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Web Release
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Web Release
PUMA MIDDLE EAST INTRODUCES THE MOSTRO SQUAD
PUMA Middle East spotlights a lineup of trailblazing regional talents repping the Mostroverse — a bold, stylized universe inspired by the iconic Mostro sneaker. Mostro is making its modern-day comeback with the region's most forward-thinking creators. From musicians and DJs to photographers and stylists, PUMA's latest campaign was inspired by those who dare to be bold – the defining characteristic of the Mostro shoe. The Mostroverse was curated with a clear creative direction in mind – spotlighting groundbreakers. Shot and directed by Palestinian-Jordanian photographer Omar Sha3 and produced by local creative collective ECHO Agency, the campaign was inspired by the underground, the avant-garde, and those who shape culture rather than follow it – highlighting talents who are unconventional and unapologetically authentic in their art. Conceived as a space where convention is broken and self-expression reigns, the Mostroverse celebrates individuality and the freedom to redefine style on your own terms. Shot across Dubai, the campaign delves into each protagonist's creative universe, captured through a range of abstract and distorted shots that come together with an intimate voiceover of the talent's story. Playing on themes of duality and the beauty found in contradictions, photographer Omar Sha3 perfectly encapsulates the cultural movement that is the Mostroverse with his unique eye. The shoot brings the Mostro DNA to life: for those who defy expectations and thrive on standing out. Each squad member brings their own aesthetic, energy, and perspective, turning everyday movement into something unapologetically original. Introducing the Mostro Squad: Parvané Barret – @parvbar Fearless in presence and bold in aesthetic, Parvane Barret is a French-Iranian DJ and creative consultant who has carved out her place in the region's underground scene. Known for her ability to fuse high-fashion sharpness with raw edge, Parvané proves that boundaries can always be broken, be it through music or through fashion. Watch the VIDEO here Karrouhat – @karrouhat A true style disruptor with his own edge, Palestinian Jordanian Karrouhat is a musician, DJ, singer-songwriter, and visual storyteller known for blending music, fashion, and visual art in his work. A pillar of the Middle East creative scene for over a decade, Karrouhat is known for his nostalgic Arabic aesthetic and for seamlessly fusing Western and Arabic genres through his music. Watch the VIDEO here Junaynah El Guthmy @junaynaah A bold voice in modest fashion, Junaynah is a Kenyan-Yemeni creative entrepreneur and stylist who's reshaping what cultural representation looks like. From designing clothing from scratch to her inventive styling choices, Junaynah infuses her imprint on everything she does. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity and identity, inspiring a wave of self-expression. Watch the VIDEO here Jullz @jullzbek Eccentric, ever evolving, and visually electric, Jullz is a multi-disciplinary creative from Kazakhstan known for pushing boundaries with every look and every frame. Constantly reinventing and experimenting, she brings a new perspective to everything she does. Watch the VIDEO here Huda Shahin – @hudashahinn A fashion and style powerhouse, Egyptian creative Huda Shahin brings her signature raw aesthetic and fearless attitude wherever she is. She fuses fashion, wellness, and her identity into a visual style that challenges and redefines representation. Helena Shahin – @helenashahinn Helena Shahin is a boundary-pushing Egyptian creative known for her style, expressive visuals, and instinctive flair. Whether behind the camera or in front of it, she channels raw emotion and unfiltered energy always experimenting, always evolving through her aesthetic. Watch the VIDEO here Be on the lookout for the next shoot coming out of Riyadh, in collaboration with one of the region's most groundbreaking creative Warcheiff. Dropping soon. Named after the Italian word for 'monster,' the Mostro stays true to its unconventional roots with a bold, low-profile design and spiked outsole. The Mostro is available in standout editions like Prime, Ecstasy, and the OG, the revived Mostro is more than just a sneaker—it's a statement.
