The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 33

Described as “The next generation of marketing for luxury brands” by the British media, The Luxury Network is the world’s leading luxury affinity marketing group. The Luxury Network is a private membership club, established in luxury capitals or countries around the world, within which premium companies work closely together at senior director level for mutual business and client development.

The Luxury Network’s objective is simple: To facilitate co-operation and exciting new business development activities between top-end companies. New business partnerships are created via strategic alignment, joint collaborations, product placements, endorsements, media sharing, B2B and B2C networking, sales and luxury showcase events and numerous other affinity marketing activities.

A Message

From The Editor

Dear Valued Readers, It is with delight for us to announce the release of the 2022 holiday edition of our esteemed publication, The Lux ury Network Magazine.

This special issue features the iconic Qatari entrepreneur Amal Ameen to speak about the October breast cancer month awareness, featuring Bang & Olufsen introduces Beosound Theatre and The Grand Launch Of The Luxury Network Morocco.

The Luxury Network International Awards 2022 Concluded with Exceptional Success 106 by Roger Dubuis on the front cover, an exclusive Holiday Gift Guide listed by our team of luxury experts and some New Normal activities from The Luxury Network offices and our global members around the world.

My personal favorites that you should not miss checking out and my highlight event of the year ‘The Luxury Net work International Awards’ which has Concluded with Exceptional Success bringing together the luxury commu nity, insightful conversations, and networking with the like-minded people in our industry.

On behalf of The Luxury Network International and our editorial team, we wish you a peaceful season and a boun tiful New Year 2023. May all of our holidays be merry and bright.

Sincerely,

Fares Ghattas

Global CEO, The Luxury Network International Editor-in-chief, The Luxury Network International Magazine

WISHING THAT THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON BE WITH YOU ALWAYS

ISSUE 33 | Nov - Dec 2022

Prada Fine Jewelry: Eternal Gold

New Breguet timepieces Reine De Naples 8918

Amal Ameen an advocate on raising awareness

Morocco’s First Waldorf Astoria Debuts with Milestone Signing in Tanger

Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 eau de parfum

Raising the Bar: Bang & Olufsen introduces Beosound Theatre

Pink Ribbon by The Luxury Network

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THE ART OF ARI LANKIN

YOU END AND I BEGIN by Ari Lankin

2019, 71 x 71 in, 180 x 180cm, acrylic on canvas

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ABSTRACTION

FIREFLY by Ari Lankin

2018, 71 x 71 in, 180 x 180cm, acrylic on canvas

Fares Ghattas

The Luxury Network International Global CEO

THE LUXURY NETWORK ACADEMY: AFFLUENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

The world’s leading luxury affinity marketing and business networking group; creating partnerships be tween the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, The Luxury Network Internation al, has officially launched The Luxury Net work Academy, an educational initiative for individuals who are keen on joining the growing community of the luxury industry.

The Luxury Network Academy was founded by the elite network’s Global CEO, Mr. Fares Ghattas. According to Mr. Ghattas, “Each individual who is willing to learn must have access to the rightful practices in the luxury sector. Our objective is to make the impossible possible for anyone with an internet connection, to be granted the opportunity to be skilled and to be able to learn from the greatest certi fied masters in the luxury industry.”

In times of downsizing, global unemploy ment, and never-ending quality pressures, the need for protecting high standards in marketing sectors is being compromised. Therefore, The Luxury Network Interna tional has launched a world-class learning website to bring professional training

videos from iconic professionals who con tributed to putting standards in their field and entrepreneurship in all sectors.

The Luxury Network Academy seeks to conduct self-study training or teaching courses that will be promoted and con ducted on the academy’s official website and promoted globally. The self-study courses will feature world-class iconic ex perts in various fields such as luxury sell ing, entrepreneurship, media, etiquette, fashion, brand management, travel, and many more.

“People learn easier by listening to inspiring success stories.”

Through rolling The Luxury Network Academy short training videos, young and expert professionals and entrepreneurs will be encouraged to learn more interest ing and knowledgeable topics which are the results of the professional experiences of the speakers. These exclusive videos are promised to be impressive, informative, inspirational, and impactful.

Access to these videos may be purchased by the public including the network’s offi cial members, global offices, and clients.

PRADA FINE JEWELRY: ETERNAL GOLD

Prada debuts ETERNAL GOLD, the first truly sustainable fine jewelry collec tion by a global luxury brand using 100% certified recycled gold, certified Re cycled Gold, meeting ‘Chain of Custody’ standards set by the Responsible Jewel ry Council. Sustainability is built into the core of ETERNAL GOLD, reflecting Prada’s wide-ranging commitment to conscious and responsible practices across every fac et of its business.

Every step and incarnation of Prada’s re sponsible gold and diamond production chain is verifiable and traceable, on the Aura Consortium Blockchain´s platform and can be accessed by Prada fine jewel ry customers who also will be able to ver ify the authenticity of their pieces. Prada partners exclusively with those suppliers of precious metal and stones who meet the highest industry standards concerning hu man rights, labor safety, environmental im pact, and business ethics.

To mark the début of ETERNAL GOLD a campaign celebrates exceptional per sonalities, whose creativities truly stand outside time. They are unique, like each piece of fine jewelry - and their contribu tion to culture is lasting. They include the award-winning American poet and activist Amanda Gorman; the American actor, mod el, and singer-songwriter Maya Hawke; and Dutch-Korean-Canadian musician Somi Jeon. Shot by David Sims, the classic por traits are juxtaposed with images with gold reflections - golden youths transformed into the jewels themselves. These photos, which combine the concepts of ancient and avant-garde, reflect the ETERNAL GOLD.

NEW BREGUET TIMEPIECES REINE DE NAPLES 8918

Two new versions of an iconic model

The Reine de Naples 8918 is one of the Maison’s iconic pieces. Inspired by the very first wristwatch, it combines modernity, elegance and fineness.

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Breguet is now reinventing this model in new col ours, thus giving it a new appearance. Two art forms have been chosen to enhance these new Reine de Naples pieces: guilloché and “Grand Feu” enamel. These processes, requiring both skill and pa tience, are carried out entirely within the Manufacture workshops in the Vallée de Joux thanks to the exper tise of talented craftsmen.

For the first time in its collections, Breguet is unveil ing a Reine de Naples model with a black “Grand Feu”

enamel dial. Complemented by swirling Breguet Ara bic numerals, this new design is embellished with bril liant-cut diamonds. A sumptuous pear-cut diamond is positioned at 6 o’clock.

A second Reine de Naples model is also making its de but, combining mother-of-pearl and guilloché with subtle touches of colour. Its Breguet numerals are enhanced by a red hue, mirroring the ruby setting on its bezel, flange and crown. This timepiece features a pear-cut ruby positioned at 6 o’clock.

EPIC X CHRONO FULL ROSE GOLD BRACELET

The Epic X is a collection de fined by its unmistakable de sign, contemporary style and high-end watchmaking solutions. Every Epic X is a bold combination of traditional and high-tech mate rials, exclusive and highly refined calibers, and a truly Epic aesthet ic that is immediately recognizable and yet remarkably versatile. From sporty and rugged precious and el egant, every Epic X is as striking as it is multifaceted.

Defined by the iconic X-shaped lugs and dial appliqués, the Epic X Chrono features integrated design and engineering solutions for ul timate comfort, functionality and style. The smoked mineral crystal dial and caseback allow for a peek into the Exclusive JCAA05 chron ograph caliber and its beautifully finished details.

The Epic X Chrono Full Rose Gold Bracelet is an extraordinarily capa ble and highly exclusive timepiece with a case and bracelet made en tirely of 18K rose gold.

BRACELET

Adding to its bespoke aesthetic and inimitable feel is an 18K rose gold integrated bracelet that provides a seamless fit and appearance with the 18K rose gold case.

THE APPEAL OF THE CHRONOGRAPH

Peeking through a smoked sap phire glass dial and caseback is the exclusive semi-skeleton Jacob & Co JCAA05 bi-compax chronograph caliber. The 260-component move ment offers a combination of highly refined decorations on the bridg es, self-winding rotor, mainspring

barrel, and column wheel. The col umn-wheel controls the function ing of the chronograph mechanism inside the Epic X Chrono. Start, stop and reset are all governed by this component with haute horlogerie finishes. Sitting over the exclusive caliber is the anthracite oscillating rotor for the automatic winding of the movement, with red lacquered Jacob & Co Genève engraving. Fur ther decorations include beveled and polished edges on the bridges, perlage circular graining, as well as the open-worked construction of the mainspring barrel, all beauti fully executed.

MOVEMENT

The Swiss Made automatic col umn-wheel chronograph move ment is considered the top of the line, as it is sophisticated and very reliable. Controlled by two pushers

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(start/stop and reset), the seconds are counted by the central chron ograph hand and the minutes are clocked by the right-hand subdial.

CASE

Bold design meets precious and high-end materials to create the immediately recognizable aesthet ic of the Epic X - a watch exterior that is like no other. Comprising 61 components, the Epic X Chrono Full Rose Gold Bracelet case measures 47mm wide and 14mm thick, and is water resistant to a depth of 200 meters - a testament to its complex design and robust architecture. The case of the Epic X Chrono Full Rose Gold Bracelet is crafted of 18K rose gold, including the bezel. The dial and the caseback are covered by smoked sapphire glass; and the dial is completed with an anodized aluminum chapter ring with a satin finish.

THE DIAL

The Epic X Chrono has a bi-com pax layout, with the right subdial for the chronograph minutes and

the left subdial for the running sec onds. The dial itself is smoked sap phire glass, allowing a glimpse into the column-wheel chronograph movement inside.

The hour and minute hands are skeletonized and tipped with Su per-LumiNova. The central sec onds hand is red.

COME FLY WITH ME

Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama brings his highly detailed and unique style to the Bulgari Alu minium, introducing exquisite de tails inspired by his love for vintage aeronautical and automotive de sign – the lines, the materials, the polish, the pure poetry.

