In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting symbol of chastity and dignity. With designers giving it a modern and chic ...

"Western culture has definitely had an impact on the fashion trends in the U.A.E," says Osama, from Abu Dhabi. Echoing his views is Noor Abdul Al Moosa, a student who pointed out that films, magazines ...

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There are almost 60 scarves in Shahnaz Rukhsana’s collection. Or 56, she’s not entirely sure. Either way, that is a lot, and they’re all spilling out of a cupboard that’s full of maxi dresses, long ...