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Want to invest in crypto? Read this book now
'Just read The Bitcoin Standard.' That was the advice I got two years ago when I told someone I was having trouble grasping exactly why anyone would invest in Bitcoin. I knew I was being called to learn about it, but I had real trouble putting it all together. Thrilled to finally have some direction, I immediately ordered Palestinian-Jordanian journalist Saifedean Ammous's book. That moment marked the beginning of my journey into understanding Bitcoin – and that paperback remains one of the most fascinating I've ever read. Recently, I ran into a friend's husband at the coffee shop in my building. In the course of our conversation, he said he was crypto-curious. He'd been listening to podcasts and watching YouTube videos, but he was still pretty confused – understandably so. He admitted he was too embarrassed to ask basic questions – starting with 'why'. I was seriously impressed with him: this kind of humble expression of curiosity is all too rare these days. I told him about The Bitcoin Standard and when he said he'd definitely read it, I ran upstairs and grabbed my copy. I've recommended it many times before, but this was the first time someone actually seemed ready to dive in. I loved this book so much that in December, I made sure to get a pass to the Bitcoin MENA conference in Abu Dhabi just to see Ammous speak. He's sold more than a million books worldwide. After The Bitcoin Standard in 2018, he released The Fiat Standard in 2021. At the conference, he was talking about his latest: The Gold Standard: An Alternative Economic History of the Twentieth Century, which is out this month. It's a piece of economic fiction imagining a world where the gold standard was never dropped — and where money still meant something. Ammous's writing is essential for anyone setting out, I think, because of the way he so clearly outlines how little our money means – and how easily it can be manipulated. Whether it's clipping silver coins or the earliest forms of counterfeiting, once you see it, you can't unsee it. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Bitcoin Standard is more than just a book; it's an essential, revered text that offers a wide-angle view of Bitcoin's place in the modern financial system. Ammous's insights into the flaws of fiat currency – money – and the benefits of a digital asset like Bitcoin are both enlightening and practical. For anyone considering investing in Bitcoin – or just, like my friend, trying to wrap their head around the 'why' behind it – I can't think of a better place to begin. Here are a few of the reasons Ammous is all-in on calling Bitcoin the soundest money around: It's scarce Ammous argues that Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million coins makes it the first truly scarce digital asset — immune to debasement by governments or central banks. He makes a compelling case for how tempting it's been throughout history for empires to chip away at their currencies when it serves them. His critique of fiat currencies points directly to inflation, enabled by endless money printing and political interference. It's decentralised and sovereign Bitcoin operates independently of any government or central authority. That gives individuals full sovereignty over their wealth, reducing the risk of confiscation or censorship. There's no bank to go to and no middleman deciding if – or when – you can access your money. It lowers time preference Drawing on Austrian economics, Ammous argues that sound money encourages long-term thinking that values future rewards over short-term consumption. He backs this up by going back to the gold standard era, where economic stability and growth were the norm. Bitcoin holders, he has observed, tend to be savers precisely because they expect appreciation. And that helps them think twice before spending unnecessarily. It has global potential Ammous predicts that Bitcoin could serve as a new international monetary standard, much like gold did in the past. And while it's not there yet, it's edging in that direction. Individuals, family offices, companies, universities and even some nation-states are beginning to consider Bitcoin as part of their reserve strategy. His thesis seems more credible with every passing month. It's portable and efficient Gold is heavy, needs secure storage, and is tricky to exchange. Ammous highlights how Bitcoin, by contrast, is portable, divisible, and easy to transfer. Cross-border transactions can be settled in minutes, without banks or intermediaries. On the blockchain, everything is transparent and traceable. If you're confused about what's going on with this so-called 'digital gold', I can't think of a better place to start than with The Bitcoin Standard. It gives you the 'why' of Bitcoin before you even think about the 'how'. Just one thing: you're going to need to order your own copy. I already gave mine away. KT Luxe
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
RFK, MLK assassination files to be released in 'next few days'
Files related to the assassinations of former US attorney general Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr will be released in the coming days, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January directing the unredacted release of the Kennedy and King records along with those concerning the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. In March, the National Archives released the final batch of files related to the November 1963 assassination of president Kennedy. Gabbard, speaking at a White House cabinet meeting, said the Robert F. Kennedy and King records were currently being scanned. "I've had over 100 people working around the clock to scan the paper around RFK, senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, as well as Martin Luther King Jr's assassination," she said. "These have been sitting in boxes and storage for decades," Gabbard said. "They have never been scanned or seen before. We'll have those ready to release here within the next few days." The National Archives has released millions of pages of records over the past decades relating to the assassination of president Kennedy, but thousands of documents had been held back at the request of the Central Intelligence Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Warren Commission that investigated the shooting of the charismatic 46-year-old president determined that it was carried out by a former US Marine sharpshooter, Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone. But that formal conclusion has done little to quell speculation that a more sinister plot was behind Kennedy's murder in Dallas, Texas, and the slow release of the government files added fuel to various conspiracy theories. Robert F. Kennedy, the slain president's younger brother, was assassinated in California in June 1968 by Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian-Jordanian man, while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination. King was assassinated in April 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray, a career criminal, pleaded guilty to King's murder and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in 1998. cl/mlm
Gulf Weekly
06-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Gulf Weekly
From my table to yours!
