Nissan and Mitsubishi Sack Carlos Ghosn Over Alleged Financial Misconduct
Ghosn is the CEO of both Nissan Motor and Renault, and the chairman of the Renault-Nissan- Mitsubishi Alliance.
Nissan and Mitsubishi Sack Carlos Ghosn Over Alleged Financial Misconduct
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Nermeen Abbas
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Sotheby's First Middle East Watch Auction Makes $2.6 million
Eager collectors participated from 25 different countries, with a reported 25% of customers new to Sotheby's.
Sotheby's First Middle East Watch Auction Makes $2.6 million
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Claudine Coletti
4 min read
Brian Armstrong, CEO Of Cryptocurrency Exchange Coinbase, Becomes A Billionaire
While more than $600 billion of cryptocurrency wealth has been wiped out in the last several months, the man who facilitates a big chunk of the nation’s
Brian Armstrong, CEO Of Cryptocurrency Exchange Coinbase, Becomes A Billionaire
Nearly 77% Of Consumers Are Against Companies Selling Their Data
Over 50% of the world's consumers are today concerned about having their credit cards hacked and identities stolen by online criminals, with 77% of them
Nearly 77% Of Consumers Are Against Companies Selling Their Data
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Claudine Coletti
4 min read
Uber Gets Green Light To Relaunch In Abu Dhabi
Uber and its local rival Careem both suspended their operations in Abu Dhabi in 2016.
Uber Gets Green Light To Relaunch In Abu Dhabi
By
Mary Sophia
4 min read
Middle East Ultra-Rich Are Spreading Their Investments
An improving global economy has seen the number of ultra-wealthy individuals rise significantly in recent years. So, where are the region’s rich
Middle East Ultra-Rich Are Spreading Their Investments
Innovation-Led Growth: Six Questions For MENA Banks
With global regulatory reform and compliance systems largely in place and the surge in regulatory change stabilizing, global banks are redirecting their focus
Innovation-Led Growth: Six Questions For MENA Banks
These New York Real Estate Billionaires Stand To Profit From Amazon’s HQ2
The e-commerce giant chose New York’s Long Island City and northern Virginia’s Crystal City as the victors of its nationwide search for its HQ2.
These New York Real Estate Billionaires Stand To Profit From Amazon’s HQ2
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IBM Is Reinventing Itself, And Blockchain Is The Key
IBM’s Middle East and Africa head Takreem El-Tohamy is steering the firm to focus on emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Master Of Innovation
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BREWING BILLIONS: How Coca-Cola's Deal To Buy Costa Is Adding Value
The deal would allow the former to enter the highly competitive coffee retailing market- an area that the company did not have a presence in.
BREWING BILLIONS: How Coca-Cola's Deal To Buy Costa Is Adding Value
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Mary Sophia
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Tesla’s Rivals: Investments By Top Auto Brands Into Electric Vehicles
Although electric vehicles still represent a miniscule percentage of global car sales, automotive giants are pledging significant investments in them.
Tesla’s Rivals: Investments By Top Auto Brands Into Electric Vehicles
Billionaires Turned Venture Capitalists
A number of billionaires have invested in startups in this year. Warren Buffet's investment into One97 Communications, the parent company of Indian digital
Billionaires Turned Venture Capitalists
The Luxury Closet’s Kunal Kapoor Wants To Tap Demand For Pre-owned Designer Items In The Middle East
The Luxury Closet founder Kunal Kapoor built one of the biggest online marketplaces for pre-owned luxury goods in the Middle East, thanks to $18.7 million in
The Luxury Closet’s Kunal Kapoor Wants To Tap Demand For Pre-owned Designer Items In The Middle East
Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group Acquires 85% Of The Entertainer
The company did not disclose the value of the deal.
Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group Acquires 85% Of The Entertainer
Fintechs that create the greatest value will use disruptive capital
Smart capital is a well known in investment and startup ecosystems. When a founder takes smart capital they are not just taking money. They are betting that
Fintechs that create the greatest value will use disruptive capital
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Ashar Nazim
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Apple Products vs Investments: What Would Make You Richer?
