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CONTENTS BUSINESS 20 GC goes behind the scenes with Raynald

Aeschlimann, President and CEO of Omega

SUSTAINABILITY 24 Blancpain’s ocean photography awards and female fifty fathoms winners revealed

CULTURE 28 Sacha Jafri unveils 30 artworks on the

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah helipad with Marcus Sschaefer’s ‘the art maze’

SUSTAINABILITY 30 3d-printed terracotta reef tiles aim to

repopulate coral communities and conserve biodiversity in Hong Kong

SUSTAINABILITY 30 3d-printed terracotta reef tiles aim to

repopulate coral communities and conserve biodiversity in Hong Kong

COVER STORY 32 GC shines the spotlight on Sadhguru, a yogi and profound mystic of our times, as well as a visionary humanitarian and prominent spiritual leader

BUSINESS 36 Passport legacy paves the way for residency and citizenship by investment. Founder Jeffrey Henseler shares insights

38 Dr. Saliha Afridi, a clinical psychologist

and managing director of the lighthouse arabia, shares tips on how to cope in a toxic work environment

40 Stevi Lowmass, Founder of the camel soap

factory, talks about how she grew her skincare start-up in the uae to a thriving global business

AUTOMOTIVE 48 Tesla’s s model plaid goes farther and faster than ever before for an electric vehicle

52 The BMW ix flow uses electronic ink

technology to create the first-ever colourchanging car

56 The electric Mercedes concept eqg is optimally prepared for adventures of the future

58 Lucid air introduces the longest range,

fastest charging luxury electric car in the world

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HOROLOGY 62 Breguet marks the start of a new era for its

FASHION 78 Update your wardrobe with the season’s

66 Blancpain welcomes an exclusive edition

80 Tumi introduces the next generation of

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honouring the traditional Chinese Calendar

Jaquet Droz celebrates Chinese new year for the first time with six unique pieces

70 Panerai’s newest addition reshapes the

must-have fashion trends Alpha Bravo

Colombian-born singer-songwriter Maluma is the face of Versace’s men’s Spring Summer 2002 campaign

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89 The new Macbook Pro M1 max features

72 Chopard places its flying tourbillon at the

Ferragamo’s spring-summer 2022 campaign embodies a summer of beauty and opportunities

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GADGETS 86 Discover the latest gadgets and gizmos

DESTINATION 91 Consider Seychelles a once-a-lifetime

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Breitling’s newest watch series is a celebration of aviation history

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EDITOR’S LETTER s we mark the end of a very exciting EXPO 2020, we’re ushering in a new season of opportunities and trends, with sustainability top of mind. Our March/April cover features Sadhguru, an author, poet and visionary whose passion spills into everything he encounters. Named one of India’s 50 most influential people, Sadhguru’s work has touched the lives of millions worldwide through his books, speaking engagements, and transformational programs.

We also caught up with Raynald Aeschlimann, Omega’s President and CEO, for an exclusive chat about his journey into the business of watchmaking, the brand’s latest novelties, and what makes OMEGA one of the world’s most iconic watchmakers.

Continuing with the theme of sustainability, find out how Hong Kong is repopulating its coral communities through ground-breaking 3D-printed terracotta reef tiles.

In automotive news, discover how BMW is using electronic ink technology to create the first-ever colour-changing car, and Lucid Air hits the market with a luxurious all-electric sedan that aims to redefine the genre and compete against established EV alternatives.

For an instant escape that will surely ignite your wanderlust, turn to page X to discover Seychelles, a glorious island nation that offers gorgeous landscapes, abundant nature, and rich culture.

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OMEGA DAYS As OMEGA keeps up its momentum with the launch of seversl new models, GC goes behind the scenes with Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, for an exclusive chat about his journey into the business of watchmaking, the brand’s latest novelties, and what makes OMEGA one of the world’s most iconic watchmakers.

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INTERVIEW

Raised in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, what was it like growing up in a town with such a significant legacy for watchmaking?

Overall, Switzerland is a very special place to grow up, especially with the unique geography and culture. Of course, it was wonderful to be at the heart of the watchmaking region, and I was always very aware of the unique traditions and craftsmanship that came from that area. My grandfather was a watchmaker himself, so I really got to experience the industry up close. Since then, I’ve naturally followed my own path into watchmaking and have loved every minute of what it brings.

The latest Seamaster, Constellation, and Speedmaster Collections are updated takes on OMEGA’s classic watches.

What are the primary aspects that set them apart from their predecessors?

I would say that the keywords are refinement, innovation, and colour. Certainly, in all our new collections, we have introduced new dial shades, often with matching leather straps, to give our customers even more choice when it comes to buying their OMEGA watch. Furthermore, in designs such as the Speedmaster ’57, we’ve delivered a slimmer update, so that the watches have a more streamlined feel compared to the past.

And finally, innovation. OMEGA has a history of pushing boundaries, and I think the new Ultra Deep is this year’s best example of the technical excellence that is essential to growing our collections.

OMEGA’s ocean story began with the “OMEGA Marine” in 1932 - the world’s first divers’ watch available to civilian divers.

How has technology evolved to enable the latest collection to reach depths of over 6,000 metres?

Really, it has been a 90-year evolution, filled with progress and pioneering spirit. The Marine was quite a revolutionary design when it was created in 1932. That has been our approach ever since then, and we can mention other ground-breaking designs, like the Seamaster 300 of 1957, or the Seamaster “Ploprof” of 1971. At each step of the evolution, we have looked at ways of improving the design to give divers even more confidence and technical ability under the ocean. Now, in 2022, we have arrived at a new pinnacle of quality. The Ultra Deep has been a passion project for us, and has required so much investment, testing, research, and expertise. But we’re so happy with the results, and it proves yet again how OMEGA sees no limits when it comes to watchmaking possibility.

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The Seamaster’s Ultra Deep meet the ISO 6425 standard for saturation divers’ watches, which is certified by METAS, Switzerland’s independent testing body METAS. What does that mean to the OMEGA brand?

When you create a timepiece like this, you want to give the wearer absolute trust in its quality. That’s why independent testing is so important. Rather than only taking OMEGA’s word, you also have official documentation to prove its ability.

We are proud to go the extra step for testing and certification.

Not only for the Ultra Deep, but also for the precision of all our Master Chronometer watches, which are also independently tested by METAS. Speedmasters have always enjoyed coveted demand. Has there ever been any consideration given to increasing production?

The Speedmaster has been a beloved timepiece since 1957.

By now, we understand very well the balance needed between supply and demand. Right now, I think we have it just right. You also must remember that any OMEGA, such as a Speedmaster, is an aspirational timepiece. People hold it in their heart and can often save for years so that they can buy one. For that reason, we like to keep each edition special in its own way. We want every customer to feel like they have a watch that is unique to them.

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does this have for the brand, and how do you reach a new generation of customers?

Rather than price, I prefer to talk about value. When it comes to OMEGA, if you talk about prices going up, you also must see that the quality and value is rising significantly all the time.

I firmly believe that an OMEGA watch offers the highest standards of beauty, innovation, and precision within the Swiss watch industry. Not forgetting the history that comes with our brand too. I think any customer, young or old, will appreciate that when doing their research.

How would you describe the enduring appeal of the brand?

Why does one choose OMEGA over one of your competitors?

As mentioned, it’s largely about superior quality. Look at some of the exclusive materials and alloys that OMEGA has produced in recent years, such as 18K Moonshine™ Gold, O-MEGASTEEL or 18K Sedna™ Gold. They all go beyond the standard metals, in terms of colour, corrosion-resistance and longevity. Add to that, we offer seriously advanced levels of precision and magnetic-resistance – thanks to our modern Co-Axial Master Chronometer movements. With OMEGA, you get a brand that wants excellence in every single detail.

Finally, I want to say that OMEGA watches offer true emotion – backed by compelling heritage and stories, such as space exploration, the Olympic Games and James Bond. Our watches really connect with some special DNA.

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This year marks OMEGA’s 30th Olympics as the Games’ official timekeeper, a partnership that began in 1932. What can you tell us about the commemorative Seamaster Diver 300M Beijing 2022 Special Edition?

It’s a great honour and responsibility to be the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, and we always like to celebrate each edition with a unique commemorative timepiece.

We have two this year for Beijing 2022, including the Seamaster Diver 300M. What makes it different to standard models, is the grade 5 titanium bezel, and the colours of the Olympic Rings, which have been subtly used for the indexes of the dial. I also love having the Beijing 2022 emblem on the caseback, because it gives the customer something that is a tribute to one special moment in time.

To mark the 2022 Winter Olympics, a dozen significant timepieces are on show at the OMEGA Museum in Switzerland.

What can a watch enthusiast expect to find?

The OMEGA Museum is such a wonderful place to visit.

It’s quite an immersive experience, and really takes you on the journey through some of our most important heritage and watches. As it’s an Olympic year, it’s a good time to visit and see some of the items that have represented our role since 1932. As well as some of the original stopwatches, there’s even a sprinting track, where you can test your skills and see how our timekeeping equipment works.

With the exponential rise of e-commerce, how does selling online impact the buying and selling process versus selling in person at a boutique?

Online sales have become a major part of OMEGA’s strategy in recent years. Before the pandemic, we opened e-commerce in the USA and UK, and those online stores were hugely beneficial to us during the time that Boutiques were closed.

Since then, we’ve introduced e-commerce across Europe and Asia, with more on the way. It’s a great way to connect with customers throughout a specific country - especially when they are geographically large like China or the USA. It means we can support those customers who don’t live near a Boutique.

While it’s a comfortable and comprehensive way to shop, we still consider our Boutiques a very important part of the sales process. They offer the personal and expert touch that you don’t get online. And overall, it’s still nice to see a watch on your wrist before you buy.

What do the next five years look like for OMEGA and for you personally?

Considering the last few years of the pandemic, we are now looking forward to a sense of normality and hopefully the return of international tourism. That’s quite an important factor for the luxury industry. However, we are enjoying quite a strong period now, and we look forward to it continuing in this way. I would say the next five years are about building on our passions, such as sport and space exploration, while also trying to build on our excellence and watchmaking progress. We still have many ideas and dreams that we want to fulfil.

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OCEAN COMMITMENT The long-awaited Ocean Photography Awards and Female Fifty Fathoms winners revealed

In June 2021, Blancpain announced its partnership with Oceanographic Magazine and its Ocean Photography Awards (OPA). To mark the occasion, the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie created the special Female Fifty Fathoms (FFF) Award to encourage more women to share their vision of the oceans.

The partnership between Blancpain and the OPA competition is part of the Blancpain Ocean Commitment, which brings together all the Brand’s actions in favour of the oceans. Blancpain conducts numerous initiatives in favour of ocean exploration and preservation through this program, which have already led to concrete results, notably by contributing to extending the surface of marine protected areas throughout the world by more than four million additional square kilometers. Blancpain is convinced that such results could not be achieved without collective engagement. It is thus indispensable to raise awareness of the ocean’s beauty and vulnerability.

Underwater photography is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. The Ocean Photography Awards, whose mission is to reveal the beauty of the oceans – as well as the many dangers they face –, is an ideal partner in this respect and represents a continuation of the photographic and artistic projects previously initiated by Blancpain.

One of the most telling examples is the annual Edition Fifty Fathoms publication (2008-2020), which aimed to explore the multiple facets of the underwater world through a camera lens while offering underwater photographers a platform for expression and communication.

The 2021 edition of the OPA met with strong interest from the ocean community, resulting in over 3,000 entries to the competition. The deliberation process for the competition’s six traditional categories, as well as the overall Ocean Photographer of the Year™ 2021 award, was conducted by a Jury composed of, among others, members of the SeaLegacy collective – the ocean conservation association in support of which the OPA are organised –, as well as specialist photographers and videographers.

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Renee Capozzola, Winner, Female Fifty Fathoms Award, wearing the new Fifty Fathoms Australia-based photographer, Aimee Jan, who took a shot that is as beautiful as it is touching a green turtle in a school of glassfish.

“I was out snorkeling when one of my colleagues told me there was a turtle under a ledge in a school of glassfish, about 10 meters down,” said the photographer.

When I dived down to look, the fish separated around the turtle perfectly. I said to her: ‘I think I just took the best photo I have ever taken’.”

