Dubai Vibes Magazine | Volume 2 | Issue 10 | December 2022

SO, HOW MUCH DOES A DINNER FRONT SEAT TO THE BURJ KHALIFA NYE LASER AND FIREWORK SHOW COST?’

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Look at that smile

DR. MOHAMED ARIF

Dental care is our game. Excellence is our goal.

Galloire Presents ELEMENTAL PERCEPTION

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BENEFITS OF TAKING COLD SHOWERS - WHY YOU SHOULD TRY IT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STAFF BOX

Publisher Gabriel John Rimando

Publications Manager

Ryan Namia

Editor-in- Chief Angelo Reyes Dumag

Contributing Writers

Hasintha Edirisinghe

Samantha Joffe

Elton Bolton

Aaya AbuNahwa

Sayed Hussain

Sales and Marketing Manager Orli Gayeta

Sales and Marketing Elaine Marbella

Joel Lara Genove John Paul Cosico

Senior Graphic Designer Allan Caragao

Multimedia Manager Jonathan Dumas

Distribution Manager

Raymart Patulot

Distribution

Qassim Quereshi

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Dr. Mohamed Arif, a leading Indian orthodontist and the proprietor of the Aysha Mohamed Dental Clinic, holds this belief close to his heart. As an orthodontist , he finds great joy in seeing the positive impact his work has on his patients, bringing smiles to their faces.

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Alira : The next generation star from the UAE - Page 22

8 benefits of taking cold showers - why you should try it - Page 40

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So, how much does a dinner front seat to the Burj Khalifa NYE laser and firework show cost?

On New Year’s Eve, the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest man-made structure at 828 metres, will feature a cutting-edge laser and firework show illuminating the Dubai skyline with numerous dazzling beams, and establishing a new world record for the largest laser display.

And this early, dining venues near and around the spectacular tower, have been announcing dinner specials from AED750 per person to AED5,000 for a premium package.

Among the high-end, fine-dining restaurants is the stunning, Lucia’s located in Downtown Dubai with its Capri-inspired terrace, which offers a vantage point to marvel at the Burj Khalifa.

“(Lucia’s) is the most wonderful place to celebrate the festive season. It melds excellent food, great atmosphere, and a breathtaking setting,” the restaurant management said in a statement released through a reputable public relations firm.

Lucia’s offers a “Giorno Rosso New Year’s Eve Party” with a set menu for AED 750 per person.

“Guests will be blown away by the Burj Khalifa fireworks, as they will have front row seats on Lucia’s terrace!”

Meantime, Kata, a contemporary Japanese restaurant, which has just recently opened in The Dubai Mall, has three options – indoors, on the terrace, or at the exclusive promenade setting.

In a similar announcement, Kata said the indoor house package, which has no access to the promenade is at AED1,500 per person; premium package is AED2,000.

The terrace package, which also has no access to the promenade, is at AED2,200 and AED2,800 respectively for house and premium packages.

The promenade package, which seats 40 people and has an unrestricted view of the fireworks display is at AED4,000 and AED5,000 per person respectively for house and premium packages.

Kata’s family-friendly showcase starts at 7pm on December 31st with guests receiving a welcome mocktail to get the party started.

The set menu will take diners on a culinary journey of note. There will be an amuse-bouche to welcome guests before a range of delicious appetisers and snacks such as a seaweed salad and chicken karaage and assorted signature sashimi. Then it’s onto the mains of baked Chilean seabass, truffle tenderloin and miso cauliflower steak. The evening’s menu is capped off perfectly with a choice of two KATA special desserts - the extravagant Balloonium or Oishi chocolate. The creative and bold menu was designed by award-winning Executive Chef Ricardo Bojador from the Philippines.

An Emaar media release, citing a senior company representative, stated that the New Year’s Eve celebrations “will feature a laser show that will astonish guests in Downtown Dubai as well as an estimated 1 billion viewers around the world.”

“Burj Khalifa by Emaar and the Dubai night sky will be illuminated by numerous dazzling beams, establishing a new world record for the largest laser display. The 828-metre Burj Khalifa by Emaar will also be the captivating centrepiece of a state-of-the-art laser performance that will see light beams travel the longest distance ever recorded.”

In addition to the cutting-edge light show at Burj Khalifa by Emaar, there will be a spectacular firework display above Dubai to welcome the new year.

A mesmerising, synchronised performance by The Dubai Fountain at the base of Burj Khalifa by Emaar is certain to be a crowd-pleaser, too. Kata has breathtaking views of The Dubai Fountain. Since 2010, the renowned pyrotechnic display has been an integral part of the UAE’s world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations, and 2022 will be no exception.

Savour allnew Veganuary menu, authentic Mediterranean favourites at Majlis Al Sultan

To ring in the new year, Majlis Al Sultan is redefining its space and is ready to wow residents and visitors of Dubai. Diners can eat, drink, and make merry with family and friends in the spot’s beautiful indoor and cool outdoor settings ideal for spending a pleasant evening with delicious Mediterranean cuisine, speciality coffee, and decadent dessert with great company.

This month, Majlis Al Sultan has fresh offers and events for its diners to experience gourmet Mediterranean culinary treasures as you settle into 2023. Sink your teeth into premium succulent cuts of house grilled meat, bring the kids in to discover authentic Mediterranean cuisine, catch up with colleagues over the all-new Business Lunch, get a free coffee with an order of the

Breakfast platter and reserve a spot for the new ladies’ night special. This month’s spotlight is the Veganuary menu, Majlis Al Sultan is calling on all vegan diners to highlight the traditional Levantine dishes that they can indulge in.

Majlis Al Sultan is going all in to welcome its vegan diners in Veganuary 2023. This January, vegans can indulge in the award-winning restaurant’s menu with several kinds of meat alternatives and vegetarian meals.

Middle Eastern cuisine is rich in original vegan dishes such as Quinoa Tabbouleh, traditional creamy Hummus, Baba Ganouj, Fattoush Salad, Foul Medames (Fava Bean Dip), Falafel and so much more!

In addition to these favourites, Majlis Al Sultan will have a special Veganuary menu including vegan versions of authentic Mediterranean cuisine such as Veggie Maqlouba, Lebanese Loubyeh b’zeit (Green Bean Stew), Fatayer (Spinach Pies), Vegan Kofte, Mushroom Dolma, Mejadra, Raw Pistachio Baklava, Vegan Basbousa and more.

Welcome to the Grill Republic

Flame-grilled meats are a Majlis Al Sultan speciality. This January, decode the secrets of the ‘Grill Republic’ from the innovative fire & smoke grill at the Mediterranean eatery. Each recipe uses fresh, high-quality products and techniques that depend on originality and meticulous preparation by the expert kitchen staff.

Diners can choose from a wide range of flavourful premium char-grilled Middle Eastern cuts of marinated meat from lamb tenderloin, shoulders, chops and shank to premium Angus and wagyu beef, corn-fed chicken and fresh fish with the Chef’s signature seasoning and stuffing.

