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From The Irish Sea To The Arabian Gulf: Our Founder’s Story

Our Founder, Laura Cretney, shares the story of Pink Jinn, from a tiny British island to the deserts of Oman.

Moor Morocco Babouche – Changing The World, One Step At A Time

This is the story of Kate Maryam, visionary social entrepreneur and designer of beautiful Moroccan leather babouches. We are so excited to partner with her to bring you an exclusive collection or moor morocco babouches through the Pink Jinn Souq. Read her story and you’ll see why…

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Pink Jinn’s Middle East & North Africa Inspired Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Here’s our ultimate list of our favourite products from the Middle East and North Africa, featuring gifts perfect for Arabic students and anyone interested in the region. There’s something for everyone on this list, so if you’re looking to buy thoughtful gifts from impactful brands this year, look no further!

8 Benefits of Moroccan Argan Oil

Argan Oil – known as Liquid Gold of Morocco – is produced from the kernels of the Argan tree, which grows in the southwest of Morocco. Argan Oil that has been used as a natural antioxidant for centuries by the Berber people of Southern Morocco and the Sahara. In this post, we share 8 reasons why pure Argan Oil is amazing for your body, your self-care routine and the planet!

6 Social Enterprises Supporting Local Communities In The Middle East & North Africa

At Pink Jinn, we are all about supporting small businesses, women-owned businesses and social enterprises. Here’s a list of some of our favourite socially conscious brands from the Middle East and North Africa which provide fair wages and employment opportunities to local people – particularly women and refugees.

DAMASCUS & PALMYRA | New to the Souq – fair trade crochet clutch bags made in Syria

We are delighted to introduce to the Pink Jinn Souq two new products: The DAMASCUS and PALMYRA crochet clutch bags. These beauties were made by a women’s cooperative in Syria which provides employment to women who have lost their livelihoods as a result of the conflict.

The Middle East & North Africa Lockdown Diaries: Jordan/Canada – Noora Sharrab

With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, social entrepreneur Noora Sharrab shares her reflections.

The Middle East & North Africa Lockdown Diaries: SAUDI ARABIA – Halah Hamrani

With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, Saudi fitness instructor and entrepreneur Halah Hamrani (FLAGBOXING) shares her reflections.

The Middle East & North Africa Lockdown Diaries: Morocco – Amanda Mouttaki

With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, Morocco-based entrepreneur Amanda Mouttaki shares her reflections.