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Andrea Caputo, Vice President, Blancpain, and Renee Capozzola, Winner, Female Fifty Fathoms Award In addition to the usual awards, this year’s edition of the OPA chose a photographer in a new category, entitled the “Female Fifty Fathoms Award” (FFF), in which competing photographers were all pre-nominated by someone for whom they are an inspiration, and were carefully evaluated by the Jury, as well as by Blancpain – whose President & CEO, Marc A. Hayek, has himself become an underwater photographer through his longstanding passion for the oceans.

Out of more than 100 nominations, 12 finalists were shortlisted and invited to submit a portfolio of ten ocean shots to showcase their work as a whole.

The portfolio was the main judging element for the artists, but close attention was also paid to their achievements along with their commitment and ability to inspire others to act on behalf of the oceans. The FFF award was won by Renee Capozzola, an American photographer and biology teacher who takes a special interest in marine conservation.

She believes that underwater photography is a powerful way

to bring to light the magical world that lies beneath the water, and her work often focuses on turtles and sharks. “Sharky Sunset”, one of the photos in her portfolio that particularly appealed to the Jury and Blancpain, depicts both sky and ocean dominated by a blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) – representing a species whose abundance is a sign of a healthy marine ecosystem.

As a reward, Renee Capozzola was presented with the first example of a new model from Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms collection. The blue watch bears the serial number 1 and its case is engraved with the words “FFF Award 2021”.

Introduced by Blancpain in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms is the world’s first modern diver’s watch. It was created by Jean-Jacques Fiechter, then co-CEO of the company and an avid diver.

With a particular admiration for women divers because of their ability to outperform men in terms of immersion time, Fiechter was aware of the need for a reliable timekeeping instrument for exploring the underwater world.

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OCEAN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

WINNER Aimee Jan A green turtle, surrounded by glass fish. “I was out snorkelling when one of my colleagues told me there was a turtle under a ledge in a school of glass fish, about 10 metres down,” says photographer Aimee Jan. “When I dived down to look, the fish separated around the turtle perfectly. I said to her: ‘I think I just took the best photo I have ever taken’.”

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SECOND Henley Spiers “Diving in amidst the barrage of gannets, I witness the violent synchronicity of these impressive seabirds as they embark on fishing dives,” says photographer Henley Spiers. “They hit the water at 60mph, an impact they can only withstand thanks to specially evolved air sacs in the head and chest. The bird’s agility transfers from air to sea, where it also swims with incredible speed.”

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THIRD Emily Ledwidge A leopard shark slowly swims away on the Ningaloo Reef. “In this chaotic world we should be taking the time to consider what is important,” says photographer Emilie Ledwidge. “What is important to us? What is important to Mother Earth? Sharks continue to be fished, finned, culled, and hated by much of the world’s people. Their populations continue to fade and yet this is one species that we as humans cannot live without.”

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THE ART MAZE Sacha Jafri unveils 30 artworks with Marcus Schaefer’s the art maze to celebrate 50 years of Unesco World Heritage

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The Art Maze is a first-of-its-kind art gallery experience by art visionary Marcus Schaefer and artist and philanthropist Sacha Jafri. Schaefer’s 12-square-metre steel labyrinth houses 30 original Sacha Jafri masterpieces, inspired by UNESCO’s World Heritage, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year.

“With this heartfelt project, I want to raise awareness, especially in uncertain times with a global pandemic and political instabilities, to remind and honour all people about the beauty of our world, nature, man-made monuments,” said Schaefer.

Schaefer and Jafri’s vision for The Art Maze pays homage to the most outstanding natural and cultural places of our planet and will be a unique opportunity for people to learn about the 30 World Heritage Sites; the 30 sites were selected from a list of over 1,150 locations, and will be a looking glass into our past, present and future – The Next 50.

Schaefer’s use of modern-day technology will bring The Art Maze experience to wider audiences across the globe through VR & AR technology, which will be live during the World Tour.

The Art Maze launch on the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Helipad in March sees the beginning of The Art Maze World Tour, which is set to travel to all four corners of the world over the next 24 months. A major milestone of the World Tour is the exhibition at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from September 12-18, where 20 additional paintings will be created by the Artist, totalling 50 paintings on display.

UNESCO opens its door to the public once a year during the highly popular European Heritage Day (September 17 and 18). This year, community members will be invited to reimagine the World Heritage in The Next 50 through the Artist’s work, against the backdrop of the iconic UNESCO building.

The Art Maze will also travel to Nepal, a country the artist feels a deep connection to. In a poignant gesture of Humanity, 10 Nepali nationals who worked on the installation of The Art Maze in Dubai will be given a paid leave to spend time with their loved ones in Nepal, prior to working on the installation of The Art Maze in Kathmandu.

The Art Maze is the first art installation to be exhibited at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah’s famous helipad. Suspended 212 meters above sea level, the helipad at the iconic hotel has been the location for some of Dubai’s most awe-inspiring and memorable events, sporting feats and cultural moments.

The expert team at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah have worked closely alongside Jafri and Schaefer to bring their vision to life and create this unique experience.

The launch of The Art Maze marks the next step in Jafri’s journey towards a new vision of hope for Planet Earth entitled ‘We Rise Together’, which follows his record-breaking achievement with the ‘The Journey of Humanity’. Jafri has been recognized for his humanitarian work as he has raised over $140 million for charitable causes, including the United Nations.

“This ambitious project combining art, heritage, innovation and technology embodies the spirit of “The Next 50”, the theme of UNESCO World Heritage anniversary. We are delighted to mark the beginning of the anniversary World Tour in Dubai, and look forward to welcoming the 50 paintings to UNESCO Headquarters in September 2022,” said UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Culture, Ernesto Ottone R. Sacha Jafri’s original Artworks will be released for sale, with a portion of the proceeds donated to UNESCO for the protection and promotion of the World Heritage.

“Trying to depict the emotion of a culture, a building, a story, a vista, and most importantly, an energy, all inspired me to create this collection which is so special, almost spiritual and otherworldly.

It has been an honour for me to celebrate these sites as part of UNESCO’s 50th Anniversary of World Heritage, ” said Sacha Jafri.

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CORAL RESCUE 3D printed terracotta reef tiles aim to revive Coral populations

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Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, supporting more species per unit area than any other marine environment. While coral populations have been rapidly declining all over the world, Hong Kong saw an 80% decline on Double Island in the past decade alone due to gradual deterioration of the coral habitat, coupled with coral bleaching and mass mortality events in 2015-2016.

The staggering loss prompted Hong Kong-based architects, Robotic Fabrication Lab, and marine scientists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to take action by creating terracotta tiles

to help rebuild and give corals a fighting chance against climate change. This is a critical leap for ocean restoration projects.

Commissioned by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the 3D print terra-cotta tiles are designed to aid coral restoration by providing a structurally complex foundation for coral attachment and to prevent sedimentation, one of the major threats to corals. They provide anchors for dislodged coral fragments that are unlikely to survive on their own, giving them a second chance to thrive.

Terracotta was the obvious and eco-friendly choice for the project due to its highly porous texture, making it ideal for marine organisms to latch on to. The design was inspired by the patterns typical to corals and integrated several performative aspects addressing the specific conditions in Hong Kong waters.

Measuring 600mm each, the 128 tiles were printed through a robotic 3D clay printing method with generic terracotta clay and then fired at 1,125 degrees Celsius (2,057 degrees Fahrenheit) The tiles were then seeded with coral fragments over about a 430-square-foot area across three sites within Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in Hong Kong this past July, and will be monitored for the next two years.

The team explained, “3D printing offers the advantage to produce objects and parts much more cost-effectively. But the most powerful advantage of it is that it could print each object with a different design without increasing the cost.”

Manmade or artificial reefs help restore lost coral populations by reintroducing an environment that promotes regrowth. From purposefully submerged shipwrecks to cement sculptures, corals are highly adaptable because they simply want to grow. The team has said that over time, they will introduce different designs in order to figure out how they affect the species.

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FERTILE GROUND: CHANGING THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT DIRT Global Citizen magazine’s exclusive conversation with Sadhguru, one of India’s most revered spiritual leaders, on launching one of the world’s biggest ecological campaigns to save life.

By Teresa Esmezyan

s one of our generation’s most notable names in spirituality with over 1 billion views on YouTube and a dedicated global following — yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru has become one of the most influential people of our time. Over the past four decades, Sadhguru has offered technologies of well-being to millions of people across the world through his foundations, which are supported by over 16 million volunteers in 300 cities worldwide.

And the message he wants everyone to hear loud and clear?

No Soil. No Life.

Led by Conscious Planet, Sadhguru’s initiative to create a world where communities and governments take more responsible environmental action, the phenomenal endeavour of the #SaveSoil movement is to bring citizens of the entire democratic world together to speak in one voice and affirm our commitment to the health and future of Earth.

“When issues of ecology become electoral issues when the people’s support empowers governments to adopt long-term policy changes to safeguard soil, when businesses, organizations, individuals, and governments make soil health a primary priority – that is when this sustained effort will find fruition,” shares Sadhguru in his exclusive interview with Global Citizen magazine.

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But Why, Soil?

“Everything that you know, including yourself – your body is soil, my body is soil. A tree is soil, a worm is soil, an insect is soil, a plant is soil, a leaf is soil, the fish in the ocean are soil,” says Sadhguru.

“Everything that you know that has life is soil. Without addressing that, there is no way to address anything else [climate change, ocean warming, and so on]. Without nourishing the roots, going on to fix the branches and leaves is not going to work.”

Soil is our first line of defence against climate change. According to Columbia University’s Earth Institute, soil stores about 25% of the world’s fossil fuel emissions each year. It also helps to filter our water, regulate the planet’s temperature, protect against floods and droughts, and safeguard global food security.

That’s why soil degradation poses a critical challenge for the future of our planet. According to the UN, around 52% of the world’s agricultural soil has degraded due to acidification, urbanization, and chemical pollution from human activities.

By 2050, that number is predicted to jump to 90%, with far-reaching side effects including massive declines in food production, worsening flooding, widespread desertification, and untold loss of life.

What’s more, soil depletion erodes healthy vitamins and minerals in our crops, causing 60 to 90% drops in nutrients, in some cases. As 2 billion people already suffer from nutrient deficiency, further decreases could be devastating.

topsoil, embrace agroforestry; an agriculture style that plants trees alongside crops to nourish and protect soil, and reduce meat consumption to free up land for more agroforestry.

The Solution: Cleaner Dirt. Cleaner Earth.

“The root of all life is in soil, and without addressing that you cannot address climate change,” affirms Sadhguru. Among the solutions, he urges governments and farmers to reinstate valuable organic content, such as leaves and animal waste, in farmable

“The #SaveSoil mission aims to reach 3.5 billion people across 192 countries, and we truly believe that by working together, we will be able to conquer this important milestone and play our part in protecting our planet,” shares Talimka Yordanova, CEO of Global Citizen Forum.

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In fact, the #SaveSoil movement is nothing new. Sadhguru’s mission to reach 3.5 billion people on Earth has been the product of three decades of work and evolution. One of the crucial aspects in the evolution of this movement has no doubt been the sheer number of people it has inspired. However, equally important has been its growing levels of influence.

In a collaborative effort to amplify the message of the Earth’s rapid degeneration of soil, the Global Citizen Forum endorsed #SaveSoil as one of its main grassroot initiatives for 2022 and is supporting Sadguru’s ambitious quest across 24 nations to support governments in pursuit of climate action and encourage policy to revitalize soil and ecology.

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The Movement in Action And it has already begun. Earlier this month, with the leadership of the Global Citizen Forum, heads of state from four Caribbean nations participated in a historic moment, endorsing the #SaveSoil initiative by signing a memorandum of understanding with Conscious Planet.

The memorandum which was created in consultation with the top scientists in the world, considered each region’s latitude, climate, economic conditions, and traditional agricultural practices. The resolution, titled Soil Revitalization - Global Policy Draft & Solutions Handbook was presented by Sadhguru and accepted by the Caribbean heads of state as an urgent and unifying initiative to restore soil health.

