one unexpected shift that you’ve seen in guest expectations or demands in the last five or ten years? Guests are far more savvy, they know what they want and what they can expect in comparison to 20 years ago. Digitalization and the internet have changed the hospitality market so far. Different online platforms from booking engines to review sites and social media gave ease of access to an immense level of information and an ability to compare better for the guests to make wiser travel decisions. Hence the hotel companies need to be very agile as today’s guests are far more vocal not only in the hotels they stay in but also on all digital platforms. Most guests nowadays prefer to communicate through digital communication channels such as WhatsApp and mails rather than calls, and we have adapted to this already a few years ago and we make sure we understand the preferred means of communication when we approach our guests. Another major change is that today’s guest is looking for an experience, not just a hotel stay and a breakfast. All hotels that can create an experiential stay in their properties would be able to stay ahead of the game.

What are the 3 basic pieces of advice you want to give to aspiring female hoteliers? Work hard, follow your heart, and surround yourself with good mentors. If you are a leader, always surround yourself with people who have passion for what they do, select the right talents, and develop them as you are as strong as your teams are. If anyone tells you “you can’t do this or that” close your ears and focus on what you’d like to do with your life & your career path, believe in yourself, and remain humble to grow further to reach your potential whatever that may be.

What’s next for you? I am focusing on multiple projects at the moment. The most important one is our partnership with the In Q Enterprises & the renowned chef Tom Aiken as we are opening up the 3-2-1 Café and Naua Restaurant in the Olympic Sports Museum before the end of the year. We are also looking into projects to refresh certain areas in the hotel and also focusing on all potential business opportunities for 2022. The leadership role is something that requires copious amounts of strength, focus and forward thinking. After the Q&A session with Esra Parin, I find that she has everything a true leader and skilled hotelier must have to take their organization to the next level.

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destination, started its 20th anniversary celebrations on the 13 December 2021 with a press conference at the mall in the presence of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Aamal Company Q.P.S.C.,

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO and Managing Director of Aamal Company, and Mr. Baris Sezen, City Center Director. Also in attendance were several of Doha’s leading media and influencers.

To celebrate this historic milestone, City Center Doha will host a program of activities over a period of 20 days, with festive decorations, social media activities, competitions and prizes. Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim, Chairman of Aamal Company Q.P.S.C., commented: “When we first embarked on this huge project in the late 1990s, it felt like an impossible dream to achieve, but with the ambition to deliver something extraordinary to our beloved country, and with the encouragement we received from our partners and the Government, the impossible became a reality and we are gathered here today to celebrate an amazing landmark that in some

way has touched the lives of everyone in Qatar. We will continue to invest in City Center Doha to maintain its market-leading position as we always aim to deliver the best to our community and beloved country.” Sheikh Mohamed bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO and Managing Director of Aamal Company Q.P.S.C, said: “Today marks a special occasion for us and for Qatar’s retail sector. Since its opening in 2001, City Center Doha has added great value to Qatar’s business landscape and has been the catalyst for the development of the West Bay area, Doha’s premium business district. City Center Doha is now a beautiful space that has attracted top regional and international retailers to Qatar, boosted the job market and supported the local community. Ongoing investment by its owners, Aamal Company, ensures that City Center Doha maintains its ability to offer a unique shopping and leisure experience to Qatar’s residents, as well as staying abreast of all the latest retail trends. Through its magnificent architectural design and the continuing upgrade of its facilities and tenant mix, City Center Doha is well positioned to continue be Qatar’s leading shopping destination.”

“City Center Doha is a sentimental place for many of us, with lots of memories shared with loved ones”, said Baris Sezen, Director of City Center Doha. “We are thrilled to celebrate our 20th anniversary with the community. We look forward to welcoming guests young and old to share their memories and enjoy the activities, whilst reflecting on all the progress the mall has made over the last 20 years.” The 20th anniversary celebrations wrap up a season of growth at City Center Doha, which has welcomed more than 50 new tenants this year, including English Home, Adidas originals, Levi’s, H&M, Sushi Library, Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria, Tea Time, Krispy Kreme, &deli, Topazz, Stenders and more.