BVLGARI ALUMINIUM WATCH

Special edition Bulgari Aluminium Sorayama Spe cial Edition watch with mechanical manufacture movement, automatic winding, HMSD, 40 mm aluminium case with DLC, black rubber bezel with BVLGARI BVLGARI engraving, silvered dial with perlage pattern and black rubber bracelet. Wa ter-resistant up to 100 metres. Spe cial Edition limited to 1,000 pieces.

Boldly going beyond trends and eras, Bulgari Aluminium has rede fined what a luxury sports watch can be. For this Special Edition,

the Roman Maison has teamed up with artist Hajime Sorayama to in troduce an unprecedented inter pretation of the watch’s dial. With

its aluminium case and unmistaka ble black rubber bezel and brace let, the timepiece is made from bold and unconventional materi als, speaking a universal language that approaches the watchmaking world with refreshing and incred ibly modern allure.

Bulgari Aluminium Sorayama Spe cial Edition watch with mechanical manufacture movement, automatic winding, HMSD, 42-hour power reserve, 40 mm aluminium case with DLC, black rubber bezel with BVLGARI BVLGARI engraving, DLC-coated titanium crown, sil vered dial with perlage pattern, indexes with SLN, rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with SLN, titanium-coated caseback person alised with Sorayama logo and lim ited edition number, black rubber bracelet and pin buckle. Water-re sistant up to 100 metres. Special Edition limited to 1.000 pieces.

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NEW DEFENDER HONOURS ITS LINEAGE WITH 75TH LIMITED EDITION

• Exclusive addition: Defender is marking 75 years of Land Rover with the new Defender 75th Limit ed Edition

• Heritage detailing: Grasmere Green introduced to the exterior and interior with unique 75 Years graphic – available in 90 and 110 body designs

• Still innovating: Equipped with the latest technology including 3D Surround Camera, Matrix LED headlights and Configurable Ter rain Response

• Electric performance: 75th Limited Edition available as P400e Electric Hybrid, in addition to P400 and D300 with advanced mild hybrid technology

• Exclusively yours: New Defender 75th Limited Edition is available to configure now at www.landrover. com or visit your local retailer to secure your order

In 1948 the Series I was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Land Rover is marking the anniversary with the Defender 75th Limited Edition.

Available in 90 or 110 body designs, the Defender 75th Limited Edition has an exclusive exterior design theme with unique detailing, fin ished in iconic Grasmere Green paint with complementing wheels and interior finishes.

The exterior finish introduces Gras mere Green to the Defender line-up

for the first time – a hue reserved exclusively for the 75th Limited Edi tion – with 20-inch alloy wheels also in Grasmere Green with matching centre caps. Completing the exte rior enhancements are a unique 75 Years graphic, Ceres Silver bumpers and Privacy Glass.

Defender’s durable and versatile interior has received similar treat ment, with the Cross Car Beam fin ished in brushed Grasmere Green Powder Coat and laser-etched de tailing on Cross Car Beam end caps.

The seats are finished in Resist Eb ony, with the hockey stick on the centre console featuring Robustec material – the most robust fabric available on Defender.

Stuart Frith, Lifecycle Chief Engi neer Defender, said: “Since reveal ing the new Defender, customers around the globe have fallen in love with it and demand remains ex tremely strong. This new Limited Edition captures the spirit of the past 75 years, with its colour and detailing, and fuses it with innova tive new technology such as Hybrid Electric power, Configurable Ter rain Response, software over the air updates and unrivalled all-ter rain capability.”

The Limited Edition is based on the high-specification HSE, with com prehensive standard equipment. Innovative technology includes 3D Surround Camera, Configurable Terrain Response, Meridian Sound System, Matrix LED front lighting, 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment sys tem, Head-Up Display and Wireless Device Charger.

All 75th Limited Edition models also feature a Folding Fabric Roof or the option of a Sliding Panoramic Roof, while superior comfort is provid ed by 14-way driver and passenger

heated electric memory seats, heat ed steering wheel and Three Zone Climate Control. An Electrically Deployable Tow Bar and All-Season tyres can be added as options for enhanced capability.

Powertrain choices include the pow erful and efficient P400e plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) on 110 mod els, in addition to P400 and D300 Ingenium petrol and diesel options*, both utilising Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology to opti mise power delivery and fuel econ omy by harnessing energy normally lost under deceleration and braking.

The uniqueness of the Limited Edi tion ensures its place as a highly collectible Defender, revealed

alongside a new range of Land Rov er lifestyle goods celebrating this historic moment.

The Lifestyle Collection shares the Grasmere Green colour theme and features a comprehensive range of goods including a min imalist unique watch featuring two straps, a functional backpack and clothing with unique 75 Years graphics and detail.

Defender has won more than 50 global awards, including Top Gear’s 2020 Car of the Year, MotorTrend’s 2021 SUV of the Year and Autocar’s Best SUV 2020 as well as a 5 Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating.

Land Rover was born with the launch of a single vehicle. Today our family of SUVs is testament to the pioneering spirit of innovation that has characterised Land Rover for more than seven decades. Our Defender, Discovery and Range Rover brand families provide un rivalled capability, versatility and luxury – the perfect foundation for another 75 years of success.

New Defender 75th Limited Edition starts at £85,995 for the 90, and £89,995 for the 110. Available to configure at www.landrover.com or order now at your local retailer.

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FERRARI PUROSANGUE UNLIKE ANY OTHER

• The Prancing Horse’s first ever four-door four-seater, the Purosangue, was unveiled today

• The Purosangue is equipped with Maranello’s iconic naturally-aspi rated V12 which can unleash a mas sive 725 cv

• Vehicle dynamics inspired by the Prancing Horse’s most extreme sports cars make the Purosangue an authen tic Ferrari four-door sports car

• The Purosangue sets a new stand ard in the automotive industry, thanks to its innovative layout

After years of anticipation by the international automotive frater nity, Ferrari today unveiled the Purosangue, the first ever fourdoor, four-seater car in the

Prancing Horse’s 75-year history, in the magnificently atmospheric surroundings of the Teatro del Si lenzio in Lajatico (Pisa).

Since the marque’s earliest years, 2+2 cars (i.e. with two front and two smaller back seats) have played a significant role in its strategy. Many Ferraris have made combining benchmark performance with first class comfort one of the pillars of their success. Now, in the culmina tion of 75 years of leading-edge re search, Ferrari has created a car that is unique on the world stage: not only do performance, driving pleas ure and comfort coexist in perfect harmony, but it is also a peerless en capsulation of the Prancing Horse’s iconic DNA. Which is the reason why the name Purosangue, Italian for ‘thoroughbred’, was chosen.

To enable the company to achieve the ambitious goals set for this pro ject and create a car worthy of a place in its range, a completely dif ferent layout and innovative pro portions compared to modern GT archetypes (so-called crossovers and SUVs) were adopted. The aver age modern GT’s engine is mounted forwards in the car, almost strad dling the front axle with the gearbox coupled directly to it: this results in less than optimal weight distribu tion that delivers driving dynamics and driving pleasure well short of the standards of excellence to which Prancing Horse clients and enthusi asts have become accustomed.

The Purosangue, on the other hand, has a mid-front-mounted engine with the gearbox at the rear to cre ate a sporty transaxle layout. The

Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is cou pled in front of the engine to pro vide a unique 4x4 transmission. This delivers exactly the 49:51% weight distribution that Maranel lo’s engineers deem optimal for a mid-front-engined sports car.

The Purosangue stands head and shoulders above the rest of the market thanks to its performance and comfort. It is the only car with these proportions to sport a midfront-mounted, naturally-aspi rated V12: Maranello’s most iconic engine debuts in this brand new configuration to ensure the car un leashes more power than any other in the segment (725 cv) whilst guar anteeing the most enthralling Fer rari engine soundtrack. Further more, it can deliver 80% torque even at low revs for unique driving pleasure at all times.

The Purosangue’s aero development focused on making the bodywork, underbody and rear diffuser as effi cient as possible. New solutions include synergy between the front bumper and wheelarch trim which generates an air curtain that aero dynamically seals the front wheels, preventing turbulent transverse air flows being generated.

Ferrari has also given the Purosangue the very latest itera tions of the vehicle dynamic con trol systems introduced on its most powerful and exclusive sports cars, including independent fourwheel steering and ABS ‘evo’ with the 6-way Chassis Dynamic Sensor (6w-CDS). Making its world debut is the F.A.S.T. (Ferrari Active Sus pension Technology) system. This very effectively controls body roll in corners as well as the tyre con tact patch over high-frequency bumps to deliver the same perfor mance and handling response as in one of the marque’s sports cars.

The all-new chassis has a carbon-fi bre roof as standard to keep weight down and lower the centre of grav ity. Redesigning the bodyshell from scratch also meant the designers could incorporate rear-hinged back doors (welcome doors) to make in gress and egress easier while keep ing the car as compact as possible. The cabin has four generous heated electric seats that will comfortably accommodate four adults. The boot is the largest ever seen on a Ferra ri and the rear seats fold to increase the luggage space. Naturally enough, the Purosangue has a more com manding driving position than other Ferraris, but the configuration is the same as on every other Ferrari. As a result, the driving position is still in timate and close to the floor to pro vide greater connection to the car’s dynamic capabilities.

The Purosangue offers class-lead ing performance figures (from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 s and from 0 to 200 in 10.6 s); the driving position and the heady, naturally-aspirated V12 soundtrack deliver an entirely new yet also entirely Ferrari driving ex perience. The fact that a vast array of comfort-focused content is pro vided as standard, such as the Bur mester© audio system, and that the many optional extras including the brand-new Alcantara® upholstery,

derived from certified recycled polyester, make the PUROSANGUE the most complete four-door, four-seater in the segment.

