http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-22T10:04:59+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/fayza_al_mashjari http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/fayza_al_mashjari Vision meets talented Emirati Fayza Al Mashjari, a young designer who is rapidly making a name for herself after her design was selected for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship trophy. Here, she talks about her inspiration and work 2013-03-22T10:04:59+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-22T09:49:59+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/project_d_london http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/project_d_london Dannii Minogue and her friend Tabitha Somerset Webb’s womenswear label Project D London recently launched at Boutique 1 in Dubai. The brand is fast becoming a red-carpet staple worn by royalty and celebrities alike – the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Mary of Denmark, Miranda Kerr and Clea DuVall have all been photographed wearing the label. Vision finds out what the designers have in store for Dubai’s fashionistas  2013-03-22T09:49:59+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-22T09:44:19+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/why_less_is_more http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/why_less_is_more Navi Radjou The low-tech approach of frugal innovation is the way forward, as many leading companies are finding to their benefit 2013-03-22T09:44:19+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-12-11T10:46:13+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/firas_al_jabi http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/firas_al_jabi Firas Al Jabi is the Marketing and Protocol Director of Skydive Dubai. He tells Vision about his dreams for the UAE skydiving team and how it feels to live and work in the best drop zone in the world 2012-12-11T10:46:13+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-28T15:24:40+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/policy_its_the_difference_between_success_and_failure http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/policy_its_the_difference_between_success_and_failure Afshin Molavi Why the continued progress of today’s new economic stars will all be down to policy 2012-11-28T15:24:40+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-28T14:56:31+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/luca_caprai http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/luca_caprai With his bracelets attracting celebrity followers from Dita Von Teese and Paris Hilton to Michelle Rodriguez, Vision catches up with the founder of Italian fashion brand Cruciani to find out what makes his designs popular all over the world and asks ‘why Dubai’ as the location for his latest boutique?  2012-11-28T14:56:31+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-09T16:21:00+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/moza_mohamed_al_abbar http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/moza_mohamed_al_abbar In downtown Dubai, gallery owner Moza Mohamed Al Abbar is blazing a trail at the helm of a forward-thinking creative space that combines philanthropy with nurturing young talent. Here she talks about the flourishing art scene in the UAE 2012-10-09T16:21:00+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-09T16:14:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/climate_change_the_greatest_economic_opportunity_of_our_generation http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/climate_change_the_greatest_economic_opportunity_of_our_generation José María Figueres Why, for the smart entrepreneur, global warming is the gold rush of our times 2012-10-09T16:14:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-09T16:07:00+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/john_cleese http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/john_cleese The British comedy legend, who rounded up his successful tour of Australia with some shows in Dubai earlier this year, shares with Vision his experiences of standup, discovering Dubai and why at the age of 72 he seems far from ready to take things easy 2012-10-09T16:07:00+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-31T15:45:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/shayma_al_mughairy http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/shayma_al_mughairy When 17-year-old Omani sand artist Shayma al Mughairy reached the finals of Arabs Got Talent in 2011 her life changed. Currently based in the UAE, here she talks about her passion for storytelling in sand, her packed schedule and about keeping her options open 2012-05-31T15:45:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-31T14:57:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/rich_and_poor_a_holistic_approach http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/rich_and_poor_a_holistic_approach John Fullerton Our economic system is no longer working and what is required is a radical rethink of private, public and philanthropic investment 2012-05-31T14:57:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-31T14:27:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/james_caan http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/james_caan British-Pakistani, multi-millionaire entrepreneur and UK TV show Dragons’ Den alumni James Caan talks to Vision about inspiration, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and why he admires Dubai 2012-05-31T14:27:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-01T08:57:09+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-24T15:27:11+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/frankie_dettori http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/frankie_dettori Ahead of the world’s richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup, Godolphin jockey Frankie Dettori shared his thoughts with Vision on racing, golf and flying dismounts… 2012-03-24T15:27:11+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-23T14:07:21+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/lateefa_bint_maktoum http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/lateefa_bint_maktoum Emirati artist Lateefa bint Maktoum has helped the UAE’s art scene blossom, founding Tashkeel, a ‘hub for the creative’, in Dubai in 2008, while her own work has been shown worldwide. Here, she talks about her inspirations and her hopes for the future of art in the UAE 2012-03-23T14:07:21+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-23T14:04:38+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/dubai_is_to_the_region_what_hong_kong_is_to_china