GENNY SHOWCASES AN AWARD-WINNING MONOGRAPHIC SHOW AT MONTE CARLO FASHION WEEK

GENNY, under the creative direction of Sara Cavazza, has made a remarkable impact on the MonteCarlo scene, bringing a cosmopolitan and glamorous atmosphere. The prestigious Grimaldi Forum in Monaco provided a stunning setting for GENNY's exclusive showcase, the Grande Verrière. This momentous occasion celebrated the tenth anniversary of Monte-Carlo Fashion Week, highlighting GENNY's refined style, which Sara Cavazza has consistently developed throughout her creative journey.

The event was graced by the presence of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco, who sponsored the event organized by the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode (CMM). Recognizing the evolution of the fashion house, Sara Cavazza was honored with the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week Award 2023 by the Board of the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode for her contributions to GENNY's style and her dedication to sustainability and social responsibility.

"I carefully curated a collection that embodies the sophisticated femininity of GENNY, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase it in a setting that truly resonates with the exquisite taste that defines our brand. Presenting our evening creations in the Principality, accentuating the elegance of the orchid, our symbol, establishes a captivating connection with this glamorous and enchanting place," says Sara Cavazza, Creative Director of GENNY. GENNY has impressively crafted a captivating monographic show that effectively tells the story of its Made in Italy heritage with artistic finesse and ethical communication. The fashion show featured 40 looks, representing the global-glam femininity showcased in the Spring-Summer 2023 and Fall-Winter

23-24 collections, elevating the brand to new heights of success. Prior to the presentation of the MonteCarlo Fashion Week Award 2023 to Sara Cavazza for her work with GENNY, a second catwalk showcased six looks from her creative journey with the brand, adding a luminous touch to the award ceremony. For further information, please contact: Abhiti Dudeja, PR Manager, FRAME Publicity abhiti@framepublicity.com About GENNY: The Genny brand was first launched in 1962 by Arnaldo and Donatella Girombelli.

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ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE UNVEILED IN DOHA: A ROLLS-ROYCE FIRST AND AN ELECTRIC CAR SECOND

“We've commemorated the official debut of Spectre, the first-ever ultra-luxury electric super coupé, at the newly inaugurated Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha showroom, signifying the beginning of a new era in the history of our great marque. This consolidates Rolls-Royce's position as a true house of luxury.”

César Habib, Regional Director Middle East & Africa, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Words cannot express how excited we are to be a part of this milestone, the unveiling of a new expression of luxury here in Doha. Elevating the electric motor car experience, we are extremely excited for our clients to step into this unique and inimitable motoring masterpiece and embark on an electric ‘Magic Carpet Ride.” Nasr Jairoudi, General Manager, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha

Effortless freedom. Visionary spirit. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha debuts the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, Spectre – a new expression of luxury and the most connected Rolls-Royce ever.s

Taking centre stage in the epicentre of luxury, Spectre is a prophecy fulfilled, a spirit electrified. The start of a bold new chapter for the House of Luxury, the introduction of Spectre marks the beginning of a new era for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in the region, as the marque prepares to build only electric cars by the end of 2030. Elevating the electric motor car experience to new heights, Spectre has been conceived within the philosophy which infuses the marque, embodying the famous words of co-founder Sir Henry Royce: ‘strive for perfection in everything you do’.

A PROPHECY FULFILLED. A PROMISE KEPT.

“The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration. They should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged.” The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls, Co-Founder, Rolls-Royce, 1900

In 1900, Rolls-Royce co-founder, Charles Rolls, prophesied an electric future for the motor car and more than 120 years later, the prophecy of its founding father has been fulfilled. Spearheaded by Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös’ promise to bring a fully-electric Rolls-Royce to market within the current decade, Charles Rolls’ prophecy and Torsten Müller-Ötvös’ promise led to a historic moment: the birth of Spectre – the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever.

DESIGN

Spectre is the next generation of Rolls-Royce, setting a new precedent in the creation of an entirely original class of motor car, the Ultra-Luxury Electric Super Coupé. A spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupé, Spectre is an emblem of artisanship in perfect harmony with electric technology, its visionary design reinvents timeless iconography.

Taking design inspiration from many sources including contemporary luxury yacht concepts, as the streamlined Spirit of Ecstasy leads Spectre forward with command and poise, this electric masterpiece acknowledges its forebear, the Phantom Coupé, with its generous proportions and split headlight treatment – a contemporary Rolls-Royce design tenet. Spectre’s uncompromising character is articulated through lines of sculptural purity. Its straightened form is exciting in every sense, the fender line evokes dynamism, while the waft line sharply tapers at the front creating the illusion of motion even when the car is still.

Stepping into Spectre also evokes feelings of wonder. Engulfed in supple and inviting leather, the interior draws inspiration from the timeless mystique of the night sky. With an intricate show of shooting stars, the Starlight Headliner is spellbinding whilst the Illuminated Fascia mesmerises with over 5,500 stars, a feature which took over two years to develop. Additionally, for the first time on a series production Rolls-Royce, Starlight Doors incorporating 4,796 softly illuminated ‘stars’ are available. Each ‘star’ is positioned by hand, creating a subtle sense of motion within Spectre’s cabin.

