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Who We Are

A studio that
thinks before
it creates

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We believe the world
doesn't need more brands —
it needs better ones.

Marqlyst was founded on a radical idea: thinking is the most underrated business skill. In a world of templates and trend-chasing, we take the slower, harder path — understanding first, creating second.

We're a brand studio. Not an agency. Not a production house. We are strategic partners who happen to be exceptional creators. Our work starts with a question: what do you actually need to grow?

From identity to campaigns to digital experience, everything we build is grounded in insight and elevated by craft. The result? Brands that don't just look good — they work hard.

How we operate

06 principles

The people
behind the work

A tight-knit team of strategists, designers, writers, and technologists — united by the belief that brands can change the game.

AK
Founder & Strategy
Ahmad Khalil
Founder & Chief Strategist
SR
Creative Direction
Sara Ramadan
Creative Director
MH
Brand Strategy
Maya Hassan
Head of Brand Strategy
KA
Digital & Technology
Kareem Abbas
Head of Digital Experience

Our story

2019 — Founded
Marqlyst opens its doors in Dubai
Started as a two-person brand strategy consultancy, taking on clients too small for big agencies and too ambitious for small ones.
2020 — First Award
MENA Brand Excellence Award — Best New Studio
Recognized for our work with three fast-growing startups across fintech and lifestyle sectors.
2022 — Global Expansion
First international clients — London, Singapore, New York
Our reputation for deep strategy work crossed borders. We partnered with companies on three continents without opening a single new office.
2023 — Studio Growth
Team grows to 20 specialists across 4 disciplines
Expanded our capabilities in motion design, digital experience, and content strategy — becoming a truly full-service studio.
2025 — Industry Recognition
Named Top 10 Brand Studios in MENA by Campaign Magazine
140+ projects delivered. 38 countries reached. 97% client retention rate. The work speaks for itself.
2026 — Today
Continuing to grow, one great brief at a time
We're selective about who we work with because we care about outcomes. If you're reading this, you might be next.
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