At the Third Condé Nast International Luxury Conference in Oman, esteemed fashion journalist Suzy Menkes conducted an exclusive interview with renowned designer Elie Saab. Saab reflected on his journey from Beirut to establishing a global fashion empire. He underlined the difficulties he had in an area where the idea of a fashion designer was essentially nonexistent, emphasizing his will to succeed and offer a distinct vision that the Arab world could embrace.