entrepreneurship

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.

Why We Don’t Do Black Friday

This week, your inbox and social media feeds have probably been full of Black Friday and Cyber Week offers promising you huge savings and amazing value. Well, you might be disappointed to learn that you won’t find that here. We don’t do Black Friday, and here’s 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!

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.

3 ethical food projects helping victims of conflict in the Middle East

Food is one of the best ways to break down cultural boundaries. Relationships are built…