JEDDAH: Emirati Mohammed Kazim and Saudi Muneera Al-Tamimi are the brains behind Tamashee, a luxury footwear brand with a charitable element based in Dubai with multiple locations in Riyadh and Jeddah.
Tamashee has taken the Arabian sandal, commonly known as madaas or zbairiya, and revolutionized its comfort and fashion style while preserving its strong Arab cultural identity.
Kazim said: “We are reviving the forgotten cultural components in a contemporary manner.”
The brand is driven by three social aspects: “Preserving Identity,” “Representing Culture” and “Coloring Lives.” The latter is a motto attributed to its most important value, its charitable feature.
By donating some of the profits to special-needs organizations, it increases social awareness and amplifies their global voice.
Kazim understands the importance of establishing a business that continuously benefits society. For Tamashee, it is all about giving back.
Media reports quoted him as saying: “A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of a Tamashee product directly funds projects that aim to increase awareness of people with Down syndrome.”
He constantly finds product inspiration through his extensive travels. It is paramount to the brand’s identity.
He collects stories, traditional colorful design patterns, techniques and materials, and incorporates them into a product.
Examples of this can be seen in how Tamashee includes the hijri date onto every sandal, and integrates metal rings in place of the buckle for the women’s line.
The signature turquoise sole lining on its footwear products aims to revive a traditional color that was prevalent in the region’s past.
From clothing to architecture, turquoise is deeply rooted in the culture of the Arabian Peninsula.
Tamashee integrates a subtle yet culturally rich story in every collection piece. Its products are handmade in Spain using the highest-quality leathers that are both natural and naturally dyed.
The leathers — from camel, cow, ostrich and lamb skin — are collected from the UAE, Italy, South Africa and Spain, respectively.
Tamashee has expanded its product range to include leather sunglasses, shaving kits, laptop sleeves and other accessories.
Along with the online store at www.tamashee.com, its products can be found at Rubaiyat in Jeddah’s Stars Avenue Mall, and at Draft Thoughts in Riyadh’s Centria Mall.
You can follow Tamashee on Instagram for the latest merchandise updates at www.instagram.com/tamashee
Start-up of the Week: Tamashee: A luxury footwear brand that blends charity and tradition
Start-up of the Week: Tamashee: A luxury footwear brand that blends charity and tradition
- Tamashee is a luxury footwear brand with a charitable element based in Dubai
- Tamashee directly funds projects that aim to increase awareness of people with Down syndrome
The Family Office to host global investment summit in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Family Office, one of the Gulf’s leading wealth management firms, will host its exclusive investment summit, “Investing Is a Sea,” from Jan. 29 to 31 on Shura Island along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
The event comes as part of the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030 initiative, reflecting efforts to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for investment dialogue and strategic economic development.
The summit is designed to offer participants an immersive environment for exploring global investment trends and assessing emerging opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
Discussions will cover key themes including shifts in the global economy, the role of private markets in portfolio management, long-term investment strategies, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies on investment decision-making and risk management, according to a press release issued on Sunday.
Abdulmohsin Al-Omran, founder and CEO of The Family Office, will deliver the opening remarks, with keynote addresses from Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Prince Turki Al-Faisal, chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.
The press release said the event reflects the firm’s commitment to institutional discipline, selective investment strategies, and long-term planning that anticipates economic cycles.
The summit will bring together prominent international and regional figures, including former UK Treasury Commercial Secretary Lord Jim O’Neill, Mohamed El-Erian, chairman of Gramercy Fund Management, Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, chairman of the editorial board at Al Arabiya, Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade Dr. Amer Bisat, economist Nouriel Roubini of NYU Stern School of Business, Naim Yazbeck, president of Microsoft Middle East and Africa, John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global, Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, MBE, co-founder of Stemettes, SRMG CEO Jomana R. Alrashed and other leaders in finance, technology, and investment.
With offices in Bahrain, Dubai, Riyadh, and Kuwait, and through its Zurich-based sister company Petiole Asset Management AG with a presence in New York and Hong Kong, The Family Office has established a reputation for combining institutional rigor with innovative, long-term investment strategies.
The “Investing Is a Sea” summit underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a global center for financial dialogue and strategic investment, reinforcing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objective of fostering economic diversification and sustainable development.
