In 1978, 13-year-old Jacob Arabo’s father gifted him a watch; years later, his creations adorned A-list wrists: ‘I had to stop being a workman’

In 1978, 13-year-old Jacob Arabo’s father gifted him a watch; years later, his creations adorned A-list wrists: ‘I had to stop being a workman’

Jacob Arabo’s journey from a teenager in Tashkent to Jacob & Co. founder. Cristiano Ronaldo, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and David Beckham have all been photographed wearing Jacob & Co.’s now-iconic Five Time Zone watch. The brand’s name has also long been intertwined with A-listers, with a language of diamonds, gold and “bling”. But before Jacob … Read more

Who was Jacob Freytes? President Donald Trump hugs slain Bronx boy’s parents in emotional viral video – watch

US President Donald Trump leaves stage to hug Jacob Freytes grieving parents. (AFP)

President Donald Trump stepped off the stage during a speech on Long Island on Friday to embrace the grieving parents of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes, a Bronx boy whose death from a stray bullet has drawn national attention. US President Donald Trump leaves stage to hug Jacob Freytes grieving parents. (AFP) The emotional moment unfolded at … Read more