One organiser was Muhammad Abdel Haleem, an Egyptian-born professor who has translated the Koran into stylish modern English, drawing acclaim from many, but grumbles from purists.

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It's stylish, modern and young, but it feels slapdash and is missing the touchstones of true luxury.

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If the retro tipple is not your thing, the city also has plenty of stylish, modern cocktail bars to appeal to the contemporary cocktail drinker.

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Instead, Soave is taking the 500 to hip spots like cappuccino bars and art exhibits, where its stylish, modern Italian flair will blend in.

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Their stylish and functional modern furniture is particularly appealing to young couples.

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Now, designers are creating bags for both men and women that have exteriors that are stylish and interiors designed for modern busyness.

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With a versatile and stylish design, users can choose a modern horizontal layout for a wall-mount setup or TV-sized stand, or detach to create two separate freestanding vertical speakers for a classic tabletop style.

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With its stylish, metal design, the product combines the best that vintage and modern technologies have to offer.

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