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War in the Middle East to Halve Luxury’s Regional Sales in March, Bernstein Estimates
The region was the sector's fastest-growing geography in 2025. Now brands are navigating store disruptions…
War in the Middle East to Halve Luxury’s Regional Sales in March, Bernstein Estimates
The region was the sector's fastest-growing geography in 2025. Now brands are navigating store disruptions…
Gulf Luxury Retailers Caught Between Calm and Caution as Conflict Grows
Global stock markets took a big hit from the growing conflict as Gulf retailers balance the push for business…
Gulf Luxury Retailers Caught Between Calm and Caution as Conflict Grows
Global stock markets took a big hit from the growing conflict as Gulf retailers balance the push for business…
Luxury Shares Fall, and Business Will Suffer From Renewed Conflict in the Middle East
In a report following the U.S. strikes on Iran, and retaliatory ones in the region, RBC Capital Markets said…
Ramadan Is Retail’s New Power Season — and the Industry Is Finally Treating It That Way
From Harrods' exclusive modest capsules and Amouage's limited-batch oud to the rapid rise of online platforms…
Saudi Retail’s New Message to Global Brands: Adapt or Miss Out
At the RLC Global Forum in Riyadh, the region's biggest operators laid out a new reality: the era of…
EXCLUSIVE: Johan Lindeberg and Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud Unveil Jay3lle, a New Label Launched From Riyadh
The veteran creative director behind J.Lindeberg and Blk Dnm has moved permanently to Saudi Arabia to build a…
Moonglaze Becomes First Saudi Beauty Brand to Launch at Sephora Middle East
Founded by makeup artist Yara Alnamlah, the skin-first brand debuted its full collection alongside two…
Kering and Saudi Fashion Commission Take Generation Award Regional
After a successful Saudi launch last year, the luxury conglomerate broadens its hunt for sustainable fashion…
Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion Awards Honor Shah Rukh Khan, Armani Legacy and Brunello Cucinelli
Reem Acra opened with an archive runway show as Emaar chairman Mohamed Alabbar revealed plans to renovate…
Angélic Vendette Named Chief Marketing Officer of Four Seasons Yachts
The luxury hospitality brand tapped the Farfetch and Alo Yoga alum to lead marketing as it charts its course…
Rosemin Beauty Launches With a Focus on the Underserved Warm Complexion Market
The Dubai-based founder is leveraging 25 years of luxury industry experience to fill a gap in prestige…
Gisou Lands in Dubai With the Brand’s First Honey Butter Bar
Negin Mirsalehi's beauty brand is launching its new lip mask with an immersive two-day activation at Dubai…
Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Incubator Enters New Phase
The Saudi 100 Brands program is shifting its focus to scalability, global competitiveness and…