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Emirates Woman
5 days ago
- Business
- Emirates Woman
Starting a business? Here's the best co-working spaces in Dubai
Creative minds always need room to breathe. Especially if you're launching a new business, co-working spaces are the best place for this. While it's easy to stay at home and work out of your bed, true creativity is put to the test in a co-working space where several entrepreneurs also work from. From community building meet-ups to networking opportunities, these spaces provide a platform to keep the productivity high at all times. In an environment bustling with energy, it's a sign to enroll in one of Dubai's most sought-after co-working spaces. Why are co-working spaces important? Overall, co-working spaces are important because they offer flexible, cost-effective alternatives to traditional offices, making them ideal for freelancers, startups, and remote workers. They foster a sense of community and collaboration by bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds, encouraging networking and innovation. These spaces enhance productivity by providing a structured, professional environment equipped with essential amenities like high-speed internet, meeting rooms, and shared resources. Located in accessible urban areas, many co-working spaces also offer global access, benefiting digital nomads and traveling professionals. Additionally, they support work-life balance and mental well-being by reducing isolation and creating a clear separation between work and home life. So, scroll through our guide of co-working spaces to book in Dubai. Nasab View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nasab Dubai (@nasabdubai) This space is a private haven of work, wellness & leisure spaces located in KOA Canvas, curating a community of entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and gamechangers. Location: KOA Canvas, Al Wasl Website: The Bureau This female-focused coworking space is a productive sanctuary in the center of Dubai. Designed by women, the space has everything from private offices for short-term rentals to dedicated desks with natural light for a clean environment to working in. With cosy phone booths for private calls and an intimate space for private events, this haven ensures a smooth working day without any hindrances. Memberships start at Dhs120 per day and the 3-month membership is priced at Dhs3,200 with upfront payment. Location: Gold & Diamond Park, Building 6. Website: Nomad Day Bar At 25 Hours, this space is the ideal spot for co-working and casual meetings. This fully knitted co-working space features an open pantry, coffee bar and plenty of modern tech with breathtaking views. With coffee by Nightjar, you're sure to be productive all-day long. Location: 25 Hours Website: Techarc As a hub for creatives, this co-working space is designed for the community to meet, work and learn. Techarc Space was established by entrepreneurs committed to redefine coworking through affordable solutions tailored to your needs. Location: Alserkal Avenue, Warehouse 25 Website: Nook Co-working Space View this post on Instagram A post shared by nook Coworking (@nookdxb) Designed to promote a healthy environment for sports, fitness and wellness, this co-working space is an exciting place for everyone to begin their entrepreneurial journey. From flexible spaces to rent with meeting rooms to dedicated office spaces for a reasonable price every month, this venue has all your needs under one roof. It also comes complete with an onsite gym and studio space with wellness instructors who can train individuals and small groups. Located in One JLT on the 2nd floor, it's open from Sunday to Thursday 8am to 8pm and Friday and Saturday 9am to 6pm. Location: Jumeirah Lake Towers Website: AstroLabs In need of a venue to expand your business? Known for fostering a collaborative coworking community, AstroLabs offers a range of bespoke training programs, incubators and a private facility to get your head down and work. With practitioner-led courses, entrepreneurs are sure to have a boost in their journey, making the entire work environment and enrolling a seamless process. Located in Parkside Retail level, Cluster R, it's open daily for 24 hours. Location: Jumeirah Lake Towers Website: – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram Feature Image: Instagram @jesshunt
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Agency' Producer Celebrates Success of George Clooney-Backed Adaptation, Says Streamers Can't Count on ‘If You Make It, They'll Come'
Almost exactly a decade since espionage thriller 'The Bureau' became the first series in France to adopt the American writer's room format, French-American producer Alex Berger is still reaping the laurels of its success. At Canneseries to promote the festival's opening night screening of 'The Agency,' the George Clooney-produced adaptation of his French hit, the veteran reflected on his career and impact in the industry, recalling how the European country 'wasn't used to doing the type of shows we were aiming for in the rhythm we wanted to do them in.' More from Variety Anthony Mackie, Jamie Dornan Heist Series '12 12 12' Casts Jack Kesy Ayo Edebiri and Will Sharpe to Lead Rom-Com Series 'Prodigies' for Apple TV+ Corey Stoll Joins 'Imperfect Women' Limited Series at Apple TV+ By 'we,' Berger refers to himself and multi-hyphenate creative and 'The Bureau' showrunner Éric Rochant. The duo founded independent production company The Originals Productions in 2008 and perfected their practice following the success of their hit show, coining a technique titled Structured Writing Workshop. The custom-tailored method mixes 'the best of what France and the U.S. have to offer' in the principles of the French system with American innovation and efficiency. 