Author: Olena Stashek
Olena Stashek
Olena Stashek is a professional Ukrainian artist, a cultural writer for Dubai News, covering a wide range of topics with a particular focus on culture, art, hospitality, cinema, music and fashion. Olena is a professional drawing teacher and participant in international fine art exhibitions. That's why she writes her articles about art from the heart, as art has been a passion for her since childhood. Olena also studied at a music school and is a keen music lover, from classical to contemporary.
A Celebration of Art and Emotion Dubai’s vibrant art scene welcomed a captivating new highlight this month — the “Achievements of Love” exhibition by Faben, the internationally acclaimed Monegasque artist also known as HeARTIST and the Ambassador of Love. The event, held in Dubai and curated by the international consulting company HP Consulting, brought together a distinguished mix of guests from the worlds of business, art, culture, and luxury. HP Consulting — founded by Hanna Patapovitch and Alexandra Podgorodetskaya — specializes in PR, VIP support, and strategic consulting, and took the lead as the exhibition’s initiator and curator. Through this…
The future of enterprise automation is taking center stage at GITEX 2025, as PLATMA, an AI-powered no-code platform, showcases its breakthrough solutions that enable businesses to build and automate complex digital processes using simple English — no developers required. A Vision Born from Real-World Need Founded by a team of innovators from Central and Eastern Europe, PLATMA was designed with one clear mission: to democratize technology by making business automation accessible to everyone. The company was created by Ukrainian founders. As traditional software development remains costly and time-consuming, PLATMA’s platform empowers companies to build applications and integrate systems effortlessly through…
The United Arab Emirates took part in the seventh Ministerial Meeting of the GCC Economic and Development Affairs Authority, held in Kuwait on 9 October 2025, to explore ways to enhance cooperation and accelerate the implementation of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s shared economic visions. The UAE delegation was led by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, who reiterated the country’s commitment to fostering closer economic collaboration and promoting joint initiatives that support sustainable growth and regional prosperity. Commitment to GCC’s Unified Economic Vision H.E. Bin Touq emphasised that the UAE remains firmly dedicated to supporting…
The vibrant spirit of Ukraine lit up the Theatre of Digital Art (TODA) as the event “Vechornytsi – An Evening of Ukrainian Music” celebrated the nation’s timeless melodies and cultural pride. The gathering brought together Ukrainians living in the UAE alongside international guests eager to experience the country’s rich musical and artistic traditions. The concert’s carefully curated program featured beloved classics such as “Cheremshyna,” “Two Colours,” “I Will Go to Distant Mountains,” “The Red Rue,” and the globally cherished “Carol of the Bells.” Each song carried deep emotional resonance, weaving together nostalgia, beauty, and the enduring strength of Ukrainian identity.…