Every dish is cooked low and slow on a woodfire to imbibe maximum of the natural smoky flavour into the succulent cuts. Indulge your taste buds

and dazzle friends and family with an explosion of flavours with every bite of these grilled favourites in Majlis Al Sultan’s indoor and outdoor settings.

Ladies’ Night - Thursdays at Majlis Al Sultan

Every Thursday evening, ladies can visit Majlis Al Sultan to enjoy unlimited Sangria mocktails, with a choice of two mezzeh menu items and shisha. With an elegant indoor & outdoor venue and shisha of single, blended, and unique speciality flavours of many kinds, ladies can enjoy catching up with their friends near the end of the week.

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KOREAN BAR & REST AURANT KO REAN B AR & AURANT

Launching today, Elemental Perception brings together five world-renowned artists: Julio Le Parc, Blair Thurman, Jan Kalab, Miguel Chevalier, JeanBaptiste Bernadet at Galloire in City Walk, Dubai. These artists collectively manipulate geometric forms, and utilise colour and light to evoke a fundamental response from, and innate connection with the viewer. The works invite one to intuit; to see by sense: They prompt us to consider the organic and the machine, our path from primordial soup to our technology-driven tomorrow, and whilst some of the works invite us to revel in pure beauty and our romantic dreams of youth, they also challenge us to ponder our ultimate trajectory of decay.

This exhibition is a regional-first for Julio Le Parc, master and pioneer of Op Art and Kinetic Art. In a selection of key pieces within the show, we see the range of his oeuvre across paintings and immersive installations. His seminal work fosters the ability to intertwine the observer with the art, where the spectators are amalgamated into the creative process. This ability to engage the eye and trigger different reactions is something that perpetuates through the exhibition.

Leading art writer, Nadine Khalil says “While he stands out as the most eminent artist in Galloire’s current group show, his work traces a historical trajectory from which springs a shared language of light as movement and form. Throughout Elemental Perception, a grammar of perceptual fields by five artists interrogates our relationship with an external world that is in constant flux. With these different drafts on how we see and what we see, the primacy of the naked eye is evident, as well as an understanding of the technologies of sight - insofar as what we see fluctuates before our eyes. In the exhibition are not just singular, chromatic objects; there are compositions that change according to our presence in the spaces around them.”

Exploring the exhibition, one moves from the monumental geometric paintings of Blair Thurman, resonating with memories and fascinations of childhood, to the brightly coloured works of Jean-Baptiste Bernadet which have us reflecting, within their abstraction, on impressionist sunsets, winding rivers and quaint villages seen from the hillside.

At one moment, the computer-induced logic of

hybridization, architectural fantasies and virtual cities emerge, created by digital art forerunner, Miguel Chevalier. Particularly in Dubai, his MetaCities work captivates as it straddles questions of urbanization, ever-taller towers and the looming buzz of the Metaverse. The seeming coldness of Chevalier’s rigid neon lines finds an antidote in the joyful colours and organic curving forms of Jan Kalab’s three-dimensional paintings. Here we see creation, cell division, biological life and a wider universe, expanding endlessly.

And so, the exhibition allows one to chart a path through wonderous uses of colour, form and light by some of today’s leading artists. They are innovators and explorers of perception, just as Julio Le Parc himself reflects on his work with his early collaborators Francisco Sobrino, Francois Morellet and the like: “We started with the experience of the person looking and then, from there, participation was solicited little by little with other experiences until it was an active and reflexive participation.”

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2022 Icons of Porsche festival attracts over 15,000 fans in Dubai

The 2022 Icons of Porsche festival has cemented itself as the Middle East’s premier automotive exhibition after an enormous crowd attended this year’s event.

Over 15,000 people from across the region attended the festival over two days last weekend, more than doubling last year’s two-day crowd of over 7,000 people.

This year’s festival was themed as the ‘Icons of Porsche, Safari Edition’, aligning with the taste for

off-road adventure of fans and enthusiasts from the Middle East region.

The second staging of the popular festival was held at ‘The Slab’ in the Dubai Design District (D3) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 26 and 27 November 2022, beside the spectacular skyline of downtown Dubai.

The expanded 31,000 square foot site hosted over 1,100 Porsche vehicles, over 150 of these classics, displayed amongst five different zones, each presenting a different theme and catering for the

diverse audience in attendance.

The 2023 edition of the Icons of Porsche festival, which will celebrate 75 years of Porsche sportscars, is planned to be held on 18-19 November 2023.

The festival hosted the regional premiere of the 911 Dakar, 911 GT3 RS and 911 Sport Classic

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SHREK THE MUSICAL LANDS IN DUBAI FOR A SERIES OF ENCHANTING SHOWS IN FEBRUARY 2023

Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscarwinning DreamWorks film, will launch in Dubai from 21st to 26th February 2023, presented by Broadway Entertainment Group and Live Nation. The enchanting live musical will bring everyone’s favourite ogre to the stage at Dubai Opera for a series of captivating performances between 21st and 26th February 2023. This musical comedy show will include Shrek’s well-loved hilarious characters, from the brave Princess to the loud-mouthed Donkey, the short-tempered villain and beloved cookie and a host of fairy-tale favourites lighting up the stage. The show will tell the dazzling story of Shrek, in a faraway kingdom where things are turned upside down, when an unassuming ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess instead of the typical handsome prince. This live take on the show will feature 19 additional tunes to the already popular soundtrack, creative choreography, and aweinspiring backdrops.

Chief Executive Officer, Liz Koops states “we are thrilled to bring Shrek the Musical, in all of its bright-green glory, back to the UAE by popular demand. With the receptive, engaging family and millennial audiences throughout the Emirates, we look forward to bringing this fun-filled show to this exciting destination.”

Across the running of the show, there have been over 500 spectacular performances since its launch on Broadway, New York in 2008 with the show winning eight coveted Tony Award nominations in 2009. The show has been performed on stages across UK, Ireland, Poland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Brazil, Sweden,

Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Macau and China. The epic show will now be performed throughout the Middle East across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and beyond.

For tickets and more information, please visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net/

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NIRANJAN GIDWANI: TRUE SUCCESS IS BEYOND JUST THE MATERIAL

Everyone has their own definition of success. For some, this word may be a huge term, but for others, even small goals achieved may be considered successful. It is a word that many people desire in their lives, but it must be accompanied by a larger-than-life goal and loads of determination.

For Niranjan Gidwani, an Indian national who has lived in the UAE for over 30 years, success is defined by his personal vision and mission statement. It is the ability to rise above the immediate pain of any given situation. It all comes down to imagination. It is about being sensitive to both large and small people. It is about fostering inclusion, being connected to a larger world existence, and giving back more to life than one wishes to take.

Niranjan is currently a Consultant Director, Board Advisor, Member of the UAE Superbrands Council, and a member of the HBR Advisory Council. He is also a board advisor to a new B2B ecommerce TEXUB. Recently, he has also been invited to be a founder member of a new society being formed under the auspices of the UAE authorities. Niranjan is a mechanical engineer and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing. He was a state rank holder in school boards and a Government of India National Merit Scholar for six years in a row. His working career began in 1982 and he has worked for a total of 40 plus years. He has always held the belief that financial gain should only be a product of his work, and need not necessarily be the be-all and end-all in life.

