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Notable National Fintechs In MENA
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Notable National Fintechs In MENA

MENA's central banks are disrupting Fintech, laying the groundwork with regulations and launching national gateways to help move to cashless economies. Here are five national payment gateways owned by central and public banks in the Middle East.

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April 2023
5 Billionaires Investing In Fintech
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5 Billionaires Investing In Fintech

The aggregate net worth of these five billionaires-who are all investing in the Fintech sector-declined by $25.7 billion in over a year, hitting $50.4 billion on March 14, 2023, down from $76.1 billion on March 11, 2022. Here's how their fortunes have changed. Net worths are as of March 14, 2023.

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April 2023
THE MIDDLE EAST'S TOP 100 HEALTHCARE LEADERS 2023
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THE MIDDLE EAST'S TOP 100 HEALTHCARE LEADERS 2023

Recent years have witnessed an increasing growth of forward-looking innovations and transformations within the healthcare industry, including emerging biotech - and healthtech startups and initiatives, AI, robotics, and digital integration and automation.

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March 2023
How Digital Technologies Can Improve Saudi Healthcare
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How Digital Technologies Can Improve Saudi Healthcare

There is no substitute for the skills and compassion of medical professionals, but there is a role for more technical capabilities.

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March 2023
MEDICINE MAN
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MEDICINE MAN

For Sherine Hassan Helmy, CEO of Egypt's Pharco Pharmaceuticals, success is about impacting humanity, as well as growing his family business. Having helped tackle an endemic hepatitis C outbreak in Egypt, he's now looking to Africa and to biological products for future progress.

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March 2023
Why Digital Technology Is Critical To ESG Success
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Why Digital Technology Is Critical To ESG Success

On 28 July 2022, we reached Earth Overshoot Day-the day on which we have used all the biological resources that the Earth regenerates in a year.

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March 2023
RETHINKING HEALTHCARE
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RETHINKING HEALTHCARE

Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur Mohamed Amin, Co-founder and Group CEO of Elaj Group, is on a mission to build data-first diagnostics and healthcare delivery in the Middle East. With plans for an IPO in 2024, he wants to construct a new narrative around healthcare.

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March 2023
BUYING TIME
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BUYING TIME

Shaista Asif, co-founder and Group COO of PureHealth, heads MENA's largest healthcare conglomerate. Merging technology with an increasingly broad portfolio of healthcare providers, the company is expanding its reach to help elongate people's lifespans.

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March 2023
Shareholders of the World, Unite
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Shareholders of the World, Unite

Most investors are passive bystanders in boardroom battles. TUMELO wants to get them involved-and take fund managers out of the ideological crossfire.

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March 2023
Meet MENA's 50 Over 50 Women 2023
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Meet MENA's 50 Over 50 Women 2023

Here are the trailblazers from MENA recognized in Forbes's second annual 50 Over 50: EMEA 2023 list, proving that age is no barrier to success.

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March 2023
Healthcare M&A Deals
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Healthcare M&A Deals

The regional healthcare industry witnessed several high-value merger and acquisition deals in 2022, driven by changing expectations and demand for digital transformation.

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March 2023
Notable Mental Health Startups
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Notable Mental Health Startups

Findings by PwC estimate that at least 37.5 million productive days are lost annually due to untreated mental illness in the GCC, equivalent to $3.5 billion. Here are some startups in the Middle East working to make mental health solutions more accessible in the region.

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March 2023
4 Healthcare Breakthroughs Of 2022
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4 Healthcare Breakthroughs Of 2022

Last year saw several developments in healthcare that have the potential to change our lives. Here are some of the most inspiring medical innovations of 2022.

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March 2023
The World's 5 Richest Healthcare Billionaires
Forbes Middle East - English

The World's 5 Richest Healthcare Billionaires

Here's a glance at the richest five healthcare tycoons in the world according to the real-time Forbes World's Billionaires list, with total net worths exceeding $90 billion. All net worths and global rank are as of February 13, 2023.

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March 2023
THE MIDDLE EAST'S 100 MOST POWERFUL BUSINESSWOMEN 2023
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THE MIDDLE EAST'S 100 MOST POWERFUL BUSINESSWOMEN 2023

Women in the Middle East and North Africa today lead some of the largest companies in the region, with some also making their mark internationally.

