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Front RunnerHE LIFTED SHOES FROM

BEING MERE FOOTWEAR TO OBJECTS OF OBSESSIONS

AND FANTASIES. MEET CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN –

MASTER SHOE DESIGNER AND ARTIST

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ART JEWAD SALIM – THE FATHER

OF IRAQI MODERN ART

FOR RENNA CEO JOAKIM KINGEFJORD NOTHING BEATS THE THRILL OF SKIING ON VIRGIN SNOW…

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TRAVELTAKE A HISTORICAL AND

MAGICAL JOURNEY TO ALEXANDRIA

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

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Alexandria, Egypt, is a must-see for anyone

with a penchant for history and travel, says Marie-Claire

W hen you get an opportunity to fly business class to Alexandria, it seems churlish to refuse. Especially when you add to the experience, a two-night stay in the Four Seasons Hotel at San Stefano. So, I packed my bags and headed off to sample the magic of Alexandria.

After a short three-and-half hour

flight, I had arrived in Alexandria – or Alex, as it’s affectionately known as by

the locals – and with the help of a representative from the Four Seasons hotel

it took less than 15 minutes to make our way through the airport. A mere 10

minutes later I was at the hotel where a warm and friendly welcome awaited,

before being escorted to my room.The Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, with its distinctive

European flair and Mediterranean ambience is elegance and opulence

personified. Comprising 118 rooms and suites, including the Royal Suite that

takes up the entire 18th floor of the hotel and four Presidential Suites on the

19th floor, it is without a doubt Alex’s premier hotel.Decorated in a classic French design, with a fresh palette of yellows, blues

and white, my room offered a breath-taking view from the balcony, overlooking

the hotel’s circular infinity pool. A very clever design feature means that the

eye sweeps straight out over the beach and the Mediterranean, cloaking the

busy multi-lane road that separates the hotel from the Corniche and its private

beach, access to which is provided for guests by an underground passageway.

After unpacking and freshening up in my luxurious Greek-inspired marble

TRAVEL

I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot, said Marilyn Monroe and she

was right.

There may be a whole lot of debate on when the high heels were invented, but here are a few things

that we surely know. High heels were worn both by men and women throughout the world for many

centuries and for variety of reasons.

The first instance of high heels being worn dates back to the 1533 marriage between Catherine de’

Medici with the Duke of Orleans. Mary Tudor was also known to wear heels that were as high as

possible. Around 1660, a shoemaker named Nicholas Lestage is said to have designed high heeled

shoes for Louis XIV. Some were more than 10cm, and most were decorated in various battle scenes

and these ‘Louis heels’ subsequently became a fashion. Even today, the term is used to refer to

heels with a concave curve and outward taper at the bottom similar to those worn by Madame de

Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress.

The rest, as the cliché goes, is history!

Today, it is a well-established fact that shoes are among the few obsessions that men and women

(Imelda Marcos ring a bell?) are known to harbour. There have been innumerable movies and songs

that pay overt and subtle tribute to footwear and their designers.

Names such as Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin create as much a frenzy as

George Clooney or Brad Pitt can (if not more!) These men have after all taken the simple footwear

and turned them into collectibles and status symbols. Whether it is high heels, pumps flats, flip flops

or trainers, we can’t help but covet a designer pair

In this issue, we drool over the man who put the ‘sexy’ into stilettos. Monsieur Christian Louboutin is

after all a man after our very own heart!

Happy sole searching folks! See you next issue…

‘Sole’fully yours!

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CHOO GOES UGGWhat do you get when you combine two iconic brands! Ladies and Gentleman (since you may have to buy this for your lady!) introducing the exclusive limited edition collaboration ‘UGG® & Jimmy Choo’. Encompassing five styles in multiple colour variations, the capsule collection features the classic UGG boot with decorative Jimmy Choo studding, stars, grommets, leopard, zebra and hobo fringing detail. The boot also features an identifiable UGG & Jimmy Choo metallic printed and embossed heel logo patch. You can choose from black, chestnut, chocolate, charcoal diamond Donegal cable knit, cream/black zebra, charcoal/black zebra and natural leopard print.

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Talking of irresistible experiences, here’s another place you can head off to for some Al Fresco dining at its best. The Grand Hyatt Muscat is throwing open its terraces for the coming cooler months. Executive Chef Marin Leuthard and his brigade offer new season fare that includes delectable Indonesian cuisine at the Marjan. You can dine at the Safari Rooftop Grill House or at the terraces of the Tuscany Italian restaurant. This season you can also listen to ‘Liquid’, the new band playing at the Safari Pub. And, of course there is always Mokha Café, with its superb Arabic and International cuisine. It will be offering a fabulous Friday brunch with entertainment for children available as guests relax on the outdoor terrace surrounded by gardens.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE WITH A STORY TO TELL IN EVERY CORNER.

In celebration of our 25th anniversary, Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat has planned a one month long series of gourmet delights featuring the Al Bustan Palace Culinary team, a chocolatier from Valrhona and world renowned grape farmers/growers together with a fashion & jewellery show by Nadia Dajani.

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ITALIAN PANACHE Check her out! The newest to-be addition to the suave Italian MV Agusta line-up is the MV Agusta F3 middleweight sportsbike. To be launched in 2011 this stylish ride comes with a 675cc three-cylinder like Triumph and Benelli.The engine will be a liquid-cooled one and its taillights, wheels and the front are similar to 2010 MV Agusta F4. In addition, the bike’s front brake calipers are radial and the forks are upside down. The GP-style tire out is hidden by the single-sided swingarm and rear wheel.

The Chedi Muscat promises to take you on a culinary journey of irresistible dining and entertainment pleasures. Whether you are in the mood for a fine dining experience with only the very best seafood and crustaceans or an evening outdoors whilst enjoying traditional Arabic grilled dishes with soft live Oud music playing in the background or just a relaxed tapas dinner, you will find it all at The Chedi Muscat. You can choose to dine at The Beach Restaurant, The Arabian Courtyard or The Restaurant. You can also ‘Chill at The Chedi’ every Wednesday and Thursday evening at The Chedi Poolside Cabana. Oh! And do check out the sumptuous Friday Brunch at The Beach Restaurant. Talk about irresistible dining experiences!

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A DATE WITH LUXURYPorsche Design has come with the World’s Most Exclusive Advent Calendar. This brilliant showpiece, which stands approximately 1.75m high and is made of brushed aluminium with double-coat finish surfaces, reveals, each day up to December 24, a new surprise from the world of Porsche Design. The exclusive Advent calendar, worth US$ one million, is limited to one piece per continent. Behind the calendar’s 24 windows, accentuated by light bars, are hidden many highlights from Porsche Design. The calendars, strictly limited to five in number, are available on request via the worldwide Porsche Design Stores. Get yours now!

SCENT OF SEDUCTION GUESS’s alluring new fragrance for women, GUESS Seductive embodies the unique magnetism and a playfully captivating style synonymous with the GUESS brand. Created by perfumer Veronique Nyberg, GUESS Seductive embodies coquettish charm with a daring edge. The sparkling, floral-woody fragrance evokes coy femininity and intoxicating seduction. The scent teases the senses, captivates attention, and leaves a lingering sensation of addiction—a fatal floral attraction. The range also includes an intoxicating Body Cream and lavish Shower Cream.

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LUXURIOUS REWARDS The Ritz-Carlton Rewards is a frequent guest stay programme that had been tailor-made to add that extra touch of luxury to your hotel experience. It goes far beyond providing complimentary stays and airline flights, and recognizes its members with a broad selection of unique travel experiences. It offers exclusive access to some of the most luxurious services, including the Abercrombie & Kent members-only tours; personal shopping experiences, and multi-day photography workshops with National Geographic’s renowned photographers. Members will also be able to redeem points for flights on 31 of the world’s major airlines.

