MY BUSINESSES
KBS Communications
KBS Communications is a strategic communications agency, focused on strategic advisory, stakeholder and community engagement, project management, public relations and social media. As an Emirati owned and operated agency, KBS not only operates in Abu Dhabi, but we are also a consistent contributor to new developments across various sectors in the UAE. KBS provide specialised corporate communications services across focal areas of government, culture, community, youth development, education, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and the arts.
KBS was founded by Kawthar Bin Sulayem, a prominent Emirati serial entrepreneur, strategist and advisor with over 15 years of experience in the PR and Marketing industry. Kawthar has extensively worked with government, semi-government and private sector organisations. Her business and entrepreneurial instincts have lead to her becoming one of the UAE’s most sought after strategical consultants across diverse industries.
Nine17 Sport
Nine17 specialise in strategic solutions within the realm of global motorsport. Experts provide major event consultancy and on-ground advisory for everything related to a Grand Prix weekend: from event operations to media centre management, from stakeholder engagement to event development, from media relations to sponsorship activation and hospitality.
Nine17 was established as the culminated efforts from a diverse group of passionate sport professionals with particular expertise and focus on the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Representing different nationalities, cultures and home bases of operations, our team call the world their home. When not in the office, our team can be found at far flung destinations around the globe, implementing strategy-driven projects for our international clientele.
Mestaria
Mestaria was born of the belief that art connects us, that it enriches life in a way nothing else can. With this conviction at our core, we exist to enable creative connections in the Middle East. For those we work alongside, Mestaria is a strategic partner. Commercially savvy and culturally astute, we are committed to helping artists, brands and creative enterprise in the Middle East achieve long-term goals, while supporting a select number of international clients wishing to access the region.
Our team believes in the power of art to inform and transform, and we run educational programmes that empower future generations to find a creative voice. Our exhibition and events series provides a platform for artists we admire to be seen and heard. Mestaria is firmly rooted in the idea of unrestricted access to art – inclusivity informs everything we do.
There’s no one-size fits-all approach at Mestaria. We create collaborative, objective-led partnerships and initiatives that make a difference. Our founding partners bring with them a wealth of experience in fine art, cultural retail, creative enterprise, marketing and events. Together, we work to achieve creative freedom in the Middle East and beyond.
Fashion Fever
Fashion Fever was originally conceived as a concept to empower women through fashion and sports - with the first two iterations taking place during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend - showcasing the must-wear outfits for woman and children during major sporting and lifestyle events.
Deemed a resounding success since its inception, Fashion Fever features leading designers, boutiques, and fashion brands to VIP guests in attendance included Ambassadors, Diplomats, C-level executives, Formula 1 team and sponsor representatives, as well as key fashion label representatives and buyers representing Abu Dhabi and the UAE.