Forbes Middle East has published its annual list of the Top 100 Listed Companies in the Middle East, highlighting the public corporations that are driving the region’s capital markets and shaping economic growth. Despite a slight dip in net profits and market value, the list reveals strong momentum in terms of assets and sales. The
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has been honoured with top distinctions at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2025, a distinguished recognition of the bank’s global, regional, and local leadership in Islamic finance offerings. The Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards are given to Islamic financial institutions that have demonstrated outstanding
In a landmark partnership set to reshape the region’s telecom landscape, Basatne MENA, the regional arm of global circular economy leader Basatne, has partnered with Likewize, the global leader in device lifecycle services, to launch ‘Upgrade & Protect’, the Middle East’s first subscription-based smartphone program designed to combine sustainability, flexibility, and seamless user experience. With
With exactly one year to go until the FIFA World Cup 26™ kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States, Visa (NYSE: V) — a global leader in digital payments and long-standing supporter of world football — today announced that Lamine Yamal, one of the game’s brightest rising stars, will serve as a global
The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has officially joined the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental sustainability and regional energy transformation. This strategic move aligns with GCCIA’s long-term vision of fostering a resilient, interconnected, and low-carbon power network across the Gulf region. Ahmed Al-Ebrahim, CEO
Bigo Live, one of the world’s fastest-growing livestreaming platforms, marked its ninth anniversary with a series of international celebration that connected its global community both online and offline. The milestone reflects nearly a decade of empowering users to connect, create, and thrive through shared moments of creativity and cultural expression. The online anniversary celebrations, which
Jaguar has announced the launch of its new awards, created in partnership with the Royal College of Art (RCA). Celebrating emerging artists and postgraduate students on the RCA renowned MA programmes, this inaugural year will feature five individual awards and celebrate artists whose work embodies Jaguar’s ‘championing originality’ ethos. Founded in 1837, the RCA is