REMARKABLY GALLANTFrom Parfums de Marly comes yet another tribute to the daring horse races that charmed France during the King Louis XV’s era. A remarkably gallant scent, the fragrance is called Lippizan, after a horse breed that was developed in the 16th century. It is a captivating woody earthy fragrance that opens up with Bergamot, Lemon, Caradmom, Thyme, Tarragon and Clary Sage. The heart note is a gentle blend of Jasmine, Rose, Iris, Galbanum, Patchouli, Cedar and Vetiver. Tree Moss, Vanilla, Leather, Amber and

Musk form the base note of this fragrance. The Parfums de Marly range is available at Capital Store.

AN ICON’S CHOICEIf there is anything more iconic about the IWC Ingenieur Automatic Vintage watch, it is the fact that is a timepiece that is oft worn by an icon himself. Spotted on the Hollywood film star Tom Cruise’s wrist at various events, the Jubilee Edition Ingenieur Automatic is a throwback model of the original, first produced in 1955 in a white gold, the timepiece sells at retail for US$38,000. The model features an IWC manufactured 80111 calibre automatic movements with Pellaton winding system and integrated shock absorbers. The watch has a 44-hour power reserve, an antireflective sapphire glass and is water-resistant to 12 bars. For more details on IWC range of watches, contact Khimji Watches, Shatti Al Qurum.

SPIRIT OF ADVENTUREDynamism personified, the Cirque Jewellery range from Roger Dubuis is an invitation to happiness as much as it encompasses the spirit of adventure. This year Roger Dubuis has introduced the star motif to the collection. The harmonious combination of chains, stars and circles set with brilliants creates delightful constellations of light. The collection consists of The Long Necklace and The Earrings that come in white or rose gold. And you thought, Roger Dubuis just made classic timepieces!

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THE GOLDEN

TOUCH It’s all about gold this year at Baume

& Mercier. While their designs remain classical tokens of timeless beauty, the

palette of ornamental versions is broader than ever - from glamorous with a Classima

or a Diamant watch featuring a yellow gold case and numerals, to the stunning

Diamant with gold bracelet and diamond-set case that will light up the dark colour

codes of this fall. The gold rush is not just for women. Gold is also a must for men

this year, so if you want to treat yours to a new look, the Classima gold watch is the

perfect choice!

INTENSE, INDEED!Post-Sherlock Holmes, filmmaker Guy Ritchie and Jude Law have reunited to celebrate a fragrance. What are we talking about? Dior Homme Intense advertisement campaign, of course! The duo have come up with a short film, shot in 35 mm, that’s all about audacity, just like the fragrance. A fascinating mélange of daring and refinement born out of a blend of Iris and Cedar, the Intense boasts of being a milestone in the history of men’s perfumery, unique and modern.

A ‘SMART’ ACTThe N8, Nokia’s latest offering promises to bring a true social computing experience that combines great usability with a personalisable and fast user interface. The new smartphone is about Creating and Connecting! Take a load of this. The Nokia N8 introduces a 12-megapixel camera with Car Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor. And that’s not all! It also arms you with the ability to make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite. It also doubles up as a portable entertainment centre where people can enjoy HD-quality video with Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound by plugging into their home theatre system. All this and more: the N8 is a complete package!

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From Nuxe comes the complete range of pure honey face and body beauty care

products for the whole family with its Reve de Miel line! It is a comprehensive range

of ‘pure honey’ beauty treatments offering advanced performance, delicious textures

and delectable scents that respect and comfort dry or irritated skin, every day, all year long! Try the Reve de Miel Lip Balam

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The collection is the fourth in a series of olfactory narratives, following on from Lyric, Jubilation and Epic. Amouage Creative Director

Christopher Chong was reportedly inspired by Charles Baudelaire and set about channeling Baudelaire’s decadent genius to create a

potion with the potent ingredient of Absinth with other floral accords. While Memoir Man unmasks itself with a seductive green sensation of

Mint pervading to an intoxicated journey of Absinth and Wormwood, Memoir Woman manifests with a spicy fusion of Absinth to resonate the magical aura of the Black Swan. Both fragrances come in bottles

made of black glass crystal, topped with a silver caps accentuated by a black Swarovski crystal.

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat completes 25 years of indubitable service to the Sultanate. And, to mark this momentous occasion, the hotel has planned a one month-long series of gourmet delights featuring the Al Bustan Palace Culinary team, a chocolatier from Valrhona and world renowned grape farmers/growers coupled with a fashion and jewellery show by well-known Jordanian designer Nadia Dajani. Also joining the already talented hotel team, for the month of October, is a group of true experts. From Chile, France, Italy and Germany, an array of dedicated industry professionals will share their knowledge and expertise with guests and visitors. It’s time to celebrate and you are invited!

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COLLECTIBLE

The Bling ThingFeast your eyes on the Bang & Olufsen Serenata Diamond Edition...

When Bang & Olufsen teamed up with Samsung to

announce the Serenata music phone, we thought it

could not get better than this! After all, the phone,

as expected, had it all; advanced acoustics, an

unbeatable interface experience, and of course the

design ingenuity of Bang & Olufsen. The organic

rounded shape phone boasting with 4GB of flash

memory, a 2.26 color TFT LCD display, Bluetooth,

USB 2.0 support, WAP browser, three hours of claimed

talk time, and unto 280 hours of standby time. It is

equipped with a built-in speaker that enriches you

with distortion-free sound. A pair of EarSet 3 earbuds

comes with the package so that you can listen to your

much loved tracks in tranquility. Other specs include

a dedicated music key and an iPod-like, touch-

sensitive scroll wheel.

The perfect package already? Not quite! The

Liverpool-based Stuart Hughes has added his own

touches to this work of art to come up with the bling

of blings: The Bang &Olufsen Serenata Diamond

Edition.

Uniquely designed and crafted by Stuart Hughes, who

has given us the Gucci diamond belt, Bugatti Veyron

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iPhone wallet and the world’s most expensive suit,

the Serenata is exclusively revealed in Diamonds

and solid Gold. The Diamonds (a total of 16.25K,

VVS1 quality, colour F ) are mounted on their own

solid gold bezel sitting perfectly over the main scroll

mechanism. The main Facia and rear release are

reformed to precision using a circa of 140gms of solid

24K gold. This handset is a limited edition with only

10 of them to be created. Priced at £44,995 (approx.

$69,300), it also comes with a luxurious hand-finished

wallet made from Ostrich foot.

For more details log on to www.stuarthughes.com

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He is the red sole man, the man who lifted shoes from being mere

footwear to objects of desire. Meet Christian Louboutin, who

answers Deepa Rajan’s queries on work, life and the art of

balancing it all

‘Heeling’ the World

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J-Lo’s got a song about them.

Oprah Winfrey did a whole

episode on them. Lady Gaga

and Victoria Beckham have

proclaimed their love for

them. Every celebrity in the

world, from Madonna to

France’s first lady Carla Bruni,

swears by ‘em killer heels’

Louboutins. Not that it should

come as a surprise, given

that Christian Louboutin has

been ruling the world of soles

for long time now. In fact,

Louboutin recently received

the highest honour a shoe

designer can receive these

days: His shoes were featured

in Sex And The City film (This

despite the fact that Manolo

Blahniks were featured more

often in the TV series).

So even if you do have your

eccentric Blahniks, or your

Choos (we are assuming

here that these are NOT from

the Tamara Mellon factory),

your collection can never be

complete without a sensual

pair of Louboutins with their

signature Red Soles.

Louboutin’s work is pure

genius. His shoes are adorned

with everything; from feathers

to satin bows to silver chains

and come in colours like

purples, reds, metallics, and

of course, the classic black.