Bahrain-based Palestinian-Jordanian food enthusiast Farah Abu Maizar has launched the fourth edition of her digital Ramadan cookbook, the biggest one yet, featuring recipes that dip into her cultural kitchen and family favourites. The 146-page publication, Every Little Crumb's Ramadan 2025, carries 110 creations - from soups, salads and starters to mains, desserts and suhoor (morning meal before fasting), 85 per cent of which are new and exclusive to this edition. Farah, a certified dietician from American University of Beirut, has also been mindful of making the recipes healthy while retaining their flavours. 'It took me around eight months of food testing, photographing and writing up the recipes, with the last three months being especially intense, filled with almost round-the-clock work,' the 37-year-old creative, who launched her website Every Little Crumb in 2019, told GulfWeekly. 'What makes my cookbook different is that I approach it from the perspective of a busy mum, who wants to prepare mostly traditional food but in a really easy and approachable way. 'For me, communal dining means gathering with people you love, over food you love, and making lasting memories. There's nothing like breaking fast with the people closest to you, and it really brings out the true spirit of Ramadan,' the mother of three, who lives with her family in Riffa Views, added. Growing up in the US, Farah was exposed to diverse cultures and, in her blogs, is committed to showcasing her Middle Eastern heritage and American upbringing. Add to it her background in nutrition which guides her passion for cooking. 'I fell in love with food and cooking as a child. Some of the first books I ever checked out in a library were cookbooks. 'I combine scientific knowledge and years of experience to craft delicious, mostly Middle Eastern recipes that appeal to anyone who loves food, with any level of expertise in the kitchen,' the full-time content creator, who has called Bahrain home for the last 27 years, revealed. Some of her favourites that feature in the book include her mum's mansaf, cauliflower fakhara ('clay pot' - a traditional cooking method), zucchini mint soup, two-ingredient flatbread and halawit iljbn (sweet cheese rolls). 'My mom and I prepared this dish (mansaf) when she was visiting from Amman (Jordan). It's time-intensive and very particular (on measurements and procedure), but the result is a show-stopping dish of tender lamb cooked in a yoghurt sauce. It's a cherished tradition in Jordanian and Palestinian families, and I'm so happy to finally have learned how to make it and pass that knowledge on to my readers. 'I adapted my aunt's handwritten halawit iljbn recipe, which gave little direction – typical of Arab mums (smiles) – and made it something that people can replicate with ease. 'I love making vegetables really exciting to consume, like in my cauliflower fakhara where they outshine any meat, cooked in a yoghurt tahini sauce, topped with toasted nuts, pomegranate seeds and parsley.' The recipes in the book are light and healthy, many calling for food to be air-fried or oven-baked instead of deep-fried. 'I believe in eating healthy while making food delicious,' she added.
CairoScene
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Miu Miu Ramadan Pop-Up Lands at Villa 515 Until March 16th
The pop-up features Chef Sara Aqel's suhoor menu, live performances and Miu Miu's Ramadan Collection. Mar 05, 2025 Dubai's suhoor scene just got a Miu Miu makeover. The Italian fashion house has transformed Villa 515 into a Ramadan rendezvous where conviviality meets couture, whisking the people of Dubai into a stylish suhoor groove until March 16th. Palestinian-Jordanian Chef Sara Aqel - of Michelin Bib Gourmand fame - is behind the menu, pairing regional flavours with modern finesse through dishes like seabream wrapped in vine leaf, creamy risotto and olive oil cake, as well as rose lattes to cut the evening chill. The pop-up also has botanical workshops and live sets, which already featured Iraqi singer Rahma Riadh, mingled with Miu Miu's pared-back Ramadan collection draped over the venue's minimalist-chic terraces. Snag your reservation via OpenTable. Just don't forget your polos and bombers - this crowd dresses and dines.
