Luxury brands enjoy a strong presence in the Middle East as evidenced by the twinkling jewelry and thick Swiss watches worn by the region’s elite. And while wealthy Middle Easterners are nothing new, luxury brands are focusing growth on the rise of young, consumer-oriented professionals who have […]… (read more)

  What do British butlers and our global economy have in common? Both are experiencing a ripple effect as super-rich clients in the Middle East, Asia and Russia create substantial luxury demand in some of the fastest growing markets in the world. This demand has created entirely […]… (read more)

Over the past few decades, the Middle East’s well-publicized growth has brought foreign investment and an influx of international brands to a quickly growing population of middle and upper class consumers. These demographics responded especially strongly to the luxury market, an industry that currently enjoys strong global […]… (read more)

In an age where information surrounds us, there is no excuse for Puma’s recent recall of a line of sneakers decked out in the colors of the United Arab Emirates flag after consumers complained the shoes were disrespectful. As anyone from the region can tell you, shoes […]… (read more)

The Middle East and Northern Africa are routinely mentioned as untapped markets ripe for online growth. The Arab Spring was especially important for highlighting the large numbers of tech savvy youths who see the Internet and social media as powerful tools that can be harnessed to affect […]… (read more)