His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the Great Arab Minds 2025 initiative at the Museum of the Future, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to championing Arab excellence across science, innovation, culture, and knowledge. Widely regarded as the “Arab
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Fahad Bin Sultan University in Tabuk, marking a significant step toward strengthening local talent and research capabilities in Saudi Arabia’s emerging clean energy ecosystem. The collaboration, formalized through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, establishes a structured framework for cooperation across education, applied research,
Abu Dhabi is preparing to launch a comprehensive Youth Strategy in 2026 designed to support young families, encourage marriage, and reinforce extended family structures as a pillar of long-term social and economic stability. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD), said the strategy reflects the leadership’s commitment to
In a milestone that highlights the growing influence of Egyptian women in the fintech landscape, Malak Al Baba, Country Manager of Visa Egypt, has been awarded Best Woman Leader in Corporate Transformation – Payment Sector by Women’s Tabloid. The award recognizes her outstanding leadership in driving institutional transformation and advancing the digital payments ecosystem in
NextEra, a fast-growing subsidiary of Aramco Digital, has announced the appointment of Mr. Mohammad AlSaif as its new Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, marking a significant addition to the company’s executive leadership team. This strategic appointment comes under the leadership of NextEra’s pioneering CEO, Dina Abo-Onoq, widely recognized for her visionary approach and dynamic leadership.
In a world often obsessed with metrics and money, Jigar stands out as a refreshing force of perspective and persistence. For this Dubai-based entrepreneur, success isn’t measured by bank balances alone, but by the battles fought — and won — in the journey of building something meaningful. “It’s not all about money,” Jigar says. “It’s
In the ever-evolving ecosystem of Middle Eastern startups, few figures stand out quite like Mohamed Aboulnaga (Nagaty) the Egyptian entrepreneur and CEO of Exits MENA, the region’s pioneering digital platform for startup acquisitions and secondary share liquidity. Known for his visionary approach and relentless drive, Aboulnaga is reshaping how founders, investors, and acquirers navigate the
By: Hisham El Assaad As the world pivots towards a net-zero future, the UAE is deploying national strategies and plans to lead this shift. With COP28 having put a global spotlight on climate ambitions in the region, the onus is now on the private sector to transform intent into impact. And this presents an economic
Jomana R. Alrashid is one of the most influential figures shaping the modern media landscape in the Middle East. Since her historic appointment in 2020 as the first woman to lead the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), Alrashid has reimagined what a regional media powerhouse can look like — globally connected, digitally driven, and
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met today with Alex Chriss, President and CEO of PayPal, at his office in Nad Al Sheba. The discussions focused on advancing collaboration in digital payments, e-commerce growth, SME enablement, and cross-border financial