“The issue of soil degradation, which could potentially become soil extinction, is a significant threat to the planet. Over 30 years ago, when climate change was identified as a significant threat, it was small island states in the Caribbean that were in the forefront of this fight. It is instructive that, 30 plus years later, it is the very Caribbean small island states that are now seeking to drive this process of saving our soil from extinction,” shared Honorable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, while expressing his pleasure to participate in this initiative to sign this memorandum of understanding with Conscious Planet.

“Sadhguru, Are You a Global Citizen?”

Being a global citizen means acknowledging our role as stewards of this planet and working together regardless of race, religion or nationality to protect the place we collectively call home.

While sustainability is at the heart of the global conversation in our world today — supporting initiatives like #SaveSoil means providing a platform to discuss humanity’s most pressing issues and encouraginwg meaningful collaborations among experts and policymakers to expedite solutions.

The global citizenship movement itself is about fostering a sense of solidarity that transcends borders, and Sadhguru’s work speaks to that same spirit – through Save Soil and Conscious Planet, he is actively making the world a better place.

“I am very much a citizen of the world, there’s no question about that!” he laughs, when asked GC’s trademark question.

“Anybody who walks this planet is a global citizen.”

Prime Minister Browne garnered the support of his Caribbean counterparts, including Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of St. Lucia Philip J. Pierre, and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Timothy Harris. All four heads of government spoke passionately about the importance of taking decisive action to regenerate and restore the world’s soil, with a clear commitment to institute soil-friendly policies.

Sadhguru affirmed that “these small nations, these pearls in the ocean, [can] make that turn around and demonstrate” that every nation can and must save its soil in the interest of all future life on the planet. Additionally, he emphasized that “we have lost connection with what nurtures our lives. Seeing soil as an inert substance that you can extract from is a completely wrong approach. It is a living soil. This is the most important message that needs to go to the young generation and the future generations: soil is a living entity.”

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COPING IN A TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT Words by Dr. Saliha Afridi, a clinical psychologist and Managing Director of The LightHouse Arabia

oxic work environments can take a toll on a person’s mental and physical health. Whether it is having a narcissistic boss, being around unsupportive or discouraging colleagues, or being in a workplace that is full of cliques, gossip, or rumors, having to deal with a toxic place requires a strategy. Removing yourself from this environment will need to be part of your long-term strategy, however, when leaving right away is not an option, here are some tips that can help you navigate the immediate concerns and worries.

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4. Zip up your energy.

1.Make your space, yours.

As much as possible, create a soothing work desk space for yourself. This could mean having pictures, aromas, or music that can evoke a sense of peace and calm. Noise cancellation headsets, desktop natural oil diffusers, pictures of nature or loved ones, and other sensory reminders will help to ground you and soothe you.

2.Find your work tribe and learn together.

Chances are if you are feeling weighed down, then others are feeling that way too. Look for people that you can talk to about your day who will understand you and your plight. Sharing your concerns and learning coping skills from each other is helpful, but beware that it doesn’t become a venting session day in and day out.

You could add to your own negativity and the negativity of others around you if you stay in the complaint space and don’t move into the solution space.

3. Destress daily.

Plan to do something stress-relieving every day before, during, or after work. This could be working out before work, sitting outdoors during lunch, or going out for dinner with your favorite person. The goal is to counteract the negative effects of a toxic work environment with positive feelings.

This will require you to visualize yourself wearing energy armor and protecting yourself from the negative forces around you. Repeat mantras like ‘observe don’t absorb’ and ‘return to sender,’ when you are experiencing toxic energy.

5. Reframe and learn: Shifting your thinking from “why is this happening to me, make it go away?!” to “this is happening for me, what can I learn from this?” will move you from a victim of toxicity to a learner from adversity. This mindset looks at everything happening to you as a way to grow you and evolve you, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you look at any great man or woman in history, they have endured great hardships and adversity and they transmuted those difficult experiences into self-mastery and wisdom.

6. Prepare an exit strategy. strategy You may not be leaving right away but you should start thinking about what that could look like. If you are in a profession you love but just a workplace that you don’t like, then start working on your CV, applying to other companies, and preparing for interviews. If you are in a profession and a workplace that you don’t like, then figure out what you want to change and start building the skill set to make the move.

Don’t be afraid to start all over again…life is too short to be doing things you don’t enjoy, and too long when you are doing things you don’t enjoy!

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FROM THE DESERT TO THE WORLD HOW COVID TURNED OUR TOURIST BUSINESS INTO A GLOBAL CONCERN

Stevi Lowmass, founder of UAE founded company The Camel Soap Factory has taken her business from her kitchen table to the world’s largest manufacturer of camel milk-based skincare products - selling over 1 million bars of soap globally. Pivoting her customer base through the pandemic, Stevi shares her insight into growing a skincare start-up in the UAE, to a growing, global business.

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Known for its entrepreneurial spirit, the UAE is famously home to many unique start-ups. It’s also a sad fact that many new businesses fail to see beyond the first two years. Start up success, followed by sustainable growth is no mean feat.

As the founder of The Camel Soap Factory (TCSF), now in its 11th year of business, the company has formed a very loyal client base and gone on to achieve a global reputation for their unique products. Creating natural skincare cosmetics, made from local camel milk has enabled them to bring the benefits of their soaps and products to a wider audience, whilst showcasing a very niche, ‘only in the Middle East’ proposition and brand story.

From humble beginnings in 2011, TCSH is now the world’s largest manufacturer of natural skincare cosmetics made with camel milk, with sales of more than 1 million bars of soap over the last eight years.

This business growth has not come easy, and a lot of lessons learned along the way. Here, Lowmass shares her top six tips for growing a business start-up into a successful venture, not forgetting the importance of agility and perseverance.

Do your research It sounds obvious, but trying to launch a new business with limited research on your target market and the product/service you plan to offer is like playing a game of chess with no real knowledge on how to win. Luck may play a part, but your chances of success are slashed. The most successful entrepreneurs work backward, by first identifying what is missing in the market they are targeting. When you have your idea or ‘passion’ , it’s vital to survey potential customers, in order to gain insights into not only how their target market thinks but also to find out why they might be interested in a new particular product/ service. What seems like a great idea to you, your close friends, or family and what can constitute a sustainable, profit-making business can often be very different.

Niching down In addition to research, finding a product or service that isn’t currently available or is in low supply should be your next objective. Not only does this invite your target market to test you out over competition (because there aren’t many alternatives), but it also increases the likelihood of customer brand loyalty to you as a start-up / SME. Many consumers seek out unusual or new-to-the-market products which are uncommon amongst global brands, so this psychology can be used to your advantage.

Find a manufacturer for your product Find a reliable manufacturer who can provide high-standard products based on your concept and formulation. Ten years ago we couldn’t find a company to manufacture our unique products so we had no alternative but to open a factory. Nowadays we offer contract manufacturing to enable skincare startups to control their budget while guaranteeing great outcomes.

Carefully consider customer feedback Achieving profitability is one thing, but actually taking time to listen to live customer feedback on goods and services is essential for long-term success. Maintaining a consistently positive reputation in UAE and beyond is key to both attracting new customers but also ensuring that loyal ones return to you over the competition.

Gradually scale up The Camel Soap Factory was not an overnight success story.

We began as a start-up and it has taken several years to scale up to where we are today.

A successful business takes commitment and hard work in order to see the best possible results following investment, carefully selected suppliers, and strategic scaling up and expansion.

Prepare and adapt to external challenges Some external challenges just cannot be foreseen. The pandemic shook many sectors while others enjoyed positive impacts to their bottom lines.

The key learning for most leaders has really been to ensure that their businesses remain adaptable to these external changes, many of which have had to invest into further digitization of the sales process, for example.

The Camel Soap Factory had to adapt by changing its business strategy to target a wider audience. Pre-covid our typical customer profile was the UAE tourist where we’d gained a reputable reputation amongst customers, but this had to shift in order to remain competitive.

With the move to the Dubai Silicon Oasis factory in 2019, our strategy became more about international market expansion.

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THE FUTURE OF PARKING GC catches up with Sam Alawiye, CEO of GreenParking, about how the company is revolutionising mobility and parking.

nder Sam Alawiye’s leadership, GreenParking has become known as the premier brand for environmentally friendly parking- & mobility solutions in the MENA region. It has also become one of the leading suppliers and operators of Smart Parking Services and the pioneer of Smart eMobility Solutions in the GCC. Since its start in 1996, the company is well-positioned as the leading parking operator in Dubai and eMobility solutions provider in the GCC. GreenParking operates over 50 car parks with state-of-theart systems and has successfully supplied over 600 electric vehicle charging points that build the backbone EV-charging infrastructure of Dubai. In addition, the company has developed its own electric vehicles charging network across the UAE and Oman, which is the first and only cross border network in the region. This free-of-charge EV-Network allows electric vehicle owners to travel through the Emirates and cross-border all the way to Muscat by using a topnotch smartphone app, developed in-house, which provides multiple helpful and advanced features, statistics & value-added service options. It is currently being expanded to cover all GCC countries.

connected grid of EV chargers with charging points spanning every 130km through the Emirates to Muscat, making the region’s first and only cross-border EV highway a reality.

GreenParking’s EV-NETWORK is one of the most successful private initiatives in the UAE, seamlessly developing infrastructure to achieve lower carbon emissions attributable to EV penetration and adaptation.

As pioneers, we consistently embrace sustainability and digitisation, and constantly endeavour to create positive ecological impacts using modern technology and innovation.

How did the concept of GreenParking come into fruition?

Since our start in 1996, GreenParking’s philosophy has been to provide cutting edge innovative parking solutions across the region, prioritising ecological impact. We have proudly paved the way for disruptive sustainability by adapting and introducing state-of-the-art green solutions for parking & eMobility.

GreenParking has always held environmental sustainability at its core while enacting green business practices to meet exceptional corporate social responsibility and ESG standards we set for ourselves. The motive to consistently outdo ourselves whilst bringing sustainable benefits instilled a drive to always be forward-thinking by foreseeing a greener future.

As the largest parking facility operator, our social responsibility and commitment to reducing environmental impact is evergrowing. With over 400,000 cars visiting each month, we were able to identify key deficiencies in mobility and infrastructure that are critical for a greener future as automobile use grows exponentially.

This fuelled our leap to innovate sustainably within our space by being the first to introduce Parking Guidance & ParkChip infrastructures to curb emissions from search traffic and eliminate paper tickets.

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How has GreenParking concentrated its efforts on promoting clean, environmentally-friendly products to help the environment?

GreenParking’s conscientiousness to minimise environmental impact from its business activities and induce positive changes formed the backbone for its transition from a parking operator to an e-Mobility company. Being an existing auto-related service provider already prioritising ecological impact, this transition was in line with GreenParking’s identity to be a socially responsible investor.

As a green reform leader, GreenParking incepted ESG concepts since the beginning to contrive innovative business ideas to push sustainability.

Our core sustainability vision is based on the concept of embedding net zero, so we believe that the best way to manage waste is to avoid creating it in the first place. We were able to accomplish this with our ParkChip technology by being the first to introduce paperless smart parking management systems, which prevented the use of over 3,000,000 paper tickets and saved over 50 trees.

Drivers can easily find nearby parking lots using our digital

app solution. Furthermore, drivers can find the nearest parking space using our innovative parking guidance system. When this massive reduction in search traffic is combined with smart exit flow infrastructures, unnecessary movement traffic is reduced by more than eight minutes, resulting in over 1.4 tonnes of CO2 avoided per month across our parking lots. GreenParking takes it a step further by combining the convenience of parking with EV charging, laying the groundwork for sustainable transportation adoption.

GreenParking has already provided over 600 chargers in the UAE, forming the existing EV charging infrastructure, whilst also hosting its own private network. By collectively pushing sustainability, GreenParking is consistently enabling automobile manufacturers to enter the region by providing FOC charging.

Our bona fide sustainability initiative, the EV-Network by GreenParking, has empowered over 2,500 drivers, allowing 33,700,000 gasoline-free kilometers, saving 2,700,000 liters of gasoline and avoiding 6,200 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

We intend to continually innovate, accelerate and digitise eco-friendly mobility solutions in the future—our project is complete only when the region’s sustainability goals are realised.

How does the company guarantee better savings on energy, optimal use of space and reduced maintenance?

It was never a question of when, but of who for GreenParking.

