Forbes Middle East publishes in its March edition the 'Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2024.'
The magazine cover (March 2024)
Forbes Middle East publishes in its March edition the 'Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2024.'
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 face of global competition and rapid technological advancements.
Many family businesses are investing in research and development, digital transformation, and sustainable practices to secure their place in the evolving market.
Two Israeli banks will halt working with their Palestinian counterparts in the coming months citing risks of associating with possible terrorism financing and money laundering, Israeli officials said, fuelling concerns of a Palestinian economic crisis.
Civil society groups have called on Malaysian billionaire tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary to revoke the appointment of Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem as executive chairman of logistics giant MMC Port Holdings due to his alleged ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) posted a net profit after tax of $218.9 million (AED803.9 million) for the first half of 2026, up 15.3 percent from $189.9 million (AED697.2 million) a year earlier.
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