The mall has recently undergone a series of upgrades. A new outdoor area, Soho Square, has been constructed at the front of the mall, and will feature premium coffee shops and restaurants all with outdoor seating overlooking an eye-catching new fountain. More than 15 new restaurants, including Pizza Box, South Street Burger, KFC, Chef Alfareej and Cheese Fountain, have opened in a new food court area on the east side, as well as a kids’ playing area. A new extension on the second floor allows easy access to the adjoining hotels, Marriott Marquis, JW Marriott, and Rotana City Center, and parking facilities have been upgraded, further enhancing the overall visitor experience. It has also introduced several renown brands, such as BRANDS, RED TAG, Mumuso, Defacto, Flo and more. An upcoming gold market will also be launched soon, introducing new gold shops coming Doha from different parts of the region. Since its launch in 2001, City Center Qatar has been at the forefront of Qatar’s retail scene, bringing an outstanding shopping experience to the people of Qatar. With its exceptional location at the heart of the city, the mall has become Doha’s leading destination for residents, visitors and tourists for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

S AL E H B ATAI N E H N AM E D DE P U T Y G E N E R A L M A N A G E R AT H I LT O N S A LWA BEACH RESORT & VILLAS

ith over 24 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Saleh, with Jordanian and Canadian origin, brings a wealth of experience from managing luxury properties such as Four Seasons and St. Regis across China, Egypt, Canada, Jordan and Qatar to his new role. He will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 361-resort, which includes guest rooms and suites, beach villas, an Arabian Village, more than 20 restaurant offerings, a marina, luxury spa, sports academy, and over 12.900 square feet of flexible meeting space. Prior to joining Salwa Beach Resort, Saleh was the Director of Asset Management at Katara Hospitality, overseeing 13 asset portfolios across Qatar, Egypt and Singapore. Etienne-Charles Gailliez, Country General Manager and General Manager at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, said: “I am delighted to welcome Saleh to our team. He brings an extensive hospitality and strategic leadership experience on board and we are confident that he will help drive our business forward locally and internationally.” On his appointment, Saleh said: “I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter of my career working with a passionate team of hospitality professionals at Salwa Beach Resort to deliver exceptional world-class services to our guests and bring about memorable experiences to all our stakeholders. “

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, has announced the appointment of Saleh Bataineh as its Deputy General Manager.

Bataineh holds a degree in Hotel Management from IHTTI Hotel Management School in Neuchatel, Switzerland. He is married with 3 kids and enjoys travelling the globe and spending quality time with the family.

H I LT O N S A LWA BEACH RESORT & VILLAS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, RISHAB SAHNEY

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, has announced the appointment of Rishab Sahney as its new Commercial Director,

effective January 1, 2022.

ishab has over 10 years of senior management experience within the hospitality industry. He most recently served as the Director of Revenue Management at the resort, analysing revenue maximisation efforts across all income streams, including but not limited to 361 guest Rooms and Suites, Arabian Village Townhouses, Beachfront Villas, over 18 Food and Beverage outlets and the Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing the overall resort commercial operations across sales and marketing, revenue management, business development, retail and project management. He will build organisational capabilities and manage the overall business delivery for the resort and the water park. Prior to joining Hilton, Rishab served as the Area Director of Revenue Management at Minor Hotels, formulating long and short term hotel revenue management strategies for

five properties in Qatar, during which he managed preopening operations of 3 hotels. According to Etienne-Charles Gailliez, Country General Manager – Qatar, General Manager – Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, “Rishab has extensive hospitality leadership experience and has demonstrated his ability to build and sustain existing commercial operations; with a track record of delivering results. I am confident that he will be a force in developing and driving the commercial operations at our resort and I look forward to working with him to drive our business strategy over the coming years”. On his appointment, Sahney said: “I am very excited to take on the role of Commercial Director at such an iconic resort at the forefront of hospitality innovation within Qatar. I look forward to working with the team to firmly pursue our growth strategy within Qatar and across our key international markets while ensuring ultimate satisfaction for our guests that translates into memorable experiences”.

Located on the 28th floor, with floor to ceiling windows and 360-degree views of Doha, dine in the sky at Doha’s latest and hottest brunch setting in town Enjoy Vertigo’s unique sharing style brunch menu featuring a selection of the finest food and beverages set to stand out in Doha’s cosmopolitan foodie scene

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Vertigo, the latest pan-Asian restaurant in Doha by Banyan Tree at La Cigale Mushaireb, the hospitality market leader in Qatar, has recently announced the launch of its spectacular Friday Brunch, bringing its guests an unmatched dining experience at the trendiest lounge in Doha. Customers of the sky-high Vertigo, perched on the highest tower in Mushaireb, will be able to experience an unforgettable feast filled extravaganza with sweet and savoury delights, and enjoy delectable dishes amid enchanting decor against a backdrop of breathtaking views of

Doha’s skyline and the Old City. Enjoy Vertigo’s remarkable entertainment throughout the day, including top tunes by the restaurant’s resident DJ Alex.

