Shams Club announces the official launch of its digital platform, designed as a space for collaboration, artistic growth, and opportunity. The platform offers both gratis and paid memberships, connecting users with valuable resources, expert insights, and a vibrant global network.
Founded by Lena Khouri and Yasmine Rasool, both of whom are deeply rooted in the arts and creative industries, Shams Club offers more than just a network; it is a collective for emerging and established talents to grow, showcase their work, and unlock opportunities for long-term success. Members gain access to a vibrant ecosystem where they can connect, share resources, and amplify one another’s journeys.
The launch of Shams Club comes aligned with a time where MENA states have a renewed, collective focus on cultural growth and the startup network, in line with regional developmental goals such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the UAE’s Creative Economy Agenda, and similar initiatives across Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. While 2024 saw a global slowdown, the MENA region still attracted $2.3 billion in investments across 610 deals (Farraj, 2025). Sham’s Club emerges as a timely connector for founders, creators, and investors across the region.
As part of this mission, Shams Club provides a flexible model, launching both gratis and premium membership, enabling creatives to connect and grow on their own terms to a global stage.
Membership Tiers
Explorer Plan
Complimentary plan for those curious to explore Shams Club. Join for free to tap into a global creative network, get inspired and explore what Shams Club is all about.
- Get access to a global network of creatives
- Discover curated happenings in select cities around the world
- Join monthly Live Creative Sessions to learn from experts in our community
- Explore job opportunities posted by the community and curated by Shams Club Lumineer
Lumineer Plan
Join the Shams Club to build meaningful connections and gain access to creative opportunities worldwide.
- Get access to a global network of creatives
- Discover curated happenings in select cities around the world
- Join monthly Live Creative Sessions to learn from experts from our community
- Explore job opportunities in the community curated by Shams Club
- Access monthly mentor sessions with the Shams Club team, answering submitted questions from experts and providing personal introductions
- Access essential resources, including pitch decks, presentations, treatments, PR and investor lists, and more
In addition to its digital offerings, Shams Club is rolling out a series of in-person events across key cities worldwide, creating spaces where meaningful relationships can flourish. Whether it’s intimate founder dinners, creative workshops, or large-scale networking events, each is carefully crafted to strengthen bonds and open doors.
