Founder, 69 Group
The brand architect and art director has developed standout retail concepts, creative strategies and interiors, including the groundbreaking Maison69 in Cairo, Egypt.
Model
The first black model to open a Prada show since 1997, Yai has appeared in editorials for British Vogue and Dazed, and scored an Estée Lauder contract.
Artist & Co-Founder, Gohar World
Her unique ability to transform food into captivating visual narratives has positioned her as a sought-after collaborator for top fashion brands including Prada, Hermès and Comme des Garçons.
Founder of Alsara Investment Group and Chief Executive of Mayhoola for Investments
The prolific Egyptian investor who runs the Qatari fund that owns Valentino and Balmain is using his own fund to build an empire of fashion brands across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, Elle Egypt
As chief editor of the Egyptian edition of Elle magazine, she has become a point person for fashion brands in the most populous country in the Arab world.
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