His work journeys

Niranjan spent the first eight years of his career in Mumbai, India, and New Delhi, India. He then moved to Hong Kong, where he worked for a few years before being transferred to Dubai in 1992. He has been based in Dubai since then, with brief 2-year stints in Germany and Singapore.

His previous positions have been with large multinational corporations such as SKF bearings, HSBC, and Xerox in India, as well as large transnational groups, a Government of China enterprise, and a Singapore-listed group. Niranjan’s most recent 14-year assignment was as CEO of Eros Group in Dubai. With the full support of the owners, his boss, his team, the Group was built it into a billion-dollar enterprise and one of the most reputable consumer electronics, appliances, and mobile distributor and retailer in the GCC region.

“My work has allowed me to travel on a frequent basis to 59 countries covering all continents. My main area of specialization has been the consumer durables industry, mainly electronics, appliances, mobiles and digital convergence products,” he said.

When Dubai Vibes Magazine asked him what he likes about his current job, he said that work is a part of his life, a passion, and a hobby for him as long as the environment is conducive. He has never accepted the concept of retirement. Simply re-directing one’s occupational goals.

“My most gratifying part about my entire work life also has been; taking talent on a regular basis and investing loads of time to ensure that a majority of them move up the ladder as future leaders, leaving a legacy at work which is better than the one I inherited,” Niranjan added.

Before attaining success

Niranjan, like any other successful person, faced major challenges in life that strengthened him. He comes from a middle-class family with very strong values. His parents and two elder sisters lived a very frugal, tough existence until he started working at the age of 24. There were far too many struggles, and funds were always far insufficient to meet even basic needs.

His parents, he claims, taught him to live a life of dignity and respect. He and his siblings learned how important it is to stay grounded, to live with a universally accepted set of values, by watching them. His family Guru and his father made him read the Holy Quran in English at a young age in order to have a more inclusive outlook on life.

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An event in his life that shook him up, and tried to bring him down was the two years of Covid, during which everything was affected. He lost many friends, relatives, and associates, leaving him scarred even to this day.

During the peak of the covid pandemic, out of the blue, one day after the 75-day lockdown period in Dubai ended, he was asked to step down from his role of CEO. His company owners, who have always been like family to him, wanted their sons to take over. For Niranjan, all corporate decisions, no matter how painful they are for him, must be respected. Till this day, he enjoys extremely cordial relations with the owners’ entire family and all his ex-bosses and colleagues.

Since the decision was a major setback and turning point in his life, he thought a little, and then took a call and decided to spend the first 18 months working pro bono and assisting the truly unfortunate as a small way to repay this city for what it has given him.

“My wife, children, sisters, in-laws, and several very close friends and work associates have always stood by me as pillars of strength. I owe a lot to each of them.”

His life after work and his ultimate dream

By nature, this man is extremely disciplined. He always ensures that everything is in balance. As much as possible, he does not like to keep anyone waiting, as his belief is that he has no right to steal someone else’s time. Of what use is it to wear the most expensive watch and not be mindful of someone else’s time.

He enjoys traveling with his family to see new places, try new cuisines, and set a weekly walking and stretch exercises goal for himself. His other interests include reading, music, watching movies and cricket. Recently, he has taken up writing on subjects of business, marketing, corporate governance, leadership and mentoring. His articles now get frequently published in Indian and Gulf publications.

Niranjan states that he has never led an extravagant or ostentatious life, and that he never pursued purely material gains. Make no mistake about it. Money is very important to him and his family, but it must be a byproduct of hard work rather than an end game in and of itself.

Actually, his ultimate goal is to stay as close to and happy with his loved ones as possible, and to prioritize family and friends. Finally, he stated that he considers himself fortunate that his family is always by his side to support him. From his side, Niranjan’s life policy has been that he will never give up on any relationships he has built along the way, no matter how difficult or how many misunderstanding may occur. He does realise that a fair amount of reciprocation is a must for good relationships to flourish.

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Carla Cristina Cyrino: Enjoy every laugh you have, and don’t forget to smile

One of the most important lessons a person should learn is to believe in themselves. According to Carla Cristina Cyrino, a Brazilian General and Cosmetic Dentist at Cornerstone Clinic, this philosophy means that whatever job a person does, they should give their all to complete the task. Believing in yourself, in your dream, in your ability to achieve your goals, and honoring your choices are all significant.

This woman with a smile was born in the countryside of Sao Paulo, Brazil where she spent her childhood and early adulthood. She recalls a wonderful childhood filled with joy, health, and happy memories. She spent her time in school, piano lessons, ballet, gymnastics, and weekends at the coffee farm during that time.

Carla said, “Given my fascination with dentistry from an early age, I already knew the names of the instruments and procedure techniques when I started university. I felt that every day at the university was a great accomplishment, therefore those years seemed to fly by quite quickly. I graduated in December 1993 and by February 1994 I was already working in my own practice and also for the local municipality, taking care of the oral health of low-income children.”

She was invited to work in Lisbon, Portugal, the following year. She took the offer and relocated to Portugal. It was an incredible experience, and she was soon able to realize a long-held dream of owning her own clinic in Europe. During her

24 years in Lisbon, she specialized in various areas of dentistry by taking several courses and participating in many national and international congresses, always on the lookout for new technologies to better serve her patients.

Carla has 29 years of professional experience and can tell you that her passion for dentistry is as strong as it was when she first started. Seeing each patient’s satisfaction and self-esteem restored is still her greatest joy and professional accomplishment.

Her happiness is founded on the word smile. Smile is important to her vision because it breaks down barriers and connects people who may not speak the same language. According to her, bringing a smile to someone’s face is her main motivation, and she is happy to help those in need because she believes that we all come into this life with a purpose, and if she can make someone’s life better. She intends to do her part.

Loving her profession

She is always saying how much she enjoys her job, and she believes that her patients can tell. Her main interest in dentistry is undoubtedly aesthetics. Cosmetic dentistry entails a variety of procedures. For example, simple tooth whitening can often restore her patient’s smile. However, in order to have a more harmonious smile, it is sometimes necessary to strengthen the teeth with Invisalign.

Giving her patients’ self-esteem back makes her completely satisfied in her profession. Carla’s greatest satisfaction up to this point has been seeing her patients smile with joy at their new smile.

When Dubai Vibes Magazine asked her about her everyday struggles, she said, “What I have seen throughout all these years is that there are constantly more professionals who seem not to follow the ethics of our labor, which is to treat patients in the best possible manner by using solely high quality materials.”

For example, she frequently sees patients who have serious and visible dental problems that are the result of poor planning and execution of the popular “Smile Makeover” idea.

Some people still look for the cheapest deal to get the smile of their dreams, but what she sees in reality is a nightmare. It saddens and frustrates her to see some patients in pain, with abscesses, and frequently losing their teeth as a result of poor procedures.

