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4	Hayley K	a&c - Fridge summer concerts to start this week - get to know artists https://www.instagram.com/p/C58ptnDJx3n/?hl=en&img_index=1
5	Evelyn	OFF	April 23: Marvel dropped its trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine - could do an "everything we know so far about the film"? Or perhaps one of the film freelancers do a piece about how Marvel hasn't had a successful film in a while but perhaps this could change that? /// From the wires: PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war - in case there's something off the back of that /// Got this email: ASICS and SVD To Unveil Exclusive Pop-Up at BRED Abu Dhabi - is it worth doing a fashion story angle of the event? ///	April 24: As US gets closer to possibly banning TikTok, is it worth doing a listacle on other similiar apps like it? ///	April 25: Is it too early to start a "most anticipted films of the summer" listacle? /// This is kind of cute but not sure how we'd expand on it: Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers, stuffed toy after viral "Where's Beyoncé?" TikTok video - maybe something on ways social media have helped people reach out to celebrities? ///	Apri 26:		OFF
6	David
7	Panna
8	Sarah		2 April Quiet Luxury in the home : how to translate the trend into your living space	24/04/2024 Prepping for shoot	25/04/2024 Shooting May issue of Luxury	26/04/2024 Shoot returns
9	Hayley S (Travel)	Apr 29: Yas island ambassador annoucnement today? perhaps ///	Apr 23: Dubai and Abu Dhabi rank in the top 25 hotels in the world, according to travellers. Dubai's Ritz-Carlton and Abu Dhabi's Conrad hotels are listed in TripAdvisors top 25 list (released today) - could be a nice one for a gallery story and don't see it covered elsewhere	Apr 24: Hotel Insider Anantara Santorini (I want to put this live today ahead of a media event they're hosting this evening) /// I'm Interviewing the director of lights from Red Sea Global for a story for next week at 10am today so won't be in the morning zoom, but will see some of you in the office for editor's meeting this avo	Apr 25: Exploring Interlaken, the adventure capital of Europe /// Checking in newsletter	Fri 26: Nothing major from travel today in terms of trending/breaking - going to finalise atm schedule and get though some hotel insider edits, commissions
10	SAEED	MONDAY, APRIL 22 MUSIC: From Marwan Pablo to Nour, who are the key Mena artists performing at Bred Abu Dhabi this week. The festival runs from Wednesday to Sunday at Yas Bay. Note: I will cover the opening night with a report to run the following day with pic gallery.	TUESDAY APRIL 23 MUSIC: Exclusive interview with Filipino boyband and viral sensation SB19, ahead of their show at The Agena on Wednesday. Note: Sony Music confirmed we are the only one to do the interview today, and will file immediately after interview. While no video has been allowed for interview, they said we can try our luck on location, so will see what happens. Interview at 1030am and will begin writing and filing immediately after.	WEDNESDAY APRIL 24 WEEKEND: Exclusive interview with Egyptian screen writer Ahmed Mourad. As well as scripting popular Ramadan dramas, he is now working on the anticipated biopic of umm kulthum. He appears at international publishers congress on Sunday.	THURSDAY APRIL 25 MUSIC: Bred Abu Dhabi 2024: What we learnt from the festival's opening day Note: not available for 10am meeting due to me heading to the airport. Will also file Ahmed Mourad WEEKEND story by 2pm latest, as soon as I land in KSA. It is pretty much done, just needs a final edit and attach photos. Will be checking out the premiere of Saudi opera Zarqa Al Yamama, will file as early as i can tomorrow subject to when pictures wll be made available.	FRIDAY: APRIL 26 ON STAGE: report from opening night of Saudi opera Zarqa Wa Yamaha featuring cast interviews. Photos to come in around midday
11	Razmig	APril 22: Writing up exhibition review of Ishara Art Foundation's Sheher, Prakriti, Devi, which looks at the relationship between urban and natural spaces		Apr17: Interviewing Daniel Habib, one of the founders of a publishing house in Beirut that focuses on genre. They are releasing their first two Arabian Nightmares - a compilation of horror stories, and Under the Vile Moon, a thriller written by Habib.	Apr 18: Writing up feature on Alserkal's exhibition in Venice: Solidarity is not a metaphor Writing up Timeframe Interviewing Samia Halaby and Faisal Saleh about Palestine Museum US ehibition in Venice
12	Maan	April22 - Working on why collect Arab Art piece - Working on reality in the region tv feature (interviews) - Organizing an interview and shoot with artist Khaled Akil (need to research his work too) who is having his first solo exhibition in the UAE for Thursday - Podcast research editorial meeting Ideas: David Beckham is suing Mark Walkburg for 10mil - maybe a listicle of high profile celebs who have sued each other (Kylie Minogue sued Kylie Jenner and won, Fairouz the Lebanese singer sued Madonna in the 90s and won 2 million dollars)	A23 - Working on pitch - Recording podcast - Interview with PR - Working on why collect Arab Art piece Ideas:	A24 - Writing and filing Arabic Word of the Week - Working on pitch	A25 - Working on murals around the world dedicated to Gaza story - Pitch series presentation	A26 - Have an interview and shoot at 11am at Ayyam gallery with artist Khalid Akil - Have an interview at 2.30 with Dubai Bling cast member Zeina - working on Murals dedicated to Gaza from around the world listicle
13	Faisal	April 22 - Submitting PSP piece	April 23 - Writing Dev Patel career evolution - Writing niche design aesthetics famous on TikTok for world design day	April 24 - Submitting famous design aesthetics on tiktok piece	April 18 - Writing AWOTW: Tourath	April 19 - Writing history and impact of PlayStation Portable ahead of its 20th anniv - submitting April Physical media picks
14	Gemma	April 22 - April 30: Working on all outstanding April features
15	One	April 22 - Interview with Bethlehem cookbook author at 1pm - Call with Reading Dogs UAE for service dogs feature at 3pm - idea: since there's still some rain forecast - maybe we can do a story feauring tips on how to calm your pets during storms.... perhaps a bit similar to our New Year story about pets and fireworks. - idea: for Earth Day - maybe we can do a quick piece on some minor home modifications to live a greener life? (wash clothes less, install smart thermostat, get rid of plastics, etc) we can throw in some products people can buy online for quick ideas	April 23 - Write and file interview with Bethlehem cookbook author - Tips to reduce screen time and why it's important (file by 2pm) - Meeting today with panelists and organisers for upcoming event - idea: viral celebrity looks at coachella? /// Longevity is also a hot topic in the wellness space now. Maybe we can do a piece on what is a longevity clinic (what services/treatment do they have) and are there any in the UAE to check out?	April 24 - - Write and file Things to do for Monday AM - Working on pitch presentation - idea: Etisalat Beach Canteen returns on the 25th - maybe we can do a guide on what food to eat, family-friendly activites, etc?	April 25 - - - Panel discussion (11am) - pitch a series PM (2pm)	April 26 - Bethlehem cookbook (12am) - Posture piece (2pm) -
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