AD Middle East on Instagram‎: "Norman Foster: Lessons from the world’s greatest architect. He is the visionary behind global landmarks such as the Great Court of the British Museum (@britishmuseum) in London, Apple Park in Cupertino, the Reichstag in Berlin, and the soon-to-open Zayed National Museum (@znmuae) in Abu Dhabi. But did you know that six decades ago Norman Foster (@officialnormanfoster) began his practice in a bedsit? In an exclusive interview with AD, the pioneering architect talks

History Photographed on Instagram: "The magnificent central bronze doors of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome are nearly 2,000 years old, but they were not originally built for the church. ⁠ ⁠ The doors were repurposed from the ancient Roman Senate House, known as the Curia Julia, and moved to the basilica in the 17th century.⁠ ⁠ Today, these monumental doors serve as the main entrance to the basilica. ⁠ ⁠ Despite their age and immense weight, they are so precisely balanced that a s

Business | Finance | Motivation on Instagram: "Some things in business-and in life-are worth more than money. In this clip, a garage worker is offered $20,000, then $40,000, to walk away from his girlfriend. He refuses both. Moments later, one of the garage’s biggest customers threatens to leave forever after finding out they’re dating. Instead of backing down, the worker makes it clear he won’t tolerate disrespect, even if it means losing money or business. That’s the kind of integrity most peo

Business Fortunes on Instagram: "🎥 “Pretty Woman” (1990), Julia Roberts plays Vivian Ward, a woman whose life transforms after meeting successful businessman Edward Lewis, portrayed by Richard Gere. The film beautifully highlights confidence, class, and how kindness can change someone’s life. When Vivian faces humiliation while shopping, Barney Thompson, played by Hector Elizondo, steps in with grace and empathy. His kindness and professionalism show how people especially in business should tre