Dubai life

She has lived in Dubai for nearly five years. She has been here as a tourist before, and she has been captivated by the culture and its beauty since her first visit in 2007.

“I feel embraced by Dubai and every day I am appreciative that this is my home. Living and

working in Dubai has definitely been an amazing experience while surrounded by several different nationalities and cultures- truly amazing,” she said.

She went on to say that Dubai has welcomed her with open arms, and she is grateful! The people are friendly and helpful, and she enjoys living in the beautiful emirate. She also stated that she would never choose another city over Dubai. Dubai has a distinct vibe all its own.

Aspirations and dreams

Carla said that the family for her is the basis of everything. Despite the fact that they are separated by distance from Brazil, they remain very close and united.

Her dream is for them to live a prosperous life full of health and joyous moments together. It warms her heart and makes her happy to see her family happy.

Her plans for the future are to continue where she is. “ I live in a lovely city, work in a spectacular clinic at Cornerstone Clinic, take care of my health with balanced diet and exercise. And lastly, to continue bringing joy to my patients and to serve them better and better is my professional aspiration for the future.

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Dr. Ahmed Hussein: Egyptian Doctor Reflects on his Caribbean Medical School Journey

Coming from the Middle East, I didn’t have much information about the US healthcare system, which is very different from Egypt and the UAE (where I used to work).”

“So, to be able to integrate myself into this system, when I was looking for a medical school, I found many graduates from SGU matched with US hospitals.,” says Dr. Ahmed Hussein, alumni of St. George’s University Medical School in Grenada.

After starting his career in pharmacy, he soon realized that he wanted to make a greater difference in the lives of patients and decided to try and follow his dream of becoming a doctor in the United States.

“We can all be helpful to the vulnerable, but being on the frontline, diagnosing and treating patients, was my main drive to pursue medicine,” he says.

He reveals that after much consideration and research, he started his application process to SGU’s School of Medicine. “Which was seamless,” he says, citing the availability of people to contact and discuss all elements of the process – from questions and aid queries to simple reassurance.

“When I got the news about my acceptance, I felt that I was about to embark on a new journey that would require hard work, day in and day out, to reach my destination: MD in the United States.”

“Once there, I particularly enjoyed the extracurricular selectives offered by SGU, such as dissection and wilderness medicine. I also discovered that SGU supports students in their preparation for the US Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The modules taught

and tested during the basic science years are very detailed. I was provided with all the tools that I needed to do well in standardised exams, such as DES (Department of Educational Services) facilitators who helped me set up study schedules, go over materials that I didn’t grasp well, and many other things.”

In addition to the varied and in-depth academic syllabus, there were opportunities to fully embrace SGU campus life. “The new campus gym and the intramural soccer league were my favourites.”

“And the beach! And I can’t forget the beautiful sunsets,” he adds, laughing.

Following basic sciences, he did his first clinical rotation at Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York. “I had a wonderful experience rotating between different departments. Also, I met the love of my life in this hospital, who is currently my wife. So, this place will always be memorable,” he says.

He explains that it wasn’t all plain sailing, and the matching process was stressful. This is where you apply for a role of interest, and you get matched with a participating hospital or facility if there’s a vacancy.

“I tried to prepare as much as I could mentally by reaching out for advice from recent graduates, and the Office of Career Guidance (OCG) and Student Support at St. George’s University helped me a lot.”

His advice is to have a game plan to tackle the application process and interview season for Match Days. “But I was provided with assistance

while still in Grenada. SGU’s Office of Career Guidance provided me with a framework for filling out the application and my CV, and they provided reviews before the submission date. In addition, my clinical site had mentors that tailored their advice based on my Step 1 grades, clinical performance, and the specialty I was applying for.”

Dr. Hussein says he didn’t believe it when he learned he had matched with his dream position in paediatrics at Maimonides Medical Center Program in New York. “I kept checking the National Residency Matching Program website every five minutes to be sure.”

However, he believes that once he graduated, the transition from student to MD is an ongoing process. “One thing I learned quickly in med school is you’ll never ‘feel’ 100 percent prepared for an exam or patient encounter during clinical rotations. However, I channelled this self-doubt to do my best, analyze my shortcomings, and try to address them before my next exam or patient encounter. With the same mindset, I tackled my first block of residency. It’s a lifetime journey of learning and it begins by being open to self, peer, and supervisor appraisals.

For students from the Middle East and North Africa looking to practice medicine in the US, he wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SGU. “Grenada is a wonderful island that accepts students from all over the globe and luckily for us (Egyptians) it doesn’t require a visa application process. In addition, in my experience, SGU was successful in matching me into the US healthcare system which was ultimately my goal.

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Dr. Javed Ansari: Optometrist advocates eye-health awareness

Among all of our senses, it is always our eyes that serve as a window into everything. According to an Indian optometrist and Co-owner of Super Vision Dr. Javed Ansari, the eye is the most beautiful thing in our body and should be taken care of at all times.

Dr. Javed moved to Abu Dhabi as an optometrist and worked there for a while before returning to India. After a few years, he returned to the UAE in 2019 to settle and work for another company. He was in various loops until he managed and settled his career in his own company.

His first job in India, he claims, was for a contact lens company. He also visited one of the best optical stores in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He was the first Indian optometrist to obtain a practice license after passing his licensure exam at the time.

He still treats himself as a member of his own company’s staff as part of the administration. Despite the fact that he is one of the owners, he believes that he should put in some effort, enjoy his job, and work hard just like any other employee. For Dr. Javed, becoming a servantleader should be part of an owner’s mindset.

“So, if you love your job, if you love your profession, you should make time to work with it. Being an owner does not qualify you as a boss in my opinion. At the end of the day, I’m still an optometrist,” he explained.

His personal life

In 2013, Dr. Javed married. He had a beautiful daughter in 2014, who was born in the UAE. After two years, his family was blessed once more with the birth of his son in 2016. He is a wonderful father to his children.

When asked about his hobbies, he told Dubai Vibes Magazine that one of them is traveling. He enjoys traveling to new places with his family. He can drive on his own for 2,000 kilometers. That is why he enjoys traveling so much.

In response to his question about the definition of success, he stated that there is no definition of it. Everyone interprets it differently. But, according to him, a person should fight for his or her success every day, and that practice can help us achieve our daily goals.

A servant-leader attitude

Managing for him entails attempting to create a harmonious and friendly environment. Having around 13 employees is not an easy task for him, but with a good working environment, everything becomes easier. He claims that if his staff contacts him, he will eventually respond, even if it is late at night.

“What I am so proud of, even though my staff came from different nationalities, we still respect each other, and we do have coordination. As the owner, I treat all of my employees fairly,” Dr. Javed stated.

When asked about his goals and what he still wants to achieve, he told Dubai Vibes Magazine, “As a businessman, his goal is to achieve something different. It is not intended to reduce

people’s luxury, but rather to make everyone aware of their eye health. If they can spend so much money on luxurious items, they should realize that their eyes are far more important and valuable.”

