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Disney is coming to Abu Dhabi—and we’ve got the exclusive interview with the man behind it.

In the latest edition of Forbes Middle East, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, shares how he secured one of the boldest entertainment deals in the region’s history: bringing one of the world’s most iconic brands to Yas Island in the form of the most technologically advanced Disney resort ever built.

Forbes Middle East Managing Editor Claudine Coletti takes us behind the scenes as she meets Miral Group's CEO Al Zaabi and discusses what thi...

In this episode of Inside Forbes Middle East, Sally Mousa is joined by Managing Editor Claudine Coletti to explore the March 2025 issue—one of the most ambitious editions to date.

They explore the Fintech 50 Power List, featuring the region’s most influential digital disruptors who have collectively raised over $3.8 billion and processed more than $240 billion in transactions. Among them is Wio Bank, led by CEO Jayesh Patel, the only independent digital bank on the list.

They also highlight the region’s top 40 Asset Managers, spotlighting Rashed Sharif, CEO of SNB Capital, the region’s largest asset ma...

This month, Forbes Middle East presents the Fashion 50 for the first time, an extraordinary list of taste-makers who are shaking up the fashion world, highlighting those from the Middle East who are making a name for themselves across both the regional and global fashion industries.

Sally Mousa and Claudine Coletti discuss:

· How cover star legendary Lebanese Couturier Elie Saab is expanding his fashion empire into new sectors with his son, Elie Saab Jr, leading the way.

· The top 40 Fashion Innovators and the designers putting the MENA region on the global map

· The...

This month on Inside Forbes, Sally Mousa and Claudine Coletti take a look at the MENA region’s top 100 listed companies: who’s at the top, the new-comers, and the challenges that they’ve seen this past year.

We have the latest on our cover stars: Group CEO of NMDC, Engineer Yasser Zaghloul who is leading with bold new vision, plus the innovative approach of Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO of Qatar’s Ooredoo Group who are multiplying their impact through partnerships.

Women feature heavily in this edition, including those who are leading their companies to IPO’s...

In the latest episode of Inside Forbes, Sally Mousa and Claudine Coletti delve into one of the most anticipated lists of the year: The Richest Billionaires in the Middle East, featured in the May 2024 edition of Forbes Middle East. This year, the list comes with a slightly refreshed format, offering a fresh perspective on wealth in the region. They also spotlight the newcomers who've made their debut on the list, discussing the exclusive interview featuring the UAE’s first family of real estate, and the top 100 Leaders in Travel and Tourism in the region making an impact. The May ed...

In the latest episode of Inside Forbes, Sally Mousa and Claudine Coletti discuss the three lists revealed in the April edition of the Forbes Middle East magazine. Find out more about the Fintech 50, as well as the most valuable banks and top asset managers in the region. Forbes Middle East is available now in print and online.

In this month’s Inside Forbes, we unveil the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses for 2024, we find out what it takes to achieve a successful succession, we meet Caroline Fattal, the woman at the helm of the 127-year-old Fattal Group, and we find out how the world’s richest man is tightening the reigns to keep the wealth in the family. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with Jad Hobeika, the rising star leading the Haute Couture house Georges Hobeika into the next generation. Managing Editor Claudine Coletti joins Sally Mousa, Senior Presenter at Forbes Middle East to discuss these stor...