All these are mounted on

sky-high stiletto heels and

although the flats still remain

the heart of Louboutin’s

design, the stilettos are

really the soul of this artist’s

creation.

So, when Signature got an

opportunity to interview this

legend, we quickly whipped

up some questions (We were

actually attempting to create

a record with this one, for the

most number of questions

asked!) but had to limit it to

very few…

Growing up with women and

watching showgirls…what

was the first lesson you learnt

about shoes?

I learned that shoes can

change the gait of a woman,

affect her confidence and the

way she feels and transform

her look.

You have freelanced for

design houses such as Chanel

and Yves Saint-Laurent. You

also worked with Roger Vivier.

What made you want to

launch your own label?

I have had the pleasure of

working with many fashion

houses and have taken a

great deal away from my

experiences with them. I

always wanted my own label,

and still remain heavily

involved in all aspects of the

company.

I design my own shoes, name

the styles, assist in sourcing

materials, oversee the

photography and personally

weigh in and visit the stores

myself. The beauty of having

your own brand is that you

can control its destiny and

your vision.

The father of the red sole once

made some shoes with baby

blue soles? What happened

then?

The blue soled shoes are for

my bridal line and are still

in production. The line is

very popular and we also do

special order shoes for brides

and personal friends upon

request.

You included flats and

trainers in your current

collection? Any particular

reason?

As much as I love a heel and

women and men love a heel,

it is practical to have flats in

your wardrobe and I listen to

my clients when they tell me

what they are looking for in

a shoe. The flats I create are

often as design heavy as the

heels and are characteristic

Louboutin.

The trainers were an

experiment venturing

into designing for men –

something I’ve always wanted

to do. The first few styles did

so well that I’ve added more

to this season to include more

embellished trainers and

brogues.

For a designer whose shoes

are coveted by women from

London to Beijing, probably

even more than diamonds,

does the attention ever cease

to be a boon?

You know I absolutely love my

clients and I really appreciate

their support and enjoy

meeting them. Just this year I

travelled to Beirut, Jeddah and

Dubai and was so amazed at

the warm reception I received

at organized events. I must

have signed over 300 shoes in

Beirut!

It is amazing to see how a

shoe can command such an

audience and it is through my

travels and my experiences

visiting shops and clients that

I gain much of my inspiration.

LOUBOUTIN FACTS When Louboutin was 13, he

and his friends would sneak out of school to go to Le Palace, a Paris nightclub, but while his mates looked at the girls on stage, he just looked at their shoes.

He never went to fashion or design school and instead got his training working for, among others, Charles Jourdan, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent.

He once decided to miss a flight back to Paris from America so he could spend two more hours in a department store autographing his shoes.

An independent ratings company Luxury Institute, has named Christian Louboutin as the most desirable shoe brand in the world for the past three years.

Louboutin is also a landscape artist, trapeze artist (he has a swing in his studio) and, occasionally, tap dancing. He recently made a film of himself tap dancing for Simon Fuller’s fashion website, Fashionair.

TRAVELLING CIRCUSLouboutin Le Carrosse Noir (French for “The Black Carriage”) is a fantasy mobile shoe store that he thinks of as “a travelling circus.” Cinematic is it not? So much so that, Louboutin decided to film it, enlisting Benôit Tételin to direct. The series features three young women—Caroline Cottier as Jessyca, Marie-Astrid Jamois as Claudine, and Tatiana Séguin as Joséphine, known as ‘Loubi’s Angels’ (in reference to the classic American show)— dressed in Louboutins and in costumes by Roland Mouret and Martin Grant. The narrative focuses on their journey in Le Carrosse Noir en route to Cannes for a special performance, and the crazy characters and situations they encounter along the way.

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You were even offered a job

with a major fashion label?

As I mentioned earlier, I really

like the way the company is

working now and I cherish

being the master of its destiny.

When you are designing

shoes for Barbie, what are

you thinking? And, did you

actually ask the makers

to make Barbie’s leg’s look

thinner before you signed the

deal?

Barbie is an icon; how could

I resist such a collaboration?

I made a comment about

the doll in passing and the

controversy was unreal! I had

protests outside of my stores.

What does a shoe mean to

you? Do you judge a woman

by her shoes?

I have the advantage as

a designer for having two

viewpoints. I have a very

feminine mentality because

I was raised by women so I

know how women think, how

they feel when they wear a

piece of clothing that satisfies

them. I also have a completely

masculine side so I never lost

the man’s perspective.

So if you were not

designing shoes, you’d be

a trapeze artist, landscape

gardener, an antique

hunter… are we forgetting

something…ah yes tap

dancing?

Yes (laughs). I was

actually looking for

antiques while in Beirut.

Unfortunately I didn’t

find anything.

How was the Le Carrosse Noir

experience at Cannes? How

did the caravan start rolling?

Le Carosse Noir was amazing!

Cannes was all abuzz about

it and we did performances

everyday with a MC and my

3 dancers which are really

amazing. You can see them

online in the web installments

that we are doing about

the Carrosse Noir’s trip. I

have always been a fan of

showgirls and now I have my

3 Loubi’s Angels who perform

with me. It was something fun

to add to the environment.

You have been on your toes,

opening boutiques across

the Middle East. Given the

economic slowdown, is

anyone going to spend a

‘small fortune’ on a pair of

Louboutins?

Well, from what we’ve seen

so far, yes! The response has

been amazing and the reason

Middle East expansion has

been in our plans for so long

is because of the desire.

Clients shopping in London,

Paris and New York have

been

asking me when I am going

to open in the Middle

East and it was

about time.

Jennifer Lopez

once told

Harper’s Bazaar

magazine that

Louboutin’s shoes “kill

you. But they’re the sexiest

shoes around.” Really? Your

advice to women who want to

own a pair of Louboutins…

Jennifer did a song about my

shoes. Anything you wear

should make you feel better,

sexier, happier. My shoes

resonate with women all over

the world for many different

reasons but I am so fortunate

and thankful to have them as

clients

THE RED SOLE STORYOne of the most intriguing parts of the Louboutin story is the origin of the infamous red soles. Although the actual story varies slightly depending on the source, most versions go something like this: When Louboutin was working on a prototype, he felt like something essential was missing. He saw his assistant applying a scarlet nail polish and impulsively grabbed it and used it to paint the soles of the shoes. “I did not really choose the red sole. It’s more like the red sole came to me and had to stay with me. Thank God I had this girl with me who was painting her nails. I grabbed her nailpolish (thank you to Chanel for that) and painted the sole.” The rest, of course, is history! His red soled shoes were such a rage that they encountered a spate of random plagiarism. So much so that they were officially trademarked in January 2008 to discourage imitations.

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FERTILE CRESCENTPAINTER AND SCULPTOR JEWAD SELIM IS ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE FATHER OF IRAQI MODERN ART. GWENDOLYN LEICK TELLS US WHY…

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The image of Baghdad in

the early 21st century

is that of a deeply

dysfunctional city,

scarred by violence.

Bombs, bulldozers and

razor wire have torn

the fabric of the city.

The National Museum,

looted in the immediate

aftermath of the US and

Allied Forces takeover,

remains closed except for approved visitors; the National Library

was burnt and many other cultural institutions are damaged

and shut down. Some observers see signs of improvement – the

death toll from violent attacks is certainly down in comparison

to previous years, and there is some semblance of normality –

but Baghdad does not look likely to figure as a ‘capital of culture’

in the near future.

Yet this is what Baghdad was. The foremost city of the Arab

world, Baghdad in the early fifties was a cosmopolitan hub with

a vibrant artistic and cultural life. Several associations of artists

competed, debated and exhibited together. There were regular

exhibitions, sponsorship, scholarships and commissions from a

government keen to sustain the cultural capital, as well as an

appreciative audience for fine art, poetry and music.