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Feb 2023
Harnessing CEO Confidence In The Middle East To Accelerate Business Transformation
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Harnessing CEO Confidence In The Middle East To Accelerate Business Transformation

As 2023 gets underway, it’s no surprise to find that CEOs all over the world are far more pessimistic than they were a year ago about the state of the global economy and what it could mean for their own businesses.

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Feb 2023
THINKING BIG
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THINKING BIG

Samia Bouazza, Group CEO and Managing Director of Multiply Group, started her leadership career in 2003 as the founder of Multiply Marketing Consultancy. Today, she heads a $14.6 billion holding company. She says an innovative mindset and good people are behind her success.

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Feb 2023
POWERED BY DATA
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POWERED BY DATA

Noor Al Sulaiti, CEO of Ooredoo Oman, is the youngest and first female chief in the telecom provider's history. A transformation aficionado, since taking the role in 2021, she's embarked on an ambitious vision towards being a digitally-led, data-powered, and customer-centric telecom company.

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Feb 2023
PIONEERING PROGRESS
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PIONEERING PROGRESS

Shaikha Khaled Al Bahar, Deputy Group CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait Group, has spent her career rising through the ranks of Kuwait’s biggest banking group. Away from the bottom line, she’s focused on making her stamp on her country’s social growth.

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Feb 2023
Timeline: Tech Layoffs In Q4 2022
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Timeline: Tech Layoffs In Q4 2022

Rising inflation and interest rates drove many tech companies to announce layoffs and hiring freezes last year. These were some of the biggest announcements in Q4 2022.

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Feb 2023
Top 5 Countries For Residence And Citizenship By Investment
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Top 5 Countries For Residence And Citizenship By Investment

Residence and citizenship by investment (RCBI) companies advise HNWIS about investing in stable countries that provide competitive business opportunities. Here are the top five countries for RCBI, according to Swiss immigration consultancy Passport Legacy.

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Feb 2023
Women Leaders - Global History Makers
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Women Leaders - Global History Makers

From political game-changers to athletes, here’s a look at some trailblazing women who made history with their achievements last year.

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Feb 2023
Crypto Bankruptcies In 2022
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Crypto Bankruptcies In 2022

The cryptocurrency market had a tough year in 2022. In April last year, the global cryptocurrency industry, excluding Bitcoin, had a market cap of $1 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap. By June 19, it was worth $464.7 billion. Here are some of the most notable crypto bankruptcies of 2022.

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Feb 2023
Female CEO Appointments In 2022
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Female CEO Appointments In 2022

As women continue to gradually increase their presence in the world’s top jobs, here are some of last year’s most notable female CEO appointments globally.

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Feb 2023
Leaders Uncover The Future Of Healthcare
Forbes Middle East - English

Leaders Uncover The Future Of Healthcare

Forbes Middle East’s Healthcare Summit 2022, Presented By Pure Health, gathered over 300 delegates to hear from 57 thought-provoking speakers across 14 panel discussions over two days in Abu Dhabi on December 13 and 14, 2022. The first-of-its-kind event delved into the critical challenges and opportunities impacting healthcare across the Middle East and beyond.

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Jan 2023
Forbes Middle East’s First Under 30 Summit In El Gouna Inspires Young Leaders And Energizes Entrepreneurs
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Forbes Middle East’s First Under 30 Summit In El Gouna Inspires Young Leaders And Energizes Entrepreneurs

Forbes Middle East’s Under 30 Summit in El Gouna-—the first event of its kind in the Middle East—hosted three days of high-energy discussions, networking, and live music.

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Jan 2023
Peace And Privacy In Thailand Is Closer Than You Think
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Peace And Privacy In Thailand Is Closer Than You Think

The breathtaking ÀNI Private Resort in Thailand is situated on the east coast of Koh Yao Noi, which means \"Small Long Island.\"

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Jan 2023
New Arab Hackathon To Award Seed Capital For Climate Challenge Solutions
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New Arab Hackathon To Award Seed Capital For Climate Challenge Solutions

PepsiCo and the Arab Youth Centre have announced the launch of the Arab Youth Hackathon HackforChange as part of a partnership they signed during COP27.

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Jan 2023
The Future Bank Of SMEs
Forbes Middle East - English

The Future Bank Of SMEs

the region’s SME community.

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Jan 2023
Transforming Lives, Unleashing Potential
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Transforming Lives, Unleashing Potential

Mohamed Essawy, Undergraduate Program Director of ESLSCA University Egypt, explains how the university is nurturing a new generation of entrepreneurial talent in Egypt and beyond.

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Jan 2023