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For Whom the Bell Tolls
A year after revolution broke out across the Arab world, Bespoke takes a look at the different factors leading to the uprisings: the countries’ economic conditions, people’s discontent and a historical overview of the overthrown regimes.
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Stamp of Origin
Nader Khairiddine Abuljebain is a man of stories but where many would choose the conventional medium of words, he has decided to tell his tales through a chronology of stamps that reveal a very particular history of Palestine.
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Recipe for Success
Dirty Kitchen Secrets, the foodies’ blog by Lebanese-American Bethany Kehdy, is starting to gain a serious international following. With her charm, wit and easy-to-follow guidelines, Kehdy is converting the uninitiated to the wonders of Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Pearl Essence
Kokichi Mikimoto not only helped pioneer the technique of pearl cultivation, he also made the craft known around the world. Bespoke takes a look back at this remarkable man’s legacy.
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Not Playing Around
Started with Arab talent and investment in late 2007 and with a multi-million dollar buyout just over two years later, it now boasts 50 million monthly active users, 10 million daily active users. Playfish should make us all proud.
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Born to Ride
Saudi Arabian horseman Ramzy Al Duhami completed a clean sweep of show jumping gold medals at this year’s Asian Games. His single-minded dedication, extraordinary focus and significant triumph have garnered him this year’s Bespoke Visionary Award.
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Eau So Cool
A joint venture between the Qatari United Development Company (UDC) and the Emirati National Central Cooling Company Tabreed, Qatar Cool leads when it comes to district cooling in the region. And we'll tell you why.
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Telling Time
Nicolas Hayek, born in Beirut in 1928, passed away earlier this year. He was not only the saviour of the ailing Swiss-watch industry but also the founder of the biggest horological manufacturing group in the world. Bespoke looks upon Hayek’s legacy.
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World Domination
Cairo-born Karim Rashid is the world’s most prolific contemporary industrial designer. His projects range from interiors, fashion, furniture, lighting, art and music to installations. Bespoke gets a chance to pick Rashid’s brain.
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Cool Hand Tom
Tom Ford, far and away the most exciting man in fashion, is the latest, greatest icon to stalk the catwalks of the world; undeniably suave, intelligent and adventurous, Ford has taken the world by storm. Here, he talks to Bespoke.
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Top Shop
Just a hundred metres from St. Mark’s Square in Venice lies a new Dolce & Gabbana boutique that epitomises a new design strategy and holds its own as a culture destination.
Pushing the Envelope
It may sound like an oxymoron, but eco-friendly superyachts are on the rise. Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts proves that with their uncompromising first hybrid superyacht, Home.
Super Nest
If real estate is all about location, then surely it doesn’t get better than this. Fit for a king, No.1 Palace Street places you next to the Queen of England and gives you a view over her gardens.
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