Design

Egypt is adding hotel capacity as visitor numbers rise. The larger opportunity is to design better journeys, services and cultural…

Qatar’s planned auto museum connects private collecting with design, engineering, restoration and public education. That makes it more than a…

Tunisia’s craft economy includes hundreds of businesses led by women and graduates. The larger opportunity is to convert skilled production…

Morocco possesses recognised skills in leather, carpets, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. The larger prize is owning the brands and distribution…

Riyadh’s design economy now reaches architecture, public space, fashion and digital products. The next test is whether design improves how…

A biennial can create visibility. Arab designers also need archives, manufacturing links, commissioning networks and buyers that remain after the…

The next generation of museums will not be finished buildings. They will be continuously evolving products shaped by design, technology…

Dubai Fashion Week can generate attention. Its larger test is whether designers leave with orders, production confidence and a path…

Public programmes are bringing new attention to Gulf artisans. Building a real creative industry will require pricing power, distribution and…