Forbes Middle East has revealed the twelfth edition of its flagship Global Meets Local ranking, spotlighting the regional heads of the top multinational corporations that have expertly steered the distinctive MENA business environment, leaving a lasting impact on the region’s economic transformation and global integration. To compile this list, Forbes Middle East analyzed the 2024
Lazy Cat, the favourite breakfast and brunch spot, is set to bring its relaxed and cozy vibes to Al Quoz Pond Park, Dubai later this year. Lazy Cat has become a sensation since its pop-up beginnings in Kuwait back in 2019. With branches in Kuwait’s Mouruj Complex and Gulf Road as well as Laysen Valley
Invictus Investment Company Plc (ADX: INVICTUS), a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, today announced its financial results for the six month period ended 30 June 2024.The Company demonstrated a resilient performance, with reported revenues of AED 4.26 billion, an increase of 0.55% on the AED 4.24 billion in the same period
Aramex, a global leader in logistics and transportation, renowned for its innovative services tailored to businesses and consumers, today announced a strategic partnership with FlapKap, MENA’s leading revenue-based financing platform. The collaboration aims to support new and existing Aramex merchants, small and medium e-commerce businesses (SMEs) based in the UAE to obtain a fast and
beIN MEDIA GROUP (‘beIN’), has signed a deal extending its LALIGA broadcast rights, which will see the Group’s flagship sports channel, beIN SPORTS,remain the home of Spanish football in 34 markets across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) until the end of the 2027-28 season and 2026-27 season respectively. beIN has
MealPlanet, a UAE-based foodtech startup, has secured $6 million in a seed round. The round was led by regional venture capital firms, including Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), AlTouq Group, Sanabil 500, Faith Capital, Alturki Ventures as well as renowned entrepreneurs Marc Lore and Samih Toukan. Founded in 2024 by serial entrepreneur Khalid Baareh, MealPlanet
Forbes Middle East has revealed its fourth annual list of the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East, recognizing the chiefs accelerating achievements and successes of the companies they lead. To develop this ranking, Forbes Middle East evaluated the CEOs using various metrics, including the individual’s accomplishments and implemented innovations over the past year, size