His advocacy to raise awareness about eye health defines his success. Dr. Javed wishes to leave a

legacy that emphasizes the importance of caring for one of our most important senses, the eyes. He wants to address this one to the parents, especially the kids who are exposed to playing games for long periods of time on mobile screens.

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Look at that smile

Dental care is our game. Excellence is our goal.

The power of a smile is undeniable. It can evoke feelings of goodwill, rapport, and trust, leaving both the person smiling and the recipient feeling good. This simple act is considered by many to be one of the most effective tools for spreading positivity and boosting confidence.

Dr. Mohamed Arif, a leading Indian orthodontist and the proprietor of the Aysha Mohamed Dental Clinic, holds this belief close to his heart. As an orthodontist , he finds great joy in seeing the positive impact his work has on his patients, bringing smiles to their faces.

According to Dr. Mohamed Arif life should be approached with gratitude and contentment. He encourages everyone to take a moment to appreciate what they have and to feel proud of their accomplishments. By doing so, they too can spread joy and positivity through their own smiles.

Dr. Mohamed has built a distinguished career through his commitment and passion for the field of dentistry. He began his academic journey in 2001, when he earned his Bachelor of Dentistry degree from Annamalai University in Chennai, India.

His pursuit of knowledge and expertise in the field continued with a Master’s degree in Orthodontics from the MGR Medical University in Chennai, which he received in 2005. During his studies, he was honoured with the Best Postgraduate Student Award, a recognition of his exceptional abilities

and achievements.

After completing his Master’s degree, Dr. Mohamed honed his skills under the guidance of a mentor at a prestigious dental hospital in Chennai. In 2009, he was appointed as the clinical head and professor in the department of orthodontics at Ibn Sina Medical College and Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he served for four years.

In 2013, Dr. Mohamed made the move to Dubai, continuing his dedication to providing the highest quality of dental care to his patients. He has seen significant growth in his patient base since opening his clinic in Deira in 2019. Originally serving a few hundred patients with paper charts, he has since served thousand of people in Dubai.

Before opening his clinic, Dr. Mohamed worked as the Medical Director at the Karama Medical Centre, where his duties included recruiting and managing medical and non-medical staff, overseeing the facility’s operations, and assisting with staff training and promotion.

Dr. Mohamed has now lived in Dubai for a decade and considers the city to be his home. He appreciates the guidance and protection provided by the city’s leaders, as well as the sense of community he has found among friends and colleagues.

While life can be challenging at times, as seen during the pandemic and lockdowns, Dr. Mohamed considers himself lucky to call Dubai

home. The city is well-known for its iconic landmarks, luxurious lifestyle, and its reputation for tolerance, peace, and harmony.

Amid the challenges posed by the pandemic, Dr. Mohamed found silver linings in the form of quality time with loved ones and opportunities to further his education in dentistry through online courses. Under the leadership’s effective management, the availability of vaccines helped curb disease transmission.

Dr. Mohamed has always sought to make a positive impact on the lives of his patients. His practice allows him to showcase his skills and expertise, providing high-quality dental care at an affordable cost. The clinic’s staff is dedicated to handling all the intricate details of patient care and is always willing to accommodate unscheduled patients or emergencies.

At Aysha-Mohamed Dental Clinic, the focus is on providing exceptional patient care, comfort, and service. The clinic offers a range of services, including general dentistry, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry, with specialists on hand for more complex procedures.

“Oral health is essential to overall well-being,” Dr. Mohamed says. “It’s my mission to provide the highest standard of dental care to all our patients.”

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Kate Darling: How can passion change everything?

The best thing about business nowadays is that young entrepreneurs, in addition to earning money from their companies, provide new flavors in the business world. Kate Darling, a 30-year-old Australian resident of Dubai for the past seven years, believes that in addition to having a business, an owner should have a strong desire to change the industry in terms of sustainability.

THT-That Hair Tho was founded by Kate. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Business with a major in Marketing. She has always had a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, which was one of her favorite university subjects. She began working at a young age in Australia. Her family instilled in her a strong work ethic, where if they wanted to buy something, they had to work for it.

Kate worked after graduating from high school. Kate worked in department stores for L’Oreal and LVMH, where she learned a lot about sales and training in the beauty industry. When she was 19, she also opened her first business, an executive fitness gym in Adelaide.

“When I turned 21, I wanted to travel abroad so I moved to Macau and worked in the world’s biggest casino, The Venetian Hotel Macau. After this experience I travelled for almost two years around the world which finally led me to Dubai,” she said.

Her proudest achievement and career highlight has been the establishment of THT-The Hair Tho. Her dream has always been to be able

to start a business that has a positive impact on the industry. Her salon was also the first to only support cruelty-free and environmentally friendly brands.

Her company, she claims, focuses on community and initiatives that benefit the community. One of the most popular initiatives was “Show your Nanny some Love,” in which That Hair Tho provided free haircuts and blow dries to UAE nannies and domestic workers.

Others included a skydive ticket for someone fighting breast cancer. During the Covid pandemic, the salon also assisted anyone who had been affected by job loss or illness.

Styling her success

Kate had held various positions in the workplace, but she had not felt professionally fulfilled until she embarked on her entrepreneurial journey. Her professional career has truly excelled in the development of successful businesses, and she frequently spends her time thinking about and creating new business ideas, as well as focusing on developing strategies for current business operations.

Her heart and kindness drive her success. She is also passionate about creating a positive work environment where team members are treated like family, and this is reflected in the clientele, who always feels energized and free to feel at ease in the salon.

She also added, “I am extremely passionate about charity and creating initiatives that support the community. Being able to give back to the place that has given me so much is important to me.”

Coming to Dubai without knowing anyone, according to Kate, was difficult before she achieved success. Finding a supportive network and loyal friends in a temporary location can be difficult. She had moments when she wanted to leave, but she always felt she had more to do in Dubai. She felt more secure and inspired to stay after establishing a business and receiving support from women’s business networks, and she now can’t imagine leaving.

When Dubai Vibes Magazine asked about her ultimate dream, she said that “My ultimate dream is to be able to provide great working environments and create more innovative business. Being able to raise more awareness to sustainable operations of businesses which in turn allows me to continue to develop initiatives for different communities and charities.”

Lastly, settling in Dubai is already a part of her life. She has no plans to leave Dubai. She does not yet have children, but she knows from many friends that it is an excellent place to raise them. It’s also a fantastic hub for female entrepreneurs, as it provides a great support system and infrastructure for them to stay and build longterm businesses.

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Valerie Reynaert: Seeing the beauty in everything brings greatest joy.

When someone wants to help others, all they have to do is take the initiative and create a platform for their voice to be heard. Every person has their own advocacy in life that aims to build, uplift, and improve lives. Everyone is naturally generous and sacrificial; the challenge is finding the right time and platform to put the goodness within into action.

Being able to walk the journey with people and see them achieve their goals and take their businesses to the next level is the most rewarding feeling for an empowered woman like Valerie Reynaert, the Founder and CEO of beauty consulting platform, VR Beauty Consulting.