The Friday Brunch will offer an array of spectacular dishes which will be served in a sharing style menu. Brunch will start with a delicious assortment of Cold Mezzeh such as Omakase, Asian Ceviche, Papaya Salad, Pho Pia Puu Sauce Mamuang, and Tuna Pizza, to be followed by a selection of Hot Mezzeh featuring favorites such as the Shrimp Bao, Vegetarian Dim Sum and Goong Sarong Buer Tod. For main courses, Vertigo’s guests are promised an abundance of their favorite dishes including Phad Tom Yum Hang Goong, Korean Salmon, Josper Short Rib, Chinese Stir-Fried Beef, Gaeng Kiew Waan Gai, and Phad Thai, all accompanied by succulent side dishes of Rice, Steamed Broccoli, and Mushrooms Sweets and pastry cravers will satisfy their sweet tooth with the restaurant’s Naisa selections, including Japanese Mochi Ice Cream, Chinese Black Sesame Ice Cream, Thai Coconut Tart, Malaysian Mango Sago Pudding, Thai tea Creme Brule, Pumpkin Chestnut Cake, and flavorsome Exotic Fruits. Vertigo’s Guests will also be mesmerized with its garishly ritzy beverages exclusively prepared by Vertigo’s mixologists.

Aurelio Giraudo, Cluster General Manager, Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb, says: “We are happy to launch our new Friday Brunch and to offer our guests a vast selection of sharing style menu items to enjoy with their friends. Vertigo caters to the variety of tastes of the Qatari community, delivering the most upbeat, fun brunch experience in the country”. Friday Brunch is available every Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm, for QAR 379 per person for food only, QAR 429 per person for food plus soft beverages, and QAR 579 per person for food plus enhanced beverages. Banyan Tree Doha blends modern comfort, architectural marvels, and sumptuous dining into one incomparable experience. Located in the heart of Mushaireb, within the Doha Oasis project, one of the most fascinating destinations in the vibrant city, Banyan Tree Doha offers direct access to a signature department store, an indoor experiential Theme Park, and an exclusive cinema multiplex.

M A N DARI N ORI ENTA L , D O H A L AU NCH E S N EW M ENU AT AM B A R F O R ST LYISH LOUN GE SOC I ALI SI NG

andarin Oriental, Doha invites guests to Ambar to unwind and discover the new menu of innovative cocktails and timeless classics, a premium selection of beverages and delicious sharing dishes.

Inspired by the desert landscape and the amber glow of the setting sun, Ambar offers a sophisticated ambience. Guests can enjoy the finest beverages creatively curated by expert mixologists with seasonal flavours like fresh lychee, refreshing rosemary aromatics, fragrant rose water and more. Beverages can be accompanied by delicious sharing dishes such as Lobster Croquettes with citrus mayo and nori gomasio, Guacamole with fried corn nachos, fresh jalapenos and criolla sauce, Kebab Roll with homemade grilled lamb kofta, shredded cabbage roasted tomato, bell pepper, garlic and onion sauce.

Ambar is open daily from 5:30pm to midnight and is located on level 2 with indoor lounge seating. For more information and reservations, call +974 4008 8888

C OYA Doha at W Doh a Emerges As Qa t a r’s Socia l Hub Pe ru v i a n Re s t a u r a n t To Ro c k A r o und the Clock Thi s Fe s ti v e Se ason Fe st i v e Men u s , DJs , S e a s o n al Ma s te r cla s s e s & Pr i v ate D i ni ng O p t i o ns H e a d l in e P l a c e To Be Se e n Ne w Ye a r To B e We l c o m e d in Inca- Style

COYA Doha, the award-winning luxury Peruvian restaurant at W Doha, is fast emerging as the capital’s social hub, with a heady mix of lunch and sunset menus, private dining options, live DJ entertainment and monthly masterclasses. And the social hot spot has the festive season all wrapped up with scrumptious offerings running from lunch to midnight and beyond as well as plans to welcome in 2022 Inca-style.

“Nowhere knows how to be as festive and lively as COYA, and that’s the reason we’re Doha’s preferred social hub,” explained Director of Operations (Middle East), Stefano Pizzini.

“COYA’s unique atmosphere has been recreated from the delicious à la carte menu featuring global DNA dishes, along with the set lunchtime menus with Peruvian and South American flavors to our sunset menu ‘Puesta del Sol’ which are a great way to unwind at the end of weekdays,” he said. “Music enthusiasts can also enjoy the best beats with a line-up of some of the region’s most acclaimed DJs playing live,” he added.

The restaurant also offers a private dining option. “Guests who wish to celebrate in a more private setting can do so and choose from à la carte or bespoke menus,” said Pizzini. Starting December 15th until January 7th, COYA Doha gets festive, and the food, signature beverages and entertainment will make for enduring memories with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. For groups of six of more who are looking for something extra special this festive season, Head Chef Hasan and his team have curated a mouthwatering four-course set menu, featuring the famous COYA guacamole, starters, mains, and ending on a sweet note with the festive yule log. Festive goers can also ring in the New Year in true COYA style through a journey across the Inca Empire. Guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves into the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Peruvian luxury, the very essence of COYA heritage, and can expect the perfect setting to celebrate the past and toast the future.

