The Gulf The UAE's Economic Ambition Finds a Strategic Partner in China With Chinese New Year and Ramadan taking place this week, their timing highlights a deepening cultural and economic exchange: Chinese capital and collaboration play a strategic role in the Emirates’ ambition to double GDP by 2031. By Julienna Law • 4 min read
Image: Hub71 Technology How Hub71 Is Rewiring the Gulf’s Startup Ambition Abu Dhabi’s founder ecosystem is maturing fast — combining policy, capital, and AI depth to attract a new generation of global builders. By Julienna Law • 3 min read
Ounass is the Gulf’s leading online luxury platform, offering rapid delivery and a wide selection of regional brands. Image: Ounass Luxury Inside Ounass: The platform powering Gulf luxury e-commerce With just 13% of Gulf luxury sales happening online — below the 20% global average — retailers have room to grow. Ounass shows how it can be done. By Julienna Law • 4 min read
New York-based minimalist brand The Frankie Shop hosted a pop-up store in Abu Dhabi from April 18 to May 1, 2025. Image: The Frankie Shop Luxury From bling to barely there: How the Middle East is falling in love with quiet luxury Long before the term “quiet luxury” was coined in the West, the Middle East was already embracing minimalist, elegant fashion. By Julienna Law • 4 min read
