Medha Nanda, Art be a Part founder, heartened by response ahead of artist’s community’s first Dubai fundraiser Art be a Part founder Medha Nanda says the newly-formed artist’s community, which stages its first fundraising event in Dubai on Saturday, is being welcomed as a unique platform to draw support for humanitarian causes. Proceeds from the auction of artwork, contributed by artists and photographers from around the world, will be directed to Dubai Cares and UNICEF India. Artist and philanthropist Nanda says her passion to support humanitarian initiatives, particularly those providing aid for vulnerable children in India, has been matched by … Continue reading ART CREATING NEW SPACE TO DRAW HUMANITARIAN HELP  

In-person fashion runway presentations are back on the radar and we couldn’t be more ecstatic. Look Up Japan, a fashion show on famous ‘Kimonos’, has added ripples to Dubai’s fashion arena. Designer Yuko Murokami hosted an exclusive fashion show at Dubai World Trade Center on September 10 presenting the kimonos’s revival. From voluminous dresses to wild flowers on head, the collection was nothing short of innovative as displayed on the models who walked the runway. With vintage upcycled fabric work and ruffled sleeved pieces, the innovative pieces were an ode to the Japanese culture. The evening saw a gallore of … Continue reading DUBAI WITNESSES A GRAND SHOW OF KIMONOS

Natasha Dury A few weekes ago we ventured on to the Palm Jumeirah invited by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT Center Dubai) a Korean Government organization in Dubai continues to create an avenue for Food and Cultural Exchange in the region. We had an amazing afternoon learning how to make the famous Kimchi Salad and Kimchi pancakes. Korea plays an important role in securing safe and sustainable food and the products we used to make the 2 dishes were easy, fast and delicious. We are glad that aT Center invites people from different communities and introduces Korean … Continue reading Miracle K-Food Project” Korean Food Making Workshop

The Environment Development Forum 2022 – “The Road to Sharm El Sheikh Climate Change COP27” on its third day in Cairo, Egypt opened with a plenary session on innovation and private sector interventions, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Mahina, First Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Egypt. The opening session was followed by numerous technical sessions that included discussions on working towards a climate resilient future, managing water resources, human mobility and the future of sustainable energy. The event featured speakers from different industries highlighting environment and development issues related to climate change. The themes discussed included water … Continue reading Building a climate resilient future, private sector interventions, sustainable growth and impact of climate change discussed on Day 3 of the Environment & Development Forum 2022:  The Road to Sharm El Sheikh Climate Change COP27