The Purosangue’s engine (codenamed F140IA) maintains the archi tecture that made the Prancing Horse’s most recent 12-cylinders so successful i.e. a 65° angle between its cylinder banks, a 6.5-litre ca pacity, dry sump and high-pressure direct injection. It was designed, however, to produce the highest amount of torque at low revs possi ble without losing the feeling of lin ear, never-ending power typical of Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated V12s. 80% of the maximum torque is on tap at just 2100 rpm and it peaks at 716 Nm at 6250 rpm. Maximum power of 725 cv is reached at 7750 rpm and throttle response is char acteristic of a real sports car.

Intake, timing and exhaust systems have been completely redesigned, while the cylinder heads are derived from the 812 Competizione. Huge attention was lavished on improv ing mechanical and combustion efficiency, employing Formula 1-in spired calibration concepts. The result is that the most powerful en gine ever developed by Ferrari for

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a four-seater car is also the most powerful in its segment, as well as the only one capable of delivering that instantly recognisable Ferrari V12 soundtrack.

To guarantee maximum mechanical efficiency, the rotating masses have been redesigned. The nitrided steel

crankshaft was modified to length en the stroke and the internal oil passageways have been redesigned to improve oil flow to the big-end bearings. Lower bearing clearance tolerances improve consumption. The coolant and oil pump assembly was also redesigned focussing on the scavenge section to reduce fric tion and mass thanks to the adop tion of smaller diameter rotors and optimising the inlets and outlets as well as the rotor seals.

The valve train timing is all new, while the new finishing process for the camshafts has considerably re duced the surface roughness and the friction coefficient between the lobes, the shafts themselves and the hydraulic tappets.

To optimise the torque curve and ensure a continual increase across the rev range, the geometry of the intake ducts and plenums was re vised. The geometry of the exhaust system was also optimised to in crease permeability reduce back pressure. There are specific pis tons with a redesigned crown to increase combustion efficiency.

The engine’s direct injection sys tem comprises two high-pressure fuel pumps (350 bar) that deliver petrol to the injectors in the com bustion chambers. The ignition sys tem, comprising 12 coils and spark plugs, is constantly monitored by the ECU which has an ion-sens ing system that measures ionising currents to control ignition timing.

It has a single- and a multi-spark function to make the combustion as efficient as possible at all revs. The ECU also controls combustion in the chamber to ensure that the engine is always working at peak thermodynamic efficiency, thanks to a sophisticated strategy that recognises the octane rating (RON) of the fuel in the tank and adjust ing the advance to suit. The engine strategy includes a new patent ed function derived from Ferrari’s Formula expertise that optimises the torque during transient accel eration manoeuvres in the low and mid-range.

The F140IA’s soundtrack is a superb example of integration between the glorious symphony created by the engine’s combustion sequence and Ferrari’s ability to control the acoustics in the cabin. The equallength exhaust manifolds are tuned to guarantee the 12 cylinders are in perfect harmony. The new plenum with optimised intake duct accom panies the V12’s high notes with the body of the medium frequencies.

The two progressive silencers, the response of which is now included in the Manettino settings, cater for in-town and performance driving. The resulting soundtrack is typi cal Ferrari, with that unmistakable V12 harmonics that are present, yet subtle, until the driver accelerates hard: as the engine approaches the 8250 rpm red-line, there’s an en thralling crescendo that reaches its pinnacle at the kind of high revs only Ferrari’s engines can deliver.

The layout of the 8-speed, oil-bath dual-clutch transmission was opti mised through the adoption of a dry sump and a significantly more com pact clutch assembly, shaving 15 mm off the installed height in the car which, in turn, lowers the cen tre of gravity by the same amount. The new clutch’s performance is 35% higher, transmitting up to 1200 Nm in dynamic torque during gear shifts. Thanks to new-generation actuation hydraulics, clutch fill times are now faster so that total gear shift times have been reduced compared to the previous 7-speed

DCT. New gear ratios mean that the spacings are shorter and very pro gressive, and a longer top ratio is geared for greater economy in mo torway driving. Down shifts have been calibrated to optimise smooth shifting with a specific focus on driving pleasure and emphasising the sound of the new V12 engine.

CHASSIS AND BODY

The Purosangue’s chassis is com pletely new and was designed from scratch with the aim of producing a structure of uncompromising rigid ity. The lower chassis structure is made entirely from high-strength aluminium alloy and draws on Fer rari’s enormous experience in the optimal use of these light alloys. Together with the structural ele ments of the upper body, it makes up a spaceframe chassis comprised of closed-section extrusions con nected by castings into which load-bearing aluminium sheet met al elements are integrated.

The chassis is thus lighter than Ferrari’s previous four-seaters’ de spite being larger. Improved tor sional rigidity (+30%) and beam stiffness (+25%) figures are both fundamental in improving NVH characteristics and thus comfort by smoothly and silently absorbing asperities in road surfaces as well as providing an exceptional feeling of structural integrity.

The extensive use of hollow cast ings with thin walls - made using internal cores - helped optimise the structure, maximising performance and guaranteeing improved con tinuity in the stress lines which, in turn, guarantees all-important occupant safety requirements. Furthermore, this particular tech nology improves assembly quality thanks to more precise integration,

fewer components and the conse quent reduction in weld lines.

The bodyshell is made from mate rials ranging from aluminium to carbon-fibre, with the introduc tion of high-strength steel in im portant areas and flanking the mechanical joins with structural adhesive. Combining these differ ent materials guaranteed maxi mum strength where required and also light weight in areas not sub ject to stress.

High-strength steel is used for the anti-intrusion bars, the reinforce ments on the main nodes and the B-pillar. Our meticulous attention to detail at the design stage also re sulted in the use of different mate rials within individual components. One example is the single rear door hinge: the fixed part is an aluminium casting while the mobile part is con structed from hot-stamped steel.

The single-shell carbon-fibre roof with integrated soundproofing is completely new and delivers ri gidity levels on a par with a glass roof while weighing 20% less than an aluminium roof with sound proofing. From an ergonomic per spective, we focused on offering as much ingress space as possible whilst still keeping the wheelbase compact. To do this, we opted for traditional opening for the front doors with a 63-degree opening (five degrees wider than on our other models) - combined with a brand-new electric, rear-hinged back door with a 79-degree open ing. Aside from referencing the bonnet opening on the Ferrari Monza SP1/SP2 and other leg endary Ferraris from the past, the Purosangue’s front-hinged bon net also allowed us to craft ex treme forms in the A-pillar area. The gooseneck hinge assembly for

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the bonnet is made from alumini um for solidity and stability when being opened.

The aluminium rear hatch is elec trically activated: two electric Sta bilus tailgate lifters allow it to be opened to 73 degrees for easy ac cess to the boot, and to make load ing and unloading even the largest of luggage simple. The gooseneck hinge assemblies allowed us to craft unconventional aesthetic forms in the upper spoiler area.

AERODYNAMICS

The very different volumes and constraints of the truly unique Purosangue posed a completely new challenge for Ferrari’s aero dynamic department, so a radical

rethink of both methods and solu tions was demanded. The extreme ly ambitious drag reduction target, the specific usability and acces sibility demands of this particular model, and the need to cool the imposing V12 and ancillaries de manded hundreds of hours in the wind tunnel and thousands of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations. The kind of develop ment work dedicated to the fastest and most powerful sports cars in the range, in fact.

The primary focus of the Purosangue’s aero design was the car’s centreline section, essential to both the air flow design and to re duce the drag coefficient (Cd), as well as minimising the frontal sur face area. The car’s front silhouette was designed to create the most seamless continuity of profile pos sible between the area of maximum curvature of the bonnet and the windscreen header rail. The rear area of the roof, the rear screen and the spoiler, on the other hand, demanded most work because it is fundamental to managing flow sep arations and pressure fields.

The best possible compromise be tween the need for the smoothest design possible for the roof-rear

screen line and the need to re duce the height of the tail itself was achieved by using two elements that complete the aero package for the rear of the car: the suspended spoiler and the nolder on the lip of the boot. While the suspended spoiler helps neutralise the curva ture of the roof downstream of the area over the heads of the rearseat passengers, the nolder, which is barely 7mm high, channels the wake vortices to create a slight rec ompression at the tail of the car.

Moving from the centreline section to the rear volume, a scoop can be seen starting at the rear of the roof and extending onto the rear screen which creates two crests, one on each side of it. This solution helps to maintain the headspace required for the rear-seat passengers whilst still correctly separating the flows from the upper part of the roof and those along the greenhouse area.

Also important to the aero develop ment of the Purosangue was the wake from the wheels: several aero solutions were implemented to tackle this issue, including inte grating louvres into the floating wheelarch trim front and rear. The most complex system, however, is at the front where both the bumper

and louvre work in synergy to cre ate a powerful air curtain that aer odynamically seals the front wheels, preventing the generation of trans verse turbulence. A duct has been created between the front bumper on the outside of the side air in takes and the vertical fin. This duct is calibrated to accelerate the flow towards the blown area in the lou vre and create an energised blade of air at an angle to the outer shoulder of the tyre. The outer surface of the

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louvre then deflects the flow along the flank.

At the rear of the front wheelarch trim there is a further duct that is profiled to maximise air extraction from inside the wheel housing. The same solution is adopted on the rear wheelarches with a vent in the rear wheelarch trim. Its exterior surface has also been profiled to optimise the management of the rear de tachment point of the flow, which runs along the flanks and wheels.

The suspended wing on the bonnet, just ahead of the A-pillar, dubbed the aerobridge in reference to a similar element introduced on the F12ber linetta, plays a very different role to its namesake. While the latter’s aero bridge deflected the air flow from the bonnet downwards to boost down force, the one on the Purosangue is designed to reduce drag.