We recognised the region’s urgent need for sustainable transportation, as well as the inevitable transition to a greener, more eco-centric society.

Electric vehicles are unquestionably the future of sustainable transportation, and in order to encourage EV adoption, infrastructure development must be on par with regular consumers’ willingness to make the switch.

Electric vehicles offer long-term savings in terms of operating costs and maintenance due to fewer moving parts and reliance on renewable energy.

Circontrol, a leading manufacturer of eMobility and recharging solutions for electric vehicles, manufactures our charging

hardware. They are also the region’s current leading supplier of EV charging infrastructure, including government vendors.

The charging hardware is a smart, network-connected module that allows for remote monitoring, control, and debugging.

Chargers with cutting-edge technology ensure energy compliance and efficient load management.

GreenParking has created charging infrastructure solutions for all types of premises, allowing for the most efficient use of available space. For example, the e-Volve AC unit can power four parking spaces while only requiring the installation of one standalone unit.

Remote monitoring and constant supervision ensure that chargers operate normally. In the event of a malfunction, GreenParking technicians are notified before a driver attempts to charge.

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How does technology play a role in helping connect electric vehicle drivers to the nearest charging station?

As an e-Mobility service provider focused on innovation, one of our key challenges is to use technology to eliminate the negative aspects of EV ownership such as range anxiety and charging accessibility.

Our in-house developers, who specialise in e-Mobility and traffic management services, were quick to identify key improvement points that would assist us in digitising and transforming the EV charging space in the UAE and the Middle East. Our back-end platform, which was designed specifically for e-Mobility and integrated transportation applications, is used to automate and ensure remote oversight of our charger operations.

The robust front-end iOS and Android app, combined with its integration into our existing back-end, has enabled us to provide a seamless experience to our end users.

Drivers can use the EV-Network by GreenParking mobile app to find and navigate to nearby chargers. Drivers can view charger occupancy status and reserve them ahead of time, alleviating range anxiety concerns. EV drivers can also see the charger type and charging speed through the app’s extensive information, allowing them to plan routes across the Middle East more efficiently.

By strategically placing our chargers in locations such as shopping malls, hospitality destinations, and public premises, we increase accessibility through innovative business concepts such as shopwhile-you-charge and CaaS (charging as a service). Drivers can book hotels with EV chargers through the app, thanks to integrated partnerships with hospitality providers.

Our contactless charging activation and cutting-edge in-app customer support are the foundations of a trouble-free EV ownership experience. We believe that by using technology to accelerate the urbanisation of parking, charging will occur where drivers park. GreenParking aims to bridge the vehicle charging infrastructure gap as an e-Mobility service provider.

Unbelievable but true, the EV-Network is the only way for all EV drivers to travel by car through the Emirates to Muscat!

is a winner in the race to a more sustainable future.

When it comes to implementing sustainability policies, every employee is involved. Every person’s effort to be sustainable instills a sense of accountability and belonging that extends beyond the traditional employee-employer relationship. It motivates them to be better people, individuals, and employees.

Where can people currently find GreenParking car parks?

Our award-winning services have helped over 100 businesses achieve their parking goals. These include Emaar Square, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Armani Hotel (Burj Khalifa), and Dubai Mall. From retail spaces to hotels, airports to office buildings, we have a wealth of experience in helping all kinds of businesses, big or small.

Our most popular locations include Rixos JBR, Business Bay Avenue, and Al Majaz Waterfront.

GreenParking recently won the Silver Gulf Sustainabiity Award for your EV-Network. What does this mean for the company and for you as the company’s CEO? The opportunity to participate in the Gulf Sustainability Awards and receive the Silver Award for GreenParking demonstrates that our efforts and drive toward a sustainable future are a shared notion and belief. The fantastic initiative brought together a diverse group of organisations, all of which were taking small but significant steps toward a common goal—a greener, more sustainable future.

As the Silver Award winner, GreenParking will forge ahead with an even stronger frontier, emphasising sustainability as a constant need more than ever. As believers in the perpetual necessity of environmental sustainability, this prestigious award will motivate us to set even higher goals that we hope to achieve by making significant progress.

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What were some of the challenges you faced in setting up GreenParking, and how did you overcome them?

We believe that ensuring the success of sustainability initiatives is a team effort. Pushing a major reform initiative as a private first-mover in the region presented numerous challenges and risks to us. Replicating European or North American EV Charging business models in the GCC was impossible due to regional and legal restrictions on reselling electricity.

To overcome this major challenge, extensive research, knowledge sharing, external consulting, and international benchmarking were required to evaluate high-performing e-mobility companies in order to build an EVCS business model from the ground up.

GreenParking created a new business plan revolving around the restriction on the resale of electricity. To ensure unrestricted, customer-centric, free access to charge points, special agreements and partnerships were established with hospitality businesses, dealerships, manufacturers, and public premises. This disruptive initiative was accelerated further by developing cutting-edge EV charging and parking apps for Android and iOS, seamlessly integrating technology into future mobility.

GreenParking used a “leadership by example” model to motivate stakeholders and team members as we worked to realise our vision. GreenParking partnered with major hospitality brands, such as Rixos, Marriott, Hilton, Dubai Properties, and others in 2021.

Through our promotional activities, we continue to advocate EV acceptance among the general public. GreenParking drives a collective effort to create impact by assisting businesses in realising their social responsibility by raising awareness about an inevitable problem and persuading major corporations.

Deploying over 200 chargers for DEWA and aiding over 25 businesses support a green initiative, has allowed us to realise our ambition of being a socially responsible business.

Our collaborations ensure the seamless integration of our strategic business objectives with our sustainability goals, allowing all parties involved to collaborate in an economically viable manner. We are piecing together the puzzle of a greener tomorrow.

What are some of the most memorable projects that you’ve worked on since launching GreenParking?

GreenParking’s exciting journey toward sustainability has been filled with many challenges, accomplishments, and memories.

One of the most memorable experiences was in 2005, when GreenParking introduced the first paid parking management system at the Emirates Tower, which accepted credit card payments. This was a huge step that determined the future of parking management facilities.

Innovation and disruption are pivotal topics of critical thinking at GreenParking, wherein we strive to improve our value chain, strategies, and business model on an ongoing basis.

The introduction of the parking guidance system in 2007 at the World Trade Center is a significant milestone to reflect on, as it represented GreenParking’s epitome of sustainability and

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drive to innovate towards the future of mobility at the time.

Another pivotal moment was in 2010, when GreenParking began accelerating and promoting EV chargers even though there were no EVs on the road. Such risk-taking business moves necessitated a thorough understanding of what the region is capable of, as well as redefining business strategies that would shape GreenParking’s future.

GreenParking began installing EV chargers for DEWA in 2014 as the only company in the region with the technical knowhow and competence, thanks to unwavering belief, remarkable resilience, and a dedicated team.

This marked a new chapter in GreenParking’s history, leading to a more thorough understanding of the region’s capabilities and the development of mobility solutions tailored to the region, which served as the foundation for GreenParking’s EV-Network initiative in 2018.

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Currently, GreenParking covers the UAE and Oman. Are there expansion plans in the works?

GreenParking installed 64 new chargers in 2021, bringing our network to 169 total charging points, representing a 108% increase in three quarters.

The groundwork has been laid for the expansion of up to 3,000 AC and DC charging points by 2024.

In addition, we have entered a pilot partnership with Marriott in Saudi Arabia to power expansion in other GCC regions.

Expansion plans for Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain are being developed.

GreenParking aims to promote EV adoption by accelerating charging infrastructure development and improving charging accessibility intra-UAE and inter-Middle East. Collaborations and partnerships with automakers such as Audi, Volkswagen Group, and General Motors are also part of this expansion strategy.

Any exciting projects you’re working on for 2022?

GreenParking’s initiatives are a continuous process of expanding sustainability that is guided by the goal of achieving positive

ecological change and implementing net zero emissions in the future. We set targets rather than capstones or limitations as environmental sustainability is an unrelenting need.

The year 2021 has provided us with a significant boost in our efforts to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation, we will begin offering value-added services such as valet charging and car wash on our network in 2022.

GreenParking intends to be even more committed to expanding the trajectory of its charging network in 2022, with the goal of surpassing even more Middle Eastern territories. GreenParking intends to collaborate with globally recognised automakers and local businesses to promote EV adoption in the region more aggressively than ever before, with accelerated expansion in terms of charging points and hubs.

A very exciting milestone planned for 2022 is the organisation of a regionally recognised road show and trip with electric vehicles through the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. This initiative aims to bring together regional electric vehicle drivers who are the pillars of sustainable transportation and a cleaner future.

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Tesla’s new S Model goes farther and faster than ever before for an electric vehicle

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he Plaid takes Tesla’s performance to new heights as the first Tesla powered by three electric motors, two at the rear and a third at the front axle, all of them now permanent-magnet synchronous AC machines. New in the Plaid are carbon-fibersleeved rotors, which hold each rotor together to enable rotational speeds of up to 20,000 rpm, about 25 per cent faster than before.

Because of the dissimilar coefficients of thermal expansion between carbon and copper, Tesla says the motor’s copper wire must be wound at extremely high tension, resulting in a very efficient electromagnetic field. Furthermore, the Plaid addresses the EV shortcoming (particularly in those that employ a directdrive transmission, like Teslas) that power falls off dramatically with speed. Tesla claims that the Plaid continues to make 1000 of its 1020 horsepower all the way to its 200-mph top speed.

The Model S Plaid has the quickest acceleration of any vehicle in production. Updated battery architecture for all Model S trims enables back-to-back track runs without performance degradation.

Travel farther on a single charge than any other electric vehicle—and keep going with access to 30,000+ Superchargers globally. By combining up to 405 miles of estimated range with Tesla fast charging technology, you’ll spend less time charging and even more time on the road.

Built with safety in mind, Model S is built from the ground up as an electric vehicle, with a high-strength architecture and floor-mounted battery pack for incredible occupant protection and low rollover risk. Every new Model S includes Tesla’s latest active safety features, such as Automatic Emergency Braking, at no extra cost.

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360-degree rear, side and forward-facing cameras provide maximum visibility. Powerful visual processing at up to 250 meters of range. Ultrasonic sensors detect nearby cars, helping prevent potential collisions and assisting with parking. A 17” touchscreen offers 2200 x 1300 resolution, true colors and exceptional responsiveness for gaming, movies and more.

A bold new approach provides a true connection to Model S, offering better steering feel and unobstructed views of your dash and the road ahead.

Tap the brake and Model S automatically selects the correct direction to start your trip.

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Air vents are hidden throughout the cabin, while tri-zone temperature controls, ventilated seats and HEPA filtration deliver the perfect environment.

The car comfortably seats three adults, with extra legroom, headroom and a stowable armrest with integrated storage and wireless charging.

You can connect multiple Bluetooth devices, or fast charge devices with wireless and 36-watt USB-C charging.

A 22-speaker, 960-watt audio system with Active Road Noise Reduction offers immersive listening and studio-grade sound quality.

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With front and rear trunks and fold-flat seats you can fit your bike without taking the wheel off—and your luggage too.

Why Plaid? “Basically, our product plan is stolen from Spaceballs,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk said with a smirk when unveiling the 1020-hp Model S Plaid, referring to the 1987 film parody of Star Wars.

In that movie, the fastest faster-than-light speed is called ludicrous speed. When the ship Spaceball I reaches that speed, it appears plaid, leading a character to remark in wide-eyed awe, “They’ve gone to plaid.” Both Ludicrous and Plaid have been named for modes in the swiftest Model S variants.

Model S platforms unite powertrain and battery technologies for unrivaled performance, range and efficiency. New module and pack thermal architecture allows faster charging and gives you more power and endurance in all conditions.

Maintain 1,000+ horsepower all the way to 200 mph with TriMotor All-Wheel Drive, featuring torque vectoring and three independent carbon-sleeved rotors. Autopilot enables your car to steer, accelerate and brake automatically within its lane under your active supervision, assisting with the most burdensome parts of driving. With over-the-air software updates, the latest enhancements are available instantly.

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THE FIRST-EVER COLOUR-CHANGING CAR The BMW iX Flow uses electronic ink technology to transform the car’s exterior into a variety of patterns in grey and white

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igitization is reaching spectacular new heights as BMW unveiled the world’s first colour-changing car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The surface of the BMW iX Flow, featuring electronic ink normally found in e-readers, can vary its shade at the driver’s prompting.

