In an era where banking is being redefined by technology, sustainability, and global connectivity, visionary leadership has become more important than ever. Among the region’s most influential financial executives is Hana Al Rostamani, a pioneering banking leader whose career reflects a commitment…
As global energy markets continue to evolve, national oil companies play a critical role in balancing energy security, economic growth, and long-term sustainability. At the center of Kuwait’s energy sector is Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah, a respected industry leader who has helped…
With more than 16 years of international experience across the Middle East, Africa, and Central America, this business leader has built a career defined by strategic market expansion, growth leadership, and the ability to transform opportunities into measurable business success. Specializing in…
In Dubai, real estate moves with relentless momentum. Towers rise almost overnight, new communities redefine the skyline, and investors from around the world enter the market searching for opportunity, growth, and long-term value. But alongside that opportunity comes complexity. Every decision carries…
Some entrepreneurs build businesses purely for profit. Others build because something deeper within them refuses to settle for the ordinary. Mohanad Jabbar belongs to the latter—a visionary shaped not only by ambition, but by heritage, identity, and a profound understanding of resilience.…
A new high-profile partnership is taking shape in the UAE as DIA Holding and Khabib Nurmagomedov announce a long-term strategic collaboration. Their first joint project will be LuzOra Residences, a premium boutique development rising in the sought-after Dubai Islands district. The partnership brings together two names associated with discipline,…
Dubai continues to reinforce its position as a global economic powerhouse, unveiling a AED 1 billion support package for businesses alongside strong growth figures that highlight the emirate’s resilience and forward-looking strategy. The initiative was announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…
Gehad Alsaeed stands as a prominent figure in today’s global legal landscape, bringing together deep expertise in international law, corporate governance, and arbitration with a strategic, forward-thinking approach. As Managing Counsel at Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultancy in Abu Dhabi, she plays…
With a career spanning nearly two decades in the United Arab Emirates, this professional journey stands as a testament to ambition, adaptability, and consistent growth within two of the country’s most competitive industries—banking and real estate. The journey began in 2007 in…
The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is already having a direct impact on global bunkering flows. Rising risks around the Strait of Hormuz, along with tighter war-risk insurance conditions, are increasing uncertainty for key Persian Gulf hubs, most notably…