The air passing under the wing on the bonnet is energised locally to reduce the negative impact of the vortex at the base of the wind screen, and to accelerate the flow to increase the amount of air be ing evacuated from a vent hidden by the aerobridge, which is part of a complex system of air ducts fed by the intake located over

the headlights. This mass of air is channelled towards the front wheelarch. These flows coming from the front of the car are natu rally vented through the louvres at the top of the front wheel housing, and then continue on into the en gine compartment until they reach the vent under the aerobridge. Similarly, to reduce overpressure inside the rear wheel housing, a vent has been added just beneath the taillights (in an area of natural suction) that leads from a duct in side the rear wheelarch.

A blown channel from the lower part of the front bumper towards the underbody reduces the areas naturally under compression on the front bumper, maximising the quantity of air being channelled to wards the underbody, an element

already used on other Ferraris. In this case, however, it is put to a different use: the energised flow channelled along the underbody by the blown area meets the sur faces of the underbody specifically designed to generate suction near the evacuation point of the central radiators on the front underbody. This maximises cooling of the cen tral radiating masses as efficiently as possible and also allowed the design of a much smaller radiator intake. The Purosangue’s higher ground clearance means that the exposed area of the wheels makes a significant contribution to drag: as a result, negative ramps were inte grated ahead of the front wheels to maximise the car’s downforce.

The curves of the body’s surfaces were designed to fair in the front

Need for Speed

wheels and wishbones, thereby lim iting the amount of air entering the wheelarch as much as possible. Piv otal to this effect is a small flap fit ted on the lower suspension wish bone. The low pressure areas that occur naturally behind the front wheels were used to create two ar eas of evacuation that boost the ef ficiency of radiating masses by re ducing overpressure in the engine compartment and reduce drag.

The rear diffuser design is, once again, the result of in-depth opti misation that focused principally on the synergy between the dif fuser itself, the upper body and the rear bumper. The air flow that strikes the diffuser is gradually ex panded and controlled. At the end of this expansion, a subtle nold er detaches the flow after slightly recompressing it. This boosts the system’s efficiency, simultaneously maximising hot air extraction from

the area around the gearbox and exhaust system compartments.

The Purosangue doesn’t have a rear windscreen wiper, so the rear screen is cleaned by the air flow along the glass surfaces at the rear. The lower surface of the suspend ed spoiler is curved to guarantee the air flow is at the right speed and direct it towards the rear screen.

There are two pairs of vortex gen erators at each end of the lower surface of the spoiler, which opti mise the uniformity of the scrub bing. These counteract the vorticity naturally caused by the C-pillar, and also work in synergy with the spe cific shape of the rear screen itself.

The unconventional location of the headlights made it possible to cre ate two air intakes above and be low the DRL. The upper one is used to channel air into the com plex blown system which vents

underneath the front aerobridge. The lower one, on the other hand, is used to channel air to the brake cooling system. The design of the vertical outside surfaces of both air intakes includes an air-catcher which maximises the quantity of air channelled through them.

Lower down are the intakes for the radiating masses. Seen from the front, the one on the right is the radiator for the active dampers, which guarantee superb occupant comfort even on very rough sur faces, while the one on the left feeds air into the radiator for the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) circuit, a torque vectoring electronic dif ferential. Lastly, the central intake cools both the condenser for the air conditioning circuit, to guar antee optimally comfortable cabin temperatures, and the iconic, nat urally-aspirated V12’s oil and cool ant radiators.

AMAL AMEEN AN ADVOCATE ON RAISING AWARENESS

IN CELEBRATION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, WE ARE INCREDIBLY HONORED TO BE INTERVIEWING AMAL AMEEN AN ADVOCATE ON RAISING AWARENESS AND TO SPEAK MORE ABOUT THIS TOPIC.

How did you become involved with October Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what drew you to help?

I became involved in Breast Cancer Aware ness month through Being a supporter of QCS Qatar for the second year at a row, and a key note speaker at the Luxury Network Tr. breast cancer awareness event.

Breast Cancer is the most commonly di agnosed cancer for women and the second leading cause to death .

Choosing to be part of Such an important awareness campaign is a responsibility and a duty that we must thrive for and make the most out of it, through getting as many people involved in raising awareness and life changing support and funds.

Could you tell us how your role as an entrepreneur and a public figure reflects on this topic?

With big roles comes big responsibilities. As a Qatari Entrepreneur and influencer , I find it very important to shed a light on self em powerment. I have always believed in togeth erness makes us stronger, and that most ac knowledged achievements comes from those who share knowledge and care for each oth er, because with the right support, good op portunities arise to life.

You’ve already made many contri butions to breast cancer awareness, what drives you to continue? Do you have any personal highlights over the years?

What draws me to continue is the human drive that we all initially were raised upon and perseverance to make the world a bet ter healthier and more positive environment to live in. And to be part of that change has definitely grown in me over the years and became an inevitable daily optimistic supple ment.

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“ Women Breast Cancer Survivors are proof that you can walk through hell and still be an Angel.”

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What do you recommend to people walking through this journey?

What I can recommend to people walking through this journey is HOPE.

Hope is untouchable yet, putting our hands together, gives so much strength to go forward and never let a stepping stone de prive us from the essence of life.

To minimize the trauma of breast cancer in our minds and maximize awareness and the positive life changing impact hope brings.

How can a mental health profes sional help women and families ad just?

I believe that the more we simplify, the great er and more efficient results conquer.

I see Mental health professionals as life coaches devoted to a very fundamental cause. Their involvement in the lives of wom en with breast cancer and their families will definitely help adjust,and mend into a healthy life style.

How have you become publicly in volved in the fight against breast cancer?

As a Qatari Entrepreneur, visual artist, and fashion buyer, I had the chance to be one of the keynote speakers at several occasions that of which highlighted on Breast Cancer awareness, further I believe the most prompt

ways to fight against breast cancer is to nev er doubt or underestimate the power of the masses, the more we stand together as wom en, the more opportunities will arise.

What is your message to the younger women about breast cancer aware ness?

Women are strong, women are fighters, wom en educate and bring up generations. But Woman are also fragile, sensitive and delicate and easy to brake like a rose, if not watered and nourished with the right amount of wa ter and sunlight , it will wither, fade and die.

To be aware makes of us the best gardeners for our well being and the well being of our loved ones.

The earlier , the better.

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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an agreement with Star Hill Tanger SA to open Waldorf Astoria Tanger, signaling the debut of the iconic luxury Waldorf Astoria brand in Morocco. Expected to open in 2025, the luxury resort will be located in a prime location close to the northwest coast of the country.

Surrounded by lush greenery, Waldorf Astoria Tanger will be the preeminent luxury destination in Tanger – ideal for family vacations, a relaxing holiday, or for those looking to explore the city. The resort will be in close proximity to the Cape Spartel Reserve, making it a convenient base to explore the historic Caves of Her cules and the renowned lighthouse with breathtaking views of the blue Mediterranean and Atlantic waters.

“Introducing Waldorf Astoria to Morocco in partner ship with Star Hill is an exciting move for Hilton, and we are pleased to debut this iconic brand in Tanger, a

stylish destination which is witnessing rapid develop ment,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Hilton. “Across Morocco we are growing our portfolio of ho tels, building on the significant momentum the coun try is experiencing for travel and tourism, with plans to nearly triple our presence in the coming years with openings from across our brand segments.”

Waldorf Astoria Tanger will feature 115 contempo rary-style guest rooms and suites, including 21 villas with private pools and a 1,250 square metre Royal Vil la. In addition, the resort’s 3,000-square-metre luxu ry spa is anticipated to be the largest holistic wellness destination in the country.

Guests will enjoy an array of culinary delights at the resort’s five distinctive restaurants, including the world-famous Peacock Alley, synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand. The luxury resort will also fea ture multi-functional meeting spaces and boardrooms, perfect for hosting business gatherings, celebrations, and world-class events.

Dino Michael, senior vice president and global head, luxury brands, Hilton, said: “Across the world, we bring Waldorf Astoria’s world-class hospitality to our guests, providing elegant service and unforgettable stays in new and exciting destinations. With the brand’s de but in Tanger, we are delighted to add Morocco to our growing global portfolio.”

As part of a recent signing ceremony for the property, Mr. Zaid Ali from Star Hill Tanger commented: “Signing this agreement with Hilton represents our ambition to partner with renowned global hospitality partners that provide world-class service standards, on par with our company’s value of excellence. Bringing the luxurious Waldorf Astoria brand to Tanger is a step we are proud of because it supports the development of the tourism sector in Morocco and the city of Tanger.”

Hilton currently operates four hotels in Morocco: Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences, Hilton Tanger Al Houara Resort & Spa, Hilton Garden Inn Tan ger City Centre, and its most recent opening, Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sud. With seven hotels under development in locations across the country, Hilton expects to open Conrad Rabat Arzana and Hilton Tag hazout Bay Beach Resort & Spa later in 2022.

THE PANTHÈRE GRAPHIQUE DE CARTIER BAG

This is not just a bag, it’s an at titude. It is the three-dimen sional definition of a style statement, both nomadic and ur ban.

Combining leather with the Mai son’s emblematic animal, the Pan thère Graphique de Cartier bag unites leather goods and jewel lery-making savoir-faire.

CURVES AND VOLUMES

First of all, there is the sensuality and curvature, which give the bag its generous volume and recalls the flexibility of a panther in motion.

No sharp edges, no visible seams: everything is seen in terms of flu idity, curves and softness.

THE PANTHER’S HEAD CLASP

Then comes the ferocious and the wild. The bag’s clasp says it all, with a radical panther head design. A Cartier signature, recognisable at the first glance, this panther head

was created in collaboration with a High Jewellery sculptor.

An exceptionally-designed, archi tectural piece adorned on its flat surfaces with eleven leather inserts, creating depth and perspective.

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THE ULTIMATE COLLABORATION

Beauty Diaries

Since 1898, RIMOWA has stood at the forefront of German design and innovation. Now, it is proud to re veal the ultimate collaboration be tween two legendary German com panies with the RIMOWA x Porsche Hand-Carry Case Pepita.

