Middle East
The Saudi Fashion Commission Makes Its Pitch In New York
The Vision 2030 plan has the kingdom investing in fashion with an opportunity to build from the ground up.
Tara Zadeh Sets Up Agency With Focus on the Middle East and North Africa Region
The former graphic and handbag designer wants to foster new talent from a region that she feels so close to.
Saudi Arabia Plans to Develop Domestic Fashion Manufacturing Sector
The kingdom's fashion industry holds the largest projected growth rate of any large, high-income market…
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