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The new convertible has the same extreme supercar specification and record-breaking performance as the SF90 Stradale, yet also adds further excitement and versatility to the mix, thanks to latest iteration of Ferrari’s signature Retractable Hard Top architecture which first debuted on a mid-rear engined berlinetta in 2011. The SF90 Spider thus represents a fundamental revision of the supercar concept that makes it the ideal car for owners that demand the very pinnacle of Ferrari technology, but still want to experience the joy of open-top driving.

he SF90 Spider’s plug-in hybrid system guarantees performance levels unmatched by any other production spider: the car’s turbo-charged V8 is augmented by three electric motors, one at the rear and two on the front axle, bringing its maximum power output to a staggering 1,000 cv. This state-of-the-art system does not complicate the driving experience in any way as a sophisticated control logic autonomously monitors and adjust power flows to suit the conditions of use. All the driver has to do is to select one of the power unit modes (eDrive, Hybrid, Performance and Qualify) on the brandnew eManettino for a wonderfully exhilarating experience behind the wheel. Like the SF90 Stradale, the SF90 Spider also has AWD, which has raised the bar for standing starts to unparalleled new speeds: 0-100 km/h in 2.5 s and 0-200 km/h in 7.0 s.

The starting point for the SF90 Spider design was to ensure it remained as faithful as possible to the SF90 Stradale’s signature styling. The Ferrari Styling Centre’s meticulous crafting of the tonneau area has integrated it seamlessly with the rest of the car, an achievement that is even more astonishing because the V8 is still clearly visible through the engine bay cover despite the inclusion of the RHT stowage. The V8 thus remains the star of the show and very much on display whether the RHT is deployed or retracted.

As is the case with the SF90 Stradale, the SF90 Spider is also available with a dedicated specification for owners that want to push its track car vocation to the extreme. The Assetto Fiorano includes a list of exclusive upgrades that set it apart from the standard car, not least Multimatic shock absorbers derived from the Prancing Horse’s GT racing experience and optimised for track use

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cLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, highperformance supercars today announced the official opening of a new, state-of-the-art showroom in Doha, Qatar. The grand opening event held in the evening of November 27, saw the attendance of VIPs and key stakeholders in Qatar, as well as the market reveal of the latest models from McLaren Automotive, including the all-new McLaren Artura, 765LT Spider and Elva.

The new Retail Partner will be operated by Exclusive Motors, a sister company to Al Emadi Enterprises, and offer a complete portfolio of McLaren supercars, as well as full range of merchandise and accessories. The boutique sales facility of McLaren Doha was designed to provide a discerning McLaren customer with the most opulent retail experience and incorporates an adjacent McLaren Café. This first-of-a-kind branded cafeteria is set to open doors to visitors in early 2022 with a special focus on hospitality and community building. The opening event also saw an inauguration of a dedicated Service Centre, situated in the Commercial Avenue and ready to welcome new and existing customers alike. The facility will be managed by an expert team of McLarentrained engineers and employ a branded recovery vehicle offering collection from any Doha-based address to guarantee ultimate customer convenience.

“The grand opening of McLaren Doha is a landmark moment for Exclusive Motors, and we are thrilled to represent the McLaren brand in Qatar. Our company is already recognised as a market-leader in luxury and retail, and we plan to apply the same meticulous standards to our automotive operations. We look forward to welcoming our first customers and to the continued success of McLaren in Qatar.” Jassim Alemadi, CEO, Exclusive Motors & Vice Chairman, Al Emadi Enterprises The showroom opening saw a breath-taking line-up of the three latest supercars from McLaren making their market debut. This included the sold-out McLaren 765LT Spider, which joins the range as the brand’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar and brings higher levels of driver engagement with a shattering 765PS and 800NM of torque.

“We are honoured to inaugurate McLaren Doha and welcome Exclusive Motors to a growing family of our Retail Partners in the Middle East and Africa. Qatar is an important market for our brand, and I am confident that this new partnership, combined with the latest range of exciting product, will create an irresistible ownership experience for both new and existing customers in the market.” Mohamed Fawzi, Market Director – Middle East & Africa, McLaren Automotive

Also revealed was the all-new McLaren Artura; the brand’s first High-Performance Hybrid supercar. All new from the groundup, the McLaren Artura sits on a new vehicle architecture and promises the start of a new era of performance for the iconic British brand. Completing the evening was a bespoke McLaren Elva personalised by the brand’s in-house bespoke department of McLaren Special Operations (MSO). This open cockpit two-seater is the lightest car ever from McLaren Automotive and has been conceived as the brand’s Ultimate Series roadster.