RIMOWA and Porsche are natural partners. Known for their relent less pursuit of perfection, both RIMOWA and Porsche place func tional design, technical innovation,

and high performance at the heart of their business yet always stay true to their rich cultural heritage.

The RIMOWA x Porsche Hand-Car ry Case Pepita celebrates these for midable legacies with a special-edi tion piece that pays homage to the brands’ most iconic designs. Made in Cologne, Germany, the RIMOWA x Porsche Hand-Carry Case Pepita is crafted from RIMOWA’s signature grooved aluminum and draws de

sign cues from the first generation of the Porsche 911. An authentic Porsche Porsche crest proudly sits on the case’s front.

With only 911 numbered pieces pro duced, it’s an ideal piece for collec tors and design aficionados alike.

A RIMOWA x Porsche Pepita Sticker Set featuring a trio of retro stickers will be sold separately.

ONE&ONLY AND MONTROI UNVEIL SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE COLLECTION

Scents Inspired by the World’s Most Captivating Destinations

One&Only, the ultra-luxury resort brand locat ed in the world’s most exceptional destina tions, has revealed a collection of exclusive fra grances developed by perfume house, Montroi. The collaboration blends Montroi’s sensuous storytelling and exploratory spirit with One&Only’s commitment to creating exceptional experiences around the world. The journey of the exquisite scents began over two years, each one handcrafted by artisans in Grasse in the south of France and encapsulating the essence of a One&Only Resort, from the wilds of Rwanda to the sun-kissed shores of the Maldives.

“We are thrilled to be launching a collection of fra grances together with Montroi that celebrates the sensory experience of One&Only. Montroi’s passion for travel, culture and nomadic adventure, coupled with their expertise as a perfumier, meant they were the ideal partner for this collaboration,” says Phillipe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International. “Scent is so evocative of memories and places, and these fragranc es will transport our guests to the most captivating destinations and moments from their travels.”

Driven by a commitment to craftsmanship, authentici ty and attention to detail, Montroi’s artisans have cap tured the essence of each scintillating location with a carefully considered blend of ingredients.

Bergamot, sweet jasmine and musky sandalwood com bine to bring to life the ambiance of One&Only The Palm in Dubai; the coastal location of One&Only Palm illa is evoked with crisp notes of lemon, blackcurrant and pine with heart notes of sweet peach and musky, amber undertones; and a heady cocktail of pepper, vetiver and musk evokes the verdant jungles of Rwan da and One&Only Gorilla’s Nest. Every element has been individually selected to craft a scent that cele brates each One&Only destination.

Enrique Hormigo-Scarlett and Samir Aghera, co-founders of Montroi, explain, “Collaborating with One&Only and visiting the different destinations has been an enlightening experience.

While exploring their unique properties in such ex ceptional locations we have been able to interact with local cultures and discover new crafts. We have met with different artisans with whom we have shared new ideas, which truly added a higher depth to the project. Montroi is elated to collaborate with One&Only on the grounds of similar values, contributing to create ex ceptional memories in unique destinations. We believe that a scent is an ideal way to cherish some of the most special moments, adding to the overall experiences of those who are nomads at heart.”

The 15 signature scents capture the magic of holiday travel and are the perfect gift or keepsake. Wrapped in sustainable packaging, each features hand-sketched artwork inspired by the resort. The fragrances are available in 100ml bottles for $180 each, or an Expe rience Set including 10ml of all 15 scents is $500. The collection will be available to purchase from 1 Decem ber at One&Only Resorts and anywhere in the world from montroi.com. The exclusive scents can also be pre-ordered by visiting One&Only and Montroi’s web sites.

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RIMOWA and Porsche are natural part ners. Known for their relentless pursuit of perfection, both RIMOWA and Porsche place functional design, technical inno vation, and high performance at the heart of their business yet always stay true to their rich cultural heritage.

The RIMOWA x Porsche Hand-Carry Case Pepita celebrates these formidable legacies with a special-edition piece that pays homage to the brands’ most iconic designs. Made in Cologne, Germany, the RIMOWA x Porsche Hand-Carry Case Pepita is crafted from RIMOWA’s signa ture grooved aluminum and draws design cues from the first generation of the Por sche 911. An authentic Porsche Porsche crest proudly sits on the case’s front.

With only 911 numbered pieces produced, it’s an ideal piece for collectors and de sign aficionados alike.

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WINE investment beats inflation

CONCERN ABOUT INCREASING INFLATION HAS LED TO A SURGE IN THE PRICES OF FINE AND RARE WINES AS INVESTORS FLOCK TO THIS INFLATION HEDGE.

The Liv-ex index for the fine wine market shows wine investment has remained remarkably steady in the current world situation, where other assets may be wobbling. The index has been around since 2000 and is an indicator of the fine wine investment market. The Liv-ex index itself consists of several major wine indices, including:

• Fine Wine 50 (Bordeaux first growths)

• Fine Wine 100 (most sought after fine wines)

• Fine Wine 1000 (made up of world wine indices)

Overall, the market has been growing by an average of one percent. Champagne and Burgundy have been outstanding at 31% and 25% growth, respectively. Champagne from the incredible 2008 vintage was particularly pursued by consumers and investors and

prompted by anxieties over the supply chain.

THE WINE INVESTORS

The people investing in wine are a mixed bag. However, as a generalisation, Asia was looking for high-end branded Burgundies last year. At the same time, it was Champagne for the UK and the USA. There has also been new money coming into wine investment. Of course, some of this is due to worries about inflation, as we mentioned before. However, there have also been other more

local factors like wine shortages due to frost or supply chain problems.

WINE FRAUD

Where there’s money to be made, you can bet there are also scams. And wine investment has its share. For example, auction houses selling fake trophy wines, which seems to happen more in the USA.

There has been some talk of using Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) in the wine investment market. Australian producer Penfold ventured into the NFT

marketplace when they partnered with BlockBar to launch a limited edition NFT tied to their rare Magill Cellar 3 barrel of wine which converted to 300 bottles that the NFT could be redeemed against. It was a spectacular success and sold out in twelve seconds! The producer noted that 80% of the sales were to 18 to 35-year-olds.

THE FUTURE OF WINE INVESTMENT

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RAISING THE BAR: BANG & OLUFSEN INTRODUCES BEOSOUND THEATRE

Crafted with the ambition to be the world’s most power ful and immersive soundbar, Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen today announced Beosound The atre: an innovative and meticulous ly crafted high-end soundbar that delivers the power of a multi-prod uct home cinema, all in one singu lar product.

“Beosound Theatre completely redefines cinematic sound in the home. With its powerful sound, advanced technology platform and modular design, we bring the im mersion of a multi-speaker setup into one soundbar that slots seam lessly with any screen”, said Kris tian Teär CEO of Bang & Olufsen and continued:

“With Beosound Theatre we unleash the full potential of the high-quali ty streaming services now available to customers and bring the magic of the cinematic experience into the home. At the same time, it is built to last for decades due to its modular design, which allows you

to update, rather than replace, this beautiful soundbar”.

An entire cinema in one beautiful soundbar

To create the powerful and im mersive cinematic experience, Beosound Theatre comes with 12 speaker drivers, including two cus tom-made long stroke 6.5” woof ers and 800 watts of amplifica tion power, providing up to 112dB sound pressure level. Speech clari ty is managed by the custom-made centre channel, where the tweeter is mounted directly in front of the midrange. The alignment of these drivers ensures a better sound dis tribution elevating the quality au dio experience for everyone in the room, while directivity has been designed to optimize speech qual ity.

Building on the Beam Width and Beam Direction Control developed for Bang & Olufsen’s flagship Beo lab 90 speakers, Beosound Theatre introduces a new three-dimen

sional sound directivity due to the patent-pending combination of the direct, side- and up-firing speak ers. This means that all loudspeak er drivers are working together not only to produce sound, but to con trol its beam width and direction.

“We originally developed the Beam Width and Beam Directivity Control for Beolab 90 to reduce the effect of sidewall reflections at the lis tening position. Basically, to make the walls disappear. In Beosound Theatre, we are using the technol ogy to direct sound away from the listener, which increases the per ception of spaciousness and gives a much more immersive experience”, said Senior Technology Specialist Jakob Dyreby.

Bang & Olufsen TV experi ence designed for almost any screen

Bang & Olufsen is renowned for its unique approach to craftsmanship and design. Based on the princi ples of modularity, customers can

easily transform the soundbar into a complete wall-mounted or floor standing Bang & Olufsen TV expe rience, so it blends in perfectly and doesn’t take up more space than their existing TV*.

The modular design thinking also applies to the TV screens and the cover of the soundbar, which are both replaceable. The aluminium “wings” are also extendable for customers whose TV screens grow as they upgrade, proving that Beo sound Theatre continues to pro vide perfectly integrated solutions for greater longevity**.

“We know that our customers want to invest in products that last, which is why Beosound Theatre has been modularly designed to out last many TVs in its lifetime. We have made a solution that enables you to update your product rather than replace it, and a product that can evolve with you over time”, said Head of Product Circularity, Mads Kogsgaard Hansen. He continued:

“The Beosound Theatre interface bracket provides the possibility to dock almost any screen to the soundbar. This means that people don’t have to invest in a new TV or can simply choose what they be lieve is the best TV solution.”

The interface bracket is motor ized and forms a seamless connec tion between the stand and the TV screen. Cleverly hiding any clutter to present the TV as one integrated design, the bracket includes a com partment to fit smart TV boxes and to excess cables from view.

From soundbar to sound centre

Although Beosound Theatre is a powerful one-product solution, it can evolve to be used as a dedi cated sound centre, providing new opportunities to build your home cinema. Starting with seven builtin outputs and supporting up to 16 external loudspeakers it can be the heart of a full-blown Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 surround configuration. In this setup, Beosound Theatre functions as a centre speaker that merges the Dolby Atmos decoding and cus tom-tuned post-processing with Bang & Olufsen’s proprietary True Image algorithm to maximize the capabilities of all Bang & Olufsen loudspeakers.

