09/06/2026
Our Great Expectations Issue is a defiant reminder that ambition, imagination and beauty still matter – and that the Arab world continues to shape them. If the world insists on lowering the bar, this issue politely declines. For here, we still expect greatness.
We meet Karim Benzema in Jeddah to talk legacy, faith and reinvention beyond the headlines. We spotlight Dhari Al Mutawa’s quietly radical logistics empire and Sara Al Rashed’s fast‑rising clean beauty vision. We explore Carl Gerges’ latest architectural “album”, draw out sculptor Najla El Zein, and follow Serena Sefyan on her ascent. From the Grand Egyptian Museum to Raja Ampat and a debut Ares superyacht, our refuses to lower the bar. Find it in stores now and also available on the App Store or Google Play.