The fluid colour changes are made possible by a specially developed body wrap that is tailored precisely to the contours of the all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle from BMW. When stimulated by electrical signals, the electrophoretic technology brings different colour pigments to the surface,

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causing the body skin to take on the desired colouration. “The BMW iX Flow is an advanced research and design project and a great example of the forward thinking that BMW is known for,” said Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design.

Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development, added, “Digital experiences won’t just be limited to displays in the future. There will be more and more melding of the real and virtual. With the BMW iX Flow, we are bringing the car body to life.”

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The innovative E Ink technology opens completely new ways of changing the vehicle’s appearance in line with the driver’s aesthetic preferences, the environmental conditions or even functional requirements. The technology offers unprecedented potential for personalisation in the area of exterior design. The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink demonstrates this potential to impressive effect. Against this background, the BMW Group is driving the development of the technology so that a new form of personalisation can be experienced both on the outside and in the inside of future production vehicles.

Already today, the colour chosen for a car is an expression of the driver’s personality. The choice of exterior paints available for current BMW models covers a wide colour spectrum. In this way, the longing for a wildly expressive, extravagant, or sporty appearance on the outside can be taken into account as well as the desire for an understated, subtle or elegant appearance. New variants are added each year that reflect the characteristics of the model in question and that allow the brand to keep setting trends in the area of exterior design.

New technologies will provide a whole new level of decisionmaking freedom in the future. “This gives the driver the freedom to express different facets of their personality or even their enjoyment

of change outwardly, and to redefine this each time they sit into their car,” says Stella Clarke, Head of Project for the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink. “Similar to fashion or the status ads on social media channels, the vehicle then becomes an expression of different moods and circumstances in daily life.”

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HOW A VARIABLE EXTERIOR COLOUR CAN INCREASE EFFICIENCY.

MILLIONS OF PAINT CAPSULES IN A CUSTOM WRAP

A variable exterior colour can also contribute to wellness in the interior and to the efficiency of the vehicle. This is done by taking account of the different abilities of light and dark colours when it comes to reflecting sunlight and the associated absorption of thermal energy. A white surface reflects a lot more sunlight than a black one. By implication, heating of the vehicle and passenger compartment as a result of strong sunlight and high outside temperatures can be reduced by changing the exterior to a light colour. In cooler weather, a dark outer skin will help the vehicle to absorb noticeably more warmth from the sun.

In both cases, selective colour changes can help to cut the amount of cooling and heating required from the vehicle’s air conditioning.

This reduces the amount of energy the vehicle electrical system needs and with it also the vehicle’s fuel or electricity consumption.

In an all-electric car, changing the colour in line with the weather can therefore also help to increase the range. In the interior, the technology could, for example, prevent the dashboard from heating up too much.

E Ink technology itself is extremely energy efficient. Unlike displays or projectors, the electrophoretic technology needs absolutely no energy to keep the chosen colour state constant. Current only flows during the short colour changing phase.

Electrophoretic colouring is based on a technology developed by E Ink that is most well-known from the displays used in eReaders.

The surface coating of the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink contains many millions of microcapsules, with a diameter equivalent to the thickness of a human hair. Each of these microcapsules contains negatively charged white pigments and positively charged black pigments. Depending on the chosen setting, stimulation by means of an electrical field causes either the white or the black pigments to collect at the surface of the microcapsule, giving the car body the desired shade.

Achieving this effect on a vehicle body involves the application of many precisely fitted ePaper segments. Generative design processes are implemented to ensure the segments reflect the characteristic contours of the vehicle and the resulting variations in light and shadow. The generative design algorithms enable the necessary formability and flexibility required to tailor the ePaper exactly to the design lines of the vehicle.

Laser cutting technologies guarantee high precision in generating each segment. After the segments are applied and the power supply for stimulating the electrical field is connected, the entire body is warmed and sealed to guarantee optimum and uniform colour reproduction during every colour change.

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STRONGER THAN TIME: MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS READY FOR THE AGE OF E-MOBILITY The Concept EQG provides an exciting preview of the all-electric version of the legendary all-terrain model series

ubai. With the Concept EQG, Mercedes-Benz presents the near-production study of an all-electric model variant of its utilitarian off-road icon. Visually, the concept car combines the unmistakably striking look of the G-Class with selected design elements typical of all-electric models from Mercedes as contrasting highlights.

The 4x4 qualities of the “G”, which have always set the highest standard, will not only find their way into the age of electric mobility but will be developed even further in some areas. The Concept EQG thus offers a promising preview of what a Mercedes-Benz G-Class with battery-electric drive will be capable of.

At the world premiere of the current model generation of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Detroit in January 2018, Hollywood great Arnold Schwarzenegger, star guest and ardent “G” fan, elicited a promise from the then Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Dieter Zetsche, that was unexpected for many at 56

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the time: The upcoming electrification of all model series would of course also include the G-Class. Just under three and a half years later, Mercedes-Benz is making good on this promise and presenting the Concept EQG, a near-production study of an allelectric G-Class.

“Wherever market conditions permit, Mercedes-Benz will be ready to go fully electric by the end of the decade,” emphasises Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and COO of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “With this strategic step from ‘Electric first’ to ‘Electric only’, including sustainable production and the CO2-neutral life cycle of our batteries, we are accelerating the transformation to a zero-emission and software-driven future.

We want to inspire our customers to switch to electric mobility with convincing products. An icon like the G-Class fulfils this task perfectly.”

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The origins of the successful G-Class model date back to 1979.

For more than four decades, the “G” has thus embodied the luxury off-road vehicle from Mercedes-Benz. The exterior appearance of the Mercedes-Benz off-road legend has changed only marginally over the entire period. Even as part of the extensive redesign in 2018, which brought with it the biggest technological leap in the model’s history, Mercedes-Benz only cautiously developed the unmistakably striking design further. For good reason: because its once purely functional components have long since become iconic style elements. These include, for example, the distinctive door handle and characteristic closing sound, the robust exterior protection strip, the exposed spare wheel on the rear door, and the eye-catching front turn indicators.

Classic G-Class design language with quotes from MercedesEQ design The Concept EQG is also very much in the design tradition of the model series and can be recognised at first glance as a G-Class.

The near-production study adopts the G-Class’ angular silhouette including its iconic elements. Illuminated stripes make the robust exterior protective strips stand out visually. The separating edge of the attractive two-tone paint finish – gloss black on top, gloss aluminium beam on the bottom – runs in the area of the front end directly under the overlying bonnet, thus emphasising this design feature even more clearly.

The front view of the Concept EQG looks familiar, not least because of the typical round headlights. Instead of a radiator grille, as on the conventionally powered model versions, this allelectric variant features a continuous deep black radiator grille.

In this Black Panel Grille, the illuminated star with 3D effect sets a striking accent. Around it, the animated pattern of “round squares” (squircle pattern) in the familiar blue of the Mercedes-EQ models creates a visual link. An all-round illuminated band wraps the Black Panel, which, alongside the white illuminated circles in the exterior mirror housings, complements the daytime running light graphic of the headlights.

The Concept EQG rides on 22-inch polished aluminium alloy wheels in an exclusive design. Instead of the usual spare wheel cover, there is a lockable box with white illuminated accents on the rear door, whose design is reminiscent of a wallbox. This could be used, for example, to store the charging cable within easy reach. “We’re travelling into the future with the new EQG! This car epitomises the fusion of state-of-the-art off-road capabilities with the dawn of electric mobility that we all need to strive for. It stands for our relentless pursuit of the utmost desire and luxury.

For us, the most important thing was to keep the full G-Class DNA but beam it into the EQ age: Like the G-Class but different. Modern accents like the white LED technology and a wallbox on the rear of the vehicle illustrate the difference.” says Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Daimler Group.

Another highlight of the exterior design is the flat roof rack in high-gloss black. The central element of its minimalist design is the centrally shaped “G”, which is unmistakable in the top view.

The white LED strip integrated into the front edge of the roof rack is a modern interpretation of the searchlight indispensable for demanding off-road adventures – and thus underlines the seriousness of the Concept EQG in this area: not despite of, but precisely because of its all-electric drive. Another LED strip in red finish forms the rear end of the roof rack.

“We are proud of the more than 400,000 ‘G’s we have produced to date,” emphasises Dr Emmerich Schiller, Managing Director

of Mercedes-Benz G GmbH and Head of the Off-Road Vehicle Product Division at Mercedes-Benz AG. “In its more than 40-year model history, the G-Class has always used the most modern and suitable drive technology at the time – from the pre-chamber naturally aspirated diesel of the early days to the AMG 4.0-litre V8 in the current top model, the G 63. Against the background of our ‘Electric only’ strategy, the electrification of this off-road legend is simply the logical next step – and an absolutely fascinating project.

Our icon is and remains ‘stronger than time’ in every respect.”

An uncompromising off-roader – precisely because of the electric drive system The Concept EQG is clearly a “G” not only in terms of design, but also because of its inner values, making it an uncompromising off-roader. Its body is also based on the robust ladder frame. The chassis design remains extremely off-road capable, as is typical of the G-Class: with independent suspension on the front axle and a rigid axle at the rear, newly developed for the integration of the electric drive. With four electric motors close to the wheels and individually controllable, the vehicle will offer unique driving characteristics both on- and off-road. As with any real 4x4, the Concept EQG’s off-road reduction can be activated via a shiftable 2-speed gearbox in order to meet the high “G”-specific off-road requirements with confidence.

Equipped in this way, the fully electrically powered version of the G-Class will of course face the legendary test track on the 1445-metre high Schöckl mountain in Graz at the end of its development into a series model. Peppered with gradients of up to 60 degrees, the 5.6-kilometre route has always been regarded in the international off-road scene as one of the world’s greatest challenges for man and technology. After successfully conquering it, the electric “G” will also be able to adorn itself with the “Schöckl proved” quality certificate that is obligatory for the 463 series.

And like its conventionally-driven brothers, it will also shine with a climbing capacity of up to 100 per cent on suitable ground.

The design advantages of the electric drive also play into its favour, making it ideally suited for off-road vehicles and ambitious off-road operations. The batteries integrated into the ladder frame ensure a low centre of gravity. Since the electric motors provide their maximum torque practically with the first revolution, an all-electric off-road vehicle like the Concept EQG and the later production model boast enormous pulling power and controllability – which also proves to be an advantage on steep slopes and deep terrain.

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FASTER AND FARTHER: LUCID

ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE AND RANGE VERSIONS OF LUCID AIR DREAM EDITION Two distinct Air Dream Editions showcase Lucid’s engineering capabilities and reset expectations for electric vehicles with versions optimized for unrivaled power and performance

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ubai, UAE, August 25, 2021 — Lucid Group, which is setting new standards with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced that the limited-run Lucid Air Dream Edition will be produced in two distinct versions – the Dream Edition Performance and the Dream Edition Range – each highlighting a different facet of this exceptional electric luxury sedan. Dream Edition Performance will feature a powertrain optimized for speed and acceleration, with 1,111 horsepower. Dream Edition Range will deliver 933 horsepower while embodying Lucid’s exacting focus on maximizing range1. EPA range certification is currently in process and will be announced for each version of the Dream Edition when complete.

Although the official EPA ranges are not yet available, Lucid recently completed a real-world evaluation drive with Motor Trend. During the drive, a pair of Dream Edition Range cars drove from Los Angeles to San Francisco at highway speeds via central California, and then back across the San Francisco Bay to Lucid’s global

headquarters, traveling 445 miles on a single charge. Upon arrival, the cars displayed, respectively, 30 miles and 72 miles of charge remaining (for totals of 475 and 517 miles).

“As a technology company, we seek to exceed expectations and this is clearly evident with our Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance and Range variants,” said Peter Rawlinson, CEO, and CTO, of Lucid Group. “I’m delighted to provide our Dream Edition customers with this additional choice and breadth of capabilities.”

Lucid will be contacting Dream Edition reservation holders shortly to update their configuration with their preferred version, both of which remain at the fully-equipped price of $169,000 ($161,500 after a potential $7,500 US federal tax credit)2. In September, Lucid will begin hosting media tours of its factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, ahead of customer deliveries. Deliveries of both versions of the fully reserved Lucid Air Dream Edition will begin later this year, with Lucid Air Grand Touring following shortly thereafter.

