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
Luxury The UAE’s Niche Luxury Opportunity The UAE luxury market has shifted from spectacle to curation. Today's discerning consumers seek intimacy and originality over logos, creating unprecedented opportunities for founder-led brands with distinctive points of view. By Chloé Reuter • 5 min read
Technology The Passport Moment: Why Luxury’s Next Advantage Is Proof, Not Promise The most valuable logo in luxury won’t sit on a clasp or heel: it will live inside a code. DPPs are moving from regulation to relevance, turning provenance into the industry’s next competitive edge. By Shashin Surti • 3 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
