China Pavilion in the Blue Zone of Dubai Expo City is ready to welcome visitors during COP28 on November 29, 2023. (Photo: Shan Jie/GT)

The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is set to officially kick off on Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A day before the world’s attention is on this grand event, China was already prepared to tell the world about the efforts and stories to build a Beautiful China.

The Chinese delegation will hold a series of side events and activities in the China Pavilion, located in the Blue Zone of Dubai Expo City. On Wednesday afternoon, when the Global Times visited the pavilion, organizers were busy preparing the venue, while senior leaders from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment were also visiting and providing guidance on site.

The China Pavilion is located in Zone B5 BLDG 58, with two conference areas and one exhibition area. In addition to English panels detailing China’s achievements in carbon reduction, a drawing of a panda mascot in the center of the venue was particularly eye-catching.

From 9 am on Thursday, the China Pavilion will welcome its opening ceremony as well as the first briefing session, themed “Ecological Civilization and Beautiful China Practices.”

During the COP28 period, more than 100 side events will be hosted by related government departments, local governments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, covering topics such as China’s policies and actions on climate change, international cooperation, green and low-carbon development, synergies for reducing pollution and carbon, and green finance.

Apart from the China Pavilion, other pavilions, such as those of the UAE, South Korea, were also in the midst of final decoration and tuning work.

Wednesday afternoon at the COP28 venue was the peak time for conference registration, with delegates from various countries already lining up, causing the time for security checks and registration to exceed half an hour.

More than 70,000 delegates are expected to attend COP28, including member states (or Parties) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Business leaders, climate scientists, indigenous peoples, journalists, and various other experts and stakeholders also number among the participants, according to the official website of the UNFCCC.

China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on the upcoming COP28 climate conference to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, urging developed countries in particular to honor their pledges of solidarity in tackling climate change, so as to create more favorable conditions for the implementation of the Convention and the Paris Agreement.

In recent years, extreme weather events have become frequent and the adverse effects of climate change have become prominent, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin, who added that the report released by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) once again reminds the world that efforts to tackle climate change are far from adequate.

As a responsible major developing country, China has already exceeded its 2020 climate action targets ahead of schedule, and will complete the world’s highest reduction in carbon intensity, and achieve carbon peak to carbon neutrality in the shortest time in global history.

Wang also pointed out that the efforts of developed countries to mitigate climate change are still inadequate and developed countries should take the lead in significantly reducing emissions and achieving net zero emissions much earlier than 2050.

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Text description provided by the architects. The Castelatto Pavilion was implemented in the company’s industrial complex, located outside the urban area of Atibaia, surrounded by low hills and green areas. The production warehouses occupy a significant part of the land, but there are also preserved green areas and a riparian forest along the stream that surrounds the property. Between the riparian forest and the warehouses, a proportionate area was designated for the construction of the Pavilion, due to its representative and institutional character.

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The building is intended to house exhibition spaces. Initially focused on the showroom of the industry’s products in which it is inserted, the complex also added spaces for art exhibitions.

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The uniqueness of this project lies, first and foremost, in the quality of the spaces, which are spacious, well-lit, and feature courtyard gardens and reflecting pools. In addition, the quality of the materials used, with their varied colors and textures, expresses the company’s expertise in the use of architectural concrete.

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The project’s distribution highlights the exhibition spaces, which are the essence of the Pavilion. The conception stands out for the desire for a pleasant journey – a promenade – from the external access, with squares, galleries, exhibition spaces, auditoriums, event spaces, and terraces.

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Each space has a well-defined identity, and circulation is continuous, without doors or any type of blockage, so that the journey has the same importance as the spaces themselves. In addition to the main environments, there are also areas dedicated to the Pavilion’s operational infrastructure.

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Regarding the materials used, the highlights are the metal structures of the framework and the steel frame walls. The use of Architectural Concrete is a prominent feature throughout the project, with multiple specifications.

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The project started in 2020 and was developed over approximately 6 months. The architecture team provided technical support for the execution of the work, which was completed in about a year.

