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reetings, Dear Readers,
Welcome to our November 2025 edition of MAGNAV Middle East, a luminous celebration of artistry, culture, and identity across the Arab world and beyond. This issue is a mosaic of visionaries redefining creativity, authenticity, and purpose in our time.

We begin with Mohamed Benchellal, whose sustainable couture revolution reminds us that true luxury is born from consciousness. His sculptural creations merge ethics and elegance, proving that fashion’s future can be both breathtaking and responsible.

Our cover star, Oumaima Taleb, carries the proud voice of Tunisia to the world stage, weaving together heritage and modernity in her music. Her story resonates as a powerful reminder that the Arab identity continues to evolve, confident, global, and deeply rooted.

From the runway to legacy, Fatima Zahra Elfilali-Echchafi elevates the Moroccan caftan into a global emblem of refinement and cultural strength. Likewise, Leila Hadioui stands as Morocco’s modern icon, a model, presenter, and entrepreneur whose multifaceted journey inspires a generation.

We explore Afraa Al Noaimi’s profound philosophy of cultural diplomacy through fashion , where authenticity becomes the most valuable currency of our era. In contrast, Rama Fakhro, the “Architect of Aspiration,” defines digital elegance for the Gulf’s new luxury tastemakers.

Our journey through artistry continues with Yosra Saouf, the Moroccan siren whose voice bridges classical grace and modern allure; Asmaa Ibraheem, Egypt’s dynamic media host and luxury icon; and Shoug Al Naqdi, the Gulf’s voice of ambition, mastering the balance between communication and empowerment.

Globally, we reflect on Swarovski’s Masters of Light exhibition, a glittering tribute to cinema and creativity that reaffirms the brand’s enduring relationship with glamour and storytelling.

From Bollywood’s evolving stage, Suhana Khan opens a dialogue on legacy, pressure, and perseverance, redefining what it means to step into the limelight in a world obsessed with lineage. And from Dubai’s skyline, Khrystyna Mukhasseb embodies the art of modern leadership, a fusion of business, beauty, and humanitarian purpose.

Every page in this issue illuminates the power of reinvention, of heritage transformed into innovation, of women and men shaping culture not by imitation, but by authenticity. 

As we look toward the close of 2025, MAGNAV continues to celebrate these voices that honor their roots while daring to build the future.

With gratitude and pride,
RIZWAN ZULFIQAR BHUTTA
Editor in Chief