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Meet Ankana Chowdhury
Meet Ankana Chowdhury
Ankana has always been drawn to creative expression. Drawing, painting, cooking, finding beauty in ordinary things: these were constants long before photography became a profession. The camera was always part... Read more...
Meet the Women Behind IWD SOUQ
Meet the Women Behind IWD SOUQ
Reema Mahajan did not set out to build an empire. She set out to feel less alone. When she arrived in Dubai, she felt what many expat women feel: displacement.... Read more...
THE SOUQ COLLECTIVE - SERIES 1: Shivanee Deshpande
THE SOUQ COLLECTIVE - SERIES 1: Shivanee Deshpande
Shivanee Deshpande is an HR consultant, corporate trainer, and personal branding strategist based in Dubai. She works with startups, SMEs, and individuals who are ready to build seriously, hire smarter,... Read more...
How to Start a Business in Dubai as a Woman in 2026
How to Start a Business in Dubai as a Woman in 2026
A practical, no-fluff guide to licensing, setup, free zones, funding, and building a business that lasts — from women who've done it. Read more...
Oud Perfume Guide: What Makes It Special?
Oud Perfume Guide: What Makes It Special?
  The story behind the world's most coveted fragrance ingredient — and how to find the perfect oud perfume in Dubai.   By IWD Souq  ·  7 min read  · ... Read more...
Dubai Saree
How to Style a Saree for a Dubai Wedding
Find Your Perfect Wedding Saree IWD Souq is a women-led marketplace curating the best in ethnic fashion, fragrance, and accessories — delivered across the UAE. iwdsouq.com/collections/saree  ·  Use code NEW10... Read more...