Unique Image Founder Wafa Kanan Featured in Forbes as a Voice of Arab Luxury
At Unique Image, we don’t just follow trends—we help shape them. That’s why we’re proud to share that our founder and president, Wafa Kanan, has been interviewed in Forbes’ latest article, The State of Arab Luxury: The Major Players Behind the Brands (May 27, 2025), as a key voice driving regional insight in the $16.9 billion Gulf luxury market.
As the article highlights, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is not only one of the fastest-growing luxury markets in the world, but also one of the most culturally complex. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the way in luxury expansion, Wafa Kanan offered strategic perspective on how local investments in premium retail can reshape spending patterns and create new market opportunities.
“The opening of new luxury shopping destinations in Riyadh could encourage wealthy Saudis to spend more of their money domestically,” Kanan shared. “That would boost the local economy and create new opportunities for luxury businesses in the region.”
Beyond market dynamics, Kanan spotlighted cultural influence as a key driver in luxury branding—particularly the role of Lebanese creatives in shaping the Arab world’s aesthetic leadership: “Lebanese nationals have long been known for their exquisite taste and eye for detail, making them a perfect fit for the world of luxury.”
As a brand strategy leader and founder of both ALO Magazine and Unique Image, Wafa Kanan continues to exemplify the vision and depth behind meaningful branding. Her inclusion in this Forbes article is more than recognition—it’s a reflection of how Unique Image’s mission to craft potent, purposeful, and powerful brands resonates globally.
At a time when the luxury industry is looking east for innovation and identity, Unique Image is proud to stand at the intersection of culture, commerce, and creativity.