Collector Series: Reem El Roubi and Amir Daoud Abdellatif Collection

Reem El Roubi and her husband, Amir Daoud Abdellatif, see themselves as custodians of art and cultural heritage. Their passion for collecting is driven by a deep appreciation for artistic expression and a commitment to preserving and amplifying voices from the regions they hold dear. Originally from Sudan, their journey as collectors began when they moved from London to Dubai in 2013, shaping a collection that weaves together Sudanese, African, and Middle Eastern art - connecting historical narratives with contemporary perspectives.

FeaturesAnna SeamanSeptember 2, 2025Collector, Art, Dubai Collection

Collector Interview: Elie Khouri

With over 30 years of global experience in marketing and investment, Elie Khouri is CEO of Vivium Holding, a progressive single-family office specializing in alternative investing. He is also the Chairman of Omnicom Media Group (MENA), the media service division of leading global marketing communications company Omnicom Group.

Elie is a major Dubai-based art collector, who over the past several years, has brought together a group of emerging and established artists representing diverse international perspectives. An ardent supporter of the regional and global art and design communities, he is also an active patron, member of the Tate Middle East and North Africa Acquisitions Committee (MENAAC) and MoMA’s Media and Performance Committee, as well as supporter of numerous art publishing projects.

FeaturesAnna SeamanFebruary 26, 2025Elie Khouri, Collector, Dubai, Kehinde Wiley, Rashid Johnson, Carol Bove, Dana Schutz, Beatriz Milhazes