The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), the world’s largest nonprofit fashion council representing all 22 member nations of the Arab League, has announced the appointment of Amina Taher as its new Chairwoman, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the most influential organizations driving fashion, creativity, innovation, and economic growth throughout the Middle East.
As the global fashion industry continues to recognize Dubai as an international destination for luxury, innovation, emerging designers, and creative excellence, Taher’s appointment signals a powerful commitment to expanding Arab fashion’s influence on the world stage.
Over the past decade, the Arab Fashion Council has transformed the regional fashion landscape by creating world-class opportunities for designers, strengthening industry infrastructure, and positioning Arab creativity alongside the world’s most prestigious fashion capitals, including Paris, Milan, London, and New York.
A Defining Moment for the Future of Fashion
With more than two decades of executive leadership spanning aviation, fintech, media, public affairs, diplomacy, and global branding, Amina Taher brings an exceptional combination of strategic vision and international influence to the Council.
Her distinguished career includes executive leadership roles with:
- Etihad Airways
- Wio Bank
- International public affairs and strategic communications initiatives
- Global partnerships connecting fashion, culture, government, and business
Taher also holds:
- Master of Public Administration — Harvard University
- MBA — London Business School
- Recognition among Forbes’ Most Powerful Businesswomen in the Middle East
Her leadership reflects a growing movement that places fashion not only at the center of creativity but also at the heart of economic development, diplomacy, tourism, and cultural exchange.
Continuing a Decade of Global Growth
Since its founding in 2015, the Arab Fashion Council has achieved remarkable milestones that continue to reshape the fashion industry throughout the region.
Major accomplishments include:
- Representing fashion across all 22 Arab League nations
- Building the Arab world’s modern fashion infrastructure
- Co-founding Dubai Fashion Week with Dubai Design District
- Elevating Arab designers onto international runways
- Creating global partnerships across fashion, luxury, government, and culture
- Expanding opportunities for emerging designers and fashion entrepreneurs
- Positioning Dubai among the world’s leading fashion capitals
Today, Dubai Fashion Week is recognized as one of the fashion industry’s most closely watched international runway events, attracting designers, buyers, celebrities, influencers, media, and luxury brands from around the world.
Leadership Focused on the Next Generation
As Chairwoman, Taher will oversee the Council’s institutional partnerships while strengthening relationships with government leaders, diplomats, international organizations, fashion executives, and creative innovators.
Her leadership will continue advancing:
- Global recognition of Arab designers
- International fashion diplomacy
- Creative economy initiatives
- Strategic luxury partnerships
- Investment in fashion innovation
- Emerging designer development
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Sustainable industry growth
The Council believes this next phase will create even greater opportunities for young Arab designers to build internationally recognized brands while expanding the region’s influence across luxury fashion and creative industries.
Celebrating a New Chapter
To commemorate Taher’s appointment, the Arab Fashion Council will host an exclusive invitation-only gala in September 2026.
The prestigious celebration will bring together:
- International fashion leaders
- Government officials
- Diplomatic representatives
- Luxury brand executives
- Global media
- Creative industry innovators
- Designers from across the Arab world
During the evening, Taher will unveil her leadership manifesto outlining the Council’s vision for its next decade of growth and global impact.
About the Arab Fashion Council
Founded in 2015, the Arab Fashion Council is the world’s largest nonprofit fashion council, representing the fashion interests of the 22 member nations of the Arab League.
The organization is dedicated to strengthening the region’s fashion industry by supporting designers, developing industry infrastructure, creating international partnerships, and positioning Arab fashion among the world’s leading creative economies.
Together with Dubai Design District, the Council co-founded Dubai Fashion Week, now recognized as one of the world’s premier international fashion weeks and a major platform for emerging and established designers.
As Arab fashion continues to inspire audiences across continents, the appointment of Amina Taher reinforces the Council’s commitment to innovation, excellence, cultural diplomacy, and the continued elevation of Arab creativity on the global runway.
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