1. Colourful classics
We love this colourful interpretation of the classic Acapulco chair. Based on time-honoured Mayan hammock-weaving techniques, the chair's deceptively delicate-looking frame offers ergonomically solid support and a super comfortable seat.
Dh1,195, Sofa Studio, Al Quoz, Dubai
2. The art of bookishness
If you're looking for something a little different in the way of art, check out Original Wall. The company sells a range of Penguin classics, all beautifully set in stylish white, black or oak frames. There are 150 titles to choose from, all colour-coded in Penguin house style - orange for fiction, blue for biography, pink for travel and adventure, green for crime and light blue for the Pelican's non-fiction. And if you need some help sticking with your New Year's resolutions, why not pick a title that'll spur you on - The Passionate Year or Grow Up - and Live perhaps?
£44.95 (Dh265), www.originalwall.co.uk
3. Seamless love
We love the sinuous lines of the romantically named Nodo d'Amore or knot of love. It is sculpted from a single piece of wood and would make a stunning addition to any interior.
Nodo d'Amore, Dh2,899, Interior 360, Al Quoz, Dubai
4. One-stop shop
The Spanish kitchen, tile and bathroom brand Porcelanosa has opened its first showroom in Dubai. Located on Al Ittihad Road, the 500-square-metre facility offers high-quality, technologically advanced Porcelanosa products for the bathroom and kitchen, as well as products by sister brands such as Venis, Gamadecor, Butech, Noken and Ceranco.
Porcelanosa, Al Ittihad Road, Dubai, and Khalidiya Street, Abu Dhabi
5. Superior sounds
Stylish wireless speakers by Libratone are now available from D Tales. Whether you opt for the portable Libratone Zipp or the adaptable Libratone Live, the speakers offer PlayDirect and AirPlay technology so you can stream music effortlessly from your iOS device, Mac or PC whether you're connected to a Wi-Fi network or not. The speaker covers come in a range of vivid colours and are easy to change, so you can constantly adapt the look of your sound system to suit your mood.
Libratone Live, Dh2,951, D Tales, DIFC, Dubai or www.design-tales.com
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
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'The worst thing you can eat'
Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.
Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines:
Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.
Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.
Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.
Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.
Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
At a glance
Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year
Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month
Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30
Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse
Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth
Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances
