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Mohamed Ramadan, Haifa Wehbe to Share Stage for First Time in Lebanon on August 23
Yara Sameh Egyptian actor and rapper Mohamed Ramadan will co-headline a very special show at the Forum De Beyrouth hall, in Beirut, Lebanon, on Saturday, August 23 at 08:00PM. The evening will also feature a performance by Lebanese singer, actress, and pop icon Haifa Wehbe. Wehbe promoted the concert on Instagram, saying: " It's official... Beirut are you ready? 🇱🇧 A concert you don't want to miss at Forum De Beirut on August 23, 2025 with Me Ana Haifa 😘 & the number 1 Mohamed Ramadan @mr1. See you under the lights of Lebanon 🎶🔥." This will mark the first time these two artists have ever performed on a bill together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Haifa Wehbe (@haifawehbe) Ramadan, born on May 23, 1988, began acting while at school. He launched his career with small roles in TV series like 'The Cinderella' until he had his big break in Yousry Nasrallah's 'Ehky Ya Sharazad' (Tell me, Shahrazad). He then went on to star in blockbusters produced by the famous Egyptian producers Mohamed and Ahmed El Sobky, which made him one of the most bankable actors in the Middle East. Ramadan began exploring the music scene in the past years. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Gulf Weekly
27-03-2025
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- Gulf Weekly
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BAHRAINI jewellery and gem consultant Shahrazad Murad has unveiled her new creation, inspired by her passion for Oriental rugs and the classical tradition of carpet-weaving. 'Tabriz' that comprises a necklace, bracelet and ring, crafted using 18-carat gold, corals, turquoise and pearls, is being exhibited at Bahrain Jewellery Centre in Al Aali Mall. The wearable art brings alive the colours, patterns and artistry of traditional Tabriz rugs, a city in Iran; the coral and turquoise fringes, for instance, resemble the rugs' tassels. Having several professional certifications from DANAT (Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones), De Beers, and L'ecole Van Cleef & Arpels, among others, the creative entrepreneur has also studied Persian history and its traditional rug-weaving. She has plans to make more designs for other cities, including Isfahan, Nain and Qum. 'Every area boasts its unique aesthetic, and specific characteristics distinguishing its rugs from those crafted elsewhere. Because these rugs often depict stories and cultural motifs, I decided to incorporate these into my own work,' the gemmologist, who is equally inspired by Qashqai and Gabbeh carpets, both crafted by different nomadic tribes, told GulfWeekly. Shahrazad grew up rummaging through her mother's jewellery box. She was also inspired by her grandmother Peri Kazerooni, an artist, who painted ornaments on canvas for her goldsmith to create for her and her six daughters. 'I launched Shahrazad Designs at the end of 2019 as an online shop. I used traditional motifs and cultural symbols like Bahraini pearls and the Middle Eastern evil eye. I am obsessed with showcasing our illustrious heritage, while adding a modern twist to my creations, which are popular these days,' she said. The designer believes that one of her most special pieces is from her Qalby ('my heart') collection and is a pendant adorned with Bahraini mother of pearl, showcasing a constellation pattern, with stars made up of broken diamonds. 'I don't want anything to go to waste, so I make it a point to reuse broken diamonds, many of which are of great quality. Creating jewellery made from recycled gold, as well as recut or repurposed gems is almost guaranteed to have a lower environmental impact than brand-new jewellery, and that's a win in my book,' she added. Shahrazad also works with broken pearls, mother of pearl and diamond powder to infuse different elements into her sustainable jewellery collections Qalby and Burji ('my zodiac'), as well as emeralds, rubies and sapphires, including those with 'inclusions'. A gemstone inclusion is any material - such as minerals, gas, or liquid - that is naturally trapped within a gem as it forms, and serves as a gemstone's 'fingerprint', offering insight into its origin, authenticity, and even rarity. Inclusions can add character, making each gemstone one of a kind. Keen on taking her sustainable collections to the international market, Shahrazad is working closely with DANAT to launch, what she claims is, Bahrain's first sustainability certification card that can be issued with the purchase of her eco-friendly designs. She is also working on creating dress-up pieces for Apple gold band watch straps that can be personalised, and precious accessories for women's bags that she feels will become all the rage. Shahrazad Design is available at Bahrain Jewellery Centre, the Bahrain National Museum gift shop and online at
