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Forbes Middle East - English
The 10 Richest Women In America 2025
For the first time in six years, the number of women on The Forbes 400 list has slipped.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
A DIVERSIFIED INTENTION
Sara Masmoudi, CEO of Kilani Group, has led one of Tunisia's most dynamic growth stories through a strategy anchored in acquisitions, partnerships, and diversification, while keeping healthcare and pharmaceuticals at its heart. Today, she is continuing the group's legacy into its next chapter with bold ambitions to expand deeper into Africa and the Middle East.
7 min |
October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
TOP HEALTHCARE LEADERS 2025
The Middle East healthcare industry continues to advance in its new era of transformation and integration, driven by digital health, local manufacturing, cross-border collaborations and the rapid rise of AI and robotics.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
Medical Breakthroughs of 2025
From novel treatments of lipid storage diseases, acute pain, and Hemophilia, to marketing authorizations of tests for the diagnosis of several conditions, here are some of the key medical breakthroughs of 2025, so far.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
Healthcare M&A Deals Driving Growth Across MENA in 2025
Healthcare M&A in the Middle East remained steady in H1 2025, with 20 deals, compared to 19 in the same period last year, according to PwC's 2025 TransAct Middle East Mid-Year Update. Here are some notable deals secured in 2025, so far.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
PEOPLE ON TOP
Under John Sunil's leadership, Burjeel Holdings has become a $1.9 billion healthcare powerhouse, treating millions and pioneering specialties from oncology to transplants. Now, the CEO is steering its next phase of growth with Saudi expansion, Al investments, and a bold push into new markets.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
TOP HEALTHCARE LEADERS 2025 - EXECUTIVES
Al Huqbani was appointed CEO of Health Holding Company in January 2023, following the Saudi Cabinet's decision in 2022 to transfer healthcare assets from the Ministry of Health to HHC and its subsidiaries, making it the largest health provider in Saudi Arabia.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
The 10 Youngest Billionaires On The 2025 Forbes 400 List
Four of the ten youngest members of this year's ranking made the list for the first time, including the youngest of all.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
Building Mental Health Systems
The GCC is building a modern mental health system-expanding access, embracing digital tools, and breaking stigma step by step.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
A LEGACY OF TRUST
Bassam Chahine, CEO of SMC Healthcare, has been with the Saudi firm since its founding over 25 years ago. He became CEO in 2024, led its IPO this year, and is now steering the group's next chapter with plans to open three hospitals by 2030.
6 min |
October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
The World's 5 Wealthiest Figures in Healthcare
From vaccine pioneers to pharmaceutical moguls, these five healthcare billionaires have shaped global medicine while building fortunes that rank among the world's largest. Meet the leaders transforming the industry and driving innovation across the U.S., India, and China.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
2025's Top Health Tech Funding Rounds in MENA
Healthcare in MENA isn't just about hospitals and clinics anymore, with startups reimagining the sector beyond traditional healthtech through Al, advanced technologies, and smart solutions. Here are the five most funded disclosed rounds this year, together bringing in over $367 million, based on data as of September 16, 2025.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
Zone Offense
With a combination of cash incentives, stock options and aggressive financial engineering, AUTOZONE made a billionaire out of its founder-and millionaires of thousands of its employees. But can one of the top stocks of the last three decades keep it up in the face of new rivals and fewer gearheads?
7 min |
October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
10 Healthcare Leaders in Government
Government leadership continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the Middle East's healthcare transformation. Here are 10 healthcare leaders in government driving policy, innovation, and cross-border collaboration to advance healthcare standards and digital integration across the region.
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October 2025 ENGLISH
Forbes Middle East - English
SHIFTING ENERGY
For nearly nine decades, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has been at the heart of Oman's economic growth. Today, as the first Omani Managing Director of the 88-year-old company, Aflah Al Hadhrami is steering PDO into a new era, one defined by purpose, people, and sustainability.