In addition, Beosound Theatre comes with a new bass manage ment system that’s unlike anything else. Where other systems simply send the bass to the most power ful loudspeaker - usually the sub woofer - Beosound Theatre uses all Bang & Olufsen loudspeakers in

the system to work together as a single unit. This not only gives you the maximum potential of the en tire system, but also helps to con trol the resonance in your listening room, making sure that the various loudspeakers work with and not against each other.

“You can buy Beosound Theatre as a soundbar and later add a pair of rear loudspeakers such as Beolab 28 in a triangular setup that de livers an incredible spatial sound performance, while continuing the overarching aim of minimal prod ucts, mess, and compromise in your space. All you need to do is connect them. That flexibility also means that our customers are not limited by their initial purchase decision, which in turn helps us extend the lifetime of Beosound Theatre and increase the likelihood of multiple ownerships,” said Senior Technolo gy Specialist Jakob Dyreby.

Inspired by the grace of sail boats

Beosound Theatre continues the design philosophy of Bang & Olufsen’s much loved products, such as Beolab 8000, Beolab 18 and Beolab 28, which focused on mak ing a heavy volume appear to bal ance on a pinpoint.

Designed to reflect the effortless grace of sailboats, Beosound The atre’s keel-like design makes it ap pear as if it is resting on an alumin ium blade, floating in the air as one fluid form. This illusion was artfully created through the aluminium expertise at Bang & Olufsen’s Factory 5 in

Struer, Denmark. The middle-ex truded profile of the aluminium was polished and anodized with two end caps that were formed into a curved shape and split into four end caps. This enables the curved edge of the product to seamlessly fit the flat profile of the soundbar, creating one unified piece.

The solid oak lamella cover is made by a family-run factory in Den mark and perfectly matches Bang & Olufsen’s family of Beolab speakers, such as the Beolab 18, Beolab 28 and Beolab 50. The design of the lamel las that clip into place rather than glued means that they can be eas ily disassembled or replaced, while the fabric version is designed to be a visually softer solution that will easily blend into any interior setting.

Easy setup with new room sense technology

Beosound Theatre comes with Bang & Olufsen’s new setup technology called Roomsense. By placing the external microphone at the listen ing position, Beosound Theatre will work with the Bang & Olufsen App to measure the distance from the listener to the soundbar. But more than this, it will also assign a role for each speaker based on the dif ferent placements, carry out sound compensation for each speaker if it placed free standing, up against a wall or in a corner, as well as over all room compensation to avoid un wanted resonance.

“With Roomsense, everyone can make the perfect setup in a matter

of seconds. But just as important, it allows for all kinds of placements of the speakers, so people can dec orate their homes as they want –not based on the standard speaker placement”, said Jakob Dyreby.

Next

generation listening –for generations to come

Not only does Beosound Theatre honour Bang & Olufsen’s legacy products with its timeless design language, the soundbar also comes with Bang & Olufsen’s own pro prietary software platform called “Mozart”, which continues the her itage of ensuring that the soundbar can connect seamlessly with prod ucts as far back as 1986, creating a cross-generational home audio setup.

“Products such as the Beolab 6000 and Beolab 8000 column speakers are loved by people who appreci ate design worldwide and we have made sure that they can use them with Beosound Theatre right out of the box. All you need to do is con nect them”, said Chief Design Offi cer Miklu Silvanto.

As well as respecting the past, the Mozart platform also anticipates the future. Because the platform is packed with processing power and memory, Bang & Olufsen can intro duce new features, capabilities, and connectivity over time to ensure an equally seamless experience with home audio settings of the present day and those in the years to come.

VEUVE CLICQUOT REFRIGERATORS BY SMEG DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Smeg launches a new line of colourful fridges in partnership with Veuve Clicquot to cele brate the French Maison’s 250th anniversa ry. 13 years after the first historic collaboration between Smeg and Veuve Clicquot in 2009, the two brands are back with a new special edition partnership to celebrate the first 250 years of the French Maison.

Following the great success of the first part nership, which included a limited edition cus tomised Veuve Clicquot FAB28 fridge, the 2022 edition launches a special version of FAB28 and FAB10 fridges customised in the iconic Veuve Clicquot yellow colour, a concentrate of design and innovation that encapsulates the spirit of the two brands.

The collaboration also includes another special product: ‘The Clicquot fridge’. This champagne bottle pack, inspired by Smeg’s iconic refriger ators and produced in yellow and pink, like the yellow label and cuvée Rosé bottles, perfectly embodies Smeg’s unique and distinctive design and at the same time the creative spirit of the Maison.

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FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON PRESENTS GRANDIOSE “MONET – MITCHELL” EXHIBITIONS

The Fondation Louis Vuitton is inaugurating the “Monet –Mitchell” exhibitions on Oc tober 5. The exhibitions run until February 27, 2023. This dialogue between 35 works by Claude Monet (1840-1926) and 25 works (25 paint ings and 10 pastels) by Joan Mitch ell (1925-1992) is joined by an exhi bition of 50 works by the American

artist. The result is a compelling poetic and visual dialogue between two exceptional artists.

Organized in partnership with the Musée Marmottan Monet, the dia logue stages a dialogue between the late period (1914-1926) of the Impres sionist icon, and the work of Amer ican artist Joan Mitchell, a seminal

figure in the modernity introduced by the Abstract Expressionism school in the United States.

Through a selection of emblematic paintings by the two artists, the ex hibition offers an enchanting journey that resonates with a retrospective of Joan Mitchell’s work, organized in conjunction with the San Francisco

Museum of Modern Art and the Bal timore Museum of Art.

Inspired by the nature and land scapes of Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, Monet and Mitchell shared an acute sensitivity to light and colors, the interplay of which figures at the very essence of their art. Closely observing nature and the landscape, his garden for Monet, the banks of the Seine for Mitchell they developed a pictorial approach that they articulated in similar terms, with Monet evoking “sensation” and Mitchell “feelings”. Transcending a

simple imitation of nature, both art ists explored sensations, emotions and memories through a studied juxtaposition of colors.

The exhibition culminates with two exceptional ensembles. Claude Monet’s Water Lilies (Agapanthus) triptych (circa 1915–1926) is dis played in its entirety for the first time ever in France, while ten masterpieces from Joan Mitchell’s cycle have been brought togeth er in spectacular fashion, several decades after some of them were shown in 1984.

Inspired since its inauguration in 2014 by a commitment to serving the public, the Fondation Louis Vuitton continues to make art and culture accessible to the broadest possible audience. Actively pro moting the arts both in France and internationally, the Founda tion hosts temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, presents works from its own col lection, commissions site-specif ic pieces from artists, and stages events across the spectrum of arts and culture.

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NIDAL ABDEL HADI, CEO OF CFI DUBAI

The Luxury Network UAE recent ly welcomed CFI Dubai as one of its newest members, and we were delighted to interview the CEO of CFI Dubai, Nidal Abdel Hadi to get a perception about their business and services.

As to start off with some basic understanding about your group, can you please tell us what CFI DUBAI is?

CFI Dubai is an award-winning fi nancial markets provider offering fast execution, ultra-competitive

trading conditions including low spreads, professional services, top tier security, dedicated 24/7 cus tomer support, and powerful trad ing tools.

CFI Dubai is part of the CFI Finan cial Group, a conglomerate of glob ally-regulated financial entities, with a long-standing history of 24 years of experience in the field of online investing.

CFI Dubai is regulated by the DFSA, UAE’s financial markets regulator, which is empowering traders in

the region with a legal framework that gives them peace of mind when trading and doing business with us.

With CFI, what are the dif ferent markets and indus tries to which a trader will have access to?

CFI Dubai facilitates access to the world’s largest online markets: FX currency pairs, commodities, indi ces, crypto currencies, stock CFDs, ETFs and beyond. Our product portfolio counts more than 13,000

assets with 24/7 pricing, and fast execution.

Is CFI only for individuals who have always been trad ing in the past, or can any interested newcomer or a beginner be able to open a trading account to com mence with the trading journey and does CFI offer any learning platform for such early interceptors?

CFI provides an environment open to traders of different trading backgrounds. Online trading has a strong appeal and at CFI we fa cilitate information access, and 24/7 accessibility of it with our rich digital library. Unlocking mar ket potential with CFI can be done through a variety of education al materials and education infra structures: trade ideas, webinars, seminars, market-oriented articles, technical analysis video series, and more.

How important is it you feel for traders and inves tors to digitally transform themselves, and how do you find CFI to be technolog ically aligned and future ready?

CFI’s digital transformation is an ongoing process because our busi ness is a market that’s constantly on. Our goal is to be a step ahead with the technology we offer to our clients and meet their needs. We are doing a great job at deliver ing and ensuring a seamless digital client experience across 8 licenses and over 100 countries.

What are those character istics and factors through which you feel that CFI outstands other similar trad ing organizations, or how would you distinguish CFI from others?

CFI has a strong regional presence in the MENA region with a custom er support team delivering 24/7 service in multiple languages. Our long-standing history of 24 years and counting is a proof of our longterm business relationships and safety when involving clients’ in vesting portfolios. Additionally, our regulatory framework is a state ment to the market, prospective and actual clients that we are con stantly looking at tapping into mar ket growth in a compliant way, and you can depend on our credibility.

Does the UAE provide a more accepting or better-suited environment for trading as compared to other regions around the world, and how important is the Middle East market for CFI?

CFI is regulated by the DFSA and UAE is an important marketplace because of our license. CFI’s head quarter office is also in Dubai, and one of the main targets are clients across the region. Middle East is a focus CFI’s been having since it commenced operations 24 years ago. We have expanded our busi ness model in the UK under an FCA license, across the EU under a Cy SEC license, and we are recently tapping into key Northern African markets like Egypt.

