Disney is coming to Abu Dhabi—and we’ve got the exclusive interview with the man behind it.

In the latest edition of Forbes Middle East, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, shares how he secured one of the boldest entertainment deals in the region’s history: bringing one of the world’s most iconic brands to Yas Island in the form of the most technologically advanced Disney resort ever built.

Forbes Middle East Managing Editor Claudine Coletti takes us behind the scenes as she meets Miral Group's CEO Al Zaabi and discusses what this coup means for Abu Dhabi and the Middle East at large.

We also break down:

Trump’s $2 trillion Middle East trade blitz—including a record $142 billion defense deal and a $96 billion aviation pact.

The UAE’s $60 billion energy push + launch of the world’s largest AI campus outside the U.S.

MENA’s Top 100 Listed Companies—and what their rise (or fall) tells us about where the real power lies.

Why Egypt is getting its own list and how it’s positioning itself for the next wave of growth.

From billion-dollar projects to groundbreaking partnerships, this episode uncovers how the Middle East is reshaping global power. We also cover the latest Forbes Middle East summits, including our first event of the year, Building the Future, and the upcoming Top Advisors and Investors Summit. Get all the details here.

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In this episode of Inside Forbes Middle East, Sally Mousa is joined by Managing Editor Claudine Coletti to explore the March 2025 issue—one of the most ambitious editions to date.

They explore the Fintech 50 Power List, featuring the region’s most influential digital disruptors who have collectively raised over $3.8 billion and processed more than $240 billion in transactions. Among them is Wio Bank, led by CEO Jayesh Patel, the only independent digital bank on the list.

They also highlight the region’s top 40 Asset Managers, spotlighting Rashed Sharif, CEO of SNB Capital, the region’s largest asset manager.

Claudine and Sally break down the rise of AI as a national investment strategy, examining how PIF, QIA, and Mubadala are leading the charge through global partnerships and billion-dollar initiatives.

A forecast of MENA fintech funding, expected to hit $2.4 billion by 2029

An look at fragile post-conflict economies in Libya, Syria, and Lebanon

A rundown of Hollywood’s highest-paid stars of 2024 and how celebrities like Ryan Reynolds are turning brand equity into billion-dollar ventures

Upcoming Forbes Middle East events including Building the Future Summit in May 2025

This episode unpacks the key forces shaping business, finance, and leadership across the region and beyond.

Watch now to understand where the Middle East is heading—and who is leading the way.

This month, Forbes Middle East presents the Fashion 50 for the first time, an extraordinary list of taste-makers who are shaking up the fashion world, highlighting those from the Middle East who are making a name for themselves across both the regional and global fashion industries.

Sally Mousa and Claudine Coletti discuss:

· How cover star legendary Lebanese Couturier Elie Saab is expanding his fashion empire into new sectors with his son, Elie Saab Jr, leading the way.

· The top 40 Fashion Innovators and the designers putting the MENA region on the global map

· The top stylists turning fashion into iconic looks

· The fashion business leaders who are driving industry growth in the MENA region

· Mohammed Ashi’s dreamy designs for the cabin crew of Riyadh Air

· Ghada Al Subaey and her work in developing the Qatari fashion industry

You can find Forbes Middle East in print and online now.

This month on Inside Forbes, Sally Mousa and Claudine Coletti take a look at the MENA region’s top 100 listed companies: who’s at the top, the new-comers, and the challenges that they’ve seen this past year.

We have the latest on our cover stars: Group CEO of NMDC, Engineer Yasser Zaghloul who is leading with bold new vision, plus the innovative approach of Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO of Qatar’s Ooredoo Group who are multiplying their impact through partnerships.

Women feature heavily in this edition, including those who are leading their companies to IPO’s in the region.

We also talk the new hospitality hub that is emerging in Ras Al Khaimah, as Alison Grinnell, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Hospitality Holding, has her sights set on putting the small northern emirate on the map for tourists amidst fierce competition.

You can find Forbes Middle East in print and online now.

In the latest episode of Inside Forbes, Sally Mousa and Claudine Coletti delve into one of the most anticipated lists of the year: The Richest Billionaires in the Middle East, featured in the May 2024 edition of Forbes Middle East. This year, the list comes with a slightly refreshed format, offering a fresh perspective on wealth in the region. They also spotlight the newcomers who've made their debut on the list, discussing the exclusive interview featuring the UAE’s first family of real estate, and the top 100 Leaders in Travel and Tourism in the region making an impact. The May edition of Forbes Middle East is available now in print and online. INSIDE Forbes | Middle East’s Richest Billionaires 2024 Forbes Middle East May 2024

In the latest episode of Inside Forbes, Sally Mousa and Claudine Coletti discuss the three lists revealed in the April edition of the Forbes Middle East magazine. Find out more about the Fintech 50, as well as the most valuable banks and top asset managers in the region. Forbes Middle East is available now in print and online.

In this month’s Inside Forbes, we unveil the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses for 2024, we find out what it takes to achieve a successful succession, we meet Caroline Fattal, the woman at the helm of the 127-year-old Fattal Group, and we find out how the world’s richest man is tightening the reigns to keep the wealth in the family. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with Jad Hobeika, the rising star leading the Haute Couture house Georges Hobeika into the next generation. Managing Editor Claudine Coletti joins Sally Mousa, Senior Presenter at Forbes Middle East to discuss these stories and more. The March 2024 issue is available now in print and online.