Mona Kattan
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Mona Kattan | |
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| Born | 1985 (age 39–40) Oklahoma, United States |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in finance |
| Alma mater | American University of Sharjah |
| Occupation | CEO of Kayali Fragrances |
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| Relatives | Huda Kattan (sister) |
Mona Kattan (born 1985) is an Iraqi-American entrepreneur.[1][2][3] She is the chief executive officer of the fragrance brand Kayali and a co-founder of Huda Beauty.
Early life and education
[edit]Mona Kattan was born to Iraqi parents in Oklahoma in 1985. Her siblings include sisters Alya and Huda Kattan and brother Khalid.[4] Her family moved to Massachusetts during her teenage years and later relocated to the United Arab Emirates in 2003 following the September 11 attacks, due to increased discrimination.[1][5] Kattan graduated from the Sharjah American International School and earned a Bachelor's degree in finance from the American University of Sharjah in 2008.[1][6]
Career
[edit]Kattan began her career in investment banking in 2008.[1][6] In 2013, she co-founded the cosmetics company Huda Beauty with her sisters.[7][8] In 2018, she co-founded the fragrance brand Kayali with her sister Huda, becoming its chief executive officer in 2025 after Huda Beauty sold its ownership of Kayali.[9][10] Kattan also co-founded HB Investments in 2018, a firm that has supported businesses such as Fresha, Humantra, and Ketish.[11]
In 2018, Kattan appeared in the Facebook Watch reality series Huda Boss and joined the cast of the Netflix reality series Dubai Bling for its second season in 2023 and third season in 2025.[1][8][5][12] In 2025, Kattan and her father opened an Iraqi restaurant, Daddy Cool's Kitchen, in the Dubai Hills Mall.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Yizengaw, Ruth. "Who Is Mona Kattan? Meet the Newest Member of the Dubai Bling Cast". Grazia. ISSN 1120-5113.
- ^ Serin, Sophia (January 11, 2024). "Dubai Bling Had To Approve Mona Kattan Elamin's Outfits". Harper's Bazaar Arabia.
- ^ "Look: Dubai influencer at world's most expensive wedding". Khaleej Times. OCLC 60637427.
- ^ "Everything you need to know about Dubai Bling's Mona Kattan". Cosmopolitan. Hearst Communications. 2023-12-18. ISSN 0010-9541.
- ^ a b Gandhi, Jamila. "Exclusive: Mona Kattan, CEO And Founder Of KAYALI, On Shifting The Perfume Industry With Self-Love And Bold Creativity". Forbes Middle East.
- ^ a b "Mona Kattan Could Very Well Be The Richest 'Dubai Bling' Cast Member". Women's Health. 2023-12-20. ISSN 0884-7355. OCLC 1102801076.
- ^ "50 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands 2023: Mona Kattan". Forbes Middle East.
- ^ a b "The 'perfume princess' Mona Kattan chats about her Kayali fragrances". KTLA. May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Huda Beauty & Kayali Are Breaking Up: Everything To Know Mona & Huda Kattan's Major Business Announcement". Grazia Middle East.
- ^ "Mona Kattan's Kayalı Splits from Huda Beauty". Entrepreneur. February 17, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Aby Sam (2021-07-27). "HB Investments' Seed Investment Fund And Incubator, HB Angels, Announces Launch Of Its First Startup, Ketish, A Luxury Feminine And Sexual Wellness Brand". Entrepreneur.
- ^ Matthews, Heather (2023-12-27). "Dubai Bling: What We Know About Huda Kattan & Her Sister Mona's Huda Beauty Brand". Screen Rant.
- ^ Al-Samarraie, Jawad (2025-02-18). "Huda and Mona Kattan celebrate "Daddy Cool's Kitchen" debut in Dubai". Iraqi News.
- ^ Anwar, Shaheera (2025-02-10). "Dubai Bling star Mona Kattan launches an Iraqi restaurant with her father". Fact Magazine.