Digital Disruption in The Middle East
The Middle East is on the verge of a massive digital disruption. In the past decade, the cross-border data flow, connecting the Middle East to the rest of the world, has increased more than 150-fold. Several countries—including Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE are leading the digital consumer charge, with high smartphone-adoption rates and social-media use. […]
Swiss Watches Hope For A better Year
It’s been a tough few years for the world of watches, even with more luxury brands embracing technology. But as fans flock this week to Basel world, the Swiss watch industry’s annual showcase, leaders are predicting uplift in sales. Last year, sales of Swiss watches fell nearly 10% to about $19.7 billion, François Thiébaud, told […]
The Changing Landscape of the Luxury Goods Industry
How do we define luxury? By price? A particular set of attributes? Or by distribution and exclusivity? Though its characterisation may be ambiguous, one thing is for certain; luxury has made its way into the hands of the masses. This is partly due to corporations taking ownership of luxury brands and lowering price points of […]
Dolce & Gabbana Launches First Line Of Hijabs And Abayas
The Italian label is being applauded for helping make fashion more diverse and accessible to all. [Photo: Instagram/Stefano Gabbana] Dolce & Gabbana has become one of the first luxury labels to target the Muslim market with a collection of chic hijabs and abayas. The Italian brand broke the news of its new venture on Instagram, […]
Arab investment in London steams ahead of the Chinese
The race is intensifying between investors from The Middle East and China on who snaps more UK assets with a clear lead for Middle Eastern investors from the Gulf going for luxury high value assets such as London Stock Exchange, Canary Wharf, Stakes in Sainsbury’s & Barclays Bank, Harrods, Chelsea barracks, Intercontinental Hotel Park Lane, […]