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More Than a Word in Gold: Nadine Kanso on Twenty Years of Bil Arabi
Through Bil Arabi, her calligraphic jewellery brand, Nadine Kanso has shown that Arabic can be contemporary, beautiful, and deeply personal. Now, she shares why an opportunity must add meaning, and why growing in the right direction matters more than growth alone.
From Pharmacist to Footwear Founder: Titi Adesanya on Building a Luxury Brand in Dubai
From Lagos to London to Dubai, former pharmacist Titi Adesanya is building a footwear house on Nigerian heritage and Italian craftsmanship. She reflects on cultural depth, comfort, and why endurance matters most for emerging brands.
Homegrown, Global: Faiza Bouguessa on Building BOUGUESSA
From French-Algerian roots to the heart of Dubai's fashion scene, Faiza Bouguessa reflects on building a luxury house from the region, the evolving wardrobe of Gulf women, and why the next chapter of Middle Eastern fashion belongs to those who look inward.
In Conversation: Charles Awad, Former Chief Brand Officer, Majid Al Futtaim
From Procter & Gamble to leading brand strategy at a top regional retailer, Charles Awad knows what separates brands that scale in the GCC from those that stall. He reflects on the discipline behind genuine localisation and why relevance here is earned, not declared.
In Conversation: Alison Rehill-Erguven, CEO, Cenomi Centers
From a career spanning Asia, Europe, and Latin America to leading Saudi Arabia’s largest mall operator, Alison Rehill-Erguven reflects on the Kingdom’s retail transformation, the shift from shopping to experience, and why relevance — not scale — defines the next era.
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From Pharmacist to Footwear Founder: Titi Adesanya on Building a Luxury Brand in Dubai
From Lagos to London to Dubai, former pharmacist Titi Adesanya is building a footwear house on Nigerian heritage and Italian craftsmanship. She reflects on cultural depth, comfort, and why endurance matters most for emerging brands.
Homegrown, Global: Faiza Bouguessa on Building BOUGUESSA
From French-Algerian roots to the heart of Dubai's fashion scene, Faiza Bouguessa reflects on building a luxury house from the region, the evolving wardrobe of Gulf women, and why the next chapter of Middle Eastern fashion belongs to those who look inward.
In Conversation: Charles Awad, Former Chief Brand Officer, Majid Al Futtaim
From Procter & Gamble to leading brand strategy at a top regional retailer, Charles Awad knows what separates brands that scale in the GCC from those that stall. He reflects on the discipline behind genuine localisation and why relevance here is earned, not declared.Latest Articles
More Than a Word in Gold: Nadine Kanso on Twenty Years of Bil Arabi
Through Bil Arabi, her calligraphic jewellery brand, Nadine Kanso has shown that Arabic can be contemporary, beautiful, and deeply personal. Now, she shares why an opportunity must add meaning, and why growing in the right direction matters more than growth alone.
From Pharmacist to Footwear Founder: Titi Adesanya on Building a Luxury Brand in Dubai
From Lagos to London to Dubai, former pharmacist Titi Adesanya is building a footwear house on Nigerian heritage and Italian craftsmanship. She reflects on cultural depth, comfort, and why endurance matters most for emerging brands.
Homegrown, Global: Faiza Bouguessa on Building BOUGUESSA
From French-Algerian roots to the heart of Dubai's fashion scene, Faiza Bouguessa reflects on building a luxury house from the region, the evolving wardrobe of Gulf women, and why the next chapter of Middle Eastern fashion belongs to those who look inward.
In Conversation: Charles Awad, Former Chief Brand Officer, Majid Al Futtaim
From Procter & Gamble to leading brand strategy at a top regional retailer, Charles Awad knows what separates brands that scale in the GCC from those that stall. He reflects on the discipline behind genuine localisation and why relevance here is earned, not declared.
In Conversation: Alison Rehill-Erguven, CEO, Cenomi Centers
From a career spanning Asia, Europe, and Latin America to leading Saudi Arabia’s largest mall operator, Alison Rehill-Erguven reflects on the Kingdom’s retail transformation, the shift from shopping to experience, and why relevance — not scale — defines the next era.
