Here it is, my first issue as acting editor at @gqmiddleeast. I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the market with my new position than @mustafathepoet. What is a new beginning for him is a fresh start for me. Thank you to everyone that allowed me to stand on their shoulders to get here, you’re all very special to me. Thank you brother, @mustafathepoet for allowing us to tell your story. @thisisnagy, you’re absolutely magical for capturing his purpose in text. Words: @thisisnagy Photography: @prodantzoulis Styling: @keanoushdarosa Art Director: @lorettadegoede Acting Editor: @rustybeukes Producer: @malaikaNaik Flower Artist: @gosha.flowers Make-up Artist: @deepikadeshtaMakeup Hair-stylist: Morad At @chivalrySalon Photo Assistants: @japskie_1428, Mariia Zhulina Fashion Assistants: @amiraabulaiti, @moe.sdg, @sara.alKarmi Production Assistant: @sandranajjar