Connected Futures Begin in Beirut: Inside Visa Connect Lebanon
Malak El Baba- Country Manager Visa
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RTA and Emaar Partner to Expand Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has entered into a strategic agreement with Emaar Properties to expand the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, addressing sustained growth in passenger demand at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. The expansion will increase the station’s total area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres and significantly enhance its
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NEOM Green Hydrogen Partners with Fahad Bin Sultan University to Build Clean Energy Talent in Tabuk
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,
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Malak Al Baba Wins Best Woman Leader Award for Corporate Transformation in Egypt’s Payment Sector
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
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NextEra Appoints Mohammad AlSaif as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
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.
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The Hustler’s Mindset: Jigar’s Unwavering Drive Toward Purpose Over Profit
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
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From Founder to Deal Maker: How Mohamed Aboulnaga is Transforming Startup Exits in the Middle East
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
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How UAE’s private sector can lead the net-zero transition
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
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Jomana Alrashid: From Riyadh to TIME100 Next
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
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Sheikh Maktoum Meets PayPal CEO to Strengthen UAE’s Fintech Leadership
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