The Emirati Chapter is among the first steps of the Council’s forthcoming manifesto, dedicated to Emirati talent.
Dubai, UAE, 04 November 2026: At a private dinner in Dubai, Jacob Abrian, Founder and CEO of the Arab Fashion Council, welcomed Amina Taher as Chairwoman on behalf of the Council’s Board, and announced the AFC Fashion Fund Emirati Chapter, an initiative dedicated to the development of Emirati designers and their houses.
Over the past decade, the Council has established the international standing of Arab fashion. The Emirati Chapter is among the first steps of its forthcoming manifesto for 2027 to 2029, which turns the Council’s attention to the UAE and to supporting Emirati talent from the atelier to the global stage.
The Emirati Chapter will offer selected designers mentorship, strategic counsel, access to retail partners and international exposure. Its purpose is to help Emirati creativity take its rightful place within the global fashion landscape, through houses built to endure.