Condé Nast Middle East

Vogue Arabia presents its first annual Watches and Jewellery Special, celebrating craft, legacy and the women shaping the future of luxury. Cover star Aryna Sabalenka reflects on her rise to tennis greatness and her partnership with Audemars Piguet as the Swiss watchmaker marks 150 years. This edition also highlights 75 years of Ahmed Seddiqi and a decade of Dubai Watch Week, charting the evolution of a family-led legacy that helped shape the region’s watchmaking landscape. Running through to 23 November, Dubai Watch Week brings together more than 90 global brands, exclusive launches and curated experiences. Read more on Vogue Arabia’s website: https://bit.ly/4pnPSAe #VogueArabia #Vogue #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast

GQ Middle East, the region’s definitive voice in men’s fashion, culture and lifestyle, announces its first Men of the Year celebration under the Condé Nast owned and operated portfolio in the Middle East, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Maison Revka, Delano Dubai. The celebration will feature a glamorous red carpet, uniting regional icons, global stars and tastemakers who continue to redefine what it means to lead, inspire and influence in today’s world. As the biggest men’s fashion celebration in the region, GQ Middle East Men of the Year honours the men shaping culture, creativity and style, marking a new era defined by elevated storytelling and a renewed commitment to cultural impact. Amine Jreissati, Head of Editorial Content at GQ Middle East, will be joined on the evening by an exceptional lineup of regional and international co-hosts from across the cultural landscape, including Al Shami, Haifa Wehbe, Mo Amer, Lucien Laviscount and Saint Levant, a milestone moment celebrating the trailblazers redefining influence across the Middle East. Read more on GQ Middle East website: https://lnkd.in/g_jPr3cw #GQMiddleEast #GQ #MOTY25 #GQMEMOTY #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast

WIRED Middle East Names Carla Sertin as Head of Editorial Content Carla Sertin has been appointed Head of Editorial Content for WIRED Middle East, effective November 10, 2025 marking an exciting new chapter under Condé Nast’s owned and operated portfolio in the region. Carla will lead WIRED Middle East’s editorial vision, spotlighting the region’s most compelling stories at the intersection of technology, science and culture. With nearly a decade of experience across leading regional publications, she brings a deep understanding of innovation and storytelling to the role. Under her leadership, WIRED Middle East will relaunch as a digital-first platform in Q1 2026, followed by its first biannual print issue, a bold new era for the brand and for the region’s innovation narrative. Read more on Condé Nast’s website: https://lnkd.in/ekuMtZVz #WIREDMiddleEast #WIREDME #WIRED #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast

Tul8te Unmasked: GQ Middle East Reveals the Egyptian Artist’s First-Ever Magazine Cover in Its November Issue The Egyptian artist turns anonymity into art in a defining moment for Arab music and expression. In a special issue dedicated to wellness, mental health and restoration, GQ Middle East spotlights Tul8te, the masked musician redefining Arab creativity and challenging the boundaries of fame, emotion and authenticity. The November issue explores the art of feeling and the evolving understanding of masculinity and wellness in the Arab world, inviting readers to pause, reflect and rediscover the meaning of restoration of body, mind and soul. Read the full interview now on www.gqmiddleeast.com:  https://lnkd.in/gmvR24t2 #GQMiddleEast #GQ #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast

Vogue Arabia’s November issue spotlights two powerful voices amplifying the stories of Palestine,  journalist Plestia Alaqad and actress Saja Kilani, in a deeply personal exchange. Plestia, who became a global voice for Gaza in 2023, reflects on her diary that became a New York Times bestselling book titled The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience. While Saja shares her experience making her international acting debut this year in Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab. Born in Jordan to parents of Palestinian heritage, Saja portrayed real-life Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) volunteer Rana Faqih, who spoke to six-year-old Hind Rajab during the final hours of her life. Read the full interview on Vogue Arabia’s website:  https://lnkd.in/gZ6s2H6Q #VogueArabia #Vogue #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast

Egypt’s Silver Screen Icon Mona Zaki represents Arab cinema at Vogue World 2025: Hollywood. Taking place on October 26 at the iconic Paramount Pictures Studios Lot in Los Angeles, this cinematic edition of Vogue World will celebrate the timeless connection between film and fashion, featuring global designers, supermodels and Hollywood icons. As Vogue Arabia’s digital cover star, Mona Zaki stands as a powerful symbol of the region’s creative influence on the global stage. Read the full feature on Vogue Arabia’s website: https://bit.ly/4o9LWD4 and tune in to watch Vogue World: Hollywood 2025 on October 27 at 5 AM GST live on VogueArabia.com. #VogueArabia #VogueWorld #Vogue #MonaZaki #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast 

In the Spotlight: Condé Nast Middle East  Meet Amina Kaabi, Digital Editor at GQ Middle East. As Digital Editor, Amina’s days are filled with curating and commissioning stories that reflect the region’s voices, collaborating with writers and talent, and ensuring every feature captures the essence of GQ Middle East’s audience. Having spent years working remotely, the Tunisian-American Editor values being surrounded by creative, like-minded individuals at Condé Nast. Her journey into media was inspired by early connections with Arab creatives online and a desire to document the evolving cultural landscape of the region. For Amina, success comes from staying true to regional narratives, maintaining organisation amidst constant movement and finding joy in that moment when a story finally goes live. Advice for aspiring editors: “Find a subject that interests you and learn a lot about it.” #GQMiddleEast #GQ #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast

Last week, Architectural Digest Middle East hosted its inaugural AD Summit at Rosewood Doha, bringing together AD100 designers, industry leaders, and cultural thinkers from across the Gulf for panel discussions spotlighting Qatar’s growing arts, culture, and design landscape, followed by an evening of networking and idea-sharing. Read the full interview on AD Middle East’s website:  https://bit.ly/438ktZQ #ADMiddleEast #AD #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast

Architectural Digest Middle East’s October/November issue spotlights multidisciplinary artist Roham Shamekh, who has transformed a modest villa in Dubai into a metaphysical sanctuary where craft, technology and consciousness converge. His charcoal-hued home blurs the boundaries between art and architecture, inviting a dialogue about soulful design and the future of creativity. This issue also celebrates a new generation of Arab creatives redefining design across the region. From Saudi Arabia to Egypt, the UAE to Lebanon, New Arab Voices showcases nine bold designers challenging convention and reshaping what modern Middle Eastern identity can look like. Explore the full story and discover a future imagined through design that is both deeply rooted and radically forward-thinking on AD Middle East's website: https://bit.ly/42A78JI   #ADMiddleEast #AD #ArchitecturalDigest #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast

Condé Nast Middle East recently introduced The Huddle, a new quarterly town hall designed to bring teams together and foster collaboration. The event also marked the launch of the Condé Nast Middle East Culture Committee, an initiative focused on strengthening workplace culture and promoting employee well-being. #CondéNastMiddleEast #CondéNast