Dubai, United Arab Emirates In a region defined by ambition, speed, and innovation, Khalid Muthanna bin Muqbel is emerging as a strategic force reshaping how organizations approach transformation, partnerships, and measurable impact. As Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Relations and Impact Officer of ProDisruptive, Khalid is leading a bold strategic direction that places execution, clarity, and...
A new premium residential community introduces 107 smart villas designed for sustainable, family-centric living Al-Futtaim Real Estate has officially launched Al Badia Villas, a refined residential leasing community set within the vibrant master-planned destination of Dubai Festival City. The new development brings 107 thoughtfully designed villas to the market, reinforcing the group’s commitment to delivering...
Global stars including MrBeast, Will Smith, Max Amini, and Lara Trump headline a packed programme celebrating the future of the creator economy. Dubai is set to host one of the world’s most influential gatherings for digital creators this week as the 1 Billion Followers Summit officially sells out ahead of its opening day. Taking place...
The world of scientific disciplines is not led only by men. The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program showcases the women behind cutting-edge projects in the region, and OHLALA had the pleasure of interviewing some of them. It’s not every day you see programmes that support women in the region,...
AMANEMU -JAPAN KAROLA G AT PEXELS KATYA WOLF AT PEXELS POLINA ZIMMERMAN AT PEXELS SHVETSA AT PEXELS UPHORIA RETREAT – GREECE ANTANI WELLNESS KANDY – SRI LANKA The beginning of something is always exciting: enter here, a brand-new year. A collection of 365 days to start afresh, to embrace good habits and experience things you...
Fashion is getting smarter with fabrics that soothe, hydrate and protect, a shift that Bushra Hakim explores. Skincare is no longer confined to bottles, jars and tubes. It’s slipping into our wardrobes, quite literally. As fashion grows smarter and beauty grows in demand, a new category has emerged: cosmetotextiles, fabrics infused with ingredients traditionally used...
OHLALA EMBARKED ON A TRIP TO PORTUGAL TO MEET A STRIKING CREATION THAT COMBINES ELEGANCE AND PERFORMANCE: THE FERRARI AMALFI. Following a very welcome invitation from Ferrari Middle East and Euro Motors Bahrain, we arrived in Lisbon from the Gulf and were swiftly transferred south to the Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira – a setting...
Beauty Spotlight Every month, we will share an insight into Ali Bin Ali Beauty, a new venture changing the beauty scene in the GCC. From thoughtfully curated brand narratives to expert-led insight, the series explores modern rituals, intelligent formulation and a more considered approach to self-care. Don’t miss out! Brooke Bergé, Division Manager at Ali...
Ali Gasymov is a young IT entrepreneur and programmer who has turned a simple school-era idea into an international product used by creators across the world. His browser extension, YouTube Tags, has surpassed 100,000 users, helping YouTube channel owners streamline their workflow and improve video discovery. Today the extension’s audience spans multiple markets, with particularly...
Winter is best enjoyed in a city that knows how to celebrate it. OHLALA stayed at Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel and explored the best that the Austrian capital has to offer during this time of the year. From the moment we arrived, Vienna revealed its charm with an effortless grace – refined, historic and...