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July 28, 2014

Khaled Al Raesi & Sama Dubai Tv show Al Senyar “Glorifying Beauty of the Heritage”

Khaleejia said: There is a local joke saying that everybody in the UAE became photographers as there are so many beautiful places and traditions to capture. But everyone isn't the same.


We would like to introduce you to a rising star of photography, Khaled Al Raesi.



When we contacted him to have permission to publish his works, we came to know that his experience in photography is less than 2 years. So we could not leave him unless we get to know just how he managed to reach so significant achievements in the photography fin such a short amount of time.


His story is inspirational and also reveals how to become a successful in life doing what you love.

First of all, Khaled is a young Emirati , from Oum Al Quwein, UAE. He likes football same as guys of his age. Photography though was on his “hate list”. 

He says: “I hated it simply because I saw everybody was holding a camera and I did not feel anything good about it”. After a while, as the proverb says, “never say never”. The first camera was purchased by Khaled himself and that’s how all started.


“I asked myself, why everyone likes taking pictures, let me try it finally too. I bought my first camera Sony for 600 dirham only. Picture after picture, daily i started capturing everything I saw.


I decided to change my camera to something more professional and got  a Nicon 3100 for 2150 dirham which i used for about 4 months. I became more concentrated on photographing nature (sea, desert, moon, birds and animals).

I discovered that I really enjoyed this and now it turned from my hobby to be my main interest. I changed my Nicon to Canon D600 because of the color scheme which is more natural in Canon. Even though I didn’t learn photography in any school or how to use a camera, i came to know [how to properly use a camera] through practice and support of friends and family. 

Yes, I am new in this field but I am so grateful that my talent reached recognition and has opened for me new doors . 


I became a part of Dubai Media Inc. as a photographer for their social media pages of the program Al Senyar one of the most popular edutainment programs that tells about culture and traditions of the UAE.


It is on air during Ramadan and reached great success & popularity even outside the country. As an artist I think that the beautiful way we presented our heritage in this program became the main factor of its success.



Working with such talented and professional people inspired me a lot.

Pic. Khaled on the right holding a camera


Getting positive feedback from our TV stars ( beautiful Laila Al Muqbali and Ahmad Abdullah) when they like the way I take their pictures or people who leave their supportive comments under the photos we publish made me proud and encourage further achievement.



I would like to personally thank TV channel Sama Dubai, Director Mr. Khalifa Hamad Abu Shahab and Producer Mr. Hussain Al Manaei. Also my dear mother Um Khaled, HH Sheikha Aisha Bint Abdullah Al Nuaimi, my friend Khaled Al Dhaheri and sister Um Saif for being always next to me in their support and advice that played the main role in developing my talent in photography.


And heresis my advice to those who are just starting  the career, "don’t listen to people. Try your best. Practice every day to reach your professional level in everything you do.”




        





Thank you,

Khaled Al Raesi 

Follow on Instagram: @k_alraesi11

We hope you liked his inspirational story and welcome to share your comments. 
With love by Khaleejia

May 25, 2014

Couturier Gonzague on Arabesque Abayas Spring-Summer 2014: Collection with a "sweet price" for the new generation.

