Huda Kattan represents one of the most modern and misunderstood forms of wasta in Dubai. Her influence doesn’t originate from institutions, family legacy, or dealmaking circles. It originates from ownership of attention at a global scale and, more importantly, the trust of that audience. In a city that has historically respected capital and hierarchy, Kattan shows how cultural ownership can evolve into real power. What people often get wrong about Kattan’s influence is assumi