http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/dubai_is_to_the_region_what_hong_kong_is_to_china Ben Simpfendorfer Why Dubai occupies a key position along the new Silk Road 2012-03-23T14:04:38+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-23T13:02:38+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/dj_bliss http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/dj_bliss DJ Bliss, aka Marwan Parham, is best known for his efforts to put Dubai's club scene on the map. Here he fills Vision.ae in on his achievements to date and shares his best bits about growing up in the emirate 2012-03-23T13:02:38+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T10:40:25+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/khalid_shafar http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/khalid_shafar His furniture fuses techniques and inspiration from all over the world, while his education has included stints at London art school Central St Martins and the Centre for Fine Woodworking in New Zealand. Up-and-coming designer Khalid Shafar talks about his Emirati heritage and the launch of his first collection 2012-01-26T10:40:25+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T10:35:07+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/everything_you_see_now_is_a_work_in_progress http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/everything_you_see_now_is_a_work_in_progress Edward Quinlan Since the UAE flag was first hoisted 40 years ago Dubai has changed beyond recognition, but it remains the product of an essential vision that dates back long before 1971 2012-01-26T10:35:07+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T10:29:56+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/rory_mcilroy http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/rory_mcilroy Ahead of the Dubai World Championship, US Open champion Rory McIlroy shared his hopes for the tournament with Vision.ae 2012-01-26T10:29:56+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T10:27:41+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/hamdan_al_abri http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/hamdan_al_abri Hamdan Al Abri is frontman for one of the most successful bands to break out of Dubai, ABRI. With MTV airplay all over the world, the soul funkster who is making waves in the international music scene talks to Vision as he prepares to go it alone with his debut solo album, out this month 2011-09-24T10:27:41+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T10:23:29+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/the_catalytic_effect http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/the_catalytic_effect John D Kasarda With air transport connectivity comes a lift in international trade – a reality that Dubai has smartly capitalised on. But aerotropolis or no aerotropolis, there’s no room for complacency 2011-09-24T10:23:29+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T10:18:23+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/caroline_wozniacki http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/caroline_wozniacki Ahead of the US Open, the ambitious women’s tennis ace, who topped the rankings after winning the 2011 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, revealed what’s next on the agenda plus why she’ll never tire of visits to the emirate 2011-09-24T10:18:23+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-24T18:41:28+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/sugar_vintage http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/sugar_vintage A deep respect of Emirati heritage fused with a passion for the elegance of 1940s fashion icons inspired the launch of Sugar Vintage. This Dubai-based fashion label, founded in 2008 and launched at quirky boutique, S*uce, was the brainchild of designer Leila Al Marashi. Her latest collection, Turathi, (literally translated: My Heritage) mixes traditional Emirati symbols such as the burqa with contemporary cultural references. With an existing fanbase in the Middle East and Asia, the designer now has the US and Europe in her sights. She shares her vision with us in a handful of soundbites 2011-08-24T18:41:28+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-24T18:38:11+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/wild_peeta http://vision.ae/en/views/the_vibe/wild_peeta If Mohammed and Peyman Parham Al Awadhi – the energetic founders of fast-food chain Wild Peeta – have their way, the traditional shawarma will soon rival pizza as the world’s favourite snack. As they prepare to take the fledgling brand worldwide, the duo reveal how they intend to use pop art and social media to promote Emirati values and bring international cultures closer together 2011-08-24T18:38:11+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-24T11:42:16+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/lets_see_dubais_heritage_shine_through http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/lets_see_dubais_heritage_shine_through John Maeda A host of successful international events has put Dubai on the cultural map. But, in these globalised times, is it time for the emirate to assert its artistic identity? 2011-08-24T11:42:16+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-24T11:41:52+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/a_new_new_world_order http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/a_new_new_world_order Parag Khanna The emerging geopolitical and economic consensus is that the 21st century will no longer be dominated by nations such as America, Brazil and China, but, instead, by so-called global cities such as Dubai 2011-08-24T11:41:52+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-24T11:30:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/jeffery_deaver http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/jeffery_deaver Ahead of the launch of the latest James Bond novel, Carte Blanche, US crime writer Jeffery Deaver took time out to tell Vision why he chose to put his Bond on a plane to Dubai 2011-08-24T11:30:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-24T11:29:00+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/michael_palin http://vision.ae/en/views/my_dubai/michael_palin Ahead of his one-man show at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, which took place earlier this month, the former Python shared his excitement with Vision 2011-08-24T11:29:00+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:44:46+00:00 http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/redemption_day http://vision.ae/en/views/opinion/redemption_day Hisham Wyne Forget top-down – how about a new bottom-up loyalty scheme for Dubai’s entrepreneurs? 2011-08-23T18:44:46+00:00