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By Ashley Gravois | November 29, 2023

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Conroe Independent School District are saddened to officially announce the cancelation of one of The Woodlands’ most popular holiday events, Holly Jolly Jingle. As with many large-scale events in the community, the safety of performers, guests and staff is paramount when it comes to potentially inclement weather.

“We know that many people look forward to the joy this festive event brings each season and we’re all disappointed that we cannot celebrate with our community this year,” says Jerry MacDonald, President and CEO of The Pavilion. “However, be assured that we are already thinking about 2024’s celebration and we look forward to seeing everyone at Holly Jolly Jingle next year.”

For more information about The Pavilion, please visit our website at www.woodlandscenter.org. Look for The Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Opened in 1990, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is part of The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Pavilion is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.

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The Bryn Athyn Lions men’s ice hockey team is scheduled to begin their season at home on Friday, December 1 against conference rival, the University of Pennsylvania.

Every season since 1995, the Lions have relocated their home games from a local indoor rink to the open-air James F. Jungé Pavilion.

“Fans love it. Of course, it can be very cold some nights, but the open-air atmosphere brings something to the fan experience that isn’t replicated. The cold, the fire pit, hot chocolate, coffee, seeing your breath is a unique experience. Looking at the success of the NHL with the Winter Classic and Stadium Series, we do that almost every home game and practice. It is a unique experience that’s hard to put into words,” head coach Ryan Heickert said.

According to TheHockeyWriters.com, Bryn Athyn’s hockey teams date back to the early 1900s. Their current men’s ice hockey program was founded in 1967 and stands as the longest-running sport in the college’s history, transitioning to NCAA Division III varsity status in 2017. 

For the full story, you can click here. For more on the Bryn Athyn men’s ice hockey team, you can click here.

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Installation view of Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park at Jameel Arts Centre. Courtesy Jameel Arts Centre.

On November 30, the cultural organization Art Jameel will open a temporary pavilion installation named Tarabot: Weaving a Living Forum in Dubai, in parallel to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP28). Located on the Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park outside the Jameel Arts Centre, Tarabot is designed by theOtherDada, a regenerative architecture and consultancy firm based in Beirut, and will accommodate talks, presentations, workshops, and community programs during and after COP28.

The architectural design for Tarabot takes inspiration from four ecological pillars: soil, water, plants, and energy. Its modular dome was constructed using local and sustainable materials such as clay, mycelium, date-palm waste, and upcycled fabric; it was conceived as an “interspecies ecotone,” a shared space between humans and other species. The pavilion’s interior hosts artworks by Solimar Miller, a multidisciplinary artist based in Dubai whose practice highlights indigenous plants and animals to emphasize the importance of preserving natural landscapes. When the structure is deinstalled in May 2024, its components will be repurposed for domestic farming and for an underwater habitat, highlighting the structure’s ecological synergy. 

Adib Dada, the architect and founder of theOtherDada, explained: “By reintegrating our place within nature, we are able to offer a shared forum for humans and other organisms to thrive in the city. ‘Tarabot,’ which means ‘to weave together,’ offers a shared space for humans and other organisms to come together as interdependent equals, sharing food, water, and habitat.”

Rendering of Tarabot: Weaving a Living Forum. Courtesy Jameel Arts Centre.

Running until December 12, COP28 is hosting world leaders in Dubai to discuss the—largely insufficient—progress of the Paris Agreement, an international climate treaty adopted by the United Nations in 2015. This year, Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, will preside over the conference, a move that prominent climate activist and conservationist Winnie Cheche compared to “leaving a lion in charge of protecting antelopes.” Adding to the cloud of skepticism over the event’s integrity, on November 27, the BBC published leaked documents that revealed the United Arab Emirates had plans to use COP28 as an opportunity to broker fossil-fuel deals with global representatives.