We draw a comparison about the returns that an investment in Apple’s share could have given instead of spending the same or similar amount of money on
Apple Products vs Investments: What Would Make You Richer?
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Jason Lasardo
5 min read
Rising Stars: Female Arab Entrepreneurs In The Limelight
From raising funds to winning awards, here are female entrepreneurs and innovators with ties to MENA who stood out in the last 12 months.
Rising Stars: Female Arab Entrepreneurs In The Limelight
UAE Minister Noura Al Kaabi On Redefining The Country’s Identity On The Global Stage
Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, is leading the U.A.E.’s cultural diplomacy efforts as she looks to alter the lens with which the
UAE Minister Noura Al Kaabi On Redefining The Country’s Identity On The Global Stage
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Mary Sophia
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Donna Benton’s Discount Voucher Business Went Digital And Investors Lined Up
Facing digital disruption, Australian expat Donna Benton successfully transformed her Dubai-based coupon business, the Entertainer, into a mobile app.
Donna Benton’s Discount Voucher Business Went Digital And Investors Lined Up
7 Interesting Facts About Amazon
Amazon's valuation has been rising, thanks to its popularity among its consumers.
7 Interesting Facts About Amazon
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Jason Lasardo
4 min read
Blockbusters That Crossed $2 Billion
Disney Marvel Studios’ much awaited blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War recently became the fourth film ever to cross $2 billion box-office earnings in July
Blockbusters That Crossed $2 Billion
This Chinese Construction Firm Is Aiming For The Top In The Middle East
China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East’s head Yu Tao has painstakingly built the company’s profile in the region. Now, he is looking to
This Chinese Construction Firm Is Aiming For The Top In The Middle East
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Mary Sophia
12 min read
J.P. Morgan’s Sjoerd Leenart Is Chasing New Business In Saudi As Deals Pick Up
J.P. Morgan’s Middle East chief and global head of corporate banking Sjoerd Leenart is positioning the bank to reap new business in Saudi Arabia, as deals in
J.P. Morgan’s Sjoerd Leenart Is Chasing New Business In Saudi As Deals Pick Up
THE WORLD’S 10 MOST POWERFUL CEOS
These executives helm businesses worth a combined $5 trillion and hold the power to shape the future of some of the best performing companies in the world.
THE WORLD’S 10 MOST POWERFUL CEOS
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: THE UAE OPENS GATES FOR INVESTORS
In a landmark move, the UAE announced that it will grant 10-year visas to investors and specialists in an effort to improve the country’s economic
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: THE UAE OPENS GATES FOR INVESTORS
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Mary Sophia
4 min read
ON THE RED CARPET: ARAB FILMS THAT WON AT CANNES
Lebanon’s Nadine Labaki is the latest in a long line of Arab filmmakers to snag an award at the prestigious film festival.
ON THE RED CARPET: ARAB FILMS THAT WON AT CANNES
C.A.T. Group CEO Georges Hage On Reconquering MENA’s Construction Market
Every day as Georges Hage walks into his office, he’s greeted with a reminder of what he’s expected to achieve as CEO of the Contracting and Trading Group,
C.A.T. Group CEO Georges Hage On Reconquering MENA’s Construction Market
Billionaires' Race To The Outer Space
Billionaires are in a race with each other to make space travel cheaper, faster and more accessible to the common man.
Billionaires' Race To The Outer Space
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Jason Lasardo
3 min read
The Arab World's Richest Families 2018
Kuwait-based Alshaya and UAE-based AW Rostamani family are the two richest families in the Arab world.
The Arab World's Richest Families 2018
Breaking Away: Billionaire Ayman Hariri On Becoming A Tech Entrepreneur
Moving away from his family business, Hariri is building Vero after he noticed a gap in social media networks.
