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 ...

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 ...

I enjoy my role as CEO & Editor-in-Chief at Forbes Middle East. I lead a team of creative expertise and capabilities that produce distinguished lists, rankings, reports, and stories celebrating the ...

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 ...

Ali leads Google’s regional efforts to drive innovative work at the intersection of data, tech and creativity. In his role, he helps brands and agencies across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and South Africa ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arab women are tapping the startups across the Arab world, some of them succeeded to establish their own startups while others participate with co-founders to start the business, Forbes Middle East ...

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

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 ...