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, ...

Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani is the chairman of Al Faisal Holding, one of Qatar's biggest conglomerates, which he founded in 1964. It owns more than 20 hotels around the world, including the St. Regis ...

<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> ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jain joined Emaar as the group’s finance leader in 2006, with 22 years of experience in real estate and banking. In 2020, Emaar Properties achieved revenues of $5.4 billion. In April 2020, the company ...

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 ...

Mercury Payments Services enables banks, government entities, and businesses to issue payment cards for ATMs and merchant outlets across the U.A.E. With over two million active users, the company ...

The late Mohamed Mahmoud Zahid founded the family business as M.M. Zahid in 1943, with General Motors as its first business partner. The group operates in 14 sectors across 33 countries, with over 30 ...

In 2024, alrajhi bank’s net income increased by 18.7% to $5.3 billion, an all-time high for the bank, and total assets grew by 20.6% to $259.8 billion. In September 2024, alrajhi bank acquired a 65% ...