One of the most admired artists at that time was Jewad Selim,

whose work was rare in that it had found recognition abroad

and was shown and sold in Britain and the US. Lorna Selim, his

wife and fellow artist, described the Baghdad of that era as a

“Wonderfully free and tolerant climate without sectarianism,

racism and factional fighting”. After his early death in 1961,

Selim came to epitomise the modern artist of Iraq.

Iraq was then a relatively new nation state. It had been carved

from the dying Ottoman Empire by the British, who were granted

a League of Nations mandate for Iraq in 1920. Pledging to

prepare the country for independence (which followed in 1932),

Britain installed the Hashemite Arab, Faisal, as king, in the hope

that he would be acceptable to the heterogeneous population.

Faisal I promoted pan-Arabic nationalism and encouraged

the cosmopolitan atmosphere in the capital. However, the

Hashemite dynasty was overthrown in 1958 and after various

upheavals, Saddam Hussein took control in 1979.

The effect of Ba’ath rule on Iraq’s cultural life was stifling,

as artists were increasingly expected to glorify the regime

while dissent was punished. In 2004, the interim government

instigated the restoration of Selim’s most famous work, the

Monument for Liberty. Public works minister Nisrin Mustafa

al-Barwari used the occasion to connect the new post-Saddam

era with Baghdad’s best known artists, saying, “Only by culture

can we help people return to their humanist roots which were

destroyed by Saddam Hussein and his dictatorship,” and she

stressed that Selim himself was remembered with nostalgia,

“because he reminds us of the good part of Iraqi history, the

potential for Iraqis, and the wealth of art and culture that exists

in Iraq”.

Jewad Selim owed his rise to fame as an international artist to a

number of factors. Firstly, he came from a highly creative family

– both his siblings also became notable artists. Born in 1919,

Selim grew up in the British Mandate period and subsequently

benefited from the scholarships the government made available

for studies abroad. As a very young man he was able to visit

Europe and studied in Rome, Berlin, Paris and London. His

diaries, with entries in four European languages, demonstrate

a keen interest in the life and culture of these cities. He went

to the museums, saw exhibitions and generally sharpened

his perceptions. When the Second World War broke out, he

returned to Baghdad and began to teach in the newly created

art school headed by Faiq Hassan, where he set up the sculpture

department, as well as doing part-time work in the Baghdad

Archaeological Museum (which became the National Museum

of Iraq). The Iraqi Department of Antiquities was conducting its

own excavations at the time and the museum was being filled

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with Mesopotamian artefacts.

In the climate of burgeoning

nationalism, such excavations

were highly significant

since they showed the great

historical depth of civilisation

on Iraqi soil, instilling a sense

of national pride to which

Selim was also susceptible.

Some of the foreign soldiers

stationed in Baghdad

happened to be artists;

they were passionate about

modern painting, and argued

for a freer more spontaneous

mode of expression. It was

during these discussions that

a new interest in modernism

was instilled in Selim, which

deepened during his second

prolonged stay in Europe,

again funded by a government

scholarship.

From 1946-1949 he studied in

London at the Slade School

of Art, which was still fairly

conventional at the time,

though he vividly remembered

Henry Moore’s occasional

tutorials.

He was also intensely

stimulated by exhibitions of

modern art, notably the great

Picasso-Matisse show, and by

looking at ancient art in the

British Museum, and African

sculpture at the Horniman.

He also met his future wife,

Lorna, in London, a fellow

artist whose intelligence

and companionship were to

provide a constant support for

the rest of his life.

Back in Baghdad in the early

fifties, where Lorna joined

him, he threw himself into

the vibrant art scene. He

was first involved in the

formation of an art society,

‘The Pioneers’, who advocated

painting the real life of Iraqi

towns and villages, working

outdoors and experimenting

with various styles such as

Expressionism and Cubism.

In 1951 he helped set up the

Baghdad Modern Art Group.

He focused on painting during

this period, which saw him

preoccupied with debating

what form contemporary

Iraqi art should take. He saw

it springing from ancient

wells, such as those of the

Sumerians, Babylonians

and Assyrians, as well as

from Islamic sources, but he

responded also to the lives

and settings of modern 20th

century Iraqi men and women

and the whole apparatus of

thought and practice of the

international art scene.

In 1951, the Modern Art

Group held its inaugural

exhibition in the Museum of

Ancient Costumes, where

this quest for an authentic

modern Iraqi art was formally

proclaimed. In the same year

Selim participated in an

international exhibition, The

Unknown Political Prisoner.

His abstract sculpture won

an award and was exhibited

at the Tate Gallery among

80 works chosen from 3,500

entries. A tour of the United

States in 1954 confirmed his

status as an internationally

successful artist.

On his return, the social

backwardness and creeping

political oppression were

felt more keenly, although

Selim would channel his

anger into his work, now

primarily sculpture rather

than painting. He used stone

and wood, since there were

no facilities for large works

and casting. The 1954 wooden

sculpture, Mother and Child,

an abstract, to be offered in

Bonhams Dubai Sale, reflects

this period. A photo for Iraq

Petroleum shows Selim with

the sculpture in a garden in

Waziriya, a north Baghdad

suburb – the last time it was

exhibited.

The revolution of July 1958

promised a new beginning,

an Iraq free from foreign

domination, and Selim

Jewad Selim’s masterpieces is one of the many exciting works of art in Bonhams latest sale of South Asian and Middle East Art taking place on October 11 at the Royal Mirage Hotel Dubai

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responded with enthusiasm

to the government’s wish to

mark the occasion through

the commissioning of public

sculpture. The Monument for

Liberty in Tahrir Square is

often seen as the pinnacle

of his achievement as an

artist. It also cost him his

life, since the short deadline

given overtaxed his strength

and he suffered a heart

attack before the work was

completely installed. The

large bronze relief sculptures,

unfortunately mounted

awkwardly high above the

square, make reference to

the narrative sequences of

Sumerian votive plaques

which used to adorn ancient

temples, the dynamism of

Assyrian reliefs, as well

the reality of ordinary

Iraqi people. However, all

his work shows a special

talent and a very personal

language, rooted in the

understanding of the longue

durée of Mesopotamian

culture and committed to

modernism’s insistence on

truth and integrity, devoid

of sentimentality and empty

formalism

The writer is an Assyriologist and

lectures at Chelsea College of

Art & Design

(As published in Bonhams magazine)

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Such is Joakim Klingefjord’s passion for skiing, it had Visvas Paul D Karra

wishing that he were in Renna CEO’s shoes (skis)

PASSIONS

snow beneath his feet

The first rays

of the sun are

kissing the

snow-covered

Alps and the

sky is shyly shedding its grey

to don the bright blue mantle

of the day. The mountains are

high enough for you to look

down at fluffy white clouds

floating away in the pristine

Alpine breeze. Underneath

your feet is freshly fallen

snow. There is no path for

you to ski down and it is up

to you to chart one through

it. With one strong stroke of

the ski poles off you go down

the slope weaving yourself a

path through the virgin snow,

revelling in the thrill of a run,

fascinated by the unknown,

allowing the adrenaline

rush to take over. Sounds

impressive, does it not?

Welcome to the world of

Joakim Klingefjord.

For Klingefjord, who is the

CEO of Renna (a mobile

company), perhaps the only

thing that outdoes negotiating

the twists and turns of a

boardroom is his passion for

skiing. Klingefjord’s zeal for

skiing can be traced back

to his roots in North Europe

where skiing is a favourite

pastime for most people. Like

most north Europeans for

whom skiing is a part and

parcel of their life, Klingefjord

began to ski as a teenager

and has never stopped

charting ski slopes since then.