7 min |
September 2025 ENG
Forbes Middle East - English
SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS 2025
In the Middle East, sustainability continues to move from commitment to action as governments and companies align with global climate goals and national visions.
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September 2025 ENG
Forbes Middle East - English
NEXT BILLION-DOLLAR STARTUPS
Artificial intelligence dominates this year's list of 25 venture-backed startups we think most likely to reach a $1 billion valuation.
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September 2025 ENG
Forbes Middle East - English
Money Grows on Trees, Slowly
If you are a very patient investor, you might want to have Angela Davis' CAMPBELL GLOBAL plant you some Douglas fir.
4 min |
September 2025 ENG
Forbes Middle East - English
TURNING WASTE AROUND
Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of the Tadweer Group, believes that waste can be a powerful resource. As the company strives to divert waste from landfills and reduce emissions in the U.A.E., he's also hoping to have a global impact.
7 min |
September 2025 ENG
Forbes Middle East - English
Crossing Borders
SIDDEEK AHMED, Chairman and Managing Director of travel management company ITL World, expanded the company into the Middle East nearly 20 years ago, having first set up in India. Lured by the rapidly evolving sector then, today he's seeing even more opportunity, both here and abroad.
4 min |
September 2025 ENG
Forbes Middle East - English
FLYING AHEAD
Earlier this year, flynas became the first ever listed carrier in Saudi Arabia to go public, raising $1.1 billion in its landmark IPO. Managing Director and CEO Bander Almohanna now has his sights set on further route expansion and new destinations.
7 min |
August 2025
Forbes Middle East - English
The Vibe-Coding Factory
Stockholm-based LOVABLE has become the world's fastest-growing software startup, hitting over $100 million in annualized revenue in just eight months by using Al to enable millions of non-coders to instantly turn their ideas into websites, apps and online side hustles.
6 min |
August 2025
Forbes Middle East - English
Navigational Hazards
Even with nepotism, protectionism and infinite” liquefied natural gas, THOMAS CROWLEY JR. shows it ain’t easy being the third generation to run an American shipping company.
6 min |
August 2025
Forbes Middle East - English
REDEFINING LUXURY
Noelle Homsy and Chris Nader built luxury ecolodge brand ENVI Lodges to redefine what it means to travel luxuriously and responsibly in the experiential outdoor hospitality space. Now, as they move towards closing their third funding round, bigger plans are on the horizon.
6 min |
August 2025
Forbes Middle East - English
RESILIENT EXPANSION
Kamel Abou-Aly, Founder and Chairman of Pickalbatros Hotels Resorts, began building his hospitality empire in Egypt 33 years ago. With 5 billion invested at home and abroad, the group continues to expand while strengthening Egypt’s position as a global tourism hub.
7 min |
August 2025
Forbes Middle East - English
TOP 100 TRAVEL & TOURISM LEADERS 2025
Despite ongoing challenges in the Middle East, the region remains a hotspot and a key global tourism hub, driven by diverse attractions the GCC and a robust pipeline of ongoing developments.
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August 2025
Forbes Middle East - English
Time to Beat Apple
Small value stocks haven't been doing well. But money manager MILES LEWIS makes the case that at a time of turbulence on Wall Street, they are ready for a rebound.
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July 2025 English
Forbes Middle East - English
CAPITAL CATALYST
America’s largest bank, J.P. Morgan, is deepening its MENA footprint under Khaled Hobballah, Senior Country Officer for MENA and Head of Markets for MENA Tirkiye. As the region gains strategic weight, Hobballah is shaping how global finance flows through the fastest-growing hub.
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July 2025 English
Forbes Middle East - English
GLOBAL MEETS LOCAL 2025
As global corporations deepen their roots in MENA, the region continues to evolve into a magnet for investment, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
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July 2025 English
Forbes Middle East - English
EVERYTHING AI
David Meads, Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and the Commonwealth of Independent States at Cisco, returned to the region last year to plug into its full tech-leading potential. With Al dominating conversations and partnerships powering growth, he's seeing fast results.
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