Khaleejia said: This post is based on the  exclusive chat with one of the top abaya designers in the world.
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"This is like if your abaya is tailored by Chanel."
Arabesque Sheilas & Abayas is a haut couture brand founded by Judith Duriez who studied fashion design at the very prestigious Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture de Paris before being offered an apprenticeship at Chanel .
Judith  then move to Christian Lacroix and other major Haute Couture designers where she worked for a decade. The Arabesque Sheilas & Abayas, was launched  in 2001.
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Khaleejia's life was honored to be invited to one of  the brand boutique to have a look at the new 2014 Spring-Summer collection.  There we had a great chance of  a very friendly chat with Mr. Gonzague himself -Judith 's husband and co-designer,  who is also as his wife  graduated from the prestigious fashion school in Paris and now for more than  30 years with passion  Mr. Gonzague  setting the worlds trends and particularly in world of sheilas & abayas  since the Arabesque Sheilas & Abayas was launched for. His professional experience inspiring and sometimes breath taking.
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We thank Mr. Gonzague for sharing with us his deepest knowledge and  point of view on the khaleeji abaya industry in details and giving us this chance to publish our conversation.
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The way designers get inspired
"Living in Paris and being surrounded by top world haut couture designers, some of them are friends of mine, you can never stop getting inspiration. Every time we meet, we talk about fashion, sharing new ideas, discussing all details of the industry.  Looking for the beauty in everything  that around  us, opens our imagination and wakes up the inner desire to create something new, unique and beautiful. "
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How Arabic cut became the French one
When me and Judith decided  to create a brand for Arabic clothes, we called it Arabesque, because of the authentic arabic cut we did.  A funny fact that later on this cut started being called as a French one. Well, we believe we took the best from our fashion schools in France.
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What means real fashion and where we can better see it here in Dubai
"Real fashion is in the streets! For example, I like visiting crowded places and observe what people wear , not only abayas but fashion in general , it gives you clues about the reality and the latest trends about colors , prints , volumes , styles, as Dubai is a cosmopolitan fashion city. It helps me to feel the modern taste and understand what people need and like. Street style is the reality of fashion and most of the fashion designers are very attentive to the trends and inspirations , or the way people are mixing their labels with other brands and sometime bringing new  ideas  ! not any more it is the designers who dictate the trends . Related to Abayas for example, while walking or sitting in some cafe in Dubai mall, you can see many visitors from all Gulf countries. I noticed a huge difference between taste in the fashion of Emiratis and for example Saudis ,Kuwaitis or other. I advise everyone who interested in the khaleeji fashion come to Dubai and you will see the real fashion of the khaleej (GCC). "
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How to choose an abaya designer
"I can't advise to anyone to stick to a particular designer just because he has a big name. I always tell to my customers to understand what they actually need. Arabesque Abayas & Sheilas s the brand of choice for women with a strong sense of style, desire to dress beautifully with a touch of luxury and uncompromising about quality. If it is about you, then I am your designer!"
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Custom made abaya? Does it that matter?
" First of all, We respect our customers because they choose & like our designs  as they are. But if they want to change color or anything else we always happy to cooperate. Its like you are in the French restaurant, the chef will be always concerned about your opinion on the taste of  the meals he cooked, he will always welcome your comments and try to satisfy your taste once something is not the way you may expected..
Secondly, We let our ladies experience luxury from the beginning, when they just try any of our abaya on, all abayas in the shop are samples just for an eye-check, we do not offer them to the customers. We must be sure that all abayas fit perfectly so we let our customers  try on any model & once choice is made, we  then take all measurement , and creating custom made abaya with perfect finishing without a hurry. The process will take from 2 to 3 weeks. But believe me, you would never feel more special from the  shopping when our assistant calls you and sais, "Madam, your custom made abaya is ready!"
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Designer as a friend.
" A customer decides, but i like to meet my clients. In Paris real designer will work like a friend and will be always happy if someone will come & talk to him.
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New collection New targets.
" The new collection was inspired by the last fall - winter trends in using the linen and experimenting with the color. But the main target was to make collection for the new generation under a "sweet price".
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Why Linen In abaya?! Why it is so trendy now a days?
"Mainly, it is a pure natural fabric  and had never been used before for the abayas. Though linen can be dangerous for the pretty look,  as it is very easy rumpled. We use Italian linen as its quality is a very good."
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Ramadan 2014 Collection..
"I can't reveal the details now only that it will have special laces from Paris. "
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What you personally love in your abayas
"I can say everything but I woould highlight two things:
1. It is signature cut, which all ladies of all types and ages like.
2. Lightness of the fabrics. It is like a second skin. This is important for an European designer. The product has to be light. Among the most famous European brands probably only Prada is heavy. Look at Valentino, how light their designs. These two things what I really love about our abayas."

P.S. We thank Mr. Gonzague for sharing his ideas with Khaleejia’s Life readers. And as we later came to know, despite all those years of contribution to the brand, it is his first published interview on behalf of Arabeque Sheilas & Abayas, so it is top exclusive for you guys!


February 4, 2014

Exclusive: Meet star Ahmed Al Mansori Emarati singer - munshid.



Khaleejia said: We met Emarati munshid Ahmed Al Mansori who's popularity is rapidly growing day by day. Enjoyig his voice and meaningful Islamic songs anasheed firstly from his site http://almansori.net  Youtube and Anghami (an android application) we got chance to see his Live performance in different events such as symposium dedicated to the National Day & Winning of Dubai Expo 2020 organized by Dubai Police. 
His talent is impressive, beautiful voice with unique ability to replay any melody that he just hear. Ahmed Al Mansori  is our local and  we hope soon will be an international star who proudly present the cultural and Islamic values.
To know more about his life & ideas,  Ahmed  answered all our questions exclusively for Khaleejia's Life readers. 

When did your adventure with music start? When you were a child, in teenage years or later?   Do you play any musical instruments?

I become a singer since high school when I've been discovered by one of my teachers back then. I started to sing in the morning queue after that I had to join the Enshad band to sing the songs. When I join the college I found new band then I became a member.  


