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Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein posts newborn photo on social media
Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah took to social media on Monday to post a picture with his newborn daughter, Princess Iman bint Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. (Instagram)
Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein posts newborn photo on social media
Updated 19 August 2024
Arab News
DUBAI: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah took to social media on Monday to post a picture with his newborn daughter, Princess Iman bint Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.
“With my precious one,” he captioned the post, where he’s seen wearing his military uniform as he holds the royal baby.
At her birth, King Abdullah posted a tribute to his granddaughter on social media. Translated from Arabic, the post reads: "I thank God for giving us our first granddaughter Iman bint Hussein. I congratulate beloved Hussein and Rajwa for their newborn.
“We ask God to raise her well and protect her for her parents. You have lit up our family.”
Queen Rania also took to social media to write, “Praise be to God for His greatest gifts … You have brightened our lives with our beloved granddaughter Iman. May God keep her with us. Congratulations to Hussein and Rajwa, and may God fill your lives with blessings and contentment.”
Neymar, Bruna Biancardi star in campaign for Saudi perfume label
Updated 22 September 2024
Arab News
DUBAI: From Georgina Rodriguez to Bruna Biancardi, the partners of Saudi Pro League football players are forging links with fashion and fragrance labels in Saudi Arabia.
Brazilian influencer and model Biancardi unveiled a campaign with Saudi perfume label Ibrahim Al-Qurashi over the Saudi National Day weekend.
The mother-of-one stars in the advert alongside her soccer superstar partner Neymar, who is seen sporting a crisp white thobe in the images and short video clip.
The couple are promoting the brand’s new Musk collection and Biancardi shows off a dark green dress in the new campaign.
Meanwhile, Rodriguez, who now calls Riyadh home, is the partner of soccer icon and Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo. She is often spotted out and about in the Saudi capital and previously starred in a campaign for Saudi perfume label Laverne, in addition to attending launch events hosted by the luxury brand.
Known for her fashion sense, the Argentine model also posed in a sleek dress by Saudi designer Yousef Akbar in shoot for Hia Magazine in May. The look featured asymmetrical sleeves with a triangular neckline and high slit.
Georgina Rodriguez posed for Hia Magazine in a dress by Saudi designer Yousef Akbar this summer. (Hia Magazine/ Esra Sam)
Season three of Rodriguez’s reality TV show “I Am Georgina” hit Netflix on Sept. 18, with fans offered a sneak peek inside the power couple’s life in Saudi Arabia. We see Rodriguez and her family – including the couple’s children and her stepson Cristiano Jr. – at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia, as well as at their home in Riyadh.
The model is known for highlighting Saudi Arabia’s touristic appeal with her 63 million Instagram followers and recently took to the social media platform to reshare a video clip by Visit Saudi, captioning it: “This is real, this is Saudi Arabia.”
The video captures the diverse landscapes of Saudi Arabia, showcasing everything from the desert areas to the country’s seascapes. It highlights the Kingdom’s history and modern developments, featuring scenes of golden sand dunes, the Ithra cultural center, the ancient site of AlUla, the mirrored Maraya concert hall, the Red Sea and lush greenery in gardens and forests.
Rodriguez has been living in Saudi Arabia since January 2023 and has made a point of exploring the Kingdom, with trips to the Red Sea coast and her evenings out in Riyadh being showcased on her Instagram account.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s kids show off Arabic skills
Updated 22 September 2024
Arab News
DUBAI: A viral clip showing the children of Saudi-based Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez speaking Arabic has created quite a stir among social media users.
The video shows Ronaldo’s son Mateo greeting passersby with the phrase, “Peace be upon you,” before daughter Alana is seen trying to correct her Arabic pronunciation and then showing off her ability to count in Arabic.
Last year, the couple’s daughters Alana and Bella went viral Rodriguez posted a series of Instagram Stories showing them speaking and singing in Arabic.
“My family, my family, I love my mom, I love my brother,” the two girls sang in the clip.
“Our daughters already sing in Arabic,” Rodriguez captioned the video in Spanish, tagging Ronaldo.
Earlier this month, Ronaldo said it was easy for him and his family to adapt to Saudi Arabia after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Saudi football club.
“To be honest, I am really happy to be there (Saudi Arabia),” Ronaldo said in an interview with former Portuguese footballer, Rio Ferdinand.
“For me the adaptation was easy, and I really love it to be there,” he said.
DUBAI: Arab models are taking over Milan Fashion Week, turning heads at renowned fashion brands such as Gucci and Missoni.
French Algerian model Loli Bahia walked the Gucci show wearing a charcoal grey, tailored zip-up jacket with a prominent, pointed collar and a slightly oversized fit, emphasizing a relaxed yet structured silhouette.
The jacket was paired with matching wide-leg trousers and the ensemble was accessorized with a sleek, metallic choker and a pair of white loafers with black details.
Loli Bahia wore a charcoal grey set. (Getty Images)
Mona Tougaard, who is of Danish, Turkish, Somali and Ethiopian decent, also walked the Gucci runway. She wore a sleeveless white dress with a high neckline. The dress was designed with a thigh-high slit and was paired with black knee-high leather boots that had a glossy finish and a chunky heel. For accessorizes, Tougaard wore a gold choker, and matching bracelets on each wrist.
Mona Tougaard, who is of Danish, Turkish, Somali and Ethiopian decent, also walked the Gucci runway. (Getty Images)
The show, presenting the Italian fashion house’s spring/summer 2025 collection, “Casual Grandeur,” featured draped or sleeveless dresses in various colors, each adorned with golden buckles, alongside see-through lace frocks.