'In France, the biggest broadcast would do roughly six-to-eight shows every 24 to 36 months,' he said. 'We wanted to do at least 10 shows every 12 months, and that's the model we had to put together [with] what we had learned in the U.S. — the concept of the writers' room and the showrunner. We had to work out the legal aspects of how that would work in France with the country's labor laws. That process enabled us to do one season every year and create what is now called the writing rooms in France, with excellent execution.' 'The Bureau' has been sold into over 120 markets, with a sequel/spin-off titled 'The Bureau: Africa' announced last year, and the American adaptation a testament to the show's legacy. Showtime's 'The Agency' is produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Richard Gere, with 'Fair Game' brother duo Jez and John-Henry Butterworth as showrunners. The series premiered last November and got picked up for another season the month after. Season 2 just began shooting in London, with writers already working on scripts for Season 3. 'Jez and John-Henry Butterworth did an amazing job,' Berger said of the adaptation. 'They respected what we did originally while reinventing it in a great way.' Of the difference between working on 'The Bureau' in France and 'The Agency' in the U.S., Berger said the main contrast is the 'scale.' 'We did the first season of 'The Bureau' for €15 million ($19.8 million) in 2013, and the first season of 'The Agency' is over ten times that,' added the executive. 'The scope, the scale, and the ambition that Paramount and Showtime have is to create a hugely successful franchise based on something that has proven itself. They had done it before with 'Homeland,' and pride themselves in trying to find the best people to do the best job possible.' Berger mentioned how there was a 'bidding war' between Apple TV+ and Paramount for the rights to adapt the French series, but it was Paramount's offer of bringing in 'Yellowstone' and 'Tulsa King' producer David Glasser that sealed the deal. '[Glasser] said: We want to make this at the highest level possible and we don't want to change anything,' Berger recalled, saying that, although Rochant did not want to be involved in the adaptation, he still felt the responsibility to 'preserve the DNA of what he created while giving Paramount the freedom to create an original story.' The producer did go on to collaborate with Apple TV+, albeit in a different project. Fashion drama 'La Maison' premiered on the platform last year to critical acclaim, although Berger struggled with how the American streamer marketed his show. 'Marketing makes a show,' he emphasized. 'Apple, for example, is probably the worst marketer in the universe — the best for iPhones, the worst for television. They don't do marketing, and it was an issue for us with 'La Maison.' We did a great show that had an amazing success in France and other places in Europe, but they never promoted it. It drove me crazy.' Asked why, while believing Apple TV+ to lack in marketing efforts, did he decide to take 'La Maison' to the streamer, Berger said simply: 'Hope. We had hope.' 'Apple TV+ had never done a show in France and never really done a show in Europe,' adds the producer. ''Slow Horses' started [things] in the U.K., but it was with the U.S.. I was hoping I would change them. We got very frustrated and just thought at one point that they were shooting themselves in the foot, and why? I think Apple TV+ is the premium you get with an iPhone. It's a closed club, a small club now. They do some amazing shows, my criticism is not on the artistic side, where they are very ambitious and have the money to back it up, but these are shows that nobody will see most of the time, which is a pity.' The producer ended his thought with a reflection on the idea of the old belief that 'if we make it, they will come,' saying that it is something that 'doesn't exist' in today's entertainment culture. 'There are hundreds of shows, many more movies, so many books, expositions, and art that you want to see. You need to be distinctive.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blackburn arts hub to celebrate '10 wonderful years' with special event
The Bureau Centre for the Arts is inviting the public to celebrate a major milestone as it marks 10 years of creative community work in Blackburn. Founded in 2015, the not-for-profit arts organisation has become a home for grassroots creativity, providing space and support for artists, performers, and residents from all walks of life. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary, The Bureau is hosting a special evening on Thursday, April 24, with a full programme of events open to the public at its Exchange Street home. Activities will include speeches, building tours, an archive exhibition, networking opportunities and live music. The celebration will be split into three time slots to help manage numbers and ensure everyone can enjoy the space: 4.30 to 5.30pm: Formal reception with speeches, a toast to the next 10 years, exhibition launch and tours 5.30 to 6.30pm: Networking and nibbles, with the chance to meet the team and talk about future plans 6.30 to 8.30pm: Informal gathering with music, an open bar, and a café The Bureau, based in the heart of Blackburn, was created as an artist-led community space to make the arts more accessible. READ MORE: Arts hub gets new home at historic textile museum after fire Since launching, it has delivered exhibitions, performances, workshops, and cultural events that offer creative opportunities for everyone. The centre has focused on removing barriers to the arts by providing low-cost and subsidised sessions, along with volunteering opportunities and support for emerging artists. In a joint statement, directors Kerris, Leonie, Sorrel, Kevin, and Annie said: 'We would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone that has been involved and has supported us over the years and invite you to celebrate with us on Thursday 24th April.' Places are limited to 60 people at a time, so guests are encouraged to book into one of the three celebration sessions. For more information or to RSVP, visit The centre and staff have suffered some turbulent times over the past decade, surviving the Covid-19 pandemic, a devastating fire and spiralling costs, but have rallied to meet the challenges head-on to continue to give people in Blackburn access to the arts.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Grim weather warning for millions of Aussies
Residents in northern New South Wales as well as much of Queensland are bracing for yet another bout of heavy rainfall as they continue to clean up from the destruction of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred. Multiple flood warnings are currently in place across Queensland, The Bureau of Meteorology warned, with authorities closely monitoring rising river levels in already saturated regions. Flood watch warnings are in place for parts of the Lake Eyre Basin Rivers and Gulf of Carpentaria Rivers, as well as minor flood warnings for the Herbert, Tully, Murray, Ross, and Bohle Rivers. Residents in Townsville have also been urged to stay alert, as heavy rainfall is forecasted to continue in the region well into next week. The Bureau of Meteorology, predicted the town would see rainfall totals of 30 to 50 millimetres over the weekend and into early next week. Meanwhile, those in Lismore, in northern NSW, are set to endure more wet weather in the coming days. Forecasts predict a high chance of showers in the region, which should continue well into the week, and are expected to intensify on Thursday and Friday. Many communities still recovering from the cyclone's aftermath are now facing the risk of renewed flooding, with the potential for rivers to rise rapidly. With the ground already saturated from the cyclone, emergency services are urging residents to stay vigilant, especially in flood-prone areas. Authorities are once again reminding motorists not to drive through floodwaters and to keep an eye on weather alerts as conditions continue to evolve. The combination of persistent showers and already swollen waterways means that localised flash flooding is a possibility in low-lying areas. Residents are encouraged to stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings.
Euronews
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Turkish actress Melisa Sözen accused of promoting terrorism in French show 'Le bureau des légendes'
Acclaimed Turkish actress Melisa Sözen became a household name for her role in the third season of the highly popular French TV spy thriller series Le bureau des légendes (The Bureau). She played Esrin Gunei, a double agent fighting Islamist militants in Syria. Now, more than seven years after filming, Sözen has been questioned by police in Istanbul on suspicion of "promoting terrorist propaganda" in the 2017 season. Turkish media reported that the 39-year-old, also known for her role in Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Winter Sleep, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2014, was arrested on Monday at the request of the Istanbul public prosecutor. She had been targeted on social media because her character Esrin wore a uniform considered similar to that of the Syria-based Kurdish militia YPG. Turkey deems the YPG, which is currently fighting in Syria, to be affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a banned militant group. Sözen was interviewed by the police and released, according to press reports. She is reported to have told police she was unaware the costume used in the series bore a resemblance to the uniform of a combatant of the YPG. "I played the role of a double agent. The series was not broadcast in Turkey. I am someone who loves her country and her nation", said Sözen - quoted by Halk TV. Critics of Erdogan and his government have deplored what they consider harassment. Tugay Bek, a Turkish lawyer and activist, posted on social media: 'Is there any other country that opened an investigation against the actor who played the role of a member of an organisation in a series? If an actor plays a murderer tomorrow, will the homicide bureau launch an investigation? How much nonsense can you get?' How much, indeed? Le bureau des légendes was created and co-written by Éric Rochant and produced by TOP – The Oligarchs Productions and Canal+. It revolves around the lives of agents of the DGSE (General Directorate of External Security), France's principal external security service. Starring the likes of Mathieu Kassovitz, Sara Giraudeau and Léa Drucker, the show was widely acclaimed during its 2015-2020 run and is considered as some of the best television ever produced in France. The show was recently remade as the Paramount+ with Showtime US version The Agency, starring Michael Fassbender and produced by George Clooney. The first season aired from November 2024 to January 2025. It has been renewed for a second season.
