Sheikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma AlMaktoum Investment (MBM) and the Arab Fashion Council (AFC), the world’s largest not-for-profit fashion organization with a vision to establish a fashion ecosystem in the Arab world, have officially entered into a partnership recognizing major synergies that both group

On April 24, 2017, a groundbreaking partnership was announced between MBM Investment, led by Sheikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum, and the Arab Fashion Council (AFC), the world’s largest non-profit fashion organization. Together, they set out on a bold mission: to position the Arab fashion industry as a powerful global player while nurturing local talent and building a sustainable fashion ecosystem across the Arab world.

Why This Partnership Matters

MBM Investment brings decades of experience in strategic investments, infrastructure, and development, while the Arab Fashion Council contributes its vision of creating a structured, internationally recognized Arab fashion scene. By joining forces, they are tackling a key challenge: transforming the Arab world from being a fashion consumer to becoming a true hub for creativity, production, and education in fashion.

“We are thrilled to witness the achievement which the Arab Fashion Council (AFC) has made during the previous years by helping to position Dubai as one of the big five fashion capitals through hosting major events such as the Arab Fashion Week. We highly recognize their work and offer our full support to continue fostering the growth of regional talent and building a proper fashion industry infrastructure in the Middle East,” said Mesed Alhattawi, Head of Government Relations at the Private Office of H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum.