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Abu Dhabi’s towers lit up at dusk above the waters of the Corniche

Mavericks of Time 2026: 24 independent watchmakers in Abu Dhabi

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Arab fine jewellers step onto the global stage

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Zodiàr, the Dubai-born niche perfume house built on four elements

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Geneva Watch Days 2026: the year the open fair came of age

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Geneva Watch Days 2026: seven launches worth knowing

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GPHG 2026: 84 finalists, and two Dubai voices on the jury

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The Independents: Watchmaking’s Free Spirits

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