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Nagmani
Nagmani is an Indian journalist and a former contributor. He no longer represents the SCMP as a writer.
For these royals, serving their country extended to a time in the armed forces, including time on active duty in some cases
These two designers are putting their best foot forward with shoes that stand out from the rest for their odd craftsmanship and details – and they are wearable!
Picked by Meghan Markle to star on the cover of British Vogue, the former refugee who fled war-torn Somalia as a child has gone on to find success in the boxing ring and in front of the camera
The fighter, who changes her hair colour for every match, is also the only woman in WWE history to have won the Money in the Bank briefcase
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She idolises WWE female wrestler Sasha Banks, but since she beat four men to become Malaysia Pro Wrestling Wrestlecon champion, she is fast becoming the idol for others
A ban on on women being able to drive in the kingdom, which was only lifted in 2018, did not stop this woman’s passion for cars and motorsports
For a country that doesn’t make cars, it may come as a surprise that these two designers have been so influential and successful
Saudi Arabia selected her film Wadjda for the Best Foreign Film Oscar, Cate Blanchett awarded her with the IWC Filmmaker Award and she is helping to break prohibitive societal norms in the kingdom
E-commerce entrepreneur Tatyana Bakalchuk – who is proudly of Korean heritage – built a US$1.4 billion fortune from the online start-up she launched with just US$700
After climbing nine of the world’s most famous summits, she is an inspiration for young women the world over – and the first female Arab to represent Tag Heuer alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Bella Hadid and Chris Hemsworth
He turned MCFC into one of the world’s biggest sporting franchises and is funnelling money into Richard Branson’s space tourism programme Virgin Galactic
Dubai’s Arabian Gazelles is the exclusive group for wealthy women with a Ferrari – with plans to expand to Saudi Arabia
Despite hailing from Southeast Asia, Caluag’s patriotic portraits of royalty have made him a national hero in his adopted home in the Middle East
Whether it’s studying aviation, attending a climate change summit, meeting politicians and royalty or welcoming visiting Palestinian children, Prince Moulay Hassan is unfazed by it all
MbZ, as he is colloquially known, is crown prince of Abu Dhabi, has a personal fortune of around US$30 billion, and enjoys close bonds with both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
Women were banned from driving in Saudi Arabia until 2018, but that didn’t deter Reema Juffali, who showed an interest in cars from an early age
Her estimated net worth is more than US$15 billion, she is an influential investor, multiple award winner and gives generously to charity
Proceeds from the ‘world’s most exclusive dinner’ – curated by Karan Tilani, director of World of Diamonds Group – went to a worthy cause in Nigeria
With a reputed net worth of more than US$18.7 billion, Al-Waleed bin Talal enjoys a lavish lifestyle, but he is believed to have given US$3.5 billion to social causes, and his Alwaleed Philanthropies empowers women and youth across the Arab world
In an exclusive interview with STYLE, the shoe couturier tells us about his Lewré Bespoke’s 520 diamond collection, which is embellished with 1,188 sparklers of 32 carats and costs US$1.2 million
He enjoys jumping from skyscrapers, and owns 1,000 horses and several gold-coloured cars – meet the next in line to be ruler of Dubai
She wears haute jewellery, dons Christian Louboutins and has degrees from several universities, but why is she such and internet sensation?
Following the global success of Monique Lhuillier, a new generation of Filipino designers, led by Tyra Banks’ favourite Rajo Laurel and Rosenthal Tee, are weaving a route onto the global fashion stage.
Instagram personality Money Kicks has attracted 1.6 million followers by sharing snapshots of his shiny supercars, celebrity friends and private zoo
The son of Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar is known as a keen sportsman, art collector and philanthropist
At 20, the king of Jaipur controls a fortune of up to US$2.8 billion and has walked the runway for luxury brands such as Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana
Filipino fashion designer creates unique, funky styles using sustainable materials such as bones and resin – but his shoes may not appeal to the masses
