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Modest And Chic Fashion For The Holy
from CP April 2021
by CPmagazine
MODEST AND CHIC FASHION FOR THE HOLY MONTH
Inspiring women to write their own stories, Frou Frou’s Ramadan ‘21 collection is the ideal choice to take you from Iftar to Suhoor
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Emirati womenswear label Frou Frou fuses modest styles with intricate embroidery evoking a vision of feminine elegance. Delicate yet bold, the brand seamlessly blends luxurious fabrics, impeccable craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Renowned for evening abayas and beautiful materials, Frou Frou continually finds new ways to reinterpret classic styles. Originally established in 2001, Frou Frou humbly began as the first silk scarf store in Dubai. Due to growing demand, the three sisters behind the brand slowly began to introduce silk and taffeta abayas. In 2018, the founders decided it was time to pass Frou Frou onto the next generation. Their daughters are now at the helm continuing what their mothers started while reaching a younger target market. Drawing inspiration from nature through to architecture, Frou Frou embraces classic silhouettes with a femininine yet modern touch. Turning a new page for Ramadan 2021, Frou Frou’s latest collection ‘Tales of 2021’ signals the beginning of a new chapter for the womenswear label. Merging past with present, the brand references its heritage while looking to the future through modern silhouettes, intricate detailing and luxurious fabrics. The natural color palette emphasizes understated elegance in cream, dusty pink, pale blue, olive and grey. Beautiful fabrics ranging from silk to organza allows each style to tell its own story. A frayed neon tweed skirt adds a splash of color while a tiered dress crafted from straw and overlaid with a sheer panel has a modern touch. Silhouettes take shape in the form of balloon sleeve kaftans, high neck dresses and coat cut abayas. Draping and gathered sleeves are tied together with braided leather belts while oversized bows create a sense of whimsy. Attention to detail is at the heart of the collection displayed through handcrafted embellishments, raw edges and yarn stitching. Hand embroidered leaves and flowers emphasize the collection’s natural element while lattice stitching evokes the essence of quality. Express yourself and flaunt your diversity this Ramadan with Frou Frou.
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Fitbit Announces Luxe™ in Kuwait, Fashion-Forward Tracker with Stress Management Tools OPPO’s MEA Ambassador, Mo Salah invites fans in Kuwait to #CaptureTheSpirit of Ramadan
Fitbit today announced Fitbit Luxe™, a new fashion-forward fitness and wellness tracker designed to help you take a more holistic approach to your health and wellness. Luxe offers the motivation and support you need to stay healthy in today’s world with everything from stress management tools to automatic activity and sleep tracking – all in an effortlessly chic bracelet design. With Luxe, you’ll get a six-month trial to Fitbit Premium for added support and deeper analysis of your data. . Luxe is a beautiful, sleek tracker with a color touchscreen and up to five days of battery life that is versatile for any occasion and comfortable for all day and night wear. It can be paired with a wide range of new stylish accessories, including a modern luxury bracelet from gorjana.
“Over the past year, we’ve had to think differently about our health and wellness from keeping an eye out for possible COVID-19 symptoms to managing the ongoing stress and anxiety of today’s world. Even though we are starting to see positive changes, it has never been more important to control your holistic health,” said James Park, VP, GM and Co-Founder of Fitbit. “That’s why we’ve doubled down on our efforts to introduce innovative tools and insights to support you in staying mentally well and physically active. We’ve made major technological advancements with Luxe, creating a smaller, slimmer, beautifully designed tracker packed with these advanced features – some that were previously only available with our smartwatches – and providing access to these tools to even more people around the globe.”
Understand and manage your stress for your overall wellbeing After the pandemic began, a survey found that 50 percent of people felt the physical and mental effects of stress. With Luxe, Fitbit is making its relevant stress management tools available to millions more users around the globe by bringing them to trackers for the first time. Now available with Luxe and all available heart-rate enabled devices , Fitbit’s Stress Management Score provides a daily assessment of your body’s ability to handle stress based on your activity levels, sleep and heart rate.
With Fitbit Premium, you receive a detailed breakdown of your Stress Management Score including information on your exertion, sleep patterns and responsiveness. Premium members have access to a range of workouts and nearly 200 mindfulness sessions from popular brands like Aaptiv, Aura, Breethe and Ten Percent Happier to manage stress. This includes Deepak Chopra’s Mindful Method, an exclusive wellness collection created and curated for Premium members with more than 30 sessions to make a mindfulness practice more accessible. Fitbit is introducing four new sessions to Mindful Method, focused on bringing the power of mindful awareness to many real-life situations.
As millions of people around the world mark the Holy month of Ramadan, global technology brand, OPPO, and football superstar Mohamed Salah invite consumers in Kuwait to reflect on the ‘spirit of Ramadan’ with a #CaptureTheSpirit creative video campaign. Appearing in a TV commercial, Mo Salah – the global football legend of the Arabs - reminisces about what he misses most about Ramadan back home.
For people who are away from their homes and loved ones this Ramadan, OPPO’s latest smartphone, Reno5 Pro 5G, enables users to stay connected with its industry-leading imaging technology, easy to share photography features, 5G ultra-connectivity, and quick power refills with super-fast charging. Giving consumers in Kuwait an opportunity to win the latest OPPO devices as well as get famous on social media, the #CaptureTheSpirit contest invites participants to create a short video that captures what the ‘spirit of Ramadan’ means to them. The contest will run from 19 April to 9 May 2021.
Inviting users to freely express themselves through the contest, Mohamed Salah, OPPO’s Brand Ambassador for MEA, believes that it is very difficult to be away from home during the holy month, and get to miss the familiar sights, sounds and experiences that make Ramadan so special, especially in the Arab world. Using his very own OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G smartphone, Mo Salah expresses his gratitude to technologies to help him stay connected with his homeland. Through OPPO’s #CaptureTheSpirit campaign, Mo Salah invites all his fans in the region to share their special moments so that he could re-live the experiences of his childhood through their eyes.
Fadi Abu Shamat, Director of Strategy and Development at OPPO Middle East and Africa said, “As we wish everyone Ramadan Mubarak, we join all our fans in reflecting on the Ramadan values of kindness, mercy and generosity. Values that are reflected in our relentless pursuit of virtuous innovation for the benefit of humanity. While the global pandemic has kept families away from each other, our #CaptureTheSpirit campaign with Mohamed Salah encourages people to picture life together and use technology to reach out and stay close to the people they care about during the Holy month of Ramadan.”
The #CaptureTheSpirit contest encapsulates the essence of OPPO’s latest Reno5 Series of smartphones that has established itself as the all-scene photography expert, delivering superior videography and photography that captures every memory, no matter what the surroundings. The Reno5 Pro 5G’s AI-powered features allow users to savour every single moment through consistently high-quality images with optimum brightness and sharp focus even in the most challenging of circumstances. Its dual-view video enables both the front and rear cameras to work simultaneously, effortlessly stitching the shooter and the subject in the same video frame – ideal for contestants who want to remain in the action while they capture the spirit of Ramadan.
BEHBEHANI MOTORS COMPANY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ŠKODA IN KUWAIT
Behbehani Motors Company, one of the leading automotive companies in Kuwait and the dealer for Porsche and Volkswagen since 1957, welcomes ŠKODA to its portfolio of automotive brands, under a new partnership announcing the company’s role as ŠKODA’s authorized dealer in Kuwait. ŠKODA, the European automotive manufacturer, emerged from Mladá Boleslav in Czech Republic with a long-rooted history of more than 120 years of existence and has been turning out cutting-edge technologies and inventions ever since. The partnership stems from Behbehani Motors Company’s and ŠKODA’s shared values and vision driven by providing unmatched customer experience that caters to a broad and diverse customer base in Kuwait. ŠKODA’s position as an innovative automotive manufacturer entrenched with the vigor and passion of being as customer-centric as possible resonates with the philosophy at Behbehani Motors Company, as it looks forward to further strengthening the relationship between the customers and the brand. ŠKODA’s inventive history and future outlook is promising to the automotive industry in Kuwait, as customers continually seek new experiences and concepts. This partnership paves the way towards new milestones in the automotive industry in Kuwait, which are to be celebrated alongside Behbehani Motors Company. ŠKODA’s illustrious journey for more than a century continues to drive with an inventive spirit to offer an efficient and economical model range of several sedan and SUV options. The model range is designed with the Simply Clever philosophy and customers in mind to enhance their safety, comfort, connectivity and everyday practicality. The model range includes the Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb, Scala, and Fabia, which are equipped with inventive technologies to preserve the philosophies of Simply Clever that provides a unique experience for all family members to embark on their journey.