Alongside the stunning illuminated surfaces, Spectre is equipped with a completely redesigned digital architecture of luxury named SPIRIT, presented in quintessential Rolls-Royce style. The digital extension of the Architecture of Luxury, SPIRIT sets a new precedent for how technology and luxury are married with automotive excellence, not only managing the motor car’s functions, but also seamlessly integrating into the marque’s Whispers application, allowing clients to interact with their car remotely, and receive live information curated by the marque’s luxury intelligence specialists.

The proportional demands of Spectre’s scale required Rolls-Royce to embolden its wheel strategy. Spectre is the first production two-door coupé to be equipped with 23-inch wheels in almost one hundred years.

ALL-ALUMINIUM ARCHITECTURE OF LUXURY

Built on Rolls-Royce’s Architecture of Luxury, which was conceived from the very start with electric drive in mind, Spectre is the most powerful and most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce ever created, with every line of its body sculpted for ultimate grace and performance.

The Architecture of Luxury has been perfectly tailored to integrate Rolls-Royce’s electric powertrain into Spectre, enabling ideal battery placement within the floor plan. The mechanical setup has been honed over countless hours of specialised testing, and ensures a truly optimal ride quality. Coupled with the planar suspension, Spectre delivers Rolls-Royce’s hallmark ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ – an unparalleled driving experience that leaves you spellbound.

DIGITAL ENGINEERING

Intuitive, perceptive, and sharp, Spectre is the most connected Rolls-Royce the marque has ever conceived. With 141,200 ender-receiver functions, 7 kilometres of cabling, and over 25,000 sub-functions, Spectre is able to process complex data and exchange information with unparalleled ease. In harnessing this new processing power, the marque’s engineers have created unparalleled levels of detail, refinement and effortlessness, whilst ensuring continuity of the Rolls-Royce experience, thus ensuring Spectre is without any doubt a Rolls-Royce first and an electric car second. Spectre offers over ten driver assistance systems – each a manifestation of this advanced intelligence – that accommodate the driver for a smooth and safe journey.

Positioning Rolls-Royce’s entrance into the electric world as a stamp of leadership, Spectre converges the worlds of electrification and Rolls-Royce, heralding the beginning of an all-electric era for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

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Doha Film Institute Partners with the Ministry of Public Health to Host Youth Filmmaking Workshop

The Doha Film Institute (DFI) and Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health have partnered to deliver a filmmaking workshop for the youth, focused on health themes. Ten participants, aged 18 to 25, will participate in the workshop to produce two documentaries and two short fiction films through practical exercises.

During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to work individually on their projects and film at various locations throughout Doha. Completed films will also get the chance to be screened at DFI’s annual Ajyal Film Festival.

Through practical and exciting exercises, participants will learn the fundamental techniques required to develop and produce a short film—from basic narrative development to visual storytelling. Lebanese filmmaker Corine Shawi will provide hands-on mentorship during the workshop that offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential tools of filmmaking.

Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Chief Executive Office of the Doha Film Institute, said: “We are truly honoured to partner with Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health on this rewarding initiative that encourages emerging talent to build skills in one of the most effective tools for public awareness. Empowering the youth of Qatar is central to DFI’s mission, and this workshop is a remarkable opportunity for the participants to exercise and showcase their creative abilities with narratives that will contribute to greater awareness of healthcare challenges in an innovative manner. Our aim is to inspire the next generation and add value to the learning experience by providing alternate avenues for productive expression.”

Dr. Salih Almarri, Assistant Minister for Health Affairs, stated “the collaboration between the Ministry of Public Health and the Doha Film Institute provides a platform to raise awareness about vital health issues and promote positive behavioral change in our communities through the art of storytelling. We are confident that the program's practical approach and the mentorship of experienced filmmakers will equip the participants with the essential tools required to develop and produce compelling films that can drive meaningful social impact. We eagerly anticipate the showcase of these films at the prestigious Ajyal Film Festival and believe that they will inspire and inform audiences on health-related matters.”

Corine Shawi’s passion for filmmaking started with her first long documentary, 'Les Femmes Bonnes', at the age of 20. Over time, her interest in exploring various themes related to complex human connections and relationships grew. She directed several short documentaries, each exploring different themes. Her latest long documentary, 'Perhaps What I Fear Does Not Exist' (2022), was a four-year journey to find absolution for a broken family by helping her father walk again. The film premiered at the Dok Leipzig international competition and other festivals.

As a regional hub for education and community, the Doha Film Institute aims to partner with national organisations and governmental entities to empower the next generation, promote an environment of creativity and dialogue, and make learning accessible through the power of film. The Institute has an ongoing calendar of educational workshops and training programmes that enable young filmmakers to pursue careers in filmmaking as well as enhance their knowledge and understanding of the latest trends and skills in cinema.

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