Ma s e ra t i m e e ts D a v id B ec k ha m MC20 Fuori seri e E dit ion for David B eckham: a l o v e letter for the Magic Cit y of Miam i

letter written to the magical city of Miami: this is how MC20 Fuoriserie Edition for David Beckham was born. The ambassador of the Italian automotive brand becomes a designer with the help of the Maserati Centro Stile. Thanks to this union, the passion of the British champion for his second home city takes shape in a customized car that exemplifies the concepts of performance and sportiness: the MC20.

This project is part of Maserati’s Fuoriserie customization program, which in its various styles allows customers to create their tailormade Maserati. The car, intended as a symbol of true luxury in the third millennium, shows the world its unique nature and personal character. Maserati Fuoriserie is a blank canvas and the House of the Trident truly offers an array instruments to create with. The rest is left to the clients taste and inspiration, giving them the opportunity to set their own trends and express their personality. After a personalized and collaborative design process, Beckham and the designers of the Maserati Centro Stile created the MC20 Fuoriserie Edition for David Beckham. This car translates true passion into a carbon fiber monocoque, entirely Made in Italy, and powered by a patented V6 petrol engine derived from Formula 1 technologies.

In this story, the starting point is Miami, the home of Beckham’s US soccer club, while the end result is black and pink, a chromatic dichotomy, as well as the interplay between glossy and matt surfaces. The team colors are, black and pink, and the uniforms are characterized by contrasting glossy-matt treatments.

Starting from this as an inspiration, the bodywork features a glossy black tone which contrasts with the Trident logos on the grille and on the C-pillar, in black, but with an opaque finish. The Maserati lettering on the rear is also opaque, while the MC20 badge on the door is pastel pink, as are the Brembo brake calipers. The interior, in leather and Alcantara, is black with contraststitching in pink. The backrests, in Alcantara, are worked with a tone-on-tone laser engraving method and the headrest features a three-dimensional pastel pink embroidery. Finally, in the center tunnel between the two seats, a personalized nameplate with a glossy-matte effect: at the top, next to the Trident, the Maserati Fuoriserie lettering is pastel pink, at the bottom the italics “For David” appears with an aluminum effect. Miami is a land of magical nights and delicate sunsets. MC20 Fuoriserie Edition for David Beckham seems designed to cross this subtle line between day and night, between pink, the color that greets and bids a farewell with each sunset, and black, that rocks us into the realm of dreams: a realm in which space and time become relative concepts, and you can express yourself through a completely customized car.

Klaus Busse, Head of Maserati Design, commented: “As car designers, our mission is to offer a holistic experience. This value guides our Brand’s stylistic research, making each Maserati uniquely recognizable. Our customization program is another example of our brand’s goal to create singular experiences for our customers: Maserati Fuoriserie is a blank canvas, on which Maserati clients can write their own stories and unleash their creativity, making their dreams come true. Designing this special edition MC20 with David, as with all our Fuoriserie projects, is also an ode to the Brand’s past, taking us back to a time when every car was hand-built to the client’s requests, giving life to a one-off, a true “fuoriserie.” David Beckham said: “I have always been a car enthusiast, so to be part of designing and creating my MC20 through the Fuoriserie customisation programme has been an amazing experience. Cars are about individual taste whether it’s the model, colour or small personal details on the inside. It has been incredible to collaborate with the Maserati team and designers to create this one-off car that is inspired by my second home, Miami and my football club there. It is a joy to be behind the wheel.”

bdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB), Lexus Distributor in Qatar offers the largest line-up of SUVs that satisfy every need be it for City Drive or Off-Road. Every Lexus vehicle has built a reputation based on value, versatility and reliability. These Lexus sport utility vehicles, which combine off-road ability with on-road comfort, are boasting high levels of reliability and durability. All offer plenty of cargo and passenger carrying capability, good ground clearance and a raised seating position that provides excellent visibility. Lexus vehicle sales is supported by Lexus state of the Art showroom The biggest gift we can offer our customers today is the total ownership experience of driving a Lexus. Catering to owners from all segments and having the largest hybrid range in the region we at Lexus Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co. will surpass the boundaries of limitation to simply make you experience amazing!” The showroom is a facility with 2 main floors, the ground floor measuring 2,900 sq. Meter, the 1st floor measuring 1,200 sq. Meter & the basement floor measuring 1,400 sq. meter. A total of 34 vehicles can be displayed 22 in the ground floor & 12 of in the basement floor. The concept built around transforming function into emotion, performance into passion & technology into imagination can be seen. The showroom is inspired by the best modern applications of traditional Japanese culture combined with an amazing experiential Salon