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ELECTRIFYING THE ROADS Get ready to hit the streets in Audi’s latest Q4 Sportback e-Tron concept

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Coupé enthusiasts will be giddy with delight when they meet the new Audi Q4 Sportback e-Tron concept. The name sounds familiar because the brand first unveiled the standard Q4 e-Tron concept back in March 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show.

While technically identical, the latest version of this sleek SUV Coupé packs a sleek and sporty punch. With both models heading into production in 2021, potential buyers have their choice between two distinct flavours of the 302-hp pure-electric AWD small SUV. The Q4 e-Tron and Q4 Sportback e-Tron are very much twinning with different personalities. The new 181-in (460-cm)long Sportback gains an indiscernible centimeter (0.4 in) of length while losing a centimeter of height and riding on the same 109-in (277-cm) wheelbase. The Sportback’s arched roofline drops back fastback-style into the tautened rear-end with a spoiler, adding a sportier presence.

Both Q4’s are based on VW’s MEB modular electrification platform and carry 82 kWh of battery power mounted low between the axles. In ranging-topping Quattro all-wheel-drive form, this battery runs the dual motors for up to an estimated 279 miles (450 km)—the benchmark in its class. Buyers who opt for the front motor instead of rear-wheel drive can expect up to 310 miles (500 km). The Sportback’s downward slope to the back doesn’t gain improvements when it comes to speed, as both Q4 Quattro e-Tron variants bring the same 6.3-second 0-62 mph (100 km/h)

and 112-mph (180-km/h) top speed figures.

Under regular driving conditions, the e-tron quattro system relies on its 201-hp synchronous rear motor for efficient rearbiased power. When the driver needs more of a power boost, control over higher-speed cornering, or when the vehicle predicts traction loss, the system feeds off the 101-hp front motor to channel more torque upfront.

Inside, Audi takes advantage of the increased space left by the decentralized powertrain and absence of a transmission tunnel.

While light, warm colours dominate the upper section of the interior, the dark carpet in the floor section provides a contrast.

The headlining, the window pillars, and the upper section of the door rail and dash panel are fitted with white and beige microfiber textiles. The front cabin follows the design of the original Q4 e-Tron concept with its angled-in 12.3-in central infotainment screen and a digital cockpit that subtly follows the shape of the single-frame grille on the front of the car. A large-format head-up display adds extra information and augmented reality capability while steering wheel touch panels and a hovering climate control pad to the right add a layer of physical control.

Audi will launch the Q4 Sportback e-tron in 2021 as the seventh in an electric vehicle offensive that began in 2018 with the larger e-tron SUV. By 2025, the marque will offer more than 20 automobiles with all-electric drive, achieving roughly 40 per cent of its sales with electrified models.

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BREGUET MARINE

ÉQUATION MARCHANTE 5887 The house of Breguet marks the start of a new era for its contemporary Marine Collection

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Throughout his career, horologist Abraham-Louis Breguet consistently demonstrated his exceptional mastery of time measurement. His strong involvement and his revolutionary developments earned him significant recognition and numerous honours. Renowned the length and breadth of Europe, Breguet found a particularly active admirer in Louis XVIII, king of France. In 1814, the latter appointed him a member of the Bureau des longitudes in Paris. This body created in 1795 by the National Convention was dedicated to the advancement of the various branches of astronomy and their applications to geography, navigation, and geodesy (the measurement and understanding of Earth’s physical properties). Its tasks included the annual publication of reference documents such as astronomical ephemerides. The Bureau des longitudes was a prestigious organisation whose 20 or so members included geometers, astronomers, seafarers, and associate artists.

The only representative of his profession that was eminently useful to physicists and navigators, Breguet became the horological authority, notably for the calculation of longitudes at sea. As an extension of this distinction, through an ordinance issued on October 27th 1815, Louis XVIII awarded A.-L. Breguet the official title of chronometer maker to the French Royal Navy.

This was the most prestigious title a horologist could hope to receive, given that the very concept of marine chronometry implied scientific knowledge. It also involved playing a crucial role for the country, as marine chronometers were of capital importance for fleets by making it possible to calculate ships’ positions at sea.

Following in the wake of this unique heritage, the House of Breguet now launches a worldwide exclusive model named the Marine Équation Marchante 5887. This “Grande Complication” marks the start of a new era for the contemporary Marine collection.

The equation of time is one of the rarest and most fascinating horological complications. It serves to display the difference between mean solar time, corresponding to civil or standard hours and minutes, and true solar time, meaning the actual solar hours and minutes.

Since Antiquity, the sun has been used as the basis of time.

Nonetheless, the visible motion of the sun – the true solar time

indicated on sundials – is irregular. With the improvement of timekeeping precision, watches and clocks became the basis of time and true solar time was replaced by mean solar time, within which each day has the same duration of exactly 24 hours. True solar time may show a discrepancy with mean solar time ranging from minus 14 minutes to plus 16 minutes.On just four days a year, the two times are exactly the same. Given that the variations between true solar time and mean solar time are repeated in an identical manner on the same dates, watchmakers can reproduce them mechanically by means of a special cam. Shaped like a bean, the cam requires extremely accurate execution. It is coupled with a feeler-spindle that drives an equation lever serving to indicate the difference between civil time and solar time. This read-off is generally provided on a sector or subdial. It is then up to the user to mentally add or subtract the difference displayed in relation to mean time in order to calculate true solar time.

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The new Marine Équation Marchante from Breguet supersedes this principle. It simultaneously indicates civil time and true time by means of two separate minutes hands. The running solar hand, adorned with a facetted golden sun, provides a direct reading of solar time minutes that is both quicker and more user-friendly. This apparently simplicity conceals an arduous construction process that few watchmakers can achieve. The solar minutes hand must meet two imperative demands: it must sweep in a conventional way around the dial, like the civil minutes hand, while also daily moving away from the latter, to display true solar time considering the equation of time. Breguet was able to accomplish this by equipping its running solar hand with a differential gear powered by two rotation sources operating entirely independently: the rotation of civil minutes, and that controlled by the lever in contact with the equation of time cam, which makes one full turn per year.

Breguet has developed an extremely slim equation cam borne by using a transparent sapphire disc.

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The complexity that the running equation of time brings to this model is naturally complemented on this “Grande Complication” by a perpetual calendar. Two apertures – one between 10 and 11 o’clock and the other between 1 and 2 o’clock – respectively display the days of the week as well as the months and the leapyear cycle. The date appears inside the chapter ring by means of a retrograde hand tipped with an anchor motif and sweeping across an arc running from 9 to 3 o’clock.

The dial layout of the information has been carefully designed to ensure simple and intuitive linear reading, along with impeccable visual appeal. Based on the self-winding calibre, the new Marine Équation Marchante also flaunts a third complication that is noteworthy in its own right: a 60-second tourbillon with a titanium carriage housing a Breguet balance with a silicon balance spring.

This innovative characteristic notably enables the balance wheel to achieve a 4Hz frequency, while maintaining a particularly comfortable power reserve for a self-winding model.

This 80-hour autonomy is displayed through an aperture between 7 and 9 o’clock.

The tourbillon appears through the sapphire disc bearing the equation of time cam, to which it is coaxial. The ingenuity of this spectacular model is accentuated by the precious expertise of the artisans exercising their skills within the House of Breguet.

The front dial features two types of engine-turning, including a “wave” pattern specifically developed for this new creation.

The inscription “Marine royale” is engraved on the tourbillon bar, whose execution naturally draws the gaze.

Visible through a sapphire caseback, the bridges have been delicately chased to depict in meticulous detail the Royal Louis, a first rank vessel in the French Royal Navy.

The barrel is adorned with a windrose motif, in reference to astronomical navigation. With the positioning of the oscillating weight on the rim of the caliber, the self-winding movement deploys the full splendour of its decoration.

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YEAR OF THE TIGER

Blancpain welcomes an exclusive edition honouring the traditional chinese calendar

o mark the transition to the year of the tiger, which runs from February 1, 2022 through January 21, 2023, Blancpain has chosen to reinterpret this emblematic timepiece and presents a new model in red gold with a subtly graduated blue grand feu enamel dial.

Faithful to the aesthetic signature elements of the Villeret collection, the 45 mm double-stepped case is equipped with under-lug correctors enabling easy function adjustments. It frames a display revealing Blancpain’s artisanal savoir faire.

Whilst the chapter ring is composed of gold appliques, the other indications are in enamel. The main hands shaped like slightly hollowed leaves are associated with a serpentine hand sweeping over the Gregorian date numerals, a shape that is reminiscent of the 18th century watchmaking tradition.

The Traditional Chinese Calendar model is driven by the self-winding 3638 movement, whose complexity stems as much from the number of the indications to be displayed, as from the irregular nature of their cycles. Crafted in red gold, the oscillating weight features a honeycomb pattern and is engraved with the yin and yang symbols.

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THE EMPEROR’S NEW WATCH

Jaquet Droz celebrates Chinese New Year for the first time with six unique pieces that pair together, each one taking an artistic approach to represent the Tiger’s iconic attributes. aquet Droz has dedicated six exclusive creations to the Tiger. Ultra-exclusive, rare, and precious, each of these compositions features the legendary animal portrayed differently and uses different symbolism and techniques to demonstrate the quintessence of Jaquet Droz’s Ateliers d’Art and to allude to the brand’s personal history. For over two centuries, the brand has been renowned for its duo watches, which were

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developed for the Chinese Empire, and remained, from 1774, one of the most important Swiss watchmaking houses (600 pieces sold in 10 years, including a large number to the Emperor himself).

Recently, an auction confirmed the heritage value of the duo watches, sold for five times their initial estimate. The two pieces that were sold came from the same batch as those intended for the Emperor of China 250 years ago.

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THE UNPARALLELED ART OF THE AUTOMATION In the first set, the two pieces embody the iconic expertise of the Jaquet Droz art of the automaton. A tiger nestles in the gentle curves of a gold-rimmed onyx dial, above a vast expanse of water made of opal in which a carp floats about. In the first piece, the Tiger dozes on a bed of foliage, seeming to want to touch the carp circling him with the tip of his paw. In the second, the Tiger stands, on the lookout – not for the carp, with who he lives in harmony, but instead surveying his environment for prey of which he is one of the most feared hunters.

These two naturalistic scenes, in the purest Jaquet Droz spirit, unfold above a dial in Australian opal, from the Sanskrit “upala,” meaning “precious stone.” It is also one of the most difficult stones to work with to achieve the extreme finesse required by a mobile dial, onto which the gold motifs of the Tiger and its environment are applied.

POWER & PROTECTION The next set features two cases, in red gold and white gold, the latter set with 143 baguette-cut diamonds.

On the same Australian opal background, this 41 mm Petite Heure Minute Relief depicts the Tiger’s two sides: power and protection, a dual symbol of the Tiger’s value and virtue. In each piece, the Tiger is depicted from the front – strong, powerful and imposing.

His coat seems to vanish in the reflections of the opal, an optical illusion of great artistic finesse that alone requires a month of work.

The gold oscillating weight in each movement is adorned with an opal insert and engraved with a roaring Tiger.

Paired with the relaxed Tiger on the dial side, the set truly represents the Tiger’s two sides.

GOLD AND ENAMEL DUO The final set of pieces is the most contrasting and enigmatic. Within the same cases (41 mm, set white gold or red gold, hour dial in onyx), we discover two complementary interpretations of the Tiger. On the same background made of “Heure Bleue” Grand Feu enamel, the set mirrors that fleeting moment that separates dogs from wolves, with the sky adorned with a gradation of blue drawn from the clarity of day and the deep black of night. On one side, a finely chiselled Tiger in white gold, on the lookout, in its atavistic pose of a hunter. Like a mirror reflection, on the other side, the red gold feline stretches out, calm and relaxed. By combining engraving and micro-sculpture, gold and enamel, Jaquet Droz succeeds in creating a hyper-realistic rendering of the Tiger and its reflection. In terms of the movement, an oscillating weight in gold and onyx reveals a Tiger dozing in the foliage.