It is no wonder then, that y g p y), p p y ,

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Klingefjord, who has been in

Oman for more than a year

now, misses the snow and

takes breaks in between his

demanding job to indulge in

his passion. He often goes

skiing for around 20 days of

the year and has done some

2000-3000 ski runs till today.

“For ski lovers, the ultimate

experience comes from trying

out an unknown slope. This

is where you come face to

face with untouched nature

and get such strong feelings

of awe, fascination and fear,”

he says and adds that only a

few places around the world

offer off-piste skiing (skiing

away from controlled ski trails

and slopes) and Rifugio Di

Guglielmina in Gressony di

Trinity in northern Italy is one

of them.

“Rifugio Di Guglielmina is a

ski resort for the most diehard

ski enthusiasts, because it

offers you the ultimate in the

thrills and chills. To begin

with, you have to ski down

to the place with your entire

luggage, and then you need

to sleep with your clothes

on. In addition, there are no

lights as well. So you really

need to brave the harshest of

weathers in order to derive

the real thrills of skiing in this

place,” Klingefjord says while

mentioning that this has been

one of his most memorable

experiences ever.

Klingefjord’s passion for

skiing is evident in the

animated explanations he

gives while talking about the

sport and his trips to various

countries and mountains.

(So much so that you’d want

put on a pair of skis and

attempt a Figure Eight across

the nearest stretch of snow,

whether you know how to

or not!) Besides Rifugio Di

Guglielmina, which he rates

at the top of his list, the 45-

year-old CEO has skied in

varied terrains and places.

Les Arcs ski resort located

in Savoie, France, in the

Tarentaise Valley town of

Bourg-Saint-Maurice is

another place that Klingefjord

considers ideal for off-

piste skiing. According to

Klingefjord, since Les Arcs

is fairly dense, off-piste

opportunities are numerous.

The highest point Klingefjord

has skied from is around

3000m in the mountains

of Bariloche, in the Andes

Mountains between Argentina

and Chile. Jackson Hole, a

valley located in the west-

central US state of Wyoming,

and The Aosta Valley in

Italy are some of the other

destinations that he has

enjoyed skiing in. Besides

these, Klingefjord has also

skied in the town described

as ‘the death-sport capital of

the world’, because of its lure

for the more extreme variants

of outdoor activity. The place

is Chamonix, the oldest ski

resort in France.

In France, he also did runs

at Courchevel – another ski

area located in the Tarentaise

Valley – and known to be

the largest linked ski area

in the world. Galdhøpiggen

(Galdhø Peak in English), the

highest mountain in Norway,

Scandinavia and Northern

Europe, his homeland, is

another place where he

has spent some quality ski

weekends. Other countries

that Klingefjord has skied

in include Spain, Sweden,

Norway, Turkey, Switzerland,

Austria and Germany. He has

even done Ski Dubai to boot,

just for the heck of it, we are

told.

“The joy is not just in donning

the skis and arming yourself

with the ski poles. It digs

deeper than the snow so to

speak,” says Klingefjord.

“It is about the beautiful

surroundings, about having

lunch with your friends in the

snow and about the way you

enjoy the whole experience.

You need to clear your mind

to enjoy the run. And the

greatest feeling comes when

you are on an untouched

slope. Every skier’s wish and

challenge is ‘first in last out’

in such areas.” Of course,

Klingefjord has been lucky

enough to have avoided

any natural disasters (read

avalanches) so far.

One has to be physically fit

to do the runs and Klingefjord

manages that by going for a

good run every morning. And

during the cooler months in

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to maintain his fitness levels.

But more than the physical

part, he emphasises, skiing

is about enjoying nature, the

snow and the mountains.

Evidently, this love of snow

runs deep in the family.

Klingefjord’s four children

(aged between 5-13) are

already taking their first

steps, following their father.

His eldest son recently

managed to do the back

flip jump into the water in

ski jumping. This is a major

achievement for any kid and

papa Klingefjord beams with

pride as he shows us a video

of his son in action.

“It is easier to plan a

vacation when you have the

whole family sharing the

same passion,” explains

Klingefjord. And it is so much

more satisfying when you can

discuss about slopes, runs

and areas over a cozy dinner

with your loved ones, he says.

“Once you learn how to ski,

you will never want to leave

it,” adds Klingefjord as a

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AN EGYPTIANSOJOURN

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Alexandria, Egypt, is a must-see for anyone with a penchant for history and travel,

says Marie-Claire

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When you get an opportunity to fly

business class to Alexandria, it

seems churlish to refuse. Especially

when you add to the experience, a

two-night stay in the Four Seasons

Hotel at San Stefano. So, I packed my

bags and headed off to sample the

magic of Alexandria.

After a short three-and-half hour

flight, I had arrived in Alexandria – or Alex, as it’s affectionately known as by

the locals – and with the help of a representative from the Four Seasons hotel

it took less than 15 minutes to make our way through the airport. A mere 10

minutes later I was at the hotel where a warm and friendly welcome awaited,

before being escorted to my room.

The Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, with its distinctive

European flair and Mediterranean ambience is elegance and opulence

personified. Comprising 118 rooms and suites, including the Royal Suite that

takes up the entire 18th floor of the hotel and four Presidential Suites on the

19th floor, it is without a doubt Alex’s premier hotel.

Decorated in a classic French design, with a fresh palette of yellows, blues

and white, my room offered a breath-taking view from the balcony, overlooking

the hotel’s circular infinity pool. A very clever design feature means that the

eye sweeps straight out over the beach and the Mediterranean, cloaking the

busy multi-lane road that separates the hotel from the Corniche and its private

beach, access to which is provided for guests by an underground passageway.

After unpacking and freshening up in my luxurious Greek-inspired marble

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bathroom, I was ready to

sample the culinary delights

of the hotel’s Lebanese

restaurant, Byblos, where

guests can choose to

dine under an impressive

chandelier by the fireplace

or outside on the terrace

overlooking the sea. Dinner

was followed by cocktails on

the terrace of the Bleu Bar

after which it was time for a

blissfully comfortable night

of sleep.

There’s something about

waking up in lavish

surroundings that makes

you feel more refreshed than

usual and after an energising

shower it was time to head

down for breakfast at Kala,

the hotel’s Mediterranean

restaurant. Large, airy and

spacious with a breathtaking

view overlooking the ocean,

you could be forgiven for

thinking you’d walked into

a magnificent 18th century

French Riviera seaside resort,

with its blue and white decor

and majestic floor-to-ceiling

windows. It would be hard to

imagine a more idyllic setting.

With a vast array of

everything you could possibly

want for breakfast, I decided

that my surroundings inspired

me to tuck into freshly baked

pain-au-chocolat decadently

dipped into rich and creamy

hot chocolate.

Sated and fortified, it was time

to explore Alexandria and find

out more about the history

of this city that was once the

intellectual centre of the world

and Egypt’s capital for almost

a thousand years, until the

Muslim conquest of Egypt in

641 AD. There is so much to

see that it’s hard to decide

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what to visit, but our first stop

was the Catacombs of Kom

Shouqafa. Discovered in 1900,

the burial site dates back to

the second century AD and

runs three storeys down into

the earth. Eerie and slightly

claustrophobic the deeper

into the sandstone excavation

you go, it is nonetheless a

fascinating window into how

the ancient civilisation buried

its dead and you can almost

feel the spirits of the deceased

looking over you as you learn

more about them.

Next it was on to Pompey’s

Pillar, a 20.48 metre tall pillar

built from a single piece of

granite. Originally thought

to mark the burial place

of Pompey, it was actually

built amidst the ruins of the

Serapium in 297 AD, in honour

of Emperor Diocletian’s victory

over the Alexandrian revolt.