هل باستطاعتك اخبارنا واخبار متابعي موقع حياة الخليجية الأعزاء بنقطة شغفك بالموسيقى؟ بمعنى هل بدأ اهتمامك بالموسيقى منذ الطفولة أو في مرحلة المراهقة أو بعد ذلك؟ وهل باستطاعتك العزف على أية من الآلات الموسيقية؟

أصبحت منشدا منذ أن كنت في المرحلة الثانوية في المدرسة ، حيث اكتشفني أحد المعلمين ، ثم بدأت أقدم بعض الأناشيد في طابور المدرسة ، إلى أن انضممت إلى فرقة مدرسية لتقديم الأناشيد ، ثم حين التحقت بالجامعة انضممت أيضا إلى فرقة إنشادية جديدة .
How did you get into singing anasheed? Was there some role models who inspired you to become a nasheed singer? What nasheed singers of today do you like? Do you sing in English? If not do you plan to? What do you think of famous  nasheed singers like Sami Yusuf, Yusuf Islam, Dawud Wharnsby Ali,  Zain Bhikha etc?

My example was the Kuwaiti singer Mohammed Alhesian and my favorite songs at this time it’s the Sami Yousif collection specially Moealem and Maher Zeen with In Shaa Allah song.
I never sing in English which I'm planning to do in future. International singers reached the big stage of proliferation and influence in the audience, and this shows in the selection of their intelligence work that fits the community in which they live, and reflects the large desire of the public to listen to such aimed acts.


الأناشيد بحر آخر من بحور الموسيقى ولكن بطابع اسلامي فكيف بدأت بالاهتمام بالإنشاد هل نستطيع القول بأن هنالك من ألهمك لتصبح منشد أم لا؟ من الذي نشيده يلفت نظر المرزوقي  في الساحة حالياَ؟ ربما يكون السؤال غريب ولكن هل قمت بالإنشاد باللغة الانجليزية وهل تفكر بذلك في المستقبل على غرار بعض المنشدين من الوطن العربي؟ وما رأيك بالمنشدين العالميين إذا صح لنا قول ذلك أمثال سامي يوسف ويوسف اسلام وداوود وربوشي علي وزين باهيتا وغيرهم؟

لم أنشد باللغة الانجليزية ، وأخطط في المستقبل لتقديم أحد أعمالي باللغة الانجليزية .المنشدين العالميين وصلوا إلى مرحلة كبيرة من الانتشار والتأثير في الجمهور ، وهذا يدل على ذكاءهم في اختيار العمل الذي يناسب المجتمع الذي يعيشون فيه ، ويعكس رغبة الجمهور الكبيرة في الاستماع إلى مثل هذه الأعمال الهادفة .
Would you like to collaborate with any other local or international nasheed artists?
 Of course I am ready to deal with any singer, whether at the local or global situation.


وهل تود عمل دويتو مثلاً مع أية من المنشدين في دولة الإمارات أو الخليح أو الوطن العربي أو حتى العالمي؟
بالطبع أنا على استعداد للتعامل مع أي منشد سواء على المستوى المحلي أو العالمي .






When you  just started your journey who was there to offer you the most support and encouragement from among your family or friends?  Do you rely a lot on their support and opinion of what you do  now?  If your children wanted to choose singing nasheed as a career would you support them?

I Started my journey in professional singing after graduating from college, where I opened my own studio, to implement my art, and cooperate with institutions within inside or outside the country, to create a national songs and privet songs especially for weddings, birth and so on.
I found great support from my family and friends, where I had to listen to their opinions about my work, and also Benefited from their suggestions about topics that I pose in my work. If one of my sons wanted to turn to the area of the anthem certainly I will not mind.

طبعاً جميعنا يعرف بأن الدعم تحديداً الدعم المعنوي للإنسان بشكل عام مهم ويدفعه للعطاء فمن الشخص أو الأشخاص الذين كانو وراء دعم وتشجيع المرزوقي سواء في محيط العائلة أو الأصدقاء؟ وهل تسمع لملاحظاتهم وتأخذ بنصائحهم حول أدائك وماتقوم به الآن؟ كثير من الآباء لا يحبذون أن يسلك أبنائهم نفس مهنته ولا يقدمون له الدعم الكافي إذا انخرطو في نفس سلكهم فماذا عنك؟

بدأت رحلتي الاحترافية في الإنشاد بعد تخرجي من الجامعة حيث افتتحت أستوديو خاص بي ، لتنفيذ أعمالي الفنية ، والتعاون مع المؤسسات داخل الدولة وخارجها ،  لتنفيذ أعمال وطنية وأغاني خاصة لحفلات الزواج أو الميلاد وما شابه .
وجدت دعم كبير من عائلتي وأصدقائي ، حيث كنت أستنير بآرائهم حول أعمالي ، وأيضا أستفيد من  اقتراحاتهم حول المواضيع التي أطرحها في أعمالي .
إذا أحد من أبنائي أراد أن يتجه إلى مجال النشيد فلن أمانع  بالتأكيد .

