Once touted as unstoppable disruptors of fashion retail, luxury e-commerce companies have struggled to recover their pre-pandemic momentum – with some only narrowly dodging insolvency. We discuss the sector’s future and…
It’s the people behind the properties that make the industry tick. We meet the figures revitalising a 1980s mall, renovating homes with the environment in mind and lifting a San Francisco landmark to new heights.
The use of urban architecture, particularly office blocks, has transformed completely over the past few years – but opportunities abound. We asked five property experts how we might harness these evolving landscapes.
Advertising is a billion-dollar business in the UAE. Despite social-media influencers and a growing online market, more than a fifth of the spend is still on good old-fashioned billboards. We report on this eye-catching…
As a still-young country, the UAE offers bold, enterprising entrepreneurs opportunities to carve out their own path, whether in logistics or property. We meet three business pioneers.
As the UAE looks to rapidly diversify its economy, advanced manufacturing is one surprising growth area. From plane parts to robotics, new technology start-ups are tapping into the Emirates’ entrepreneurial spirit.
Careem started life in mobility but quickly expanded into food deliveries, managing payments and more. The company prides itself on improving the lives of its users and its employees alike. Here’s how it became a Middle…
Reporting from...Monocle’s global bureaux keep their ears to the ground in a bevvy of far-flung locales – and they’re there to keep you abreast of the latest developments. This month: crossing the road and retail.
The stories that fill these pages span everything from female freedom fighters in the Middle East to the retail gurus bringing back our love of in-person shopping. Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, introduces some of…
Stateless Kurds have endured centuries of persecution across the Middle East. Now, Iran’s strict application of sharia law is driving Kurdish women to fight for their freedom.
The Japanese garden kickstarting global peace talks, working from home in Barbados and why Russia’s isolation on the world stage is a conscious choice.