Moving on to the surprisingly

well preserved Roman

Amphitheatre of Kom Al-

Dikka, I learned that it was the

only one of its kind in Egypt.

With its marble 12 tier seating,

mosaic floors and granite

columns, you could almost

picture what it must have

been like back in the second

century.

Our last stop of the morning

brought us to the Fort of

Qaitbey, an imposing fortress

built in 1480 by Sultan Qaitbey

on the sight of the Pharos

Lighthouse, one of the seven

ancient wonders of the world.

An impressive masterpiece

of design, the fort was built to

defend the city from sea-faring

crusaders and comprises

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some clever designs to make

life as uncomfortable for the

enemy as possible, including

the ingeniously simple idea of

making the rise of the stairs

in the main fort increasingly

higher with each step,

resulting in a very tired and

out-of-breath attacker by the

time he reaches the top – and

I can personally attest to the

effectiveness! The fort also

houses the Naval Museum

which contains artefacts from

both Roman and Napoleonic

sea battles.

Feeling very cultured indeed,

it was time to return to the

hotel for a delicious and lazy

lunch of fresh seafood and

tender steak around the pool

before heading back to visit

the Bibliotheca Alexandrina,

built near the famed site of the

ancient library of Alexandria.

The elven-storey cylindrical

shaped building, opened in

2002, is home to over eight

million books and houses

three museums and five

specialised research institutes

as well as an art collection

that includes Hellenic

statues and centuries-old

manuscripts. Many an hour

can be lost in its treasures

but a word of advice; be sure

to keep your wallet or purse

in your pocket when you visit

as handbags are not allowed

inside, leaving you with no

means to pay for anything in

the souvenir shops.

Returning to the Four Seasons,

there was just time for a quick

nap before getting ready and

heading down to the hotel’s

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elegant Italian restaurant,

Stefano’s, for a delectable

feast that included mouth-

watering black ink tagliatelle

with lobster and gnocchi

with prawns coated in a

Cambozola cheese sauce.

Wanting to see a little of

Alexandria’s night life before

returning to Bahrain the next

day, we decided to head 30

minutes out from the hotel

to Panayotis, a very trendy

outdoor nightclub on the

outskirts of town. With its

pulsating blend of Latino,

Arabic and Dance music,

accompanied to a live electric

violinist, the club is terraced

with sunken water features

between the levels and was

a great choice for a fabulous

night out on the town.

An hour long Swedish

massage at the hotel’s two-

storey spa was a wonderful

way to spend the next morning

and lunch at the hotel’s Fish

Restaurant on the beach,

sampling a large variety of

the fresh seafood Alexandria

is famed for, was the perfect

end to a perfect weekend

getaway

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as an A.

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A watch, like most human

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Rigorous efforts are taken by

watchmakers to ensure that

when the watch is finally

returned to its owner, the

engineering and performance

qualities of each timepiece

are safeguarded

The writer is a service watchmaker at

A. Lange & Söhne,Germany

David Weber

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Youthful, sharp, elegant: The Austin Reed Autumn/Winter Collection 2010 is for the ‘New Gen’. Boasting fine cords, heavy yarn blazers, club-stripe ties, it has everything that you need for a fresh preppy look…

HIM: Charcoal Sharkskin Jacket

and trousers, Classic white shirt,

Navy Multi-Stripe Tie HER:

Satin backed dress, Twists Necklace

Twill BlazerNavy Cord trousers

Plum and White Satin Fine Stripe TiePurple hanky

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Fushia Ruffle Front Jumper

Flannel Trouser Wool Beret

Black gloves

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Signature Crepe Wool Jacket and skirt

Blue Herringbone Shirt

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HIM: Navy Twill blazer,

Charcoal Flannel TrouserTwill blue check Shirt

Navy silk tie with a navy spot design

Hanky with navy spot designHER:

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Suites for my Sweet…

CHRISTIE’S DUBAI IS OFFERING NEARLY 41 EXAMPLES OF PARURES AT ITS JEWELLERY AND WATCH AUCTION TO BE HELD IN OCTOBER. NEVER BEFORE HAS SUCH A NUMBER

BEEN OFFERED FOR SALE AT AUCTION. SIGNATURE PRESENTS A SMALL PREVIEW…

Can you picture yourself in a room filled

with sumptuous suites of jewellery, set with

a total of 2,180 carats of rubies, 1,970 carats

of emeralds, 1,630 carats of sapphires and

6,460 carats of diamonds? If you can, you are

probably a jewellery connoisseur attending

the Christie’s auction of Jewels and Watches:

The Dubai Sale, at the Jumeirah Emirates

Tower’s Hotel. The auction will be on from

October 24 to October 27.

ACCESSORIES PLUS

Sapphire and Diamond ParureOf flexible lattice design, the bracelet mounted with a sugarloaf cabochon sapphire stated to weigh a total of 180.86 carats within an emerald cut-diamond demi-surround, the tapered band mounted with vari-cut diamonds stated to weigh a total of 50.36 carats with circular-shaped cabochon sapphire accents; necklace, ring, ear pendants and watch en suite.

Sapphires stated to weigh a total of 375.04 carats. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of 164.01 carats.

Estimate: US$600,000 – 400,000 (AED2,200,000 – 2,920,000)

A Diamond Demi-Parure by ChatilaThe demi-parure comprising a necklace of bib design, composed of a series of articulated pear-shaped diamond drops each suspended from a diamond-set surround of tear-drop motif, flanked by brilliant cut-diamond clusters and articulated lines of marquise and brilliant cut diamonds within a scalloped diamond-set border; with ear pendants en suite.

Estimate: US$250,000 – 350,000 (AED918,000 – AED 1,285,000)

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What is a ‘parure’? It refers to a set of three or more matching pieces of jewellery, traditionally consisting of a necklace,

bracelet, ring and a pair of earrings. The name was first applied in the 17th century

although the fashion of matching suites of jewellery

extends to over 5,000 years, to Ancient Egypt and Rome, where

women adorned themselves with sets of jewellery.

Ruby and Diamond Parure by Elie Chatila Comprising a necklace composed of five rows of oval-shaped rubies interspersed with a series of brilliant-cut diamonds, each row centring upon a trefoil oval-shaped ruby and pear-shaped diamond motif; bracelet, ear pendants and ring en suite,with custom-made maker’s presentation case and certificate, necklace inner circumference 42.0cm, bracelet 19.0cm long, ear pendants 8.0cm long, ring size - 7. Rubies stated to weigh a total of 224.57 carats. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of 227.22 carats. Stated to be mounted in 18k white gold.

(Accompanied by report no. 57095 dated 19 August 2010 from SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the ruby weighing 1.65 carats is of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with indications of heating and moderate clarity enhancement)

Estimate: US$250,000-350,000 (AED910,000 – 1,300,000)

Emerald and Diamond Parure, by JahanThe parure comprising a necklace composed of seven pear-shaped Colombian emerald articulated drops, each mounted within a brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamond surround and suspended from a double diamond festoon; with bracelet, ear pendants and ring en suite.

Emeralds stated to weigh a total of 261.47 carats. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of 129.58 carats.

Estimate: US$350,000 - 450,000 (AED1,285,000-1,650,000)

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Christie’s DubaiWhen

Oct 24- 27 (auction to be held on 27th)

WhereJumeirah Emirates Tower’s

Hotel, Dubai

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THE MODERN TOUCHWith a completely new design, a more efficient and high-tech engine and comprehensive safety features, the all new Cadillac SRX crossover is top of the tops. A Signature Report

CARS

Despite the retro trend that

has seen the revival of

numerous iconic designs,

Cadillac has pressed

ahead with its new design

philosophy for the 21st century

called ‘art and science’,

which it says, “incorporates

sharp, sheer forms and crisp

edges — a form vocabulary

that expresses bold, high-

technology design and

invokes the technology used

to design it.” This new design

language has, over the years,

spread from the original CTS

across the line all the way up

to the XLR roadster and has

since become iconic of all

Cadillacs.