What products, services or new additional markets you predict would CFI be offer ing to the clients in the next coming years?

Our product offer is over 13,000 instruments from a variety of mar kets. We’ve way above the indus try’s benchmark and this is what makes CFI attractive.

We are always looking to diver sify and innovate across differ ent aspects of our business, with technology and education being paramount to our growth. We are working on new digital enhance ments and novelties for our cli ents and prospective ones so stay tuned.

As the CEO of CFI DUBAI, what is your mission, vision and direction for the fu ture and the betterment of the company?

My mission is to ensure the team has all the support and tools to help them do their work in a healthy and positive working environment.

Investing in our people is the fast est way to reach the vision, which is “To be the brand for all things in vesting and trading’’.

This will pave the way to ensure our clients continue to enjoy cus tomized and professional service ensuring a high-quality trading ex perience.

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A SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH AYCAN CALISKAN, PRESIDENT OF CLUB OF COURSE

The Luxury Network Spain recently accomplished a strategic partnership with Club of Course wherein The Luxury Network team interviewed the President of Club of Course, Aycan Caliskan to get an insight about their business and to discuss their views and expectations from this partnership.

What is “Club of Course” and its concept?

Club Of Course is the most important and multidis ciplinary B2B networking space for tourism in Spain, with currently more than 500 decision-making mem bers from companies related to the travel industry. We strongly believe in the huge potential of creating busi ness opportunities and synergies through networking.

Our industry has been amongst the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining forces is more nec essary than ever to overcome upcoming challenges. Spain has the privilege of counting with many of the best tourism professionals and companies worldwide. However, there was no exclusive space for joining forces. This is the reason we decided to create Club Of Course.

Together we are capable of overcoming mentioned challenges. We want to play a very active role in this process, contributing for a better and more sustain able tourism.

Could you please tell us something more about the type of industries you work with?

The value chain of tourism is very broad. Travel expe riences are the result of the interaction and inclusion of multiple industries. This is why we also work with Luxury, Leisure, Gastronomy, MICE and Retail. All the mentioned industries are important in the travel expe rience. By sharing the same networking space we are and will be able to devise and develop new concepts in benefit of the industries and our members.

How would “Club of Course” benefit the members of the club?

Logically, the focus has been on “recovery” after a very challenging period for the tourism industry.

The direct and immediate benefit for our members lies in the possibility of a fast and effective network ing among them, creating synergies, new business

opportunities and supporting each other in these times of challenge.

With a mid and long term perspective, members will benefit from being part of projects and initiatives, which we will develop - some of them with the sup port of the immense expertise and experience of our prestigious members, which of course will translate to new and more business for them.

What are the requirements to become part of the network?

We keep it very simple. We are a select club, but not in an elitist sense. We do analyze carefully all incom ing applications to make sure they are aligned with our vision. The requirements are to have decision making competencies and to represent a company that be longs to any of the industries we work within the Club. Our members are business owners or managers, as fast decision making is important for effective networking.

What are the main objectives, mission and vision of the group for the coming years?

Spain belongs to the top tourism destinations world wide thanks to the work and efforts of outstanding professionals during the last decades.

Reaching the top is difficult, keeping up at the top is even more difficult.

Covid-19 hit tourism very hard and we want to be a ve hicle for our industry, contributing to maintain Spain at the top. We need to innovate, think out of the box and raise our standards in many areas, especially in regards to sustainability (social, economic and envi ronmental).

Addressing this vision by ourselves would be simply impossible due to the large number of initiatives that can be launched in all the industries that are part of the Club. Each of them require their own structure, strategy and dedication. This is why we always look

for strategic partners, experts in their area, in order to develop a project. By joining forces, experience and knowhow we are convinced to be successful, gener ating the dynamics and benefits we envision for our industry.

On the other side, we will expand Club Of Course to international markets, which will benefit our members on numerous levels and will leverage the Spanish trav el market.

Please tell us something about your recent partnership with “The Luxury Network Spain” and how would you benefit each other and the actual and future members from this collaboration?

The Luxury Network is the world’s leading business networking group for the most prestigious luxury brands worldwide. Partnering with The Luxury Net work Spain honors us and we thank you for your trust.

A fast look on several rankings for best luxury tourism destinations reveals that Spain is not even among the top 10 in many of them. We think this opens very inter esting opportunities for the members.

Our goal is to bring Luxury and Tourism together which then will result in outstanding Luxury Travel products and experiences. Spain as a destination has very much to offer in this line. We see many opportu nities on the Spanish tourism market for luxury trav el experiences. Bringing our forces together with this partnership, we from Club Of Course strongly believe to be able to initiate an exciting path together through initiatives, events and projects.

Together we will be part of the players that contribute to position Spain among the top luxury travel destina tions worldwide.

I think members of The Luxury Network Spain and Club Of Course can be excited for upcoming business opportunities and synergies.

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5 WAYS AFFINITY ART GALLERY DOES IT DIFFERENT

Affinity Art Gallery is a Modern and Contempo rary art gallery located in Lagos, Nigeria’s busi est and most inspirational city. Opened in 2020, Affinity Art gallery is dedicated to the promotion and celebration of artists who are passionately sharing the African narrative with their works. Through their di verse exhibitions, educational programs, institutional collaborations, and representation of emerging artists, the gallery intends to play a role in the support and advancement of Modern and Contemporary African art. The gallery functions as a beacon to educate and preserve Africa’s rich and diverse culture in a bid to inspire the next generation of young Africans.

1. Women-centric: Affinity Gallery is dedicated to championing the talents of African women artists from the continent and the diaspora. In furtherance of that mission, they just announced global representation of three diverse and multifaceted artists; Anne Ad ams, Damilola Onosowobo and Roanna Tella, who also happen to be women and whose works represent the evolution of art practices that have been entrenched in African history for decades. Each of them possess es a distinctive and refined perspective making their works, crucial elements in capturing and transforming the cultural zeitgeist surrounding African art.

2. Pan-African: As an organization, it is in the DNA and culture of the gallery to recognize the immense and sometimes under-valued impact of African art on the global art scene. Affinity Art Gallery aims to help correct that imbalance by showcasing not just Nigerian art but Af rican art as a whole based on the tenets of UBUNTU, “I am because we are”.

3. Forward thinking / Future focused: Innovation and experimentation are two pillars that the gallery is built on and so there is a continuous search for ways to present art that change the in herent perceptions and biases of audi ences. Beyond that, also encouraging and supporting the gallery’s artists to experiment, to evolve into new pro cesses and practices, and to live new experiences that expand their oeuvre. Their upcoming presentation at ART X Lagos 2022 in November as well as their forthcoming 2023 calendar, is a testa ment to that ethos.

4. Highlighting emerging talent: It is well documented that there is vast array of talented African artists and not near ly enough platforms to champion their work, Affinity Art Gallery does it’s part by seeking out young talent from art programs around the world as well as issuing their first open call for emerg ing African artists that culminated in a successful exhibition in 2022. This open call has now been established as an an nual occurrence.

5. Art education: The gallery has a ro bust budding art education program that invites children from schools around the city of Lagos to come expe rience the art in the gallery. By engag ing the students with a tour, workshop, talks with the curator and artists, the gallery wants to open up their minds to the endless possibilities that art can provide.

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty in vited us to their newly opened National Exhi bition Gallery to an event co-hosted by KNS Construction where we got an insight it to the cur rent property market. We got all perspectives from the market, purchasing and selling point of view, building a home from scratch as well as renovating an existing home. The evening was concluded at Kingi, The Hotel Britomart, where we enjoyed a delicious dinner.

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PINK RIBBON BY THE LUXURY NETWORK

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Luxury Network celebrates this month annually to raise awareness about the im pact of breast cancer.

This year we RISE to ensure every woman has ac cess to the screenings she needs and the support she deserves with the donations and support from our sponsors Pinko Qatar, Mahain Jewellery, Twin set Qatar, Ghraoui Qatar, Menbur Qatar, Steigen berger Doha, Oxxo Qatar, Adl Qatar, Al Bacarrat, West Bay Medicare, Alissar Flowers, La Boutique Blanche, La Valliere Jewellery, Toyota Qatar, and La Vue Salon.

When we raise our voices together, we help spread the word about the importance of breast cancer screening and support, join us in reaching even more people throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month by sharing our post on your social media channels. Guests also witnessed a beautiful trunkshow by Al Bacarrat showcasing their latest col lection of haute couture abayas and dresses.

TLN NIGERIA MEMBER, AFFINITY ARTGALERY, HOSTS NEW GROUP EXHIBITION

DesireLines’ exhi bition hosted by Affinity Art Gallery kicked off with a Private Viewing on Saturday, 3rd September and the Pub lic Opening on Sunday, 4th of September, after an open call issued by the gallery at the beginning of 2022. The exhibition featured four emerging Artists from Nigeria and South Africa including: Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lawrence Meju, Rose leen Labazacchy and Thuthukani Myeza. At the exhibition, the Artists de ployed various means to compose and interpret different facets of life experiences in Art. Also,

the basis of their works was centred around out stripping viewer’s ex pectations and creating anextraordinary Art ex perience.

Affinity Art Gallery, being the host Gallery, intends to play a role in the sup port and advancement of Modern and Contem porary African Arts and hosting the ‘Desire Lines’ is one of the ways they hope to achieve the goal. The gallery functions as a beacon to educate and preserve Africa’s rich and diverse culture in a bid to inspire the next genera tion of young Africans.

The exhibition, which continues until Friday, 30th of September, 2022, explores the concept of what it means to go down the ‘road not taken’ and the myriad outcomes that could be awaiting on the other side. Desire lines mandate that one be in tune with themselves and their environment as Hu manity and Evolution have come so far with wonders in industry, technolo gy, and science but these Artists argue that along the way, society may have lost some things that are

crucial to our humanity both individually and col lectively and one of the ways to regain that hu manity is to step out of the way through an expres sion of Art.