As one of the few regional institutions to spotlight sustainability discourse in its charter and programs, Art Jameel launched the initiative at a pertinent time. In a press release, Art Jameel director Antonia Carver said the project demonstrates the organization’s “long-term approach to foregrounding the role of the arts in addressing the climate crisis.” She went on to describe how Art Jameel plans to establish international collaborations, grant programs, and a “regional network of arts leaders and ecologists, with whom we are collectively publishing (in time for COP) bilingual sustainability charters and toolkits for the Middle East.” 

Art Jameel was established in 2003 as part of the Jameel family’s long-running philanthropic organization Community Jameel, and supports a range of artistic and cultural initiatives to support contemporary and heritage preservation in the region. Commissioned by Art Jameel, the pavilion is funded by the Abdul Latif Jameel Company, a family-owned, Saudi megaconglomerate that beginning in the 1950s dealt mostly in automobiles and automotive accessories, manufacturing, and transportation. Since the 2000s, the company has diversified into the renewable energy and water-accessibility sectors, including building wind and solar projects, as well as desalination and waste-water treatment plants. 

Anna Lentchner is assistant editor at ArtAsiaPacific. 

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Land & Drought Pavilion to be set in the Blue Zone / Opportunities Petal from 1-10 December

Bonn (Germany), 23/11/2023 – To mark their presence at the UN Climate Conference (COP28), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be co-hosting the first-ever Land & Drought Pavilion together with its two flagship initiatives: the G20 Global Land Initiative and the International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA), as well as partners, the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).

From 1st to 10th December, the Pavilion will curate a broad range of high-level dialogues, innovation showcase sessions, and interactive discussions highlighting the importance of healthy land as a climate solution and the urgent need to build drought resilience.

UNCCD will also be launching its Drought in Numbers 2023 report and announcing next year’s Desertification and Drought Day– which will mark the 30th anniversary of the Convention.

All sessions will be open to accredited COP28 delegates and held in the Blue Zone / Opportunities Petal, Thematic Arena 4, 1st floor, stand 205 and livestreamed on UNCCD’s YouTube and Facebook channels.

Among the highlights of the programme:

• The Opening Dialogue, Raising Land & Drought on the Climate Agenda on 1 December will convene partners and experts to discuss expected outcomes from land and drought conversations at COP28.
• The high-level event of the International Drought Resilience Alliance co-chaired by Spain and Senegal leaders on 1 December will see the launch of Drought in Numbers 2023 report. IDRA will also welcome new member countries and update on progress achieved thus far.
• A high-level event “Rio Conventions on the Road to 2024” will bring together the leadership of the three Rio Conventions: CBD, UNFCCC and UNCCD.
• A high-level dialogue on women’s land rights will be hosted on 4th December, which will also coincide with Gender Equality Day at COP28.
• On 6th December, several start-ups will gather in the Pavilion to showcase their land restoration innovations, in a hackathon format.
• A high-level session will take place on 9th December, where the Convention will announce the host country of the next Desertification and Drought Day, 17 June 2024. Remarks from high-level representatives from the host country and city are expected.
• Youth-led dialogues, including panels on empowering female ecopreneurship and a Youth4Land Intergenerational Dialogue.
• A ‘Dry delights reception’ will be hosted on the last day of the Pavilion (10th December). Experts will showcase drought-resilient foods, namely water lentils, explaining the production process, walking attendees through its nutritional benefits, and providing an opportunity to taste.

Notes to Editors

The detailed programme and timings can be found here: https://unccd.int/cop28pavilion

Daily highlights from the sessions will be available on UNCCD’s website.

Visual assets are available here: https://trello.com/b/6EexwgYj/unccd-cop28-dubai-2023

For additional information on UNCCD’s presence at COP28 and other media-related enquiries, please contact press [at] unccd.int (pressatunccddotint) and/or unccd [at] portland-communications.com (unccdatportland-communicationsdotcom)

About UNCCD

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the global vision and voice for land. We unite governments, scientists, policymakers, private sector and communities around a shared vision and global action to restore and manage the world’s land for the sustainability of humanity and the planet. Much more than an international treaty signed by 197 Parties, UNCCD is a multilateral commitment to mitigating today’s impacts of land degradation and advancing tomorrow’s land stewardship in order to provide food, water, shelter and economic opportunity to all people in an equitable and inclusive manner.

