Haina Uddin

Before there was Instagram strategy, curated feeds, or reels going viral—there was this moment.

I was 18, fresh-faced, wide-eyed, and walking my very first black carpet at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa. The occasion? Grazia Middle East’s Influencers of the Year awards — a celebration of Qatar’s emerging voices in fashion, beauty, and culture.

That night was surreal. Everything from the specially curated Amouage cocktails to the elegance of the setting felt like something out of a dream. I wore a white halter gown that made me feel like I belonged in the room, even if a part of me still felt like the girl watching these events from the sidelines just a year before.

And then, it happened. I opened the magazine a few weeks later, and there I was — featured alongside some of the most inspiring names in Qatar’s creative scene. It wasn’t just a photo. It was a promise to myself.

That one feature reminded me: You don’t need to be loud to be seen. You just need to show up — as yourself, every single time.

This was the beginning of everything. The start of a journey that would take me through brand collaborations, luxury openings, and creative campaigns — all while building a brand rooted in authenticity and ambition.

To anyone starting out: You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to believe that you deserve to be in the room. Even if it’s your first one.

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Here’s to every moment that plants a seed.
And to the future we build from it.