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LUMINOR MARINA QUARANTA Panerai’s newest addition reshapes the Luminor Marina Collection

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ven the most acclaimed watches evolve, responding to the shifting tides of technology and style. Without tampering with the features that identify the classic Luminor Marina—a cushion-shaped case with a brushed finish, solid lugs and polished bezel—its latest evolution represents a transformation that will swell the ranks of its devotees. The introduction of Luminor Marina Quaranta, a 40mm execution of the immediately identifiable Panerai model, revives a case size that had been a part of the model’s history, teamed with novel functions that increase its versatility.

As a result, Luminor Marina Quaranta will substitute 42mm references, becoming the smallest Luminor Marina in production. It is a watch that achieves equilibrium between an elegant presence and a casual, urbane attitude and deepens the reach of Luminor Marina to a cosmopolitan audience, confident and independent.

The Luminor Marina Quaranta is available with a stainlesssteel case and three different dial executions possessing strong

aesthetic identities, displaying a seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock.

Each watch is accompanied by an alligator leather strap and a calf leather strap chosen to coordinate with their dial: a matte white dial with straps in black alligator and deep brown calf, a matte black dial paired with black alligator and black calf straps, and a sun-brushed blue dial with a navy-blue alligator strap and second in tobacco calf. In each instance, straps and buckles incorporate the Quick Release System, a feature that allows both elements to be changed easily and immediately without the use of tools. With a personally curated collection of straps, it’s easy to transform the look of the Luminor Marina Quaranta for any occasion.

With the P.900 calibre, the timelessness of the Luminor Marina Quaranta model is matched by an equally enduring movement.

The thin (4.2 mm) automatic winding caliber with a three-day power reserve concealed within the closed caseback, which is water-resistant to approximately 100 meters deep.

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L.U.C FLYING T TWIN LADIES

Chopard manufacture places its flying tourbillon at the heart of a feminine timepiece hopard Manufacture has enriched its range of complications with its first automatic movement to feature a flying tourbillon, L.U.C 96.24-L. This calibre featuring Chopard Twin technology with two stacked barrels and highly precise adjustments – notably a stop-seconds function – now powers the two new L.U.C Flying T Twin Ladies models in ethical 18-carat rose gold or diamond-set platinum.

Ultra-thin thanks to the slender movement size, these two timepieces feature a 35-millimetre diameter perfectly suited to women’s wrists. Extremely refined both mechanically and aesthetically, these two 25-piece limited series reflect the stunning dexterity displayed by the artisans of emotion at Chopard 72

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Manufacture, as confirmed by the “Chronometer” and Poinçon de Genève certifications.

While the L.U.C Flying T Twin Ladies timepieces may house an exceptional movement, they are first and foremost distinguished by their slenderness and the refinement of their dials. Featuring an ultra-thin case measuring just 7.47 millimetres, crafted in ethical 18-carat rose gold or platinum and fully set on the flanks, lugs, interhorn spaces, crown and bezel, the new L.U.C Flying T Twin Ladies watches measure 35 millimetres in diameter. Guided by a quest for balance and adapted to women›s wrists, such proportions place these two creations among the smallest flying tourbillon watches on the market.

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The flying tourbillon takes centre-stage role with a wide 6 o’clock opening providing a view through the movement. The lightness of the flying tourbillon creates an effect of transparency and depth, while the tourbillon carriage is topped by a small seconds hand.

In the gold version, the tourbillon opening is cut out from a textured mother-of-pearl dial, adorned with hour-markers set with brilliant-cut diamonds – except at 12 o’clock, which is indicated by golden Arabic numerals. The dial of the platinum variation is richly set with a paving of 282 diamonds centred on the tourbillon carriage.

The case houses the innovative L.U.C calibre 96.24-L, Chopard Manufacture’s first automatic movement with a flying tourbillon.

A flying tourbillon is characterised by the absence of an upper bridge. Held from below, it is naturally thinner and appears to be flying – hence its name. The L.U.C 96.24-L calibre is only 3.30 mm

thick, identical to that of the L.U.C 96.01-L, Chopard Manufacture’s first calibre created 25 years ago, of which it is an evolved version.

Now representing a significant watch industry landmark, it retains its fundamental characteristics: the diameter, the 65-hour power reserve – driven by two stacked barrels using Chopard Twin technology – and its automatic winding via a 22-carat gold microrotor. On the platinum version, the artisans have added the ultimate touch of refinement by setting this micro-rotor with diamonds.

The L.U.C 96.24-L movement is chronometer-certified and features a stop-seconds function, which is extremely rare on a tourbillon, enabling the time to be set with perfect precision.

The L.U.C Flying T Twin Ladies models are also certified by the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, testifying to the fine craftsmanship involved in their making.

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SUPER AVI

Breitling’s newest watch series is a celebration of aviation history

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n the 1930s, Breitling’s Huit Aviation department made its name inventing precision cockpit clocks for the then nascent field of aeronautics.

Two decades later, in 1953, Breitling introduced the world to yet another novel flight instrument, this time in wearable form. The Ref. 765 AVI pilot’s watch was an instant hit and a first of its kind that inspired many others. Beloved by aviators, it quickly became known as the “Co-Pilot.” In 2020, Breitling also launched the AVI

Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition, a carefully researched and crafted reedition honoring this classic chronograph’s legacy.

That pioneering watch is the inspiration for today’s Super AVI, the debut series in Breitling’s Classic AVI collection. Its launch marks nearly a century of aviation timepieces from a brand that has shared some of the field’s finest moments.

From brave first takeoffs to the birth of commercial air travel, Breitling’s history is inseparable from that of flight.

“This collection embodies that sense of nostalgia for the early days of aviation when pilots relied on their watches as onboard tools,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern. “But you don’t have to be a pilot or vintage-aircraft buff to appreciate the exceptional craftsmanship and rugged design.”

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DRAWN FROM VINTAGE AVIATION AESTHETIC The collection comes in five unique versions honouring four powerful and memorable aircraft, whose filigree silhouettes adorn the watches’ sapphire case backs.

The Super AVI P-51 Mustang pays homage to the best allaround fighter plane of its era in two distinct versions: a stainlesssteel case with a black dial and gold-brown leather strap, and an 18-karat red gold version with an anthracite dial and a black leather strap.

The Super AVI Curtiss Warhawk, with its military-green dial, white contrasting chronograph counters, and red accents, plays on its namesake’s famous shark-mouth nose art that gave the plane its unmistakable identity.

The Super AVI Tribute to Vought F4U Corsair features a blue dial, tone-on-tone chronograph counters, and a black leather strap that take their design cues from the characteristic livery of the record-breaking naval aircraft.

The Super AVI Mosquito features a combination polished and satin-brushed black ceramic bezel and a black dial with white contrasting chronograph counters. Its red and orange elements recall the roundels and markings found on the versatile plane, dubbed the “Wooden Wonder”.

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“Our watchmaking DNA is what dominates here, while the interpretations of the four aircraft give the series its emotion and bold graphic appeal. Taken together, these elements evoke the spirit of early flight,” says Breitling Creative Director Sylvain Berneron. “We can’t forget that Breitling pioneered aviation tool watches like the Ref. 765 AVI. That heritage is so strong, we had to not only keep it intact, but rewrite it for the 21st century.”

The Super AVI’s distinctive design includes large, highly legible Arabic numerals on the dial and bezel. Its sturdy case measures 46 mm, and the oversized crown sits at 3 o’clock. Knurled bezels provide optimal grip, and top-stitched calfskin straps give a nod to the seams found on leather flight gear of the era.

Pilots and other travellers will appreciate the ability to track a second time zone using the 24-hour marking on the inner bezel and the red-tipped GMT hand. The engine of the Super AVI is the COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber B04 movement, which provides approximately 70 hours of power reserve.

While the Super AVI reminds us of the days before digital timekeepers when pilots’ watches were their trusted flight instruments, its robust aesthetic and enduring precision are what make the Super AVI just as relevant today.

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A QUARTET OF AVIATION GAME CHANGERS When the P-51 Mustang was built in a mere 120 days, even its developer, North American Aviation, didn’t anticipate what a powerhouse it had on its hands. The P-51’s low-drag wings and engine- cooling system – considered experimental when the single-seat fighter first took off in 1940 – gave it unprecedented speed and range. The addition of a Merlin engine expanded the plane’s performance to high altitudes, making it the best allpurpose fighter of its time.

As a WWII naval aircraft, the Vought F4U Corsair had to make tricky takeoffs and landings from carriers and remote landing strips. Speed and lift were of the essence, and the Corsair came through with flying colors, becoming the first single-engine fighter to crack the 400 mph (640 km/h) mark, while also providing an exceptional rate of climb. Its “bent-wing” design, oversized propeller, and signature blue livery make it an emblem of aviation history.

Conceived as a pursuit aircraft, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk first flew in 1938 and quickly proved itself as a master of agility. It wasn’t just the plane’s capacity for pulling jaw-dropping turns that gave it an in-flight edge, its robust structure meant it could tolerate harsh weather conditions and even severe combat damage. The Warhawk’s defiant shark-mouth nose art sealed its reputation as the rebel of the skies.

In an era when aluminum and steel shortages were common, the engineers behind the de Havilland Mosquito made use of a still plentiful material: wood. The “Wooden Wonder” caused shock waves when it outperformed its metal contemporaries to become one of the fastest planes built between 1940 and 1950.

Its superior maneuverability allowed it to multitask in roles as farranging as light bomber, night fighter, transport, and photographic reconnaissance aircraft.

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FASHION LOOKS SS21

From classic looks to cult style and hype streetwear, Spring/Summer 2022 brings a fresh perspective and renewed creative energy to fashion design.

Here are our top picks to amplify your wardrobe for the upcoming season.

LOOK 1

1017 ALYX 9SM

Jacquemus Etro

Amiri

Birkenstock

WTAPS

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LOOK 2

Missoma

Gucci Casablanca

Dolce and Gabbana

Gucci

Ermenegildo Zegna

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LIFE IN FORWARD MOTION TUMI Introduces the Next Generation of Alpha Bravo

TUMI’s latest evolution of Alpha Bravo collection is comprised of entirely new styles focused on modularity, sustainability, and durability.

It features over two dozen new silhouettes, including backpacks, slings, chest packs, briefs, duffels and crossbodies.

Taking cues from rugged parachute materials, many of the styles feature a main body fabric made from recycled materials, an even more sustainable take on their signature ballistic nylon.

The lining of almost all styles is also made with recycled materials and the built-to-last quality of the collection further enhances its sustainability.

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In keeping with Alpha Bravo’s go-anywhere, do-anything energy, each style is compatible with the new TUMI+ travel accessories—a modular ecosystem that can be used to customize your bag based on personal needs and complements a non-stop lifestyle. TUMI+ attaches not only to the Alpha Bravo collection, but many more across TUMI’s portfolio by utilizing daisy chains, G-hooks and carabiners. This Spring, TUMI spotlights the Alpha Bravo collection in a series of four short films starring an international cast known as the “TUMI Crew”. Filmed in New York City and London, the bi-continental campaign is thoughtfully told through the lens of prominent docustyle videographers, Autobahn and Andy Madeleine. The campaign authentically depicts these multifaceted talents navigating their Life in Forward Motion with the support of Alpha Bravo.

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In keeping with Alpha Bravo’s go-anywhere, doanything energy, each style is compatible with the new TUMI+ travel accessories—a modular ecosystem that can be used to customize your bag based on personal needs and complements a non-stop lifestyle. TUMI+ attaches not only to the Alpha Bravo collection, but many more across TUMI’s portfolio by utilizing daisy chains, G-hooks and carabiners.

This Spring, TUMI spotlights the Alpha Bravo collection in a series of four short films starring an international cast known as the “TUMI Crew”.

Filmed in New York City and London, the bicontinental campaign is thoughtfully told through the lens of prominent docustyle videographers, Autobahn and Andy Madeleine.

The campaign authentically depicts these multifaceted talents navigating their Life in Forward Motion with the support of Alpha Bravo.

Chapter one, starring F1 Driver and Gamer Lando Norris debuted in January, featuring the Navigation Backpack, Mason Duffel, and the Classified Waist Pack. The junior champion and five-time Formula 1 podium-finisher started racing at 7 years-old and became the youngest

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World Karting Champion at 14. He joined Formula 1 as the youngest-ever British Formula 1 driver at age 19 and now with multiple podiums, fastest laps and a pole position under his belt, he’s paving his way to becoming a future Formula 1 World Champion.