Breaking Away: Billionaire Ayman Hariri On Becoming A Tech Entrepreneur
Why Abdullah Al Ghurair Is Investing In Educating The Arab World
In a rare interview, Abdulla bin Ahmad Al Ghurair, the 88-year-old patriarch of one of Dubai’s storied merchant families recently agreed to talk to Forbes
Why Abdullah Al Ghurair Is Investing In Educating The Arab World
Fintech Trends That Will Shape 2018
Technology has transformed our lives and the way we deal with money. We, at Forbes Middle East, have identified a few trends in fintech that will impact our
Fintech Trends That Will Shape 2018
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Jason Lasardo
8 min read
Arab Winners Who Shone At Golden Globes
Hosted by Seth Meyers, the 75th Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on January 8, 2018. The annual event honors performances in both television and film. In the
Arab Winners Who Shone At Golden Globes
Fintech Startup Beehive Is Closing The Gap For SME Finance In The GCC
Closing the gap for SME finance, Craig Moore's peer-to-peer lending has risen in popularity.
Fintech Startup Beehive Is Closing The Gap For SME Finance In The GCC
MadfooatCom’s Nasser Saleh On Bringing E-Payments To A Cash-Based Economy
It built an online billing platform, but in a country where people pay their bills in person and in cash.
MadfooatCom’s Nasser Saleh On Bringing E-Payments To A Cash-Based Economy
Driving Ahead: General Motors Takes A Leap Into An Electric Future
Mario Spangenberg is a believer in the power of time—from his meticulous collecting of antique pocket clocks, to his role in leading an evolution for one of
Driving Ahead: General Motors Takes A Leap Into An Electric Future
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Tech Please: Foodics to Inject Tailored Technology into Saudi’s Fast Food Scene
In-between classes, college friends Ahmad Alzaini and Mosab Al Othmani often met at coffee shops around Dhahran, Saudi Arabia to discuss ideas for a startup.
Tech Please: Foodics to Inject Tailored Technology into Saudi’s Fast Food Scene
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Editorial Team
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Smart City Investment Laying The Foundation For IoT
The ultimate goal of which is seamless connectivity between things, people, processes and data anywhere, anytime and in any condition.
Smart City Investment Laying The Foundation For IoT
A Smart Transformation
HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of Dubai Land Department, is stimulating the future of real estate by securing a legislative system that protects
A Smart Transformation
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Claudine Coletti
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Speaking Up For Change
Elias Bou Saab, Advisor on International Cooperation for the President of Lebanon, former Minister of Education and current Parliament member, gives his views
Speaking Up For Change
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Claudine Coletti
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Nurturing The Next Wave Of Innovation
The crossover between finance and technology—or fintech—is garnering ever more attention, but at the moment there are still only a few significant players in
Nurturing The Next Wave Of Innovation
The Disruptive Marketer
Mohamed Taher Kesseba, Marketing Director for the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Turkey at Qualcomm, is working at the crossroads of digital
The Disruptive Marketer
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Claudine Coletti
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Tighter Compliance For Medical Manufacturers
The power held by pharmaceutical and medical device companies is ever-increasing as they deliver the products to save and prolong people’s lives. In the last
Tighter Compliance For Medical Manufacturers
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Claudine Coletti
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What Skills Stand Between You and Your Next Job?
In an era of seamless digitalization, near-ubiquitous access to technology, and rapid development of new smart devices, changes are taking place in the
What Skills Stand Between You and Your Next Job?
Open To Visitors
Saudi Arabia is an enigma to most travelers, but the Kingdom is aiming to change this perception with an ambitious plan to transform itself into a tourist
Open To Visitors
Six Factors Disrupting Fintech in the Middle East
Technology is changing the face of business in the Middle East where start-ups and venture capital firms are disrupting banking, asset management and corporate
Six Factors Disrupting Fintech in the Middle East
Cairo’s Road To Recovery
For the first time in years, most of the main economic indicators for Egypt appear to be moving in the right direction. Has the economy finally turned the
Cairo’s Road To Recovery
Welcome Home
Every year, non-resident Indians (NRIs) living in the GCC pump in significant amounts to India’s property market. As alternative investment hubs emerge,
Welcome Home
Kuwait Bonds With International Investor
Kuwait’s debut international bond received a warm welcome from the market, but it’s unlikely to lead to a lot more debt issuance from the country in the