Reasons To Seek Adventure

Whether it’s the exhilaration of free-falling out of the sky or the thrill of being immersed among the shark-filled reefs of the Indian Ocean, adventure enthusiasts are drawn by the allure of life-changing experiences. Here are some reasons why.

THE MIDDLE EAST'S 30 MOST VALUABLE BANKS 2024

MENA’s banking sector has shown resilience over the last year, supported by higher interest rates and oil prices.

INVESTING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr, Cofounders of Egypt-based digital investment platform Thndr, are facing competition from brokerages and investment banks to democratize investing. Having seen exponential growth in four years, they’re now looking at expanding to the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia.

THE MIDDLE EAST'S FINTECH 50

Despite a sharp decline in funding in 2023, the Middle East’s fintechs have embraced new technologies and expansion and remained resilient in the face of challenges such as high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties.

A Destination Beyond Expectations

Madrid, Spain’s vibrant capital, pulsates with energy and visitors are invited to unwind a rich tapestry woven with history, art, gastronomy, and natural beauty.

LEANING IN

Hisham Al-Falih, Ashu Gupta, Aditya Sarkar, and Mehdi Tazi, Cofounders of Saudi-based Lean Technologies, have created one of the region's leading third-party regulated open banking platforms with $37 million in funding. Now, they're planning another funding round and expansion across key markets.

A Blueprint For Sustained Growth In The World Of EPC

NMDC Group demonstrates how strategic foresight, robust financial growth, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation are fueling its ongoing expansion and diversification in the EPC industry.

A Red Sea Escape That Has It All

From family fun to fine dining and comfortable workspaces, there is something for everyone at the stunning Zouni Beach in El Gouna, Egypt.

TRADITION TO INNOVATION

Ahmed Wadi, Founder and CEO of Money Fellows, Egypt’s biggest ROSCA platform, has been addressing the cash-centric country’s financial challenges by digitizing traditional money circles. Now, he has even bigger plans.

Seventy-Five Years Of Fashion Influence

Gedeon Group has long been at the forefront of fashion retail in the Middle East and Africa, and with the third generation now at the helm, the business is continuing its legacy into the future.

Rise Of The Robo Riveter

JOHN FISH created New England’s largest general contractor, SUFFOLK, on the backs of laborers. Now he’s betting the future is filled with hardwired hard hats and Al foremen.

Driving The Energy Transition

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Executive Director of Low Carbon Solutions International Growth at ADNOC, explains how the company is making today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energy systems of tomorrow.

Stock Markets MENA's 2024 IPOs Garnered $1.7B

MENA saw four initial public offerings IPOs) hit the main markets in Q1 this year up to March 21, 2024, with 1.7 billion in combined proceeds. Here’s a look into the details.

In Numbers: Strengthening Ties Between The Middle East And Asia

Relations between the Middle East and Asia are going from strength to strength, bolstered by some significant trade deals.

Meta’s Notable Acquisitions

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta turned 20 years old in February. Since it originally launched as Facebook in 2004 and then rebranded to Meta in 2021, the billionaire's brainchild has undergone several transformations, made some astute acquisitions, and molded a generation along the way.

Global State Of Fintech In 2023

As VC investment slowed during 2023, the trend was also witnessed in the fintech sector, which experienced a plunge in funding.

From Finance To Founder And Billionaire

These four self-made business mavericks leaped into entrepreneurship and built big fortunes by leveraging their backgrounds in finance.

Meet 5 Wealthy Women In Finance And Investments

Globally, only 31 female billionaires exist in the finance and investments category, according to Forbes. Here are five wealthy powerhouses who have accumulated their fortunes from investment and finance and have capacities in their businesses and beyond. Net worths are as of March 14, 2024.

Money Matters

This month, we unveil our money issue, featuring the Middle East’s biggest and most successful and valuable fintechs, banks, and asset managers.

Fine Dining With A Creative Twist

Take a peek inside some of the U.A.E.’s most immersive dining experiences.

Fashion Shines On Dubai's Runway

Dubai Fashion Week highlighted a host of international and emerging designers.

New Style

JAD HOBEIKA took the helm of Maison Georges Hobeika in June 2022. While conserving the fashion house’s DNA, he’s also been doing things a little differently.

The GCC's Carbon Roadmap

With carbon capture and storage marked as a key technology in fighting climate change, the Gulf states are investing big in new infrastructure to make sure the region stands out as a sustainability leader.

THE MIDDLE EAST'S TOP 100 ARAB FAMILY BUSINESSES 2024

Transformation through expansion and investment are keeping family businesses growing.

REINVENTING THE FUTURE

Caroline Fattal, Chair of the 127-year-old Fattal Group, is a rare example of a fourth-generation leader of a family business. With a new structure and non-family CEO in place at the Beirut-based group, she’s focusing on her NGO efforts and giving back.

SEAMLESS TRANSITION

Saad Alkhorayef, the chairman of the Saudi-based Alkhorayef Group, has been overseeing the family business since 2015. Representing the second generation, he is now seeking to ensure a smooth management handover for the family business, which yielded $1.3 billion in annual revenues in 2023.

Hungry for Growth

Fred and Gene Clark have devoured a fifth of the 18 billion industry by following the Amazon playbook. Now they’ve cooked up a plan for greater growth.

Year In Review: MENA Startups Struggle Despite Strong Headline Figures

Despite positive headlines, last year wasn’t a good one for MENA startups seeking funding

Gulf SWFs Invest Big In 2023

Here’s a look at some of the biggest deals by MENA’s most active sovereign wealth funds in 2023.

Meet The Richest Person On Each Continent

Here are the diverse faces of affluence from each corner of the world. Of the six billionaires listed, half have built their fortunes independently, earning them the label of self-made. Net worths are as of February 21, 2024, according to Forbes.