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In partnership with Aesop

Designed with first-time Aesop collaborator Samuso Hyojadong and located in one of northern Seoul’s oldest neighbourhoods, Aesop Seochon was inspired by jeongja, a type of traditional Korean, open-sided pavilion – a typically calming and enveloping structure often found under trees where people can come together surrounded by nature.

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Challenged to express qualities such as rest, scent, and calm, Hyojadong employed minimal architectural elements and a restrained materiality. ‘People in our era are busy with their daily lives and exhausted by a lot of things,’ says the architect. ‘That’s why you need to have an internal charge. For this, rest is necessary. But rest doesn’t have to be at a pavilion – it can be done anytime, anywhere. No matter how busy you are, if you are in a space where you can feel comfortable, even if it’s not for a long time, you can feel comforted.

‘From the simplicity of the design, the scent of Aesop released into the street, and the attitude of how staff greet customers, it is possible to find customer comfort and generate a sense of calm as you shop and experience the store,’ he continues.

During the panel discussion to mark the opening of the Aesop Seochon store, Wallpaper* contributing editor Dal Chodha (centre) talks with architect Samuso Hyojadong (right), alongside a translator (left)

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The length of the Aesop Seochon store is fronted with a series of doors that fold back to create an entirely open façade, blurring the boundaries between exterior and interior and allowing visitors to transition seamlessly from street to store – just as aromas flow out unimpeded onto the pavement outside. Once closed, the woven metal backing creates a translucent surface, allowing curious passers-by to peer inside and make out the hazy silhouettes of amber bottles in regimented rows.

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Anchored by natural materials, the space features a rough-edged piece of stone that acts as a display unit, its hue echoed in the granite flooring and pale walls – the latter also reminiscent of traditional Korean hanji paper, laden with texture and nostalgia. Sinks and shelves are finished with reclaimed timber and aged copper, while rosewood lines the inside of a concealed fragrance armoire housing Aesop’s full range of unconventional eaux de parfum. In this airy environment, trained consultants are on hand to recommend the products best suited to each customer’s individual needs.

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The store design uses ‘ancient materials – Korean granite, copper, and metal – created by nature over millions of years’, explains Hyojadong. ‘Such true material makes human beings feel the sense of time. The same is true of landscapes. Light and shadow meeting elements of nature, adding the sense of time to the landscape.’ Over time, he says, materials at Aesop Seochon will fade and mature, telling their own story through their patina. 

Referring to the characteristics of the hanji-like walls, he adds, ‘Hanji does not change. However, like skin, hanji has a subtle transparency, so shadows are formed as if they were soaked in. So, it will come with a different feeling every moment. It’s like a living creature.’

Asked what makes something quintessentially ‘Aesopian’, the architect responds: ‘It lies in being natural. Nature in Korean comes from two Chinese words for self and being so. Being like that can be interpreted in many ways, but for me it’s close to “not too much, not too little”.‘

It’s a fitting summing up of Aesop Seochon, a store of perfect balance.

To celebrate the opening of the Aesop Seochon store, Wallpaper* and the brand hosted a special event, including a panel discussion between Wallpaper* contributing editor Dal Chodha and architect Samuso Hyojadong.

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Aesop Seochon, 36 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Open Monday – Sunday, 11am – 9pm

The Wallpaper* celebration at Aesop Seochon followed similar events at recent Aesop store openings in New York and Rome.

Wallpaper* publisher Lloyd Lindo (centre) and Bespoke director Sarah-Jane Molony (right) at the opening event

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A guest reads Wallpaper’s December 2023 Entertaining Issue at the event

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Kicking off in Bromley, south-east London, on March 9, the 57-date live stand-up tour called Back At It, will include two shows at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton on Sunday, November 3 at 4pm and 8pm.

Bishop, 56, said: “I’m delighted to be hitting the road again with my new show, Back At It.

“I did a few gigs in New York and some over in Ireland and I’ve got the juices flowing again.

