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4 weeks ago | 
alomagazine.com | Chuck Graham |Gayane Petrosyan |Michael Lloyd
At ALO, we’ve always aimed to explore the deeper stories—where heritage meets innovation, and where cultural roots find resonance on the global stage. That’s why it was meaningful to see our founder, Wafa Kanan, included in Forbes’ recent spotlight on Arab luxury, alongside other voices helping shape the future of the industry. In the May 27 feature, The State of Arab Luxury: The Major Players Behind The Brands, journalist R.
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Mar 29, 2025 | 
alomagazine.com | Chuck Graham |Gayane Petrosyan |Michael Lloyd |SLO-cationBy Chuck Graham
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Mar 26, 2025 | 
alomagazine.com | Chuck Graham |Gayane Petrosyan |Michael Lloyd |SLO-cationBy Chuck Graham
There are places on this earth that seem almost too cinematic to be real—landscapes that evoke myth, legend, and distant galaxies. One such place is Jordan’s Wadi Rum, a desert so otherworldly that it has become Hollywood’s portal to the past, the future, and everything in between.
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Mar 25, 2025 | 
alomagazine.com | Chuck Graham |Gayane Petrosyan |Michael Lloyd |SLO-cationBy Chuck Graham
How One Irresistible Dessert is Reshaping Global Tastes What started as a local delicacy at Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai has transformed into an international sensation, redefining the way we indulge in chocolate. In a world where food trends spread like wildfire, few have captured the imagination and taste buds of the masses quite like the ‘Dubai Chocolate’ bar.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
alomagazine.com | Chuck Graham |Gayane Petrosyan |Michael Lloyd |SLO-cationBy Chuck Graham
“Love is timeless—it does not measure the years but deepens with every heartbeat.”— Nizar QabbaniLove is the universal language. It transcends borders, whispers across generations, and blooms in every corner of the world. Valentine’s Day invites us to pause and celebrate this shared human experience. But what makes it truly magical? It’s not just the roses or the chocolates—it’s the stories, the senses, and the traditions that make love timeless.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
alomagazine.com | Chuck Graham |Gayane Petrosyan |Michael Lloyd |SLO-cationBy Chuck Graham
Running December 20–22 at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse For decades, the Pasadena Dance Theatre (PDT) has been a cornerstone of artistry and community, weaving movement and music into the cultural fabric of Southern California. Now, the curtain rises on a new chapter as Jean Michelle Sayeg and Eric Shah step into the spotlight as Co-Artistic Directors.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
leadertoday.com.au | Michael Lloyd |Jim Jin
22/09/2024 On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns...
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
alomagazine.com | Ramsey Qubein |Elyse Glickman |Michael Lloyd |Jody Miller
Rising from the desert sands of Dubai amongst the sacred whispers of Ramadan comes HASHT Collection, a union of mystical spiritualism and exquisite artistry. Islamic jewelry is steeped in tradition with fine pieces from the Arabian Peninsula dates as far back as 3,000 years ago, when it was crafted with seashells, pearls, and stones. As trade and travel routes opened, gold, glass, and eventually precious gems were integrated from far reaching places like Spain and Malaysia.
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Mar 23, 2024 | 
alomagazine.com | RD Foster |Michael Lloyd
A landscape photographer searches for the perfect composition within the otherworldly Quiver Tree Forest I knew to be thoroughly immersed in the brilliant red earth of the Kalahari Desert, in eastern Namibia, I was going to have to eat some sand. I thought it would be due to strong desert winds, or a big truck blowing by me and my girlfriend Holly Lohuis on a deserted washboard-riddled road. However, I was eternally grateful for the tiny paws of a busy meerkat digging furiously for a crunchy...
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Jan 17, 2024 | 
alomagazine.com | RD Foster |Michael Lloyd |Ramsey Qubein
Ancient OriginsEarly Moroccan potters were influenced by Phoenician, Roman, and Arab ceramic traditions, which laid the foundation for the country’s unique pottery styles. The seventh century introduced an Islamic influence, especially in terms of geometric patterns, and certainly calligraphy began to be used extensively. The Berbers, Morocco’s indigenous population (they also call themselves Amazigh or Imazighen), also played a vital role in shaping the country’s pottery heritage.
