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19 hours ago · Saudi Arabia’s economy grew by 1.3% year-on-year in 2024, thanks to a surge in non-oil activities, according to flash estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

Forbes Middle East – a vital source for the region’s latest business and financial news and analysis, with a focus on investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle.

Big homegrown businesses in the Middle East are not only economic entities but also cultural and social institutions deeply rooted in tradition and heritage. Middle Eastern family businesses, once characterized by traditional sectors such as hospitality, retail, and manufacturing, are increasingly diversifying into emerging industries. The push for innovation and adaptation is crucial in the ...

Economic uncertainty has cast a shadow over MENA companies in recent years, with the top 100 listed companies seeing a marginal 5.1% decrease in their sales from $1.1 trillion in 2022 to $1 trillion in 2023. Their net profits also dropped by 13.5% to $240.2 billion, and their aggregate market value decreased marginally by 4.4% to $3.6 trillion as …

Forbes Middle East – a vital source for the region’s latest business and financial news and analysis, with a focus on investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle.

The UAE’s healthcare industry achieved significant milestones in recent years as a result of the government’s efforts to enhance the sector’s performance, improve the quality of life, and promote healthy lifestyles across communities. Here are the top 10 healthcare leaders who have led the recent developments in the sector.

The last year has proven challenging for the world’s richest people. The Forbes World’s Billionaires 2023 ranking features 2,640 people, down from 2,668 in 2022. Collectively, billionaires are now worth $12.2 trillion—$500 billion less than in March last year—and nearly half are poorer than they were in 2022.

Forbes Middle East is a licensed edition of Forbes for the Arab world, championing inspiring business journalism and entrepreneurial capitalism. Our online and social platforms break news covering billionaires, business, investment, technology, economy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and luxury lifestyles. Our monthly magazine, featuring in …

Forbes’ World’s Billionaires 2021 ranking features 25 billionaires from across the globe that reside in the Middle East. Of these, 11 are living in the UAE, making it the Middle Eastern country with the highest number of billionaires.