“I’m looking forward to seeing you all out there on the road.”

The Scouse actor first joined the comedy circuit in the early 2000s and has performed at Live At The Apollo and presented BBC entertainment show John Bishop’s Britain and ITV’s The John Bishop Show.

He has also appeared on comedy panel shows that include 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Mock The Week.

Bishop co-hosts the podcast Three Little Words with actor Tony Pitts in which they ask guests about the three words that mean the most to them.

Guests have included singer Robbie Williams, actor John Cleese, author Sebastian Faulks and physicist Professor Brian Cox.

He has also starred in pantomime Mother Goose with Sir Ian McKellen, which included a run in London’s West End.

How to get tickets

Fans need to sign up on Ticketmaster by 5pm on Wednesday, November 29 to access the presale on Thursday, November 30.

Tickets will then go on general sale on Friday, December 1 at 10am.

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RIYADH: Following its first showcase in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the beauty of Noor Riyadh has been its ability to bring art to not only the city of Riyadh, its various districts and neighborhoods, but to the Saudi populace.

Large-scale art installations produced by artists from Saudi Arabia, the greater Middle East and across the world can be found throughout the city of Riyadh during the festival. Viewing these artworks at night when they are illuminated becomes a way to discover the Saudi capital, neighborhoods and monuments many were unaware even existed, as well as find new artists, ways of thinking and cultures.

Noor Riyadh’s power, according to its directors and curators, lies in its ability to unite everyone, from all walks of life within the city, through alluring specially commissioned artworks.

London Launch of the 2023 noor Riyadh festival. (Supplied)

“One of the key components of the festival is to stage it everywhere in the city of Riyadh,” Miguel Blanco-Carrasco, adviser at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Riyadh Art, told Arab News.

“Our audience is very diverse. We are targeting people who are museumgoers and who have a profound interest in art, and those who would not regularly go to an art exhibition.”

Speaking about the significance of the event, he added: “Noor Riyadh is part of the creative transformation that is taking place in the Kingdom.

Ahaad Alamoudi’s ‘Ghosts of today and tomorrow.’ (Supplied)

“This year we concentrated all artworks in five main hubs to improve the visitor experience. We also have three works in other locations across Riyadh.”

Noor Riyadh will showcase artists from around the world working in diverse mediums, including performance art, architecture, engineering, graphic design, and even medicine.

The five main hubs are located throughout Riyadh, with the central hub situated in the King Abdullah Financial District, the Saudi capital’s preeminent destination for business and lifestyle, which recently witnessed the staging of the inaugural Riyadh Fashion Week.

‘Oasis’ by Belgian conceptual artist Arne Quinze displayed at the 2022 Noor Riyadh festival. (Supplied/ Instagram/noorriyadhfestival)

The third Noor Riyadh begins on Nov. 30 and runs until Dec. 16 under the theme “The Bright Side of The Desert Moon,” and explores the desert as a place of reconnection.

It will include 120 artworks by more than 100 artists from around 35 countries, including a significant representation of Saudi talents who comprise one third of participating artists.

Artworks include prominent pieces by Ange Leccia, Carsten Holler, Chris Levine, Dana-Fiona Armour, Diana Thater, Janet Echelman, Ivan Argote, Laurent Grasso, and Philippe Parreno, among others.

Community engagement remains a cornerstone of our festival. Our focus is on making art accessible and educational through various initiatives like talks, workshops, and school programs.

Nouf Al-Moneef, Noor Riyadh project manager

While the artist lineup has expanded, there are also several returning artists this year. These include Muhannad Shono, Rashed Al-Shashai, Bruno Ribeiro, Christopher Bauder, Studio Drift, Ahaad Alamoudi, and Zahra Al-Ghamdi.

Noor Riyadh’s curatorial team is just as diverse and multinational as its artist lineup and comprises both local and internationally renowned names. It is led by Jerome Sans and supported by curators Pedro Alonzo, Fahad bin Naif, and Alaa Tarabzouni.

