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The Fyunka Girl Is Coming to Bahrain!

Fyunka is a fashion accessories line created by Jeddah-based designer Alaa Balkhy. Fyunka is an Arabic slang word and can be defined as a ribbon bow. Balkhy was inspired by pop culture and Middle Eastern insights, which she demonstrates in her designs. First launched in June 2011, Fyunka has become hugely popular because of its strong fashion focus and stylish illustrations that most women in the Middle East can relate to. Fyunka will participate at BAB Market, a contemporary outdoor festival at Bab Al Bahrain and Manama Souq on March 21, 22 and 23 from 4 pm to 10 pm each day. Balkhy will be selling her exclusive handbags, tote bags, cosmetic pouches, pillows, and more products. At BAB Market, Balkhy will showcase her latest pieces inspired by the Arabian veil or the burqa.

The Fyunka brand is all about adding a pop of design into one’s wardrobe with quirky quotes, illustrations and a range of colors that brightens one’s day. Balkhy likes to illustrate designer bags, shoes, traditional Oud bottles, veils such as the burqa, and kohls and combines them with witty Arabic quotes when creating her pieces. Using both canvas and PVC, she creates bags that she believes would become an extension of young women, their character and their style. Fyunka stocks a limited quantity of her collections at boutiques in twelve cities, including Green Diamond in Bahrain.

Obai & Hill is thrilled to represent and assist Fyunka at BAB Market. For more information about Fyunka’s stall at BAB Market contact sara@obaiandhill.com.

For more information about Fyunka visit:

http://alaabalkhy.blogspot.com

http://www.facebook.com/Fyunka

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As our resident Web guru, you will design exceptional web solutions from start to finish. This position requires expert knowledge in HTML5, Photoshop and other digital design tools. Your core expertise needs to be in the area of web and interaction design, but any additional multimedia knowledge would be a huge plus. You will require strong attention to detail, digital branding expertise and the motivation to take your designs to the next level.

Job Requirements

• Strong visual design skills

• Strong HTML and web skills

• Experience in software programming and graphics

• Creativity and innovative ideas

• Adaptability and ability to pick up new skills

• 1+ years work experience in similar role

• Good technical knowledge and industry insights required

• Strong Photoshop skills

• Fluency in English; Arabic preferred but not necessary

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