Fintech startups have created quite a buzz in the region, raising over $100 million in the last five years. Investment in this sector is well warranted, considering the fact that traditional banks ...

While there is a small presence of online television channels in the MENA region, quantity is trumped by quality. Three entries feature on this ranking with the UAE, Qatar and Russia each represented.

Four years ago, FORBES MIDDLE EAST launched its first ranking of powerful Arab women in the business world. Compared to 2012, more are in top positions this year—which explains why 15 names fell off ...

In developing this ranking we considered and analyzed each government in the MENA region before identifying specific individuals. We then contacted those shortlisted and requested all relevant ...

The UAE is a melting pot of nationalities, with individuals from all over the world choosing to live in the country. In fact, it is among the few countries in the world where expats outnumber the ...

In February 2018, I took on a new job managing and writing Forbes' education coverage. I'd spent the previous two years on the Entrepreneurs team, following six years writing for the Leadership ...

Kalyon Holding is one of Türkiye’s leading conglomerates, operating in many different sectors such as construction, energy, real estate, and education. Since its foundation in 1944, Kalyon Holding has ...

I cover billionaires and their wealth for Forbes. In the past, I've covered everything from oil & gas for Bloomberg News to the 2014 Indonesian presidential election for the Jakarta Globe. I'm a ...

Forbes Middle East reveals its Top 100 Arab Celebrities for the first time, looking at the popularity and influence of actors, singers and TV personalities from across the region. Judging a ...

I'm Matt Schifrin executive editor of Money & Markets, which includes investing, personal finance, Wall Street and crypto. I have worked for Forbes for more than 25 years and learned business ...

The richest people on Earth are not immune to the coronavirus. As the pandemic tightened its grip at the start of 2020, global equity markets imploded, tanking many fortunes. As of March 18, when ...

This past year wasn’t kind to billionaires all over the world. Plummeting oil prices, shaky stock markets and a stronger dollar wreaked havoc on fortunes. In the Arab world, aggregate net worth was ...