Nº 03 · JULY MMXXVI
How Al Hilal and PUMA Are Turning a Football Shirt into a Statement of National Identity By Ibtissem Mannai Football shirts have become far more than sporting apparel. Today, they are cultural symbols, commercial assets, and expressions of identity that travel far beyond
The financial services industry has never evolved faster than it is today. Artificial intelligence is redefining banking; digital payments have become the norm, and embedded finance is changing the way businesses interact with customers. Yet despite the pace of innovation, one challenge has
The Builder’s Mindset The role of a product leader has evolved. Today, it is no longer defined solely by launching digital products, but by the ability to connect technology, commercial strategy, and customer insight into businesses that can scale. Mahmoud Khodor has spent
For years, fintech has been obsessed with making investing easier. Better interfaces. Faster execution. Lower fees. More markets. Every innovation promised to put Wall Street into your pocket. And for a while, that was enough. But technology has a habit of making yesterday’s
The hidden psychology of workplace harassment and what it reveals about leadership, culture, and the cost of insecurity. Walk into almost any organisation and you’ll hear the same aspiration echoed from the boardroom to the recruitment page: “We’re looking for top talent.” Companies
Luxury travel is entering a new era—one where exclusivity is no longer measured by opulence alone, but by the ability to disconnect, recharge, and experience genuine privacy. Across the hospitality industry, affluent travellers are moving away from large-scale resorts in favour of intimate
For years, luxury automotive brands competed on horsepower, craftsmanship, and prestige. Today, another factor is becoming just as influential: value. Across the UAE, premium vehicle manufacturers are increasingly pairing luxury with financial flexibility, recognising that even affluent consumers are placing greater emphasis on
The Italian luxury house introduces a versatile wardrobe inspired by effortless travel, craftsmanship and contemporary sophistication. As luxury consumers increasingly seek versatility alongside craftsmanship, ETRO‘s Resort 2027 collection embraces a refined vision of summer dressing that effortlessly transitions from coastal destinations to cosmopolitan
As interest in financial markets continues to expand beyond traditional investment circles, a new Dubai-produced reality series is seeking to bridge the gap between finance and entertainment. The Trading House, a 20-episode competition series filmed entirely in Dubai, brings together six contestants from
As institutional adoption of digital assets continues to gain momentum, financial infrastructure provider Fuze and blockchain cybersecurity specialist Halborn have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the security and regulatory foundations of digital asset services for banks, fintechs and financial institutions worldwide.
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