Zainab Alabdulrazzaq

Zainab Alabdulrazzaq is the founder and editor-in-chief of Arabic-language luxury digital platform 3oud.com and the founder of Oud Fashion Talks, a regional industry forum based in Kuwait. Her work has helped strengthen the foundations of Kuwait’s fashion industry, supporting Alabdulrazzaq’s vision to position the country as a regional hub for fashion and creativity.

Alabdulrazzaq established 3oud.com in 2015 as a digital platform covering fashion, beauty and luxury lifestyle for Arabic-speaking audiences while spotlighting regional talent. She served as editor-in-chief from its launch, drawing on roughly a decade of prior experience across media and publishing, including as editor-in-chief of Marie Claire Arabia.

Through 3oud.com, Alabdulrazzaq has helped bolster the fashion industry in Kuwait, providing a space to showcase regional talent and support international collaborations. The platform was acquired by Kuwait-based property and investment conglomerate Tamdeen Group in 2021, with Alabdulrazzaq staying on as editor-in-chief.

In 2022, she founded Oud Fashion Talks, an NGO dedicated to supporting local talent and contributing to the development of Kuwait’s fashion ecosystem. The initiative creates opportunities for emerging designers and creatives through conversations, education, and industry engagement.

Alabdulrazzaq holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and public relations from the University of Bahrain.