Mashreq’s flagship Climb2Change platform, launched in November 2023, unifies its ESG strategy across sustainable finance, responsible banking, and social impact. Its initiative to undertake the ...

Ella Malmgren is a temporary reporter on the Wealth team. She covers billionaires and works on Forbes’ flagship project, the ...

From groundbreaking entrepreneurs to visionary corporate leaders, women in MENA are leaving their mark in every sector and industry. For example, Hana Al Rostamani, Group CEO of the First Abu Dhabi ...

As global corporations deepen their roots in MENA, the region continues to evolve into a magnet for investment, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. From aerospace to AI, healthcare to ...

Nasser has served as general manager for the Middle East and Africa since 2023. In October 2024, his role was expanded to include the global travel retail business. Between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, the ...

As of December 2024, FAB had a presence in 20 markets, served over four million customers, and had 63 branches in the U.A.E. In October 2024, FAB Asset Management raised around $200 million in assets ...

Since the company’s establishment in 1945, Abdul Latif Jameel has expanded to over 30 countries and employs more than 11,000 people. In September 2024, Jameel Motors announced a major international ...

Founded in 1954 by Hussain Ibrahim Alfardan, Alfardan Group has grown into one of the most prominent family conglomerates in the GCC, it operates in jewellery, exchange, property, automotive, ...

AGI’s global portfolio spans fresh produce, healthcare, sport, aviation, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, technology, and insurance. In October 2024, AGI Palace Group tapped KPF to design its ...

SNB was founded as NCB in 1953 and merged with the Samba Financial Group in 2021. It operates 481 branches, 21 retail service centers, and 93 QuickPay remittance centers in Saudi Arabia, with overseas ...

SAB was established as the Saudi British Bank in 1978. In 2019, it merged with Alawwal Bank and in April 2023 it changed its name to Saudi Awwal Bank. It has a network of 103 branches and employs ...

As of September 2024, SAIB served over 927,000 customers across 51 branches in Saudi Arabia. In November 2024, SAIB issued a $750 million USD-denominated additional tier 1 capital sustainable Sukuk.