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Alexandra Mansilla

Always searching for ideas, inspiration, and talented people. In love with cartoons, sun, and Ted Lasso

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Beauty
Lifestyle

Sale Hunters: The Hair Masks Everyone's Talking About

We (or our friends) have tested almost all of them, so we feel confident recommending them

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Oct 2024

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Interview
Music

Armin Van Buuren: ‘Pillars of Creation Takes Me Back To My Roots’

The DJ is set to surprise Ras Al Khaimah with a completely new show to launch the Seven Wonders series

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Oct 2024

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Music
Events

MDLBEAST Soundstorm: Eminem, Muse, Tyler, The Creator Head To Riyadh

This is not the complete list — there is Thirty Seconds to Mars, David Guetta, and many more

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Oct 2024

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Mental Health

'It Should Have Been Me': The Complex Nature Of Survivor's Guilt

Why does this guilt arise, and how can you stop blaming yourself for surviving?

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Oct 2024

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Music
Interview

EZOW: ‘Tapping Into the Music Industry Is Not As Easy As Many Think’

Unpacking the meanings of EZOW's songs with the artist himself

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Oct 2024

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Food
Cinema

Iconic Foods From Famous Movies That Will Make You Hungry

Only the juiciest burgers, the richest chocolate, and the most mysterious cookies

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Oct 2024

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Interview
Art

Painting Tough Times With Bright Colours: Interview with Artist Reynier Llanes

From escaping Cuba on a boat to becoming an internationally recognised artist

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Oct 2024

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Fashion

Sale Hunters: 18 Pairs Of Sneakers You Need Right Now

Check out which pairs of our favorite type of shoes have great discounts

by Alexandra Mansilla

3 Oct 2024

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Interview
Fashion

A Creative You Should Know: Lea Hadidian

That Lebanese girl from your feed is about to wow everyone with her jewelry brand soon

by Alexandra Mansilla

3 Oct 2024

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Technologies
Entertainment

Dubai Has Its Own Game Now. And I Spent the Entire Saturday Playing It

If you start playing, remember — we warned you: it is impossible to stop looking for those tiny little figures

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Oct 2024

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Music
People

How Cancel Culture Around P Diddy Is Spreading. Who Is Next?

And can the crowd really cancel celebrities who were thought to be untouchable?

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Oct 2024

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Art
People

Brilliants Of Lebanon: Exceptional Artists To Know

Every artist on this list deserves even more recognition

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Sept 2024

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Art
Interview

Chafa Ghaddar, the Lebanese Artist: ‘Trauma Is a Shared Meal We Are All Sitting At’

Disastrous events can be reflected in an artist's work in many ways. How does Chafa express them?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Sept 2024

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Cinema
People

Maggie Smith: Movies You Absolutely Need To Rewatch

The incredible roles of a legend we will remember forever

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Sept 2024

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Beauty
Lifestyle

How To Wake Up Without Puffiness: My Personal Tips

Our Chief Editor’s personal experience on how she started waking up without swelling

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Sept 2024

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Attractions
Heritage

What Does AlUla Hide? Discover the Stories the Rocks Carry

What was this place before, and what do we see today?

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Sept 2024

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Music
People

The Coldplay Phenomenon: What Is the Formula Behind Their Success?

Coldplay's concerts draw massive queues, and we are exploring the secret behind their 27-year popularity

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Sept 2024

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Art
Interview

Auronda Scalera & Alfredo Cramerotti: Is AI Disrupting Art, Or Vice Versa?

Asking the curatorial duo the questions you have always wanted to ask about digital art

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Sept 2024

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Fashion
Lifestyle

4 Timeless Wardrobe Essentials: Lana Qatramiz’s Top Picks

A list of things every person should have

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Sept 2024

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Interview
People

Being an Artist’s Mom. Interview With Munifa Chalhoub, Ali Cha’aban’s Mother

If you really want to know more about the artist, just ask his mom a few questions

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Sept 2024

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