Lex us S U V l i n e u p i n c l u d e s

Lexus LX Lexus LX occupies a special position in the heart of every citizen in Qatar as they enjoy an emotional relationship with this amazing model. Thanks to its inbuilt quality, durability and reliability. A masterpiece that stands at the pinnacle of the Lexus SUV line-up, the LX fuses the powerful muscular performance and intelligent packaging worthy of an iconic flagship, with the sublime refinement 72

and finesse that are the distinctive hallmarks of Lexus luxury. The LX expresses its SUV leadership with the dynamic presence of an authentic 4WD. Built to explore demanding terrain, the strength and 4WD capabilities to confidently tackle tough off-road challenges also contribute to outstanding on-road comfort and driving ease. It exudes urban sophistication with its eye catching styling, poised lively performance on the freeway and city streets, and the elegant luxury of refined appointments. The LX is fitted the largest engine ever in a Lexus. The 5.7-liter V8 generates the power and torque to confidently tackle the challenges of demanding terrain, and deliver it with a smoothness that takes driving freeways and city streets in easy stride. The engine seamlessly combines with the super intelligent 8-speed automatic transmission to give dynamic, smooth gear changes. Advanced traction, braking and suspension systems further enhance the LX’s off-road credentials, while providing the assured poise and control for a sophisticated and comfortable urban driving experience.

Lexus GX A dynamic expression of the Lexus L-finesse philosophy, the ‘Dual Concept’ characteristics of the GX create a highly capable and sophisticated SUV that is equally at home deep in the farm as it is in the center of the city. Based on a sophisticated ‘Body on Frame’ platform, the body shell is built on an extremely strong chassis frame that handles the twisting forces of driving over rough terrain, and isolates the cabin for smooth and refined ride comfort, off-road and on-road. The powerful V8 engine combines outstanding torque for off-road driving with smooth on-road driving performance, together with excellent fuel economy. The muscular exterior styling projects strength and precision, showing the contemporary Lexus SUV family DNA in the distinctive spindle grille, compact 3-eye LED headlamps, and the LED rear combination lamps. In the cabin, the blend of power and elegance is expressed in the solid horizontal lines and soft materials. The focused driving position provides outstanding information and control for commanding off-road driving, together with relaxed on-road cruising. Advanced safety technologies contribute to peace-of-mind wherever the inspiration to explore may take you.

Lexus RX The development of the RX’s ‘Progressive Sophistication’ was driven by a passion to deepen three key elements of driving pleasure: ‘Sophisticated Yet Aggressive Design’, ‘Driving Dynamics’, and ‘Advanced Technology and Connectivity’. focused on shaping a powerful, solid-looking design with an exceptional feeling of unity. A finely-honed blend of elegance and aggression, it is expressed in the overall form, balance and detail, with rounded surfaces adding a subtle elegance to the strong captivating silhouette. ‘Driving

Dynamics’ pursued a clear and deep driving feel that unifies driver and vehicle to dramatically enhance driving pleasure, realized by focusing on enhancing body rigidity and refining the suspension. The smooth and exhilarating acceleration, linear steering feel, accurate response to driver input and outstanding ride comfort elevate the enjoyment of everyday driving, whether turning at an intersection or changing lanes on the expressway. ‘Advanced Technology and Connectivity’ aims to integrate advanced technologies that RX drivers value into a refined driving experience. The RX’s pioneering spirit inspired adoption of the innovative BladeScan AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) headlamps to help provide reliable stress-free driving at night and an advanced multimedia system with touchscreen operation and seamless smartphone connectivity.

Lexus NX The NX was developed around the core concept of ‘Premium Urban Sports Gear’, a next-generation Lexus that applies an urban focus to luxury SUVs. ‘Premium Urban’ aims to create refined solutions to the mobility demands of city living, offering advanced technologies, excellent environmental performance and refined Lexus features that provide outstanding quality and driving pleasure. ‘Sports’ expresses a dynamic and active attitude that shapes the aggressive and very individual styling, and injects a sporting edge into driving, with sport-honed acceleration, control and handling. It is intrinsically linked with ‘Gear’, a meticulous focus on refining every detail to offer the advanced functionality and effortless utility associated with the very best sports equipment, together with the eye-catching design and embrace of advanced technologies that set iconic ‘Sports Gear’ apart. The result is a game-changing, urban-focused SUV, with the acceleration, agility and handling to effortlessly negotiate city traffic, the utility to meet the ever-changing needs of an active and dynamic lifestyle, fuel efficiency that embodies environment-aware values, and the sophisticated features and refined detail that is a Lexus hallmark 73

ALL-NEW JEEP® G R A N D C H E R O KE E L B REAK S NEW GR O U N D IN T H E FU L L -S IZE SU V SEGMENT I N T H E MID D L E E A ST

Most awarded SUV ever delivers even more legendary 4x4 capability, premium on-road refinement, craftsmanship, comfort, with the most advanced safety and technology features in its class

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Stellantis Middle East and Africa is thrilled to launch the All-New Grand Cherokee L, a new great milestone to achieve its ambition to become the leading automotive company in the region.

