When it comes to making a design statement, you can’t beat the classic contrast between black and white. Here are some of our favourite monochromatic finds.
1 Eye-eye
We love this bold-looking cushion from H&M Home, which has the painted outline of an eye peering out from its surface. It will make a dramatic statement wherever you put it.
• Cushion, Dh49, H&M Home, Abu Dhabi Mall and Deira City Centre, Dubai
2 Simple pleasures
When it comes to monochrome, even the simplest design features can pack a real visual punch, as proved by this Art mug from The One. A white surface is brought to life with a simple slash of black paint.
• Art mug, Dh19, The One stores across the UAE
3 Get motif-ated
Whatever your preferred pattern, Zara Home will have the right monochromatic piece for you. Don’t be afraid to mix and match different motifs, particularly when it comes to tableware.
• Cup, bowl and plate, Dh35 each, Zara Home stores across the UAE
4 Arabic accents
These istikanah teacup-and-saucer sets from Silsal Design House combine traditional dainty glasses with charcoal-and-white saucers covered in Silsal’s trademark Arabic calligraphy.
• Ghida's charcoal istikanahs, Dh62 per cup and saucer, Dubai Design District and www.silsal.com
5 A lovely look
This heart-covered jar from The Design Shop by S*uce will make an adorable addition to your kitchen cupboards or counter, whatever you choose to fill it with.
• Jar, Dh85, The Design Shop by S*uce, Wasl Square, Dubai
HIJRA
Starring: Lamar Faden, Khairiah Nathmy, Nawaf Al-Dhufairy
Director: Shahad Ameen
Rating: 3/5
Red flags
- Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
- Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
- Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
- Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
- Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.
Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
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