The 7th Global Gift Gala (GGG) took place in Dubai on December 16 in the presence of honourary chair Eva Longoria Baston and beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan. The star-studded fund-raiser takes place every year in the emirate; it was held at the Waldorf Astoria, Dubai Palm Jumeirah. The funds benefit Dubai Cares and Global Gift Foundation, in support of Harmony House India, the Eva Longoria Foundation and Casa Global Gift. “Dubai is one of our largest fund-raisers because of the generosity of this community,” said Longoria. “By providing them with an education and entrepreneurship, we are giving women and girls the tools they need to reach their full potential. Tonight, we hope to be able to help hundreds of women and children around the world.” Huda Beauty, Kattan’s international make-up brand, partnered with the Global Gift this year. The foundation also held a small award ceremony followed by a tribute to chef Gary Rhodes who died in Dubai aged 59 last month. The tribute recognised his support and generosity towards the Global Gift Foundation’s cause.