A multi-piece shield grille

and Cadillac’s iconic vertical

headlamps – with light pipe

technology and available

adaptive forward lighting –

make up the face of the new,

soon to be released, 2010

SRX. They blend into a tightly

wrapped, sweeping body that

tapers downward at the rear,

giving the vehicle a sporty

profile. The SRX has a wide

stance, minimal overhang

and wheels pushed to corners.

Eighteen-inch wheels are

standard and 20-inch wheels

are offered. A bold accent line

dives across the body side and

culminates at a chrome front

fender vent that incorporates

a side marker lamp. An

integrated spoiler on the

rear-ward edge of the roof

extends the sleek lines and

improves aerodynamics. It is

a thoroughly modern design

that is true to the company’s

design philosophy.

The interior is like the

second side of the same coin,

matching the exterior in its

look and feel and creating

an aura of modernity and

technology with a touch of

old-world craftsmanship.

Hand-cut-and-sewn coverings

on the instrument panel and

ambient lighting details

convey a finely tailored

cabin. The sunroof, one of the

largest in the segment, covers

70 per cent of the roof of the

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vehicle giving passengers a

unique feeling of openness

and freedom. An integrated

centre stack houses controls

for climate and audio systems,

while the navigation system

rises from the centre of the

instrument panel. A signature

example of the SRX’s attention

to detail is the Cadillac script

logos in the front door sill

plates that illuminate when

the doors are opened.

Inside, technology can be

found in abundance. Aside

from the aforementioned “pop-

up” navigation screen with

three-dimensional imaging,

and adaptive forward

lighting, the SRX also has USB

connectivity and 40 GB hard

drive, Bluetooth connectivity

(with NAV), power liftgate with

adjustable height setting,

keyless entry, passive push

button start and adaptive

remote start and a dual-screen

system for rear entertainment.

At the heart of the SRX is

a new, fuel-efficient direct

injected 3.0L V-6 that delivers

an estimated 265 hp and

is paired with a six-speed

automatic transmission.

Direct injection results in more

power, better fuel efficiency

and lower emissions, all

in a smaller-displacement

package. As a result, the

new V-6 engine is expected

to raise the SRX’s standard

power rating by 5 hp, while

achieving an estimated 10

per cent – 15 per cent fuel

efficiency improvement.

The 3.0L direct injection

V-6 is named as one of the

world’s 10 Best Engines for

2009 by Ward’s Automotive.

Along with direct injection

technology, the 3.0L engine

employs variable valve

timing to optimize power and

fuel efficiency and reduce

emissions.

The Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-

speed automatic transmission

helps save fuel by lowering

the engine’s rpm at constant

highway speeds, while

manual shift control enables

greater driver interaction

when desired. Traction

control is taken a step further

on AWD models with the rear

eLSD (Electronic Limited Slip

Differential System). In wet

conditions, the system can

transfer up to 100 per cent of

torque to the wheel that has

more grip. The eLSD also

gives the driver enhanced

control when cornering hard

or completing a high-speed

manoeuvre, such as a lane

change, by momentarily

applying more or less torque

to either of the wheels to help

the rear of the vehicle more

closely follow the direction of

the front wheels. In addition to

this the suspension includes

a real-time damping system

in conjunction with AWD that

adjusts shock damping rates

in response to road conditions

for a smooth ride quality.

SRX’s safety features are

designed to protect occupants

before, during and after a

crash. A strong body structure

and chassis that absorbs crash

energy is complemented by the

use of martensitic steel in the

fully enclosed rocker sections.

Martensitic steel is one of the

strongest available and its use

in the rockers helps protect

against intrusion during a

side-impact crash, while also

maintaining the structure

during front and rear crashes.

Additional safety features

include standard head curtain

side air bags, standard front

seat-mounted pelvic/thorax

side air bags, front safety

belts with dual pretensioners

and load limiters, rollover

mitigation sensors, a pedal

release system, trailer

stability assist.

With a completely new design,

a more efficient and high-tech

engine and comprehensive

safety features, the 2010

Cadillac SRX promises you a

driving experience like none

other! And, to top it all, it also

delivers excellent utility and

top-notch creature comforts

that make this a set of luxury

wheels that you must

possess!

All Cadillac models sold in the Middle East come with a free service and maintenance

package for 4 years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first),

in addition to around the clock roadside assistance and General

Motors’ patented bumper-to-bumper warranty. This unsurpassed care package

offers Cadillac customers an unparalleled sense of security and

total peace of mind, enhancing the overall Cadillac experience. In Oman, OTE Group is the exclusive

dealer for Cadillac

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We all love an iPod. After all,

it has revolutionised the way

people enjoy their music on

the go. And, as if they weren’t

good enough already, Apple

has decided to revise nearly

the entire line-up of the iPod

range, making them all-

the-more user friendly and

technologically advanced.

The one to receive the largest overhaul

is easily the nano. It has now dumped

the traditional control scheme in

favour of Apple’s Multi-Touch interface.

This lets users navigate their music

collection by simply tapping or swiping

a finger on the display. The new player

features a polished aluminum and glass

enclosure with a built-in clip, making it

instantly wearable. Like the shuffle, the

new nano features Genius Mixes and,

in addition, also has a built-in FM radio

and up to 24 hours of music playback on

a single battery charge. The amazing

new design is nearly half the size and

weight of its predecessor, making the

new ultra-portable iPod nano nearly as

small as the new shuffle and is a natural

workout companion. The nano will be

available in two models, an 8GB and a

16GB model, and in six colours - silver,

graphite, blue, green, orange and pink.

We Dig: The Multi-Touch interface, not to mention the nano size!

TECHNOLOGY

THE NANO

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The smallest and most portable model of

the iPod range, the shuffle now features

both clickable ‘ring’ buttons and Apple’s

innovative VoiceOver technology. The

new feature is activated by a button on

top of iPod and allows users to hear the

name of the currently playing song and to

switch between songs, playlists or Genius

Mixes. To make life easier, the clickable

buttons make the new iPod shuffle even

simpler to use. Press the centre button to

play and pause, press the outer buttons

to skip forward and back or adjust the

volume up and down. It even speaks in 25

different languages and alerts users when

their battery needs charging. With nearly

50 per cent more battery life, it is capable

of over 15 hours of music playback on a

single battery charge. The new wearable

iPod shuffle also has an all-aluminium

enclosure with a built-in clip and will

come in five brilliant colours—silver, blue,

green, orange and pink.

We Dig: The innovative VoiceOver technology.

Packed with incredible new features

including Apple’s stunning Retina

display, FaceTime video calling, HD

video recording, Apple’s A4 chip, 3-axis

gyro, iOS 4.1 and Game Center, it is the

thinnest and lightest iPod touch ever.

And as it seems, even the most efficient

ever with up to 40 hours of music

playback and seven hours of video

playback on a single battery charge.

Apple’s stunning Retina display, first

seen on the iPhone 4 a few months

back, makes everything on iPod touch

look even more incredible, whether

playing games, watching video,

browsing the web or flicking through

photos. With the new front-facing

camera and mic, iPod touch users can

make FaceTime video calls over Wi-Fi

with other new iPod touch or iPhone 4

users to easily see what their friends

are up to, share important moments like

the first day of school and even show

others what they are seeing by easily

switching to the rear-facing camera.

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FLUIDITYIN MOTION

The flagship SUV of the Infiniti range,

the all-new 2011 QX, was unveiled

in the Sultanate by Suhail Bahwan

Automobiles recently. Mayank

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Its presence is

unmistakable

– a calm

strength

derived from

clean fluid

lines that

holds your

attention. It

epitomises the highest level

of luxury, not just for the driver

and front seat passenger, but

all occupants as it offers each

one of them personalised

control of their environments.