There were looks that mirrored 1960s styles with short A-line skirts, structured jackets and shorts. Long coats were worn over tank tops and long denim trousers. Some coats were adorned with sparkling fringes.
The color palette included grey — just like Bahia’s look — brown, different shades of green, white, orange and red.
Meanwhile, part-Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair and British Moroccan catwalk star Nora Attal walked the Missoni show.
Al-Zuhair wore a dynamic eye-catching ensemble. (Getty Images)
Al-Zuhair wore a dynamic, eye-catching ensemble featuring bold, wavy stripes in black, white and yellow. The outfit included an asymmetrical top adorned with exaggerated ruffled detailing that cascaded down one side, paired with a high-waisted bikini bottom. Completing the look were matching high-heeled sandals in vibrant yellow, adding an extra pop of color.
Attal also stepped onto the runway in a vibrant and eclectic ensemble featuring a mix of bold colors and patterns. She wore a one-shoulder top adorned with wavy stripes in black, white, red, yellow and blue.
The top showcased a sharply angled, asymmetrical hem and was paired with high-waisted leggings that echoed the color theme through large, color-blocked panels. The look was completed with classic black pointed-toe heels.
DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid celebrated her daughter Khai’s fourth birthday this week with a heartfelt message and a series of images shared on Instagram.
Hadid offered her 77.4 million followers a glimpse into her daughter’s personality, writing: “Our girl is 4 today, and we celebrated all week. She loves animals (fantastical ones too), music, Baby Yoda, all things nature and bugs, ‘Descendants,’ anything squishy or miniature, and, if possible, will be in the water from dawn until dusk.”
Describing Khai as “curious, adventurous, loving, and oh-so-witty,” Hadid added: “Khai, it is my life’s greatest joy and pride to be your mama! Thank you for the four best years of my life — you remind me to live life to the fullest every day, in the most simple and beautiful ways. Your possibilities are endless, my sweetest love!”
Khai’s father, British Pakistani singer Zayn Malik, also shared a touching message on Instagram. “Happy birthday to the most important person in my life,” he wrote. “I love you more than words allow me to express, beyond proud to call you my daughter … grateful for every second I get to spend next to you as you become the incredible person I know you already are.”
He added: “Four years ago today my life changed forever, and I wouldn’t be the man I am today without you.”
Khai’s name is a nod to Hadid’s Palestinian grandmother Khairiah.
Hadid and Malik called it quits in 2021 but Hadid has previously opened up about co-parenting with her daughter’s father. She told The Times that “keeping the importance of the child’s happiness at the forefront” is what is most important to her.
“You have a long life alongside this person,” Hadid added of her ex-partner, before noting that she tries to schedule work commitments “when Khai is with her dad.”
She said: “That she can be with both parents makes me very happy.”
ALULA: The Azimuth Festival began in AlUla on Sept. 19, attracting a lively crowd that danced to the beats of techno and EDM, courtesy of a lineup featuring world-renowned DJs and artists from across the globe.
The first day featured a stellar lineup, including Ben Bohmer, YokoO, Ghostly Kisses, The Blaze, Monolink, Eli & Fur, Amine K, and many Saudi DJ’s performing on the Hive stage.
Ahead of his performance, German DJ Ben Bohmer shared his excitement with Arab News: “I’m here in the stunning AlUla in Saudi Arabia. It’s my first time both visiting and performing in this country. I’m thrilled to be here, and I hope everyone is having an amazing time.”
The first day featured a stellar lineup, including Ben Bohmer, YokoO, Ghostly Kisses, The Blaze, Monolink, Eli & Fur, Amine K, and many Saudi DJ’s performing on the Hive stage. (Supplied)
Running from dusk until dawn, the festival embraces the theme “Until the Sun Comes Up,” with performances extending until 7 a.m.
The festival featured two stages: The main stage and the Hive stage, where local artists took the spotlight.
DJ Cosmicat, returning for her third consecutive year, shared her excitement about closing out the Hive Stage on the first night: “Tonight, I’ll be the final act on the DJ stage from 5:20 a.m. until 7 a.m. The vibe is incredible, and the music is calm, perfectly suited to AlUla’s desert atmosphere.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the AlUla desert, the venue provided the perfect space for music-lovers of all ages and nationalities to gather, dance and enjoy the experience. (Supplied)
“It allows everyone to take in the beauty of this place and connect with one another. Each year, I see the festival evolving, with new faces and exciting developments,” she said. “I’m so proud of everything happening here. The audience at Azimuth has a distinct taste in music, and I am thrilled because the music I love aligns with this year’s lineup, featuring artists like Eli & Fur, Ben Bohmer and James Blake, all of whom have influenced my sound.”
The fourth Azimuth Festival has celebrated individuality, with attendees showcasing distinctive outfits that reflected their personalities and musical preferences. Set against the stunning backdrop of the AlUla desert, the venue provided the perfect space for music-lovers of all ages and nationalities to gather, dance and enjoy the experience.
The festivities on Thursday began with a captivating 80-minute set by internationally acclaimed DJ YokoO, who displayed his two decades of expertise in house music.
The fourth Azimuth Festival has celebrated individuality, with attendees showcasing distinctive outfits that reflected their personalities and musical preferences. (Supplied)
Ghostly Kisses then took the stage, mesmerizing the audience with an enchanting performance, followed by The Blaze, who kept the energy alive.
Under the stars, Ben Bohmer delivered a stellar set, setting the tone for the night. Monolink followed with an engaging performance, leading into a dynamic set by Eli & Fur.
Amine K closed out the first night, perfectly capturing the festival’s “Until the Sun Comes Up” theme.
Both Thursday and Friday nights also featured the Hive Stage, which spotlighted a diverse lineup of local, regional, underground and emerging artists.