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The All-New Jeep Grand Cherokee L, available with three-rows for the first time in the vehicle’s history, revealed in the Middle East

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Rooted in the legacy of the Jeep brand, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee offers 4x4 capability, best-in-class safety and advanced technology features.

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Most technologically advanced Grand Cherokee ever with next-generation technologies offers customers unmatched comfort and premium experience.

With the reveal of the All-New Jeep® Grand Cherokee L in the Middle East region, the Jeep brand marks 80 years of 4x4 leadership with the rebirth of an American SUV icon –blending offroad capability with a premium on-road driving experience, which, for the first time in the vehicle’s history, includes a third row of seating. The newest iteration is designed and engineered to deliver an unmatched combination of even more legendary 4x4 capability, superior on-road refinement, premium styling and craftsmanship inside and out, and a host of advanced safety and technology features.

Marco Melani, Managing Director for American Brands at Stellantis Middle East, said: “With an almost 30-year legacy as one of the brand’s most beloved SUVs, one cannot overstate the importance of the Jeep Grand Cherokee to the Middle East, where it continues to be the best-selling SUV in our range. We spoke extensively with our customers in the region and around the world, on what they loved about the previous-generation Grand Cherokee, and what they would like to see in a future model. As a result, we crafted the Jeep Grand Cherokee to deliver legendary Jeep 4x4 off-road capability blended with superior on-road manners and the most advanced technologies and safety features, while also extending to accommodate a third row to meet the growing needs of our Jeep customers who have asked for more space and functionality.”

“The launch of Grand Cherokee L is a testament to the ambitious plans of Stellantis in the Middle East. Indeed, the Grand Cherokee L is a key model within the Stellantis Middle East & Africa portfolio and will play a crucial role in our ambition to become the number one automotive group in the region, whilst providing best in class products and services to customers.” Marco added.

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6 HOURS OF EXCITEMENTEXPERIENCED BY THE MEDIA WITH LEXUS ABDULLAH ABDULGHANI & BROS. CO.

Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB) the distributor for Lexus Brand in Qatar organized a driving experience event and were honored to have H. E. Satochi Maeda the Japanese Ambassador as a guest of honor. The journalists were given the opportunity to experience the Lexus Omotenashi and had the opportunity to testdrive the full range of the latest Lexus models.

welcome ceremony was held at Sakura Lounge located in the Lexus Showroom, where Mr. Firas Mufti Senior Marketing Manager and Mr. Ahmad Abusaad Senior Sales Manager welcomed the journalists and esteemed guests. AAB team explained many of the new features and advanced technology of the Lexus vehicles that will be driven by journalists.

Before the driving experience, each journalist was accompanied by one of Lexus staff to explain to him / her the latest features and how they can benefit from them in order to experience the Lexus philosophy which is Fun to Drive.

The driving experience started from the Lexus Showroom and headed towards Lusail Circuit where the guests had the chance to swap their seats between driver and passenger. After the first stop, the Media headed back to Nobu Restaurant where they were able to extend the Japanese experience not only in automotive with Lexus but also with the Japanese cuisine. At the end of the event, which lasted more than 6 hours the journalists and bloggers shared their feedback on the vehicles and were able to highlight some of their experiences driving these amazing models. Some of these positive comments revolved around safety and features introduced in Lexus vehicles, as well as the level of stability and the superior control with the powerful performance and the calm interior while driving.

The driving event included a wide range of vehicles such as LS, LS Hybrid, LX, ES, ES Hybrid ,LC,LC Hybrid , LC Convertible ,RX, RX Hybrid, IS, UX & GX.