Chapter two, starring Pro Footballer and Role Model Son Heung-Min, debuts January 27, 2022 and will feature the Logistics Backpack, the Navigation Backpack, and the Liaison Tote. Son is an integral part of the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and is the South Korean national football team captain. In 2019, Son became the highest-scoring Asian player in the Champion’s League, following this by becoming the first Asian player to score more than 50 goals in the Premier League in 2020. Son has been named Best footballer in Asia six times. With a humble and carefree attitude, his popularity transcends all people and brings fans together as one.

Chapters three and four star Grammy-winning and Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated Actor, Performer and Musician Anthony Ramos, and acclaimed singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, respectively.

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MALUMA FOR VERSACE

The Colombian-born singer-songwriter is the face of Versace’s Men’s Spring/Summer 2022 campaign.

Global superstar Maluma is the face of the latest Versace Men’s campaign, wearing looks from the Spring-Summer 2022 collection in images shot by photographic duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

“When I met Maluma for the first time, immediately I felt his energy and his engaging personality. He is a forward thinker and never scared to challenge himself. He’s the kind of man that makes a difference and makes the world a better place, this makes him the perfect Versace man! I’m so excited to have Maluma in my new Spring Summer campaign,” said Donatella Versace, the brand’s Chief Creative Officer.

Approachable yet immediately iconic, the 28-yearold musician showcases several looks, including a hot-pink suit, a green vest, and a maroon and white varsity jacket that is embroidered with the name Donatella for Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace. In one of the photos, Maluma poses with his Doberman Pinscher named Buda, who wears a fancy, patterned neckerchief.

“For me, this is a dream come true to be the face of an iconic fashion house like Versace and continuing to represent Colombia globally through music, fashion and much more,” shares Maluma. “Fashion is one of my biggest passions outside of music and being part of Donatella’s vision, and the Versace family, is an honour.”

Maluma has worn Versace on stage and for red carpet events, including the 2021 Met Gala where he wore an all-red, cowboy-inspired leather twopiece suit and walked the stairs with Versace herself.

The singer has already collaborated with the likes of Madonna, Shakira, Ricky Martin, J Balvin and The Weeknd, is not new on the fashion block. Previously, he worked with brands including Dsquared2 and Pyer Moss on tour outfits and a performance look, respectively, and last year launched a limitededition line of ready-to-wear and sneakers with Balmain.

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HOTEL SPLENDID

Ferragamo’s Spring-Summer 2022 campaign embodies a summer of beauty and opportunities

With a short movie produced by artist and director Amalia Ulman and a portfolio of images captured

by Hugo Comte, Salvatore Ferragamo sweeps us into a Mediterranean universe: a fascination that points to the visual sensuality of how we dress, elevating the brand’s new collection of accessories and clothing to centre stage using different perspectives.

A sensation of relaxed freedom seeps through us as we follow Amalia Ulman herself and young American Emmy award-winning actor and musician Jharrel Jerome - accompanied by models Greta Hofer, Nyaueth Riam and Xu Meen - in a summer adventure, set in the locations of an idyllic holiday location.

The campaign film is another chapter in the Ferragamo film repertoire - the Seventh Art is intrinsically linked to its heritage - shot by Amalia Ulman who also stars as the protagonist in the film alongside Jharrel Jerome.

The campaign theme takes its cues from the symbolic summer imagery and Ferragamo’s own style codes from the Spring-Summer collection, including iconic Vara and Varina designs, the bohemian clogs with Gancini buckle, the mules with woven uppers and the men’s Tramezza moccasin. Among the bags, alongside the Ferragamo Studio Bag and the Trifolio, the newest star makes its debut: the ultra-soft bucket bag in a range of surprising colours.

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GADGETS

If you’re looking for the latest in tech devices to keep you charged up while on the go (or for some great gift ideas), we’ve rounded up the latest gadgets you’ll want to get your hands on.

THE HOVERPEN 3.0 Novium has been designing creative products for over 5 years. The Hoverpen combines the smooth, satisfying experience of a luxury writing utensil with cutting-edge technology and precision machining for a desktop display that’s impressively mesmerising.

TYLT BLOCK PARTY BLUETOOTH SPEAKER AND PORTABLE DEVICE CHARGER Stay prepared no matter where the adventure (or the party) takes you with the Block Party portable charging station and Bluetooth speaker. Equipped with a massive 20,800mAh battery, this rechargeable power station can charge up to four devices simultaneously. The speaker features a built-in microphone for calls, and even detaches from the base for increased portability.

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SOBRO MULTIFUNCTIONAL REFRIGERATED TABLES Founded by a group of industry outsiders and maverick designers, Sobro dares to imagine the future of home furnishings. Their innovative tables feature powerful Bluetooth speakers, LED lighting, chargers for your devices, and even a built-in cooler drawer. In other words, this collection of smart furniture has everything you need to upgrade your living space for the 21st century.

RYDEBOT MOTORISED LUGGAGE Get to your destination faster than walking with Rydebot Motorised Luggage. These rideable suitcases are equipped with powerful motors, removable batteries, and plenty of space for all your travel essentials. Just take a seat, switch it on, and you’re ready to Ryde!

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ROLLING SQUARE EDGE FULL KIT The Swiss-designed EDGE® is the modular kit that can turn your laptop, tablet, or monitor into a fullfledged workstation whether you are working from home, working while on the go, or you’re back in the office. The kit comes with a mount, light, and wireless charger.

SQUARE OFF GRAND KINGDOM SET Bringing the ultimate test of logic, strategy, skill into the 21st century, Square Off fuses traditional craftsmanship and telerobotics to create a so-smartit’s-magic chessboard that moves on its own. This handcrafted set contains a powerful robotic arm that smoothly moves the pieces across the board.

Connect your board to the Square Off app on your smartphone via Bluetooth and you can control your moves completely hands-free

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MACBOOK: REIMAGINED

The new MacBook Pro features a 1080p camera, the best audio system in a notebook, and the most advanced connectivity ever in a MacBook Pro

Apple’s reimagined MacBook Pro, powered by the all-new M1 Pro and M1 Max — the first pro chips designed for the Mac— delivers ground-breaking processing, graphics, and machine learning (ML) performance, as well as amazing battery life — enabling workflows previously unimaginable on a notebook. The new MacBook Pro also features a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, a wide range of ports for advanced connectivity, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and the best audio system in a notebook. Combined with macOS Monterey, which is engineered down to its core to take full advantage of M1 Pro and M1 Max, the user experience is simply unrivaled. Shattering the limits of what a notebook can do, MacBook Pro is designed for developers, photographers, filmmakers, 3D artists, scientists, music producers, and anyone who wants the world’s best notebook.

“The all-new MacBook Pro adds a breathtaking XDR display, more ports like MagSafe 3, an advanced 1080p camera, and a sensational six-speaker sound system, all in a stunning new design. The new MacBook Pro simply has no equal and is by far the best pro notebook we’ve ever built,” said Greg

Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “ M1 Pro and M1 Max revolutionize the MacBook Pro experience and mark a huge step forward in the transition to Apple silicon on Mac. MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max applies a system-on-achip (SoC) architecture to pro systems for the first time, featuring fast unified memory and increased memory bandwidth for unparalleled performance with best-in-class performance per watt and industry-leading power efficiency.

M1 Pro takes the groundbreaking architecture of M1 to a whole new level. Featuring a powerful up-to10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores, along with an up-to16-core GPU, M1 Pro delivers up to 70 percent faster CPU performance than M1, and up to 2x faster GPU performance. M1 Pro also delivers up to 200GB/s of memory bandwidth — nearly 3x the bandwidth of M1 — and supports up to 32GB of fast unified memory. Designed to dramatically speed up pro video workflows, M1 Pro adds a ProRes accelerator in the media engine, delivering unbelievably fast and power-efficient video processing.

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with a focus on performance and utility. Its all-new aluminum enclosure optimizes internal space for more performance and features. The enclosure is precisely machined around an advanced thermal system that can move 50 percent more air than the previous generation, even at lower fan speeds. The thermal design enables MacBook Pro to deliver phenomenal sustained performance while staying cool and quiet. And because of the efficiency of Apple silicon, the fans never even have to turn on for most tasks users perform every day.

M1 Max — the world’s most powerful chip for a pro notebook — builds on M1 Pro, taking its amazing capabilities even further. M1 Max features the same powerful 10-core CPU as M1 Pro, and doubles the GPU with up to a massive 32 cores for up to 4x faster GPU performance than M1. It also has up to 400GB/s of memory bandwidth — 2x that of M1 Pro and nearly 6x that of M1 — and up to 64GB of fast unified memory. With even the latest PC laptops topping out at 16GB of video memory, having this huge amount of memory available is gamechanging for pro workloads, allowing pros to do things that were previously unimaginable on a notebook. 3D artists on the new MacBook Pro can now easily work with extreme geometry and textures in scenes that pro PC laptops can’t even run.1 M1 Max also offers an enhanced media engine that features two ProRes accelerators for even higher multi-stream performance. As a result, pros can edit up to 30 streams of 4K ProRes video or up to seven streams of 8K ProRes video in Final Cut Pro — more streams than on a 28-core Mac Pro with Afterburner. And for the first time on any Mac, video editors can grade color in HDR on 8K ProRes 4444 video on battery when they’re miles away from the edit bay.

Featuring a beautiful, brand new design, the 14and 16-inch models of MacBook Pro were designed

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The new MacBook Pro features the most advanced and versatile connectivity ever on a Mac notebook.

Both models feature three Thunderbolt 4 ports to connect high-speed peripherals, an SDXC card slot for fast access to media, an HDMI port for conveniently connecting to displays and TVs, and an improved headphone jack that supports highimpedance headphones.

The new MacBook Pro comes with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera — the best ever in a Mac notebook — doubling resolution and low-light performance. The camera system taps into the powerful image signal processor (ISP) and Neural Engine of M1 Pro and M1 Max for computational video that enhances video quality — so users appear sharper with more natural-looking skin tones.

Delivering a next-level audio experience, the new MacBook Pro has industry-leading, studio-quality mics that have an even lower noise floor, resulting in clearer calls and voice recordings. A high-fidelity six-speaker sound system features two tweeters for a clearer soundstage and four force-cancelling woofers, resulting in 80 percent more bass. The sound system also supports spatial audio, which creates a sophisticated, three-dimensional listening experience. So whether users are listening to music or watching a movie in Dolby Atmos, they will get a theater-like experience. Altogether, this is the best audio system ever in a notebook.

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The Islands Islands reflect Seychelles’ grand diversity, like a great family, both large and small, each one with its own distinct character and personality.

One hundred and fifteen islands scattered across 1,400,000 sq km. of ocean. Every visitor to Seychelles will surely want to visit as many islands as possible during their stay.

The islands fall into two categories: 41 ‘inner’ granitic islands that form the backbone of Seychelles’ tourism offerings with their wide suite of services and amenities, most of which are readily accessible through a selection of day trips and excursions, and the remoter ‘outer ‘coral islands where at least an overnight stay is essential.

Victoria, Mahé Mahé, Seychelles’ Main Island, is home to the capital, Victoria; the majority of the population; the international airport and hub of the islands’ tourism infrastructure.

Mahé’s virgin forests cascade down lush mountainsides to more than 60 beaches where, often, the only footprints you will find will be your own. With its bustling port, Mahé is Seychelles’ commercial center and home to most retail outlets and tourism facilities.

Many are concentrated towards the north of the island while the south with its picturesque villages proposes a quieter pace of life. Victoria is full of history, Creole character, and delightful nooks & crannies like the busy market, two cathedrals, Botanical Gardens, and Esplanade where you are sure to find that local souvenir.

Despite its timeless charm, Mahé possesses a modern yet discreet infrastructure such as at Eden Island with its elegant marina and mall, casino, bars choice of restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.

Mahé offers a wide choice of accommodation options in luxurious, international 5-star resorts, bouquet hotels, well-appointed villas, and attractive guesthouses and self-caterings offering great value for money... ... your steppingstones to holiday experience of a lifetime.

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