Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, and leading title Harper’s Bazaar Qatar, are set to host Sustainable Futures, a two-day immersive programme spotlighting sustainability across fashion, beauty and lifestyle on 15–16 April at Centre Court.
Bringing together leading global brands, homegrown creatives and industry voices, the programme places a strong emphasis on sustainability, community engagement and the support of local talent. Building on the return of its Emerging Voices platform, launched in 2024, Sustainable Futures will spotlight creative talent from Qatar, providing a platform for designers, artists and innovators shaping a more sustainable future.
At the heart of the experience is a pioneering Sustainability Exhibition, showcasing leading brands from Doha Festival City alongside Qatar-based initiatives in collaboration with Scale7 and M7. The exhibition also features a pre-loved pop-up concept from PrePorter Qatar and editorial imagery curated by Harper’s Bazaar Qatar, highlighting how sustainability is being redefined across industries.
This year, for the first time, Emerging Voices will also incorporate artworks from leading artists courtesy of Intajat – a pioneering new cultural platform and online shop founded by Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani and dedicated to championing Qatari and Qatar-based artists through curated exhibitions, accessible artwork formats, and community-driven collaborations. Featured artists include Nasser Al Kubaisi, Yuliya Drazdovich, Sheetal Dandekar, Lina Al Ali and Amira Al-Namla.
Emerging Voices will also welcome the return of Scale7, Qatar’s first fashion and design business incubator, and M7, Qatar’s epicentre for innovation & entrepreneurship in design, fashion and tech. Sustainable Futures will showcase will feature the work of M7’s Mhefhef, Gigeez; and Scale7’s Tagreed Omer, LUMI, and Hindami alongside Qatar-based brands Zero Waste Abaya, SewnThreads, Vandella, SR by Sonali Raman, and Gills Manjulakshmi.
Commenting on the initiative, Mohamed El-Sharkawy, Associate Director – Malls Leasing, Doha Festival City, said:
“Sustainable Futures reflects how Doha Festival City continues to evolve as a destination that brings together coveted trends with meaningful purpose. By creating a platform that connects global brands, local talent and our community, we are proud to spotlight how sustainability is shaping the future of fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Qatar, while offering experiences that are both inspiring and accessible to the wider community.”
Mohamed El-Sharkawy, Associate Director – Malls Leasing, Doha Festival City
Bianca Brigitte Bonomi, Director of Harper’s Bazaar Qatar, added:
“Sustainability today is a mindset shaping the way we create, consume and express ourselves. Through Sustainable Futures, we are bringing together voices from across disciplines to inspire new ways of thinking about design, beauty and fashion, while engaging audiences in a conversation that feels both relevant and empowering.”
Bianca Brigitte Bonomi, Director of Harper’s Bazaar Qatar
The programme opens with a panel discussion titled “Sustainable Futures: A New Era”, moderated by Bianca Brigitte Bonomi, Director of Harper’s Bazaar Qatar, and featuring Maha Al Sulaiti, Director of M7; Shaikha Al Sulaiti, Advisory Board Member at Doha Design District, Senior Concept Manager at Msheireb Properties, and interior designer; and Federica Cellini, an award-winning director and documentary filmmaker.
Across the two days, visitors can experience a M·A·C beauty masterclass, a Guerlain beauty breakfast, a Jovoy fragrance masterclass, a masterclass by Fenty Beauty and a Lush sustainable beauty workshop, alongside an Alo Yoga wellness session focused on holistic living, and a Charlotte Tilbury masterclass spotlighting refillable beauty innovations, offering visitors practical insights into conscious consumption and lifestyle.
Through Sustainable Futures, Doha Festival City continues to strengthen its role as a forward-thinking hub where sustainability, creativity and community converge, inviting visitors to discover a new era of conscious living through immersive and engaging experiences.
