Siam Piwat and global fashion news authority, WWD, to host WWD x SIAM PIWAT GLOBAL FASHION SPOTLIGHT

BANGKOK, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Siam Piwat Group – a leading real estate and retail business developer, the owner and operator of world-renowned projects such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok – reinforces its position as the number one leader in global destination development and a frontrunner in fashion and luxury retail through a collaboration with major media in the fashion industry, including globally recognized leader in fashion news Women's Wear Daily (WWD), industry experts, and operators of leading global brands as well as KASIKORNBANK, to host the WWD x SIAM PIWAT GLOBAL FASHION SPOTLIGHT on Friday, October 4, 2024. This will be the first event in Southeast Asia ever to bring together thought leaders and influencers across the fashion industry and showcase the potential of Thailand's fashion industry, with the goal of elevating the country into one of the world's fashion hubs.

Tipanat Lenbury, Senior Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Relations for the Fashion Business Group at Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., stated, "Siam Piwat is committed to driving Thailand's fashion industry towards becoming a global fashion hub and one of the world's best luxury destinations, with the goal to create a positive impact on the economy and growth for everyone in this industry chain. We play a crucial role in advancing the luxury market and have consistently earned the trust of leading global brands as a business partner."

Making its debut in Southeast Asia, the WWD x SIAM PIWAT GLOBAL FASHION SPOTLIGHT event aims to highlight the capabilities of Thailand's fashion industry and elevate the country into a world-class fashion hub. This landmark gathering offers a unique platform for Siam Piwat's partners, suppliers, and retailers to gain invaluable insights, connect with industry leaders, and gain inspiration."

"We are thrilled to be hosting this important event with Siam Piwat", said Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Media Group. "The Thai market is quickly evolving into a true voice in the luxury retail conversation, and WWD is excited to shine a global spotlight on this burgeoning region's wave of growth and what it means for the future of the fashion industry."   

"There could be no better time to be organizing the WWD x Siam Piwat Global Fashion Spotlight in Bangkok, since South East Asia, and much of Asia in general, continues to have a major impact around the globe in areas ranging from fashion to film, music to the arts. " said James Fallon, Editorial Director of WWD and Fairchild Media Group. 

Themed "SOUTH EAST ASIA – LUXURY'S NEW FUTURE," the event will feature panel discussions on various topics, including "Building Brands for a Global Consumer," "Adapting to the New Luxury Landscape," and "South East Asia Power of Global Influence." Key figures and influencers across the fashion industry have been invited to participate in the talk.

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Siam Piwat and global fashion news authority, WWD, to host WWD x SIAM PIWAT GLOBAL FASHION SPOTLIGHT

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that will consolidate its status as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), while also reinforcing Dubai's allure as the region's preferred business and lifestyle destination.

DIFC Zabeel District is the largest demand-led expansion of a financial centre in the region, encompassing a massive site area of 7.1mn sq. ft and total gross floor area of 17.7mn sq. ft. The estimated gross development value exceeds AED 100bn (USD 27.2bn).

This expansion will see Dubai's financial centre significantly scale its footprint to accommodate more than 42,000 companies and a workforce exceeding 125,000, reinforcing Dubai's position at the forefront of the global financial ecosystem.

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, commented: "This expansion will redefine the financial industry in the MEASA region, and fast-track DIFC's contribution to Dubai's economic growth. DIFC Zabeel District will create unparalleled opportunities and firmly entrench Dubai's position as a global financial leader and as a launchpad for the future of finance."

DIFC is currently the region's only financial centre operating at scale across all business sectors, yet at the heart of this vision is the cultivation of a distinct identity, establishing DIFC Zabeel District as a dynamic destination that appeals to both investors and Dubai residents.

The DIFC Zabeel District expansion has over 1mn sq.ft. allocated to the world's largest innovation hub and the world's first purpose-built AI campus designed to meet the future needs of over 6,000 businesses and 30,000 tech specialists, enabling breakthroughs in AI development and commercial innovation.

DIFC will be positioned as the UAE's leading global destination for further and higher education. The DIFC Academy will grow 10-fold to 370,000 sq.ft.  with capacity for 50,000 learners annually.

The expansion will also feature an first-of-its-kind art pavilion deepening DIFC's standing as Dubai's home to art and culture.

Consisting of six phases, DIFC Zabeel District is expected to welcome the public in 2030 with the masterplan expected to be complete in 2040.

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Dubai announces largest demand-led expansion of a financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia - with a total gross floor area of 17.7mn sq.ft.