Middle Eastern family businesses are far more than commercial enterprises—they are pillars of society, deeply interwoven with ...

AKI was founded in 1982 and operates in the GCC, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq, covering pharmaceuticals, medical & laboratory equipment, and retail. In 2024, it commenced operations at a 48,000 ...

Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi assumed his current position in May 2024. Visit Qatar, is the main arm of Qatar Tourism, the regulatory body of the tourism sector in Qatar. In January 2025, Visit Qatar ...

In 2024, Dubai welcomed 18.72 million international overnight visitors, a 9% increase compared to 2023, thanks to some major 2024 events, that organized by DFRE, part of DET, including the ...

Shabib Al Maamari assumed his current position when Visit Oman was launched in 2021 as a subsidiary of OMRAN Group. Visit Oman is Oman’s digitally native online booking platform. In March 2025, it ...

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak assumed his current role in 2016. He plays a key role in shaping Abu Dhabi’s cultural, tourism, entertainment, and real estate sectors and has overseen initiatives such as ...

Founded nearly 60 years ago, Holmarcom Group operates in finance, agro‑industry, logistics, and real estate. It holds major stakes in AtlantaSanad Assurance and Crédit du Maroc. In June 2024, it ...

ESAG was established in 1960 by Easa Saleh Al Gurg, and today has businesses in retail & lifestyle, consumer goods, building materials, industrial services, logistics, joint ventures, and real estate.

Established in 1960, the Al Ghurair Group today has businesses in industrial, real estate, and investments. In August 2024, Arabian Packaging integrated the Etihad Rail network into its logistics ...

Gargash Group covers automotive, real estate, financial services, and F&B. In November 2024, it launched GAC Motor and AION brands in Oman; in December 2024, it unveiled Ankai buses in the U.A.E.

Founded in 1964 by the late Mahmoud El-Araby, the ELARABY Group began operations as a small stationery shop in Cairo. Today, it is a diversified conglomerate representing 17 international brands, ...

AFG operates in dairy, electronics, healthcare, and food services, partnering with global firms including Sony, Danone, and Philips. In August 2024, Oncoclínicas&Co and AFG formed a JV to launch an ...