Valarie was born and raised in Belgium, where she studied Economics, Modern Languages, and Law before beginning her career in the beauty industry in 2000. She studied beauty therapy at Lise Loriot in Belgium, specializing in facials, nails, slimming, and body treatments, which led her to Dubai’s exciting and thriving beauty scene. She earned a Master’s degree in Marketing from Middlesex University in Dubai in 2013.

Valarie considered the emirates her home for the past 20 years, and she has enjoyed watching it grow and evolve. Every dream, she believes, is achievable in this emirate with hard work and determination. Dubai has enabled her to work with extraordinary people while also fulfilling her personal dream of starting a business.

Valarie founded her company with the intention of assisting current beauty salon owners in the region in achieving breakthrough success in the industry by leveraging best practices from the

salon floor all the way up to the director level.

Trusting the process

When she first arrived in the Middle East in 2003, her first job was as a training manager for Nazih Trading, one of the region’s largest cosmetic distributors. In 2007, she was appointed General Manager of Soothe Group, where she oversaw a slew of reputable salons. After three years, she became the General Manager of Formul’A Hair and Beauty Academy and VOG Color Your Life Salons before becoming the Brand Director of Nayomi Beauty Salons Middle East at Kajamjoom.

“This is where I feel I learnt my knack for business. In 2017, I became International Business Development Director at The Grooming Company Holding and Managing Director at Sisters Beauty Lounge, JetSet and Trevor Sorbie Dubai,” she said.

When Dubai Vibes Magazine asked her about her daily struggles in the industry, she stated that everyone faces struggles in life, whether in personal or professional life, but she is a firm believer that how someone responds to those struggles defines who the person is.

She once worked for a company that was wellknown and respected in the beauty industry. She was overjoyed to accept the role with them and approached it with enthusiasm and the desire to succeed. However, she began to notice something over time. The company culture was diametrically opposed to her own, and she struggled to hold on.

She added, “This struggle wore me down every day and I had to make a very difficult decision.

After several years of exponentially growing the business and achieving what everyone would describe as success, I decided to leave because the culture did not align with mine.”

Valerie learned a lot about herself, people, and the power that a positive company culture can have. Now, in her current company, she assists her clients with a positive attitude and works with them to create a sound and harmonious environment.

Everything is in its right place.

The highlight of Valarie’s current work, she says, is seeing her clients’ dreams come true. Simultaneously, empowering and inspiring women from all walks of life, with diverse personalities and nationalities, to start their own salon businesses is the driving force behind her company and something she is deeply committed to.

She is able to use her years of tried and tested experience and partner with her clients to develop various aspects of their salon business through her consulting work. As a result, Valarie is able to accompany her clients on their journey. It fills her with pride to know she has helped them along the way and helped them achieve greater success.

Despite her success, this woman only wishes for her family’s health and happiness. She considers herself fortunate to have a close-knit family who are her staunchest supporters in life.

“They are my rock, and I am so grateful for them.”

Kamal Bhaskarbhai Tewar: Struggle, no matter how you define it, is part of life

Everyone should live and let people live, according to Kamal Bhaskarbhai Tewar, an Indian Director of Albatross Group based in Abu Dhabi. Freedom will always be the key to happiness and fulfilment.

This upbeat individual holds a Bachelor of Chemistry degree as well as a Master of Business Administration. He enjoys doing business, which makes him more intellectual and wise. Kamal began working as a Salesman in 2003. This experience shaped him into the man he is today.

Kamal has been in Abu Dhabi for 14 years and says the city has treated him well, providing him with success and positivity in his daily life. According to him, four words characterize his career: action, decision, hard work, and ambition.

For a long time creating and molding his dream, he has made certain that these four words will always be by his side as he overcomes adversities in his professional life. Every person should face life’s challenges, according to this man of optimism. Struggles are a part of life, and there is no such thing as a struggle that implies negativity. It is a natural part of growing up.

Kamal previously worked as a Vice President in a Finance Business before taking on a large position with great responsibility. This job provided him with the opportunity to hone his skills and shape his personality as a person who makes everything lighter when things get heavy.

Kamal stated that his favorite aspect of his

current job is excellent administration. One of the “cherries on top of his cake” is his business in Abu Dhabi.

Lastly, he said that in a workplace everyone should be relaxed. “Don’t work 100%, work only 10%, and the 90% use your brain and think about what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.

Ahmed Elnawawy has been appointed General Manager of Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah, making the awardwinning, family-friendly, luxury hotel the newest venture in his 22-year career with top hospitality brand names.

In this role, he will bring to Rixos Bab Al Bahr his unique expertise, strategic market insight, and strong leadership skills, reporting directly to Cenk Unverdi, Regional Managing Director at Rixos Hotels Gulf. Elnawawy will be in charge of the hotel’s overall strategy and business operations, as well as leading, shaping, and executing them.

A seasoned luxury hospitality professional with strong operational, guest satisfaction, and revenue generation skills. Elnawawy is passionate about developing innovative strategies to improve operational performance.

Commenting on Elnawawy’s appointment, Cenk Unverdi said: “Rixos Bab Al Bahr is a unique property that is well positioned to capitalise on Ras Al Khaimah’s growing appeal as the fastest growing holiday destination, and it’ll need visionary leadership to ensure it remains competitive. I’m confident that Elnawawy has the necessary experience to successfully meet this challenge”

Ahmed Elnawawy added: “I am excited to join an already well-established, luxury resort. I intend to create an atmosphere where team members feel empowered and can add value to the Rixos brand that stands out as a top family, resort destination around the world. I would like to thank the team for a warm welcome and I can’t wait to get started.”

Elnawawy comes to Rixos Bab Al Bahr from the Emaar group, where he most recently served as Head of Emaar Customer Excellence. Between 2016 and 2022, Elnawawy also held several leadership positions within the Emaar Group.

He began his career as Director of Rooms at the Address Dubai Mall, then moved on to General Manager at Manzil Downtown, General Manager at the Address Fountain Views, and General Manager at the Palace Downtown. Elnawawy is also no stranger to Rixos. He was the Rooms Division Manager at Rixos The Palm Dubai from 2013 to 2015.

Ahmed Elnawawy:

Seasoned luxury hospitality professional eager to show his zeal in his new position

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Joe Cumello appointed as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Blue Planet, a division of Ciena.

Cumello has served as Ciena’s Senior Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications since September 2020, and previously as Vice President, Global Marketing & Partners. He rejoined the company in 2015 through its acquisition of Cyan, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the company’s management team, which introduced Blue Planet

to the industry.

In his new role, Cumello continues reporting to President and CEO Gary Smith, and will be responsible for all aspects of driving the next phase of growth for the company’s Blue Planet division.

“Joe possesses a strong software pedigree, coupled with a deep understanding of Ciena’s corporate strategy and market positioning strengths, that will drive our Blue Planet business forward in

alignment with market dynamics and customer demand,” said Gary Smith, president and CEO, Ciena.

