Established in 1960 as a trading business, Al Ghurair was one of the first pillars of industry in the U.A.E. Today, the group has a diversified portfolio across 50 countries in food and resources, ...

Social media followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Years active in the industry Other influential activities and editorial points ...

The startup scene in the Arab world continues to boom, culminating this year in several high value deals. These include the acquisition of Souq. com by Amazon, construction major Emaar Malls buying a ...

Most of the people on this list have been working their way up a steep career ladder for decades to reach the top of their professions. If there were glass ceilings to be smashed, these are some of ...

Among the standard tales of political gameplay, trade movements and health scares that regularly hit the headlines, these days you’d be hard-pressed to go an afternoon without also scrolling past at ...

I along with my team make the rankings and lists at Forbes Middle East, we collect and collate data, value and rank individuals. I have been making lists at Forbes Middle East for the past 5 years, ...

Collective action surrounding climate change in the Middle East has gained significant momentum following COP28, as regional leaders, businesses, and communities increasingly prioritize sustainability ...

The last few months have been tough for listed businesses in the Middle East, with many experiencing a sharp drop in market value due to the coronavirus effect on stock markets worldwide. However, by ...

Since Al Suwaidi became Director-General in 2009, ADFD has supported sustainable development projects in 106 countries with over $58.8 billion in funding. In July 2024, ADFD became the first ...

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 ...

Fintech startups have created quite a buzz in the region, raising over $100 million in the last five years. Investment in this sector is well warranted, considering the fact that traditional banks ...

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 ...