The Luxury Network Ni geria is a proud partner of the exhibition, as a result, the exhibition saw the at tendance of the Managing Director of The Luxury Network Nigeria, Mr Sam uel Abiola-Jacobs as well as other distinguished network members and guests.

THE GRAND LAUNCH OF THE LUXURY NETWORK MOROCCO

We are delighted to announce the official launch of The Luxury Network Morocco on the 30th of September 2022, attended by dig nitaries, business owners, ambassadors, public figures, and privileged members, a selected guestlist from Mo roccan and international luxury brands and stakehold ers gathered at the Houara Hilton Hotel Spa & Resort in Tangier, to celebrate the grand launch of the King dom’s Luxury Network branch, with the attendance of Morocco’s biggest entertainment names.

Against the idyllic background of the Houara Hilton Hotel Spa & Resort in Tangier, attendees celebrated the launch alongside prominent personalities and am bassadors of a number of countries to Morocco, and witnessed the launch ceremony that recognized some of the biggest names in the Arab luxury field.

Guests were welcomed to the pre-reception red-car pet by bespoke mocktails and canapes, thereafter moving on to a lavish gala dinner to discover Moroccan fine-dining gastronomy that pays homage to the royal cuisine of Morocco.

With extensive media coverage, the event was a re sounding success that celebrated both lifestyle and fashion luxury brands, while highlighting the impor tance of charity and philanthropy among the Arab world’s elite.

Presented by Lebanese TV host Neshan, the ceremo ny recognized Moroccan singer Asmaa Lemnouar and Moroccan Abdelhafid Douzi, while Moroccan boxer, Abu Bakr Zaiter was honored for his “outstanding con tribution to charitable activities in Morocco for the year 2022.”

NGO “SOS Village” helping underprivileged and or phaned children, was recognized as the charitable or ganization of the year.

Indian model and actress and miss universe Urvashi Rautela was also celebrated during the luxurious cere mony and was recognized for her notable charity work in India during her first time visiting Morocco.

Saudi media personality Loujain Omran was recog nized as the most distinguished TV Personality of the Year, expressing her gratitude for the “great honor” in her acceptance speech.

Our sponsors and partners included; Aston Martin, Atelier Zuhra From Oman, Dermanda Group London, Banyan Tree as Best Luxury Wellbeing retreat resort os the year, Meriem Belkhayat the Outstanding Mo roccan Fashion Designer, Kallista Luxury Jewellery Brand, Sebastien Azuelos, Marina Marsa Maroc The Leading Nautical Company and Fernando Slaibi.

The event’s venue, Houara Hilton Hotel Spa & Resort in Tangier, was also named the “Luxury Destination in Morocco”.

Fares Ghattas the Global Ceo said, Moroco is an ex traordinary country, some of the country’s destina tions are so unique and filled with that extra oomph that they make the best destinations for luxury holi days. These gorgeous and elegance-filled destinations are mostly replete with premium hotels and resorts and tourist attractions visited only by elite travellers.

Brand alignments, joint collaborations, product place ments, media sharing, B2B and B2C networking events are just a few of the methods through which The Lux ury Network Morocco plans to increase awareness and explore new business development opportunities for and among its members.

QANNATI OBJET D’ART: CELEBRATION OF TIME

The Luxury Network UAE in part nership with Qannati Objet d’Art successfully hosted an event for the exclusive preview of its debut col lection “Celebration of Time” on 12th of October, 2022.

This event was held at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC in Dubai in the presence of Qannati Objet D’Art’s Founder Mahmood Qannati as well as its Master Designer and Artistic Director, Frédéric Mané.

This was an exclusively by-invi tation-only event wherein some of the region’s most influential, high-caliber and watch enthu siasts were invited to enjoy the evening with premium cocktails and canapés.

The event floor was glittering with ultra-luxurious showcas es and fine pieces of art each produced by their exceptional Craftsman’s where every spec imen held its own uniqueness, reflected its own exclusivity and illustrated its own story.

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THE LUXURY NETWORK INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 2022 CONCLUDED WITH EXCEPTIONAL SUCCESS

The Luxury Network Inter national has welcomed 300 VIP guests to this year’s awards gala dinner.

Last September 30, 2022, The Luxury Network Internation al Awards 2022 has successfully celebrated this year in awarding the world’s finest brands for their luxury products and exceptional services. This most sought-after annual occasion was hosted at the exquisite Shangri-La Bos phorus in Istanbul, where the evening saw over 300 invited VIP delegates from the world’s lead ing brands, which gathered to be recognized on stage for their outstanding efforts.

The Luxury Network commend ed their official partners, the night was also supported by a number of ambassadors and the embassy representatives in Is tanbul.

The Luxury Network is a private membership club, within which, premium companies work to gether for mutual business de velopment. Our goal is to create new business partnerships be tween luxury brands and facili tate their joint marketing activ ities. In the year 2007, they have launched their headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

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CEO H.E. Fares Ghattas stated, “I believe that one of the best de cisions I’ve done for our group is conceptualizing The Luxury Net work Awards and bringing this momentous annual event to life. The Luxury Network Interna tional Awards is an international awards event recognizing luxury companies and brands across all the luxury sectors for their initia tives and achievements. Our glob al team’s mission this evening is to honour well-established compa nies and recognize emerging lux ury brands on international and local levels, as well as to create a networking platform providing new business opportunities to our esteemed guests.”

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Through The Luxury Network Awards, all of the attendees were able to give back to the world through the fundraising drive for some philanthropic organiza tions such as the Aryana Health Care Foundation, the member ship group’s chosen charity part ner for this year’s awards.

This year’s gala dinner was pre sented by Ozge Ulusoy, Miss Turkey. Along spectacular per formances by Carole Samaha, Andy Madadian, Maria Philome na, Sibel Bilgiç and an amazing dance show.

“This beautiful evening will never be possible without the team who dedicated their time to work day and night to make our gala din ner look flawless. I would like to acknowledge The Luxury Network representatives from all over the world, thank you for being with us tonight,” H.E. Fares added.

Here is the list of The Luxury Network International Awards 2022 winners:

• Luxury Hotel of the year, Shangri-la Bosphorus

• Luxury Cruise Line of the year, Hapag Lloyd Cruise

• Luxury Private Jet of the year, Avante Fly

• Luxury Men’s Fashion of the year, Damat

• Luxury Crypto Platform of the year, Bitexen

• Luxury Chocolate of the year, Patchi

• Luxury Travel Freedom of the year, RIF Trust

• Luxury Jewelry Boutique, Mahain Jewelry

• Luxury Chess Platform, Chess Yes

• Luxury Fashion Designer of the year, Ziad Nakad

• Luxury Sustainability Award, Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals

• Luxury Real Estate Award, The Water Way Developments

• Luxury Car of the year, Maserati

• Luxury Sunglasses Award, Vintz Luxury Sunglasses

• Luxury Cigar Club of the year, Cars and Cigars

• Luxury Digital Art Award, Barlowa

• Luxury Watch Award, Franck Muller

• Health Care Foundation Award, Aryana Health Care Foundation

The Luxury Network Inter national congratulated all the award-winners of the year 2022, who through their immeasur able passion and pure hard work to deliver their top-notch ser vices, have received those dis tinctions. Being awarded as an authentic luxury brand is not easy to achieve, it takes a dedi cated team of highly trained staff willing to fail, to learn, grow, and succeed – this is what it takes to get recognized as a bona fide The Luxury Network Awards winner. The management team hopes to continue this annual event as the key to giving back to the global community through the coming years.

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Say Thank you creates unique luxury events and experiences for companies who want to reward their clients and employees.

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Working with iconic global brands, including Burberry and Penfolds delivering luxury experiences, Nicole’s career spans over 20 years in events and partnerships. Nicole has spearheaded events from those of largescale, international grandeur to intimate chef ’s table dinners. She brings her extensive network of celebrated artisans, brands and partners to Say Thank You to deliver truly unique events and experiences.

Her knack to elevate the nor m into the unforgettable has seen her experiences and ongoing loyalty event strategies turn even the most non-committal of clients into long-term brand advocates.

Say Thank you invite you to join their community to access custom experiences and events created especially for you. Immerse in the world of winemakers, chefs, artists, sporting moments, travel and more.

Whether it’s a unique dining or invite only winery experience, packing a bag for the night or dusting off your passport, Say Thank You will create an experience tailored to you.

Telephone: +61 459 843 948

Email: nicole@saythankyou.com.au

Visit: saythankyou.com.au

Just like there are a million reasons to thank someone, there are a million ways to show it.

Why Join The Luxury Network?

The Luxury Network has been recognized by the British media as ‘the world’s leading luxury affinity marketing group’ and one of the most innovative formulas for the development of new businesses between luxury brands which share the same values, customers and target audience. We build meaningful business relationships and connections in the HNW and UNHW space with over 28 global offices and 500 exclusive member brands worldwide.

With over a decade of experience in the international luxury industry facilitating access to new high-net-worth individuals, our team has developed thousands of strategies for countless companies. The importance of top-end strategic alliances for financial success is indisputable and yet most companies don’t have the time or the resources to create such ongoing business relationships.

We are armed with the right connections to help you form new business alliances with many other luxury brands, to reach each other’s HNW pre-qualified private clients, and showcase your brand’s services and products at our luxury B2C sales or private client events. You will get the opportunity to entertain your clients and invite your prospects to our of B2C luxury events.

The Luxury Network’s team will perform as your extended marketing arm to orchestrate successful collaborations by working closely with your own personal The Luxury Network account manager to develop your business and identify your targets.

For more reasons to join The Luxury Network, please visit our website testimonials and success stories section. You may join The Luxury Network by filling in the form at www.tlnint.com/contact-us or email us at info@tlnint.com and we will take care of the rest for you.

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