Check out these essential food apps for Ramadan
Available to download from AppGallery
Everyone knows that Ramadan is a great time for gathering around Iftar meals, sharing yummy recipes with family and friends, or trying out the best Iftars and Suhoor available at local restaurants. Ramadan this year might be slightly different with the current situation, but the one thing that will always remain the same is the satisfaction to see the Iftar table filled with our favourite dishes! Either you are looking for food delivery apps to break the fast from the comfort of your home or recipe apps to learn tips and tricks and indulge in delicious meals, AppGallery, the official distribution platform from Huawei, has selected for you top regional food apps that will come in handy this Ramadan.
Food delivery apps: First selection includes three popular food and grocery delivery apps which can be quick and easy alternatives this Ramadan when you can’t make on time to the Iftar, when you are running out of the time to prepare your meals or simply when you are craving your favourite restaurant and wanted to treat yourself at home.
HungersStation: HungerStation is one of the first Saudi Food delivery App in the region. With more than 10,000 partners operating in more than 80 cities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, HungerStation is the platform to order what you want from your favorite restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and more! And choose to pay online or cash on delivery, all from the comfort of your home.
Talabat: Talabat is the leading online food delivery service that operates in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The app offers a wide range of restaurants selection and connects seamlessly customers with their favorite restaurants in just a few taps. Recently, the app has introduced other delivery categories such as home grocery, pharmacy, flowers and more.
Zomato Order-Food Delivery App: Zomato is a mobile app and website that provides listings, ratings, and reviews for restaurants across the UAE, India, and Lebanon. With everything from restaurant menus, photos of the food as well as restaurant interiors, user reviews, and ratings for both dine-in and delivery, it's your ultimate guide to finding the best food around you - there's even a map feature for those who are searching by location. Whether you're staying in or going out, you can choose from over 1.5 million restaurants and 285 million ratings and reviews, all in one place. With countless options of cuisines to choose from, whether you're looking for something sweet or savoury, casual comfort food or fine dining, or even just a piping-hot cup of coffee or chai, you'll find it on the Zomato app.
Recipe apps: If you are a cook and love to treat your family to delicious dishes during Ramadan, this selection of apps will help you to show your culinary skills and add a variety of colors and nutrition to every meal during this month of Ramadan.
Cookbook Recipes: The cookbook app offers many easy and tasty recipes. These include salads, drinks, appetizers, stews, soups, casseroles, crockpots, cakes, and desserts. Simple cookbook app offers recipe instructions with pictures, and every cookbook recipe has easy step-by-step instructions with a photo.
How to Bake: How to bake app provides step-by-step picture tutorials and video tutorials on how to bake different types of snacks and small chops from scratch. All baking recipes are presented with photos for quick selection and do not require the Internet. The recipes will always be with you, even when you have no Internet connection!
SuperFood - Healthy Recipes: SuperFood - Healthy Recipes offers free access to tasty and healthy recipes using nutritious ingredients that you can save in our grocery list. An individual calorie counter allows you to track your meals with relevant nutrition information, keep a nutrition diary, and track your calories daily, weekly and monthly with a free calorie calculator! The app offers a healthy diet through a diverse selection of healthy recipes, easy to cook - from local and seasonal dishes to low-carb and yummy vegetarian recipes.