ZEGNA reopens its Dubai Mall Negozio with a new design merging Italian craftsmanship, Middle Eastern influences, and digital innovation
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Saudi culture minister
Saudi Cultural Fund launches $933m push to grow creative economy
Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund announces $933m in deals and funds to boost the Kingdom’s cultural economy
Arab film industry
Saudi Arabia unveils $180m fashion and film funds
Saudi Arabia has launched $180m investment funds for fashion and film, supporting growth in creative industries and advancing Vision 2030 cultural goals
Cosmetics
Beautiful returns: L’Oréal Saudi Arabia generates $853m economic impact and 8,765 jobs, study reveals
L’Oréal Saudi Arabia’s new impact study shows $853m in sales and 8,765 jobs
Dubai Design District
Dubai Design Week 2025 to showcase over 1,000 designers and brands in November
Dubai Design Week 2025 will run from November 4-9, showcasing over 1,000 global designers and brands with exhibitions, talks, installations and Downtown Design at d3
Dubai shopping
Dubai startup Luxury For You debuts members-only platform with $300m designer collections
Dubai-born Luxury For You launches with free membership, insider pricing on 1,200 designer brands, $300m collections, and global shipping to 130 countries
Brand View
How Aisha Hossain turned personal values into brand power
Aisha sees fashion not just as commerce, but as care
beauty business
Briana Hickman on B. Xquisit Beauty’s UAE expansion
The founder and CEO of B. Xquisit Beauty, Briana Hickman explains her journey working with curly hair, texture and expansion plans.
Dubai Opera
Inside ZEGNA’s Dubai strategy: family succession, global expansion, and a record-breaking sale
In their first-ever cover shoot as a family, Gildo Zegna, Chairman and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, and his sons Edoardo and Angelo, discuss succession, sustainability, and the pioneering spirit they share with Dubai
diamond jewellery
Jewellery show in Sharjah to display stunning 108m-long diamond necklace
Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah to display world record-breaking diamond necklace
Brand View
ZEGNA launches new signature loafer with historical Italian roots
The design features the 232 Road symbol across the vamp, connecting the shoe to ZEGNA’s heritage
Abu Dhabi real estate
Abu Dhabi real estate: Elie Saab branded residence is designed to look like dress blowing in wind
Branded real estate development in Abu Dhabi reflects the couture of Elie Saab
designer swimwear
Orlebar Brown chief: ‘We have barely started; still a lot to prove and accomplish’ in luxury swimwear market
In an exclusive interview, Orlebar Brown co-founder Adam Brown reveals how the London luxury brand is making waves with tailored menswear, navigating challenges, and charting ambitious expansion courses
acquisition
Prada Group to acquire Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal
Versace to maintain its creative DNA and cultural authenticity, while benefitting from the full strength of Prada’s consolidated platform
Abu Dhabi
Ultra-rare $20m diamond coming to Abu Dhabi
‘The Mediterranean Blue’ diamond worth an estimated $20m to be displayed in Abu Dhabi
Apparel Group
Apparel Group plans 250 R&B stores in GCC by end of year
Apparel Group looks to add more than 100 R&B stores in GCC this year
Branded hotels and residences
UAE visa changes; Saudi approves riyal symbol; Dubai rent rules; Mona Kattan leaves Huda Beauty – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi introduces riyal symbol, UAE visa news, Dubai real estate changes, UAE law changes and more top stories this week
