Forbes Middle East

“REPUTATION STILL MATTERS MOST; WHEN IT’S SOLID EVERYTHING ELSE FOLLOWS.”

Empowering Industries

Majed Al-Argoubi, CEO of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s industrial landscape, driving growth across 39 industrial cities spanning over 220 million sqm. His focus: modernizing the...

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...

Billionaires Betting Big on the Green Energy Boom

From massive solar parks in India to cutting-edge nuclear projects in the U.S., some of the world’s richest visionaries are driving a global shift toward cleaner energy. Here are some of the most prominent green energy billionaires and their latest...

TOP 100 TRAVEL & TOURISM LEADERS

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...

Partner with us to streamline your business travel needs. We deliver:

• Cost Savings Maximize your travel budget with our strategic cost-saving measures. • Safety Ensure the safety of your travelers with our robust safety protocols. • Compliance Stay compliant with industry regulations through our expert support. •...

Meet the 5 Richest Arab Families

The Middle East is home to some of the world’s most influential families, whose wealth spans industries like construction, telecom, and automotive. Here are the top five richest Arab families, which we compiled by combining the wealth of family members...

TOP 40 ASSET MANAGERS 2025

10 MENA WOMEN MAKING THEIR MARK IN MARKETING

Codebreakers

Backed by $200 million in funding, 28-year-old Scott Wu and his team of competitive coders at Cognition are building an AI tool that can program entirely on its own, potentially disintegrating the whole industry. Is its $2 billion valuation the result...

THE MIDDLE EAST'S SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS 2024

“IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT BEING PRESENT; IT’S ABOUT MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT.”

10 CEOs Leading the Biggest Arab Companies in the World

Forbes' Global 2000 2024 features 41 companies from Arab countries, with Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. taking the lead with 16 and 12 companies each, respectively. Meet the executives behind the largest 10 listed Arab companies in the world.

Meet the 5 Richest Self-Made Billionaires in Fashion

From shaping legacies to substantial philanthropic contributions, these five industry billionaires have independently built their fortunes and left an indelible mark on fashion. All are categorized as selfmade by Forbes, with their net worths...