Paulius Staniunas
Welcome to Muscat, Oman’s quietly evolving capital
Driven by its Vision 2040 development program, the Gulf country is aiming to reinvent itself without losing sight of its distinct identity. We visit Muscat, as the ancient capital looks outward at the world.
From two cars to 20,000: How Bluebird became Indonesia’s mobility giant
From battling Jakarta’s gridlock to facing down ride-hailing rivals, Bluebird’s Noni Purnomo has steered her family firm through crises and change while championing integrity, sustainability and opportunity for women in Indonesia’s transport industry.
How Bahrain is growing its art and design community
The tiny island kingdom is experiencing a flowering of artistic expression from within, spurred on by bold, homegrown creatives and smart cultural investment.
How broadcaster Najwa Shihab became one of Indonesia’s most important voices
Najwa Shihab left television to pursue journalism. Now her news platform, Narasi, secures exclusives with everyone from world leaders to CEOs – and forces change in government.
The festival, record factory and app showing the music industry a world beyond streaming
We meet the teams behind three businesses giving the sector a new sound, from a platform that brings artists and fans together to a company at the forefront of the record revolution.
The small-neighbourhood renaissance
Three top neighbourhoods offering fertile ground for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, from Seattle to Kuala Lumpur.
DJ Harvey’s recipe for the perfect nightclub
Veteran party-starter DJ Harvey has created the perfect nightclub. All it takes is a shower in the booth and 2.6 million holes in the wall.
Five top hospitality uniforms from our editors’ travels
How well-designed workwear set the right tone.
