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The Racetrack

He Started Racing at 15, Now He’s Chasing F1 Glory

In a sport built on legacy, wealth, and ruthless precision, Anis Akbar is chasing a dream. At 17, most Formula 1 aspirants are already in F2. They’ve been racing since they were 8, coached by ex-pros and nurtured by money. Then there’s Anis who didn’t even touch a kart until the end of 2022. And yet, here he is with raw speed, a fighter’s focus, and belief that borders on obsession. Anis isn’t here for the photo ops. He’s not a prodigy raised in paddocks or a poster boy with sponsors…
By Simran Makvana
By Simran Makvana
Engines growl, tyres scream, and smoke clouds the track. Through the haze, a Mustang carves…
By Simran Makvana
At first glance, a car meet can look like an intimidating boys’ club as they huddle in circles…

The Runway

Inside the World of Delude

At 22, most people are still figuring themselves out. For Mohammed Albastaki, founder of Dubai-based streetwear label Delude, that self-discovery has taken shape in oversized silhouettes, globe graphics, and an unapologetic philosophy: to make people feel delusional the moment they step into his clothes. “Delude is an inclusive brand, for everyone,” Mohammed says. To wear Delude is not just to get dressed, but to step into a character: bold, unapologetic, and delightfully…
By Simran Makvana