Holistic Neuro-Psychotherapist, Consciousness-Entrepreneurship Mentor, Founder/CEO of Healenna, I Heal Holistic Hub (Cairo & Dubai), and Soulhouette, UAE

“Fashion today sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and climate, and its future depends on systems that are regenerative, equitable, and economically viable. Scaling bio-based and circular materials requires innovation, supply chain redesign, coalition-building, and consumer engagement, while transparency must combine technology, governance, and human-centered storytelling. In the Middle East, rapid growth in luxury and fast fashion can align with sustainability through heritage-informed design, desert-smart materials, circular retail models, and public-private collaboration. True transformation arises when communities, consumers, brands, and governments work together to make sustainable fashion accessible, culturally relevant, and aspirational.”

Founder and Organizer Torino Fashion Week, Italy

“Scaling bio-based and circular materials globally requires innovation, collaboration across brands and suppliers, and supportive government policies such as tax incentives and sustainable procurement. Digital tools like blockchain and RFID enable supply chain traceability, while transparency through reporting, certifications, and consumer engagement builds trust and competitive advantage. In the Middle East, rapid growth in luxury and fast fashion can integrate sustainability via ethical materials, circular models, and partnerships with designers and green startups. Governments can accelerate this shift with incentives, incubators, educational programs, and public campaigns to foster conscious consumption and community engagement.”

Strategic Content Leader, UAE

“The Middle East’s fashion sector is experiencing rapid growth, with luxury and fast fashion driving economic expansion, yet sustainability is increasingly critical. Governments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading initiatives like Vision 2030, sustainability-themed events, and eco-focused funding to support circular models, local production, and climate-resilient materials. Secondhand markets and startups, including The Luxury Closet and Thrift for Good, are reshaping consumer behavior, but need capital, mentorship, and enabling policies to scale. By combining policy, incentives, cultural storytelling, and innovation, the region can balance growth with sustainability, making ethical, transparent, and circular fashion both aspirational and economically viable.”

Vice President, BOTTA EcoPackaging, Milano Italy

“The fashion industry can scale bio-based and circular materials through innovation, collaboration, and supportive regulation, with consumer education driving demand and affordability. Digital tools like dynamic QR codes enable transparency and compliance across supply chains. In the Middle East, rapid growth allows circularity to be embedded from the start in both luxury and fast fashion, while resale and secondhand platforms are gaining traction. With circular models projected to reach 23% of the global market by 2030, early adopters in the region can capture new opportunities and strengthen consumer trust.”

Software and Business Student, Community Leader, AI Consulting and M365 Solutions Intern, UAE

“Secondhand markets and sustainable fashion startups are driving change in the Middle East by extending clothing lifecycles, fostering innovation, and engaging communities. Support from established brands and government incentives can amplify their impact, while youth-focused campaigns help shift consumer mindsets toward sustainability. As the sector grows, luxury and fast fashion can balance expansion with responsible practices by adopting circular materials, promoting transparency, and aligning with global standards, ensuring growth that is innovative and sustainable.”

International Business Advisor amid Enterprise Europe Network, Expert in Global SMEs Expansion & Strategic Partnerships, Italy

“The fashion industry can scale bio-based and circular materials through innovation, resale and recycling, collaboration, and consumer education. European regulations like the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles set global benchmarks for durability, recyclability, and supply chain transparency. In the Middle East, luxury and fast fashion growth is balanced with sustainability via government initiatives, eco-friendly materials, ethical production, and consumer awareness. Policies and campaigns make circular fashion accessible, culturally relevant, and commercially viable while driving environmental and social impact.”