Do you like to perform live? What other countries do you want to perform in?
Of course I would love to sing (Live), and the country's that I love to sing in are Egypt, Indonesia, Oman and London.

 هل تحب أن تقدم عرض حي أمام حشد من الناس؟ وماهي البلد التي تود أن تقوم بعرض حي فيها مرة أخرى أو لأول مرة؟

طبعا أحب أن أغني ( لايف ) ، والدول التي أحب أن أغني بها هي مصر وأندونيسيا وعمان ولندن .

In which countries did you perform and how did the audience receive you in different countries? Are you happy to see Muslims of different nationalities and cultures, different backgrounds loving what you do and celebrating their faith when going to your performances. What countries did you like most when making a tour?

I found a huge welcome in the countries where I travel, and this reflects their great vulnerability and follow-up to my work, it gives me joy and more sense of responsibility. Of course I'm happy when I see people of different nationalities and cultures like my work. The must countries that I would love to travel to is Turkey, Malaysia and Switzerland.

لننتقل للحديث عن الجولات الفنية بعض الشي ونود معرفة البلدان التي قمت بالإنشاد فيها وكيف كان استقبال وتفاعل الناس مع أناشيدك؟ وهل تشعر بالسعادة عند رؤية المسلمين من مختلف الثقافات والجنسيات يستمتعون باناشيدك ويرددونها؟ ومن خلال جولاتك ماهي البلد المفضلة لديك وتركت ذكرى جميلة فخاطرك؟

وجدت استقبال الجمهور في الدول التي أسافر لها كبيرا  ، وهذا يعكس تأثرهم ومتابعتهم لأعمالي ، مما يعطيني سعادة وشعور بالمسؤولية أكثر . بالطبع أكون سعيدا حين أرى أناس من مختلف الجنسيات والثقافات يحبون أعمالي .أكثر الدول التي أحب السفر  إليها هي تركيا وماليزيا وسويسرا .

Through your work as a famous nasheed singer do you feel also as an ambassador of Emirati culture to the world? If yes, in which ways does it show?

I definitely feel that I am ambassador for my country in any place I go I show my commitment, my accent and my UAE local dress, and certainly good communicate with others.


كونك من أشهر المنشدين في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة هل تشعر بأنك سفير للدولة للعالم؟ إذا كانت الإجابة بنعم فكيف نستطيع رؤية ذلك؟

بالتأكيد أشعر بأني سفير لبلدي في أي مكان أذهب إليه وأظهر ذلك بالتزامي بزيي الوطني ولهجتي الإماراتية ، وبالتأكيد حسن التعامل  مع الآخرين .


7) What would be your personal message to the readers of Khaleejia's Life who are admiring UAE  people and the culture.

Last message to my readers is thanks to them first, and then to emphasize that the UAE has become the country of peace and safety, with over 200 nationalities living on its soil with love and harmony.

في النهاية نحن بحق استمتعنا بالحوار مع منشد خلوق ورحب ويتحلى بايتسامة وروح جميلة مثلك وكلمة أخيره توجهها لقراء حياة الخليجية الذين يحبون طابع الحياة والثقافة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة؟
الرسالة الأخيرة  لقرائي هي الشكر الجزيل أولا لهم ، ثم التأكيد على أن الإمارات أصبحت هي بلد السلام والأمان ، فبها أكثر من 200 جنسية تعيش على أرضها بحب ووئام .

With Love By Khaleejia

September 11, 2013

WISE ADVICES TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE BY YASSER HAREB ON DUBAI TV

من البرنامج: ما في شيء ابدا اسمه "صدفة". قال الله تعالى " انا كل شيء خلقناه بقدر"
From the program: There is nothing called "Chance". Allah Taala said: "Surely, We created every thing with its destiny." 

Khaleejia said: نقدم
ما قل ودل برنامج تنموي يهدف إلى إعطاء المشاهد طرقا عملية لتطوير الذات وتنمية مهاراته الفردية والاجتماعية. كما يسلط الضوء على بعض الجوانب السلبية في المجتمع ويطرح أفكاراً لمعالجتها

Presenting you :
“Ma Gal w Dal” (en. "Brevity is the soul of Wit") Beautiful program aims to give the viewer practical ways for self-development and the development of individual and social skills. It also highlights some of the negative aspects of society and presents ideas to cure them.

If you have not watched Dubai TV during Ramadan 2013 maybe you would not know about this very nice program with Yasser Harib  very well known writer in UAE.

That beautiful, wise and strong way he presented the program, language and topics he disclosed helped us to see life from the different angles. We have no doubts you will enjoy watching ما قل ودل -“Ma Gal w Dal” along with us. 

To watch all episodes go to Yasser Harib Youtube page 
Tell us if you dont understand arabic and have no chance to translate but eager to know the discussed subjects, so we will try to help.

July 29, 2013

شرطة دبي تستمر في حملتها للتوعية بمخاطر الالعاب النارية//DANGER OF THE FIREWORKS - CAMPAIGN BY DUBAI POLICE



أطلقت ادارة أمن المتفجرات بالإدارة العامة لأمن الهيئات والمنشآت والطوارئ في شرطة دبي حملة  توعوية تثقيفية للتوعية بمخاطر الالعاب النارية وتستمر طوال شهر رمضان المبارك.
 وقال(الملازم أول/خالد خليفة المزروعي) من  إدارة المتفجرات في الإدارة العامة لأمن الهيئات والمنشآت والطوارئ في شرطة دبي بان الحملة تأتي ضمن استراتيجية القيادة العامة لشرطة دبي للحد من استخدام أفراد المجتمع لهذه المواد الخطرة وحماية أطفالنا من الإصابات والتشوهات والعاهات المستديمة وتصل الى حالات الوفاه .
 والهدف من هذه الحملة هو توعية أولياء الأمور وأفراد المجتمع من مخاطر وآثار هذه الألعاب النارية وما قد تنجم منها . وفي نفس الوقت يتم من خلال هذه الحملة التنسيق والتعاون مع المؤسسات المجتمعية للقضاء على هذه الممارسات السلبية 

ويوضح (الملازم أول/خالد خليفة) انه يتم من خلال هذه الحملة تنظيم محاضرات توعوية وفعاليات في أماكن عديدة مثل الاندية الرياضية والمراكز التجارية والخيمات الرمضانية . بالإضافة الى عمل جولات تفتيشية على المحلات التجارية بالتعاون مع دائرة التنمية الاقتصادية يتم من خلالها مخالفة المحلات الغير ملتزمة بقوانين الدولة .
كما يتم مصادرة الالعاب النارية وإنذار صاحب المحل للمرة الأولى ووضع ملصق على باب المحل يوضح عدم شرعية تداول هذه المواد الخطرة وبيعها .وإذا تكررت المخالفة للمرة الثانية يتم فرض غرامة مالية يتم تحديدها من قبل دائرة التنمية الاقتصادية وفي 
.حال

 الضبط  للمرة الثالثة يتم إغلاق المحل لمدة يتم تحديدها من قبل الجهات المعنية
وحول الفئات  المستهدفة من الحملة الاطفال وأولياء الامور والمروجين ويتم التواصل معهم بجميع الوسائل المتاحة مثل المحاضرات والإعلام وتوزيع البروشرات والملصقات .
وقال (المزروعي) انه يتوجب على أولياء الامور وأفراد المجتمع التعاون مع الجهات المعنية للحد والقضاء على هذه الظاهرة السلبية وحماية أطفالنا من التعامل الخاطئ مع هذه المواد الخطرة.

واشار حول صدور قرار اتحادي سنة 2009 صادق عليه رئيس الدولة بتصنيف الألعاب النارية على أنها متفجرات وتم سن عقوبات على كل من قام باستيراد أو حيازة أو التجارة بهذه المواد بالسجن لمدة ثلاثة أشهر أو الغرامة ب5000 درهم فيجب على مروجي هذه المواد الخطرة احترام قوانين الدولة ومكافحة استيرادها والتجارة بها .


ومن جانبها اكدت المنسقة الإدارية للحملة هديل الحبيشي ان الحملة في جولاتها الاولى حققت العديد من المكاسب وسط الفئات المستهدفة الذين تفاعلوا معها بالكامل خصوصا الاطفال واولياء الأمور في اشارة الى الحملة التي نفذت في مدينة مدهش الترفيهية في المركز التجاري في دبي والتي حظيت بأقبال كبير للإستفاد من المحاضرات  والارشادات التي تمت من خلال برامج ترفيهية وأسئلة تثقفية

وابانت انه منذ انطلاق الحملة التوعوية انخفضت نسبة مخالفات وشكاوى واضرار الالعاب النارية وهو مؤشر جيد لنجاح الحملة والاستفادة منها.