Middle Eastern family businesses are far more than commercial enterprises—they are pillars of society, deeply interwoven with the region’s cultural fabric and historical legacy. These companies, often ...

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From groundbreaking entrepreneurs to visionary corporate leaders, women in MENA are leaving their mark in every sector and industry. For example, Hana Al Rostamani, Group CEO of the First Abu Dhabi ...

Women in MENA are leading some of the largest local and global companies and leaving an immense impact across industries, from banking powerhouses to technology visionaries. Once again, Hana Al ...

Forbes Middle East reveals its Top 100 Arab Celebrities for the first time, looking at the popularity and influence of actors, singers and TV personalities from across the region. Judging a ...

Big homegrown businesses in the Middle East are not only economic entities but also cultural and social institutions deeply rooted in tradition and heritage. Middle Eastern family businesses, once ...

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This past year wasn’t kind to billionaires all over the world. Plummeting oil prices, shaky stock markets and a stronger dollar wreaked havoc on fortunes. In the Arab world, aggregate net worth was ...

The Yousuf M.A. Naghi & Sons Group was founded in 1911, when Mohamed Abdulwahab Naghi began a small distribution business in Jeddah. Today, it operates in fast-moving consumer goods, transportation, ...

Al Othaim Holding has operations in diverse sectors, including supermarkets, food industries, non-food industries, mills, fashion, hotels, sports, malls, and restaurants. In October 2024, the group’s ...

Thanks to their geographical position and historical and cultural richness, Middle East countries are attracting both tourists and investors. In 2023, the Middle East’s visitor numbers surpassed ...

Founded by the late Salem Ahmad Binmahfouz, SEDCO Holding manages a diverse portfolio of strategic investments across healthcare, education, hospitality, real estate, and logistics. In July 2024, ...