Fawaz Idrissi

Planning to take your LEATHER & FOOTWEAR business to the MIDDLE EAST? Here’s where to start. The Dubai International Footwear & Leather Exhibition (DIFLEX) is returning for its 5th edition this September (Here's Everything You Need to Know) From September 23-25, 2025, the Festival Arena in Dubai Festival City will host - Over 250 brands & manufacturers - 600 hosted buyers & - 5,000 trade visitors from around the world. This year’s DIFLEX is one of the largest & most diverse gatherings for the global footwear, leather & fashion accessories industry. With over 10,000 product lines on display, it will bring together manufacturers & brands from China, Europe, India & across the Middle East. India will have a strong presence, alongside participants from Italy, Portugal, Egypt, Syria, Spain, Thailand, Pakistan, UAE, Jordan & Turkey. Visitors can explore - Finished leather, - Footwear, - Bags, - Accessories - Garments & - Components The event also features a conference under the theme "Sustainability driven growth strategies for Footwear & Leather Industry in the Middle East" Addressed by industry leaders sharing insights on design, innovation & sustainable practices. For anyone in the leather & footwear sector, DIFLEX 2025 is a key platform where you can connect, learn & explore business opportunities in the region. Details about the Expo: - Date: September 23–25, 2025 - Venue: Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City ---- For more info check out DIFLEX Dubai 2025 #leather #leatherindustry #footwear #footwearindustry #trade #diflex2025 #business #uae

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As part of Dubai Fashion Week SS26, Thread Talks V4.0 gathered industry leaders to explore the future of fashion from Dubai’s perspective. Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of d3, discussed the city’s expanding role as a creative hub, the diversification of its fashion landscape, and the strategic importance of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

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Abdullah Altamami, Founder & CEO of Merak Capital, spoke at the Cultural Investment Conference 2025 in Riyadh on the panel “The Power of Fashion.” He highlighted fashion’s role beyond style—as a driver of culture, identity, and economic growth—and emphasized how it bridges heritage with innovation while empowering creative entrepreneurs within Saudi Arabia’s cultural economy. This vision aligns with Merak Capital’s establishment of the Kingdom’s first dedicated Fashion Fund, in partnership with the الصندوق الثقافي | Cultural Development Fund and the وزارة الثقافة Ministry of Culture. The Private Equity fund will back digital-first fashion platforms, omnichannel strategies, and innovation-driven businesses in their growth stage, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to build a sustainable and globally competitive creative economy.

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The GCC retail story just keeps getting bigger - $390 billion by 2028 is no small number, and it says a lot about how fast our region is reshaping the way we shop. What really caught my eye in this report by Arabian Business is the emphasis on the phygital world, where online and offline are no longer separate tracks, but one seamless journey for the customer. The real question is: how do businesses thrive in this world? The answer lies in creating spaces that aren’t just transactional, but experiential. Consumers today want more than a product - they want a story, an interaction, a moment worth sharing. With 87% of shoppers moving fluidly between online and offline, the brands that win will be the ones that erase the boundaries between the two. That’s exactly why Maison Luxe at The Dubai Mall feels so relevant. It’s not just a boutique; it’s a space where luxury is reimagined for this phygital reality. Customers can explore collections in person, but the experience extends digitally too - whether through storytelling, virtual engagement, or personalised services that bridge the gap between online convenience and in-store discovery. As retail in the GCC accelerates, the winners will be those who embrace this blend. #GCC #LuxuryRetail #Ecommerce #Phygital #Experiential #RetailExperience https://lnkd.in/dvM2hy8v

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