Despite ongoing challenges in the Middle East, the region remains a hotspot and a key global tourism hub, driven by diverse attractions across the GCC and a robust pipeline of ongoing developments.

<p>Our ranking of the Middle East’s 100 Most Valuable Companies shows a combined market capitalization of $3.7 trillion. The list is led by the UAE with 35 companies, followed closely by Saudi Arabia ...

Taha Mikati cofounded Beirut-based holding company M1 Group. Its investments include stakes in South African telecom firm MTN, fashion retailer Pepe Jeans, and prime real estate in New York, London, ...

<p>Iran expanded its military response to fresh US strikes on Monday, with reported attacks drawing attention to regional security, energy markets, and maritime trade.</p><p></p> ...

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 ...

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 ...

Zaal cofounded Zaya in 2008, which developed projects like ZUHA, Nurai Island, and Al Barari. She is also the CEO of the Al Barari project and a director at FIVE Holdings. She has 18 years of ...

The Hind Bahwan Group includes 12 companies across technology, energy and infrastructure, education, and lifestyle, including BCT Consulting, FuelTrans, Al Khadra Partners, and the Bahwan ...

Shaikha Khaled Al Bahar assumed her current role in 2014, where she leads the NBK Group in 13 countries. In the first nine months of 2024, the group reported profits of $1.6 billion and had $128.5 ...

Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company (AFC) produces nitrogen fertilizers, chemical products, and other related materials through three plants in Egypt. In the 2023/24 fiscal year, the ...

Sima Ganwani Ved founded the Apparel Group in 1996. The group is part of APPCORP HOLDING and includes more than 85 brands with over 2,300 stores across 14 countries. In July 2024, the group signed a ...

alrajhi bank served 18.5 million customers across 550 branches in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and Malaysia, as of December 2024. In September 2024, the bank acquired a 65% stake in the Saudi ...