In the networking industry for more than 30 years, Cumello initially joined Ciena in 2004 through its acquisition of Internet Photonics. Following that, he held executive roles at Sidera Networks and SafeNet. He then joined Cyan in 2013 before rejoining Ciena. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Joe Cumello: Iconic software pedigree ready to lead his company with utmost quality

Smith: Innovative woman ready to accelerate the brand’s market momentum

Rebecca

Concurrently, Ciena named Rebecca Smith to succeed Cumello in the role of Senior Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications. Smith is being promoted to her new position after serving since 2017 as Ciena’s Vice President, Global Portfolio and Programs Marketing, leading the company’s product, solution and vertical marketing strategies, driving global campaigns, and overseeing the market and competitive intelligence team.

Joining Ciena’s executive leadership team, Smith

assumes global responsibility for articulating Ciena’s value proposition, advancing the company’s brand and thought leadership platforms, and driving engagement across key stakeholder groups, including customers, partners and employees.

With more than 25 years of industry experience, Smith previously held senior customer-facing roles within Amdocs, including Vice President of Sales for its North American Division and Vice President of Product and Solutions Marketing, where she cultivated go-to-market strategies

across Amdocs’s portfolio. She holds an MBA and BA in Economics from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Gary Smith commented: “Having worked under Joe’s leadership for several years and directly with our go-to-market teams as well as customers around the world, Rebecca is well-suited to continue leading our global marketing strategy to bring innovation to our brand and accelerate our market momentum.”

Ciena concurrently promoted Sheela Kosaraju to senior vice president, general counsel, and assistant secretary as part of the company’s leadership succession plan. Kosaraju joined Ciena in 2010 and is currently vice president, deputy general counsel, and head of international legal, having previously served as vice president and associate general counsel. Kosaraju previously served as general counsel for two early-stage companies, HomeCom Communications and Closedloop Solutions.

Sheela Kosaraju: Highcaliber leader turns to Senior Vice President of Ciena

Kosaraju joins Ciena’s executive leadership team and reports to Smith. He is responsible for managing all of Ciena’s global legal matters, as well as the company’s compliance and ethics program and government affairs activities.

“In her new role, Sheela will bring critical global perspectives to our executive leadership team, reflecting her proven track record at the company over many years as a leader on the legal team, particularly with respect to international business

strategy,” said Smith.

Kosaraju earned a Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, where she graduated with engineering honors.

David M. Rothenstein has been named senior vice president, chief strategy officer, and corporate secretary at Ciena Corporation, a networking systems, services, and software company. Since November 2008, Rothenstein has served as Ciena’s senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary, and as acting chief strategy officer since March 2022. He will continue to report to Gary Smith, President and CEO.

Rothenstein will oversee Ciena’s strategic planning and implementation processes, as well as guide differentiated growth through corporate development activities such as mergers and

acquisitions, strategic alliances and partnerships, and venture capital investments, in his new role. He will also be in charge of future incubation of emerging solutions aimed at optimizing existing businesses or entering new markets. He will also continue to lead the company’s sustainability and enterprise risk management programs, as well as the corporate real estate function, and will serve as corporate secretary.

“David is a seasoned strategist with deep industry and institutional experience, having played a critical role in Ciena’s success for more than two decades, including the design and implementation of many of Ciena’s transformative

growth opportunities,” said Smith. “As Chief Strategy Officer, he will further contribute to our continued growth through the reinforcement of our market leadership and the expansion of our addressable market and share.”

Prior to joining Ciena in 2001, Rothenstein worked at the law firm Paley Rothman, where he practiced corporate, employment, and technology law, as well as business litigation. He graduated from The George Washington University Law School with honors and from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude.

David Rothenstein: Legendary strategist leads Ciena to transformative growth opportunities.

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Tara Rose Kidd Founder & Director of Tara Rose Salon

Tara Rose Kidd is the Founder of Tara Rose Salons and Training Academy, a salon educator, entrepreneurial outlier and advocate for empowerment.

After launching her career as a hairdresser in the UK, Tara found herself seeking greater direction and purpose. Her quest brought her to Abu Dhabi and ultimately, to a villa where she launched the first Tara Rose Salon. Not long afterwards, Tara was introduced to ideas from positive psychology and self-help, which further inspired her to take control of her destiny and manifest her dreams.

A well-known and revered figure in the UAE’s thriving beauty scene, Tara is steadily growing her enterprise to four salons, and a fifth on the way, with 60+ staff over the past seven years. Tara firmly believes that business is not just about profit, it is about self-empowerment for both clients and staff. She sees her people as her greatest business asset and believes investing in them

brings out their full potential while motivating them to achieve. Recently she has taken her philosophy to the next level, not only by offering great client service and valuable employment but also by inspiring her team to evolve.

Tara’s appetite for risk, creativity, and growth drives her to innovate continually. With the opening of her Tara Rose Academy, she has introduced a game-changer in the region. This online academy not only focuses on the hairdressing skills that salon professionals need, but also on business skills for front and back of house, mental health and lifestyle design — a truly 360 educational approach.

Tara knows first-hand that being part of a community helps people grow quickly by drawing ideas and inspiration from one another. She also believes that with plenty of ambition and talent, the right mindset, and a great work ethic — combined with deep trust in the process

— anyone can turn their lives around and make an impact.

She is passionate about inspiring women and men to shift their mindsets to believe that they are capable and nurture the parts of themselves that shine most. Her passion is to create environments that bring out the best in her clients and her teams.

Some further accolades for Tara this year have seen her win several awards including the Business Director of the Year Award by Professional Beauty GCC two years in a row and Global Hair Personality Award by Hall of Wellness.

Tara speaks frequently at motivational events in her own salons and is also a sought-after speaker for beauty industry events, entrepreneurial gatherings, self-empowerment workshops and personal development seminars.

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Chef Bayma inherited her passion for cooking form her fiery Sicilian and Brazilian grandmothers as she took to the kitchen at just 13 years of age.

Her curiousity and love of food has taken her throughout the culinary industry, working as Executive Chef, Catering Chef and Consultant for renowned hotels, resorts, private yachts, and residences. With over 20 years hospitality experience, Chef Vanessa Bayma decided to establish her consulting and events firm – CBC Consultancy and Events in collaboration with TPHQ Events Management, based in the UAE and KSA.

Always on the lookout for new things and never one to shy away from a culinary challenge, Chef Bayma provides everything from concept,

CHEF VANESSA BAYMA

World-Class Chef effortlessly balances clientele’s palates with specific dietary needs.

menu and recipe development to large scale event management, private chef works, product development, training and evaluations.

Endlessly fascinated with flavour combinations and experimental cooking, Chef Bayma effortlessly balances her clientele’s palates with their specific dietary needs. With a flair for showmanship and a sharp business sense, she has developed her talents and passions to deliver the best to her clients and their customers.

To date, Chef Bayma has worked with multiple HNWI and members of royal families in both KSA and UAE, football and reality TV stars, as well as major corporations such as Mastercard and General Mills. Her projects know no borders as she has assisted clients in Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, South Africa,

United States, and Europe including Spain and Italy.