Add to it an exceptional

driving experience provided

by a powerful yet efficient V8

engine design, Hydraulic Body

Motion Control system and

intuitive functionality, which

anticipates and responds to

the users’ needs and desires

and the picture is complete.

Ladies and gentlemen, say

hello to the all new Infiniti QX.

Available in two specification

grades in Middle East

markets, with full-time 4WD as

standard, the vehicle comes

in either ‘Excellence’ or higher

specification ‘Luxury’ grade

with each grade having the

option of either seven seats or

an eight-seat format. The QX

offers a full range of available

innovative technology,

including Blind Spot Warning

and the advanced Hydraulic

Body Motion Control system.

This second-generation QX

has been totally redesigned

from the platform up. Its new

high-stiffness frame structure

enhances ride comfort while

reducing noise, vibration and

harshness.

Conceived to attract and hold

people’s attention, conveying

its underlying sense of power

and strength, the design is

dynamic, its size capable of

transporting up to eight adults

with spacious elegance.

The bold front chrome grille

is flanked by automatic

on/off bi-functional xenon

headlights with windshield

wiper interlock and integrated

front fog lights. Adaptive Front

lighting System (AFS) with

auto-levelling headlights are

also fitted as standard.

Other exterior features

include LED tail lights, power-

folding side view mirrors

with integrated turn signals,

courtesy lights and reverse

tilt-down feature, body color

running boards, body color

integrated front and rear

splash guards built into the

wheel arches, roof rails, power

sliding tinted glass moon roof

and a power rear lift gate.

The QX’s all-new body and

frame are designed to provide

enhanced body stiffness and

reduced vibration versus

the previous QX design.

Structural changes include

a new high-stiffness frame

structure with enlarged side

rail section width, redesigned

connecting structures between

each cross-member and side

rails, an integrated rear hitch

member, improved stiffness

of the cabin mounting points

and a special rear body ring

structure around the tailgate.

The second-generation QX

also offers new engine and

transmission designs –

delivering, a combination

of power, efficiency and

refinement worthy of the

Infiniti name.

The interiors are as luxurious

with perforated semi-aniline

leather seating. It offers ample

first and second row space

with second row bench-style

or two individual captain’s

chair-style seating, as well as

generous luggage space.

The driver’s seat is 10-way

power adjustable, including

2-way power lumbar support.

It features a standard dual

occupant memory system

for the driver’s seat, steering

wheel and outside mirrors.

Premium entertainment and

technology features included

are an 8-inch WVGA colour

touch-screen display; Infiniti

Controller for use with vehicle

information systems and

comfort and convenience

features; the Infiniti Hard

Drive Navigation System.

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone

System is standard, as is the

convenient Around View™

Monitor with Front and Rear

Sonar System. The Around

View™ Monitor provides

the driver with a virtual 360

degrees view of their vehicle

to aid in parking situations.

This interaction of Around

View Monitor includes 180

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model.

The Bose® 2-channel, 13-

speaker Premium Audio

System includes two

subwoofers. Rear headliner-

mounted third row speakers

ensure that sound quality

is not compromised by

obstructions such as luggage

or cargo. Other standard

equipment includes a single

in-dash CD/DVD player with

MP3 playback, USB connection

port for use with iPod®

Interface or other compatible

devices and Streaming Audio

via Bluetooth®.

A standard rear multimedia

system features dual 7-inch

colour monitors, two pairs

of wireless headphones,

wireless remote control,

auxiliary audio/video input

jacks and 12V power outlet is

also available. The QX allows

playback of games or movies

independently in the rear

seats, while front occupants

can listen to audio or use

Navigation all at the same

time. The two 7-inch colour

monitors include an auto-

bright system that adjusts for

daytime, clouds/evening and

night/tunnel lighting. Phew!

That is one long list.

Good looks, luxurious interiors

and an exceptional driving

experience: the Infiniti QX is

as perfect as perfection can

get. And, with a vehicle like

this who would not be tempted

to be out on the road forever!

We definitely would!

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JOY RIDE

Ferrari’s version of the traditional carousel, featuring a range of prototype Ferrari cars based on winning designs from a Ferrari contest, bringing to life the possible ‘Next Gen’ of Ferrari cars

A recreation of the Ferrari team headquarters at European F1 races, this is the center of operations for the Ferrari team where they prepare for their F1 races around the world. The Paddock will also provide multimedia shows that explain the activities of the pit team

THE SIGNATURE GUIDE TO ENJOYING FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI, ALL SET TO OPEN ON OCTOBER 28. LOCATED ON YAS ISLAND, THIS PARK PROMISES THE ULTIMATE ADRENALINE RUSH EVER….

Get on to the world’s fastest roller coaster for the ultimate adrenaline rush with a turbo-charged Ferrari experience. The Ferrari F1 carriage will be powered along the tracks at speeds up to 240km/h; reaching 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds

Formula Rossa

Carousel

Paddock

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This one’s for the racer in your child. This driving school for children is the first component of the Ferrari Driving Academy. Children will receive a training session on road safety and driving instructions before being given the keys to their own child-sized F430 GT Spider which they will navigate through a scaled down streetscape

This state of the art flume ride takes guests on an amazing journey into the heart of a Ferrari 12-cylinder engine. Ride through the grill of a Ferrari 599, crossing a wonder of chambers, vaulted spaces and tight squeezes, before plunging down through the engine and out of the exhaust

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B to Z of FUN Bell’Italia A recreation in miniature of famous Italian cityscapes, structures and racing venues, featuring 17 stops over a 6,300 m2 area

Cinema Maranello The movie theatre will show ‘Coppa di Sicilia’, a film produced exclusively for Cinema Maranello

Driving with Champions An interactive 3-D show which follows the adventures of a young engineer who is taken on the ride of a lifetime with a racing champion

Fiorano GT Challenge This exciting ‘dueling’ coaster sends two trains of three Ferrari F430Spider carriages weaving along parallel tracks in a high octane race

Galleria Ferrari It is a high-tech interactive zone covering Ferrari’s enthralling history from 1947 to the present

G-ForceAn adrenaline pumping tower which offers extreme gravity-defying sensations

Junior Training CampThe safe play area has been designed and created to provide fun for younger children

Junior Grand Prix After qualifying and being presented with their own personalised Ferrari driving license from the Junior GT school, children will be enrolled at the Junior Grand Prix, a racing school for young Scuderia drivers

Made in Maranello A unique opportunity to go behind the doors of the famous Ferrari factory in Maranello; a privilege previously only enjoyed by Ferrari owners

Racing LegendsAn inspiring journey that takes guests through significant moments in Ferrari racing history

Scuderia Challenge These state of the art simulators, similar to those used by the Scuderia Ferrari drivers in training, offer a level of realism far beyond an arcade game

Speed of Magic This incredibly sophisticated fantasy attraction follows the adventures of a young boy as he travels through 4-D dreamscapes

The Pit WallThis interactive theatre that gives you the opportunity to your judgment in realisticracing scenarios

Viaggio in Italia A charming recreation of an aerial voyage over one of the world’s most beautiful countries

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Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life.

Brooke Shields

So, where’s the Cannes Film Festival being held this year? Christina Aguilera

I get to go to lots of overseas places, like Canada. Britney Spears

Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature

because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods

George W. Bush

Politics gives guys so much power that they tend to behave badly around women. And I hope I never get into that.

Bill Clinton

Predictions are difficult. Especially about the future. Yogi Berra

We thought you’d like to have the last laugh…So cackle away

with our picks of the dumbest celebrity quotes ever…

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