Architecture, Ambition and the Evolution of Gulf Cities
Gulf cities have been called instant, but their next chapter is about texture: shade, streets, memory and the quiet craft of building well.
United Arab Emirates
Business, finance and ambition from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates: the founders, executives and institutions shaping a global hub.
Stories
Why Regional Innovation Ecosystems Are Gaining Momentum
Talent, capital and customers are finally close enough to each other. The result is an ecosystem that feels less like a pilot and more…
The Future of Sustainable Investment Across the Gulf
Sustainable investment in the Gulf is moving from pledges to projects. What matters now is measurement, patience and local ownership.
The New Era of Women-Led Enterprises in the Middle East
Across the region, women are founding, funding and running companies in sectors that once rarely featured them. The story is as much about structure…
Family Businesses and the Next Generation of Leadership
Family groups remain the backbone of regional commerce. Passing them on well is a question of governance, trust and timing.
How Gulf Entrepreneurs Are Rethinking Global Expansion
The old playbook was to build at home, then export. A newer generation of founders is designing for several markets from the first year.
Rima Haddad
Runs a boutique hotel and restaurant group across the Gulf.
Layla Al-Mansoori
Leads a diversified logistics group from Abu Dhabi.
UAE’s Visionary Business Leaders 2026
The founders and executives building beyond oil.
Leaders
Demo profileRima Haddad
Group Managing Director, Saffron Row Hospitality
Demo profileLayla Al-Mansoori
Chief Executive Officer, Harbourline Group