Chef Bayma has gained numerous outstanding achievements, such as Mastercard Priceless live stream cooking shows, refereeing in the popular TV show “Kitchen Killadi” and directing the VVIP F&B sector of the MDL Beast Music Festival -- the largest music festival of its time. She has also appeared at Panel Discussions at Gulfood and won Two Silver Medals at the Golden Torque ME.

She is board-certified with the London City and Guilds, a member of the Emirates Culinary Guild, a Female Fusion inner circle member, as well as an active member of The Dubai Chef Collective.

Abida Parveen: Sufiyana - Live in Dubai at Coca-Cola Arena

Abida Parveen, the name that belongs to one of Pakistan’s most beloved artists will be gracing the Coca-Cola Arena stage on the 9th of December with her soulful voice and spiritual melodies.

In a time when the world is resetting, the need for some reflection and love is a much-needed comfort to us all and music has the power to do this, to connect us and to heal. One of the most celebrated art forms is that of Sufi music, you can’t help but be mesmerised by this beautiful form of devotional music.

Abida Parveen is one of the greatest Sufi singers, revered as the ‘Queen of Qawwalis, Ghazals and Kafis’, and is making a rare appearance in Dubai for a spectacular and enthralling performance of Sufiyana – Live in Concert.

“Music is a universal language; it transcends all barriers. We could all use a little peace and love in our hearts and there is only love in music,” shares the remarkable Parveen, who has amassed world-

acclaim in her over 40-year career.

Sufiyana takes its inspiration from this form of spiritual music that originated from the practise of Sufism, in order to achieve a divine connection and Abida Parveen brings to the stage powerful renditions of some of her most popular and world-renowned songs.

Abida Parveen – Sufiyana is proudly brought to you by Blu Blood and Rehan Siddiqi and supported by Dubai Calendar.

“It is a privilege and honour to bring Abida Parveen to our stage, whose music is intensely inspiring. Bringing people together and our ability to bring happiness, cultivate happiness and share it with others is why we do what we do,” adds Osman Osman and Shaaista Khan Osman, MD and CEO of Blu Blood.

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8 benefits of taking cold showers - why you should try it

By: Dr. Maria Alonso

Cold showers might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of ways to improve your health, but there are actually many benefits to taking them! From improving circulation to boosting your immune system, find out in this article why you should make them a part of your routine.

1. Cold showers can improve your circulation: Cold water can help to improve your circulation by constricting blood vessels and increasing blood flow. This can help to reduce inflammation and pain in the body. We are here to bring you the best Traditional Chinese Medicine in Dubai.

2. Cold showers can boost your immune system: Exposure to cold temperatures can help to boost your immune system. When you take a cold shower, you are exposing yourself to a mild form of stress that can help to modify your production of white blood cells. This can help to protect you from infection and illness.

3. Cold showers can improve your mood: Studies have shown that exposure to cold temperatures can improve your mood and reduce stress levels. Taking a cold shower can help you to feel more alert and energized throughout the day and less anxious.

4. They can relieve muscle pain: The cold temperature of a cold shower can help to relieve muscle pain by having a numbing effect on the nerves. This can be helpful for people who suffer from conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia.

5. They can boost energy levels: A cold shower can help to boost energy levels by increasing alertness and wakefulness. This is because the cold temperature helps to stimulate the nervous system.

6. This also helps to improve the appearance of the skin. Cold showers can also help to tighten pores, which can help to reduce acne and other skin blemishes.

7. Cold showers can also help to improve the condition of your hair. Hot water can strip away natural oils from your hair, leaving it dry and brittle. Cold water, on the other hand, can help to seal in these natural oils, leaving your hair looking shiny and healthy.

8. They can increase alertness: Cold showers have been shown to increase alertness and energy levels. This is because the cold water stimulates the nervous system and increases blood flow. Taking a cold shower in the morning can help you wake up and start your day with a boost of energy.

Cold showers can be a great way to improve your health and well-being. They can also be beneficial to athletes and people who exercise regularly. There are many ways to take cold showers: you can mix warm and cold water, or you can take ice baths. There are many benefits of taking cold showers. You will feel more energized and healthier once you start taking cold showers regularly. Cold showers are a very simple thing you can do to feel better.

How to identify gluten intolerance

By: Dr. Maria Alonso

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley that provides elasticity to dough. There are many questions about gluten such as what it does for you? Does it make you sick? Is it bad for your health? All of these questions will be answered and more in this article about gluten intolerance.

Food Intolerance vs. Allergy

There is a big difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy. A food intolerance is when your body has difficulty digesting a certain food. This can cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gas. A food allergy happens when your immune system reacts to a protein in a certain food. This can cause symptoms like hives, swelling, trouble breathing, and even death.

If you think you might have a food intolerance, it’s important to see a doctor. They can do tests to see if you are intolerant to any foods. If you have a food allergy, it’s important to carry an Epi-Pen with you at all times. This is a device that injects you with epinephrine, which can help to stop an allergic reaction.

If you suspect that you have a food intolerance

or allergy, it’s important to get tested by a doctor. This will help you to figure out which foods you need to avoid and how to keep yourself safe.

Gluten intolerance and Celiac disease

People with gluten intolerance have difficulty digesting gluten. This can cause symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue and headaches. Some people with gluten intolerance also have a condition called celiac disease. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that can damage the lining of the intestines and hinder absorption of nutrients.

The best way to manage these conditions is to follow a gluten-free diet. This means avoiding all foods that contain gluten. Preventive medicine specialists in Dubai are with you to help you.

Treatment for Gluten Sensitivity

There are treatments that can help to alleviate symptoms and make this condition easier to manage.

The most important for gluten intolerance is to avoid eating foods that contain gluten. This can be difficult, as gluten is found in many common foods such as bread, pasta, and cereal, as well as ingredient in other not so obvious (soups, sauces etc.). However, there are now many gluten-free options available at most grocery stores which are labeled to be easy to found.

Another treatment for gluten intolerance is to take supplements that help to ease symptoms. There are several different supplements available, and it is important to talk to a doctor or dietitian before taking anything.

Overall, there are several different treatments available for people with gluten intolerance. By avoiding gluten, taking supplements, and following a balanced diet, many people are able to successfully manage their symptoms.

How to Test for Gluten Intolerance and celiac disease

The most common way to test is a blood test, where the presence of IgG antibodies against Gluten is checked.

To test for Celiac disease the most accurate way to do it is a biopsy obtained from a colonoscopy. Blood test for antibodies is also a possibility, but slightly less accurate. For both test it is required that the person was eating gluten before the tests, otherwise it will show false negative. Traditional Chinese Medicine UAE is always at your service

If you suspect that you may be gluten intolerant or have Celiac disease, it is important to talk to your doctor. They can help you get a diagnosis and put you on the path to better health. In the meantime, paying attention to your symptoms and following these tips can help you identify whether or not gluten is the cause of your problems.

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