AAB LAUNCHED THE ALL NEW TOYOTA RAIZE IN DOHA FESTIVAL CITY

T h e l a u n ch cerem o n y w a s a t t e n de d b y Mr . R .K . Muruga n, AAB C E O , a s wel l a s Mr . F i ra s Muft i , S e n i o r Ma rk e ting Man a g er, Mr. A wa d Mo ha m m e d, S e n i o r Na t i on a l Toyota S ale s Ma n a g er , a n d Mr . R a m i A l K ha t i b , To yota Re ta il S ale s Ma n a g er.

arking the entry of an exceptionally practical vehicle that is set to redefine the compact SUV segment, Toyota has unveiled the brand-new Raize in the Middle East. Pairing outstanding fuel efficiency and maneuverability with distinctive design and ample interior space, the new vehicle highlights Toyota’s focus on catering to the needs of the brand’s most discerning customers and comes equipped with a host of convenient features. The new Raize measures around four meters in length, making it ideal for customers who wish to enjoy the additional luggage space and safety associated with an SUV, while also bringing the benefits of a vehicle that is compact and easy to drive. Equally suited to weekend leisure trips and everyday use, the Raize was developed to be active, practical, and compact and provides worldclass mobility for customers in every scenario. All aspects of the vehicle, including its platform and powertrain unit, have been newly developed to deliver performance, comfort, safety, and peace of mind.

Yuichi Imamura, Chief Engineer in charge of development, said: “With the new Toyota Raize, our vision was to differentiate the vehicle from every other SUV on the market by combining an amazingly spacious interior and distinctive styling with a confidence-inspiring balance of maneuverability, safety, and stability. Raize’s new platform ensures world-class handling, stability, and ride comfort together with a host of carefully considered features to meet the needs of our discerning customers in the region.” Commenting on the vehicle’s launch, Kei Fujita, Chief Representative, Middle East and Central Asia Representative ‎Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, said, “We are excited to introduce the new Toyota Raize in the Middle East. This vehicle opens a totally new genre in the compact SUV market, and we are confident that our customers will enjoy time spent within its surprisingly spacious cabin, whether they are traveling on their daily commute or a weekend adventure.” “The new Raize reflects Toyota’s commitment to developing diverse mobility solutions and offers the space, practicality, and comfort demanded by today’s active lifestyle. I would like to extend our gratitude to our customers for their constant support and inspiration, which continue to motivate us to create ‘ever-better’ cars that exceed their expectations,” Fujita added. The brand-new Raize is available with a choice of two engine options. The 1-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine provides smooth and responsive acceleration and produces 97 hp and 140 nm of torque, while the 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine option delivers an optimal balance of power and fuel economy and produces 87 hp and 113 nm of torque. Both engines come paired with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which simulates a seven-speed sequential shift transmission to deliver powerful, smooth acceleration from start-off and at low speeds, and quiet and efficient transmission at higher speeds. A newly developed lightweight, highly rigid body and suspension contribute to outstanding handling, stability, and ride comfort. The vehicle also boasts excellent maneuverability, with a 4.9-meter turning radius.

The new Toyota Raize stands out in the segment with a bold, distinctive design that combines the powerful style of an SUV with the form factor of a small passenger car. The vehicle’s front end features a robust and smart look, with angular bumper corners and a trapezoid lower grille, creating a powerful, wide appearance. Muscular wheel arches contribute to the vehicle’s assertive stance, while the use of sleek LED headlights and sequential turn lights reflect the advanced technologies within. From the side, the cabin casts a solid SUV silhouette with a low profile that gives the vehicle a sporty, agile appearance. The striking rear is framed by angular bumper corners that mirror the vehicle’s front to create a wide and planted stance. LED lamps come as standard on all grades. The new Raize’s interior offers comfort and convenience, with high-quality details like plating and red accents, creating a sense of playfulness. The instrument panel has been designed to ensure an outstanding field of view from the driver’s seat. The operational elements face the driver’s side, while the gear lever has been positioned for easy operation to create a functional driving space that allows the driver to concentrate fully on the road. Steering wheel switches are also optimally positioned to give the driver intuitive control over multimedia and vehicle functions, and an illuminated center console makes it easier to locate items placed in the tray. The seats feature long and wide seat cushions with wide seatbacks and supportive side bolsters for optimal comfort. The brand-new Raize’s compact body contains a spacious luggage compartment with a wide opening and dimensions of 1,000 mm in width, 865 mm in height, and 755mm in length. It features a movable deck board that can be adjusted to provide numerous convenient storage solutions for a wide variety of customer needs. When the deck board is in its low position, the vehicle boasts a class-leading luggage capacity of 369 liters.

HOUSE OF GUCCI B ou c heron c re a tion s a re fe a ture d in s e ve ra l s c e nes in the movie Hous e of G uc c i, whic h wa s re le a s e d in the a te rs on Nove mbe r 2 4 th.

irected by Ridley Scott and adapted from Sara Gay Forden’s book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed (2000), the biopic House of Gucci traces

the Gucci family dynasty over three decades, and looks back at how Maurizio Gucci, the grandson of the founder of the House of Gucci, and Patrizia Reggiani met and at how their lives unfolded.

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