Running concurrently to the festival is Noor Riyadh’s exhibition “Refracted Identities, Shared Futures.” It is being staged by Neville Wakefield who returns as lead curator, working alongside Maya Al-Athel, who served as artistic director of the festival in 2022.

Nouf Al-Moneef, Noor Riyadh project manager

The show, which runs until March 2, will include work by artists such as Abdullah Al-Othman, Ahaad Alamoudi, Conrad Shawcross, Farah Al-Qasimi, Julian Charriere, Kim Farkas, Mariko Mori, Rashed Al-Shashai, Sarah Brahim, and Sophia Al-Maria.

Noor Riyadh aims to help the art community as well as making the city an even bigger attraction.

Nouf Al-Moneef, project manager of Noor Riyadh and architectural adviser at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, told Arab News: “Community engagement remains a cornerstone of our festival.

“Our focus is on making art accessible and educational through various initiatives like talks, workshops, and school programs.”

Among the noteworthy aspects of this year’s event is the diversity of its artistic representation, which, according to Al-Moneef, has increased this time.

She added: “Each year’s innovative theme has deeply resonated with the worldwide topical themes, fostering a dialogue that bridges local and global perspectives.

“A testament to the festival’s growing prominence is the record-breaking attendance in 2022, with 2.8 million attendees and six Guinness World Records (totaling eight over the years), highlighting the largest celebration of light art globally.”

The festival is also pushing various artistic mediums. “We are further exploring the intersection between art and technology,” explained Blanco-Carrasco. “We are seeing what we can do with drones that hasn’t been done before. How can we use this medium to attain new artistic abilities?”

Noor Riyadh is an initiative of Riyadh Art, dubbed one of the largest public art initiatives in the world, which was launched in March 2019 by King Salman, under the supervision of the Committee of Grand Projects chaired by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Riyadh Art was created “to foster local artistic talent and ignite Saudi Arabia’s cultural economy,” according to a statement.

The ambition and vision of Riyadh Art is to transform the Saudi capital into an inspiring “gallery without walls,” showcasing over 1,000 public artworks dispersed throughout the city through 10 programs and two annual events.

“Through Riyadh Art, we’re bringing art directly into the everyday lives of citizens and visitors by integrating public art installations throughout the city,” said Al-Moneef.

“This approach not only makes art more accessible to a wider audience but also embeds it into the very fabric of the city, transforming public spaces into areas of inspiration and conversation.”

Noor Riyadh’s editions have offered “unique moments of joy” for millions of residents and visitors to the Saudi capital. The festival gives visitors the chance to view Riyadh in a new light and appreciate its ever-evolving landscape and great history.

For more details, visit riyadhart.sa.

 

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11/29/2023

Balenciaga – Regular
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia

About us

Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as “the master of us all” by Christian Dior and as “The Couturier of the Couturiers” by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house.
While the brand’s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful.
Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men’s and women’s collections as the artistic director.
The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion.

We are currently seeking a Stock Controller who will report to the Store Manager.

Your opportunity

You will contribute to increase store turnover by participating to the merchandise flow management within the store and strictly follow all internal procedures in terms of logistics.

Your opportunity

You will contribute to increase store turnover by participating to the merchandise flow management within the store and strictly follow all internal procedures in terms of logistics.

How you will contribute

• Receive, check, label and store all merchandise being received and ensure replenishment is done accurately
• Execute and maintain stock organization in order to facilitate product rotation and efficiency in collaborating between front and back of house teams
• Ensure the stock room is tidy and clean, accurate and in good order according to the inventory allocation plan
• Ensure accurate of inventory records and conduct loss prevention measures and support
• Adhere to all Company Policies and follow all operational procedures
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties

Who you are

• Prior successful experience in a stock management
• Product sensitivity and a strong fashion trends knowledge would be an asset
• Adaptable, responsible and self-motivated team player
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good PC skills such as MS Office and other digital tools

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Why work with us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Balenciaga philosophy and to become part of a team that offers possibilities to learn and grow.   

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… – enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

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