Meet the Power Players Behind the Middle East’s Mega Projects and Urban Transformation
UAE-based leaders dominate with 47 leaders, followed by 21 in Saudi Arabia and 17 in Egypt.
DAMAC Properties’ Hussain Sajwani tops the ranking for the second year in arow.
11 billionaires feature on the list with a combined net worth of $39.4 billion.
Dubai, May 11, 2026: Forbes Middle East has revealed the third annual list of the region’s Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders, highlighting the developers and decision-makers transforming the region’s skylines and urban landscapes.
Union Coop has announced a strategic partnership with Peekabox, the UAE-based digital platform focused on reducing food waste, reinforcing its role in supporting the nation’s food security agenda while improving resource efficiency across its operations.
The initiative will begin within Union Coop’s bakery departments, where surplus fresh products at the end of each operational day will be made available to customers at discounted prices through Peekabox’s “Surprise Box” model. The approach ensures that quality products are utilized rather than lost, converting operational surplus into tangible value.
Edelman Smithfield strengthens Middle East leadership team with senior promotions and appointments
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 May 2026 – Edelman Smithfield has announced a series of senior promotions and appointments across its Middle East business, reflecting its focus on building talent and leadership in the region. These moves underscore the firm’s commitment to developing senior expertise and strengthening its capabilities across key client accounts.
Dhanya Issac
Dhanya Issac has been promoted to Managing Director, Edelman Smithfield Middle East. In this expanded regional role, she will continue to lead the firm’s Capital Markets advisory offering, while playing a broader role in strengthening Edelman Smithfield’s financial communications and strategic advisory platform across the Middle East. Dhanya provides senior counsel to sovereign entities, financial institutions, listed companies and global investors on reputation, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications across public and private markets. Her work spans IPOs, M&As, capital raising, investor relations, transaction communications and special situations. She also leads Edelman Smithfield’s Dubai office and will continue to support the development of regional talent and integrated client advisory across the business.
Tarek Zahnan has been promoted to Senior Director, reflecting his expanded leadership remit across Edelman Smithfield’s Middle East business. Since joining Edelman in 2022, he has led strategic advisory for ADGM, overseeing communications support for Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre and playing a central role in strengthening ADGM’s global profile. With more than two decades of experience spanning financial communications, media and journalism, Tarek will continue to drive high-impact client counsel and deliver integrated support across priority mandates.
“بن غاطي” تحقق عاشر ربع قياسي على التوالي بأرباح صافية بلغت 1.43 مليار درهم خلال الربع الأول من ٢٠٢٦
الإيرادات تقفز 52% إلى 4.39 مليار درهم مدعومة بقوة المبيعات
بيع أكثر من 4000 وحدة بقيمة 5.88 مليار درهم في الربع الأول
إطلاق 5 مشاريع جديدة بقيمة 8.58 مليار درهم
٥٢ مليار درهم قيمة المشاريع قيد التطوير لدى “بن غاطي”
محمد بن غاطي:
نموذج أعمالنا المتكامل يقود الأداء القياسي ويعزز الاستدامة
متانة السوق العقاري في دبي تدعم الربحية والنمو المستمر
دبي تواصل تعزيز جاذبيتها الاستثمارية بفضل بيئة مرنة واستراتيجيات طويلة الأمد
دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 11 مايو 2026 – أعلنت بن غاطي القابضة المحدودة عن نتائج مالية قياسية للربع الأول المنتهي في 31 مارس 2026، مواصلةً تسجيل أداء استثنائي للربع العاشر على التوالي، مدعوماً بقوة المبيعات والانضباط التشغيلي والطلب المتواصل على مشاريعها العقارية المتنوعة.
وسجلت الشركة صافي أرباح بلغ 1.43 مليار درهم، بنمو سنوي قدره 73%، فيما ارتفعت الإيرادات إلى 4.39 مليار درهم بزيادة 52% مقارنة بالفترة نفسها من العام الماضي. كما ارتفع مؤشر الأرباح قبل الفوائد والضرائب والإهلاك والاستهلاك (الأرباح قبل الفوائد والضرائب والإهلاك والاستهلاك) إلى 1.83 مليار درهم، محققاً نمواً بنسبة% 83.
وواصلت الشركة تعزيز هوامش الربحية، حيث بلغ هامش صافي الربح 33% مقارنة بـ29% في الربع الأول 2025، فيما ارتفع هامش الربح الإجمالي إلى 43%. كما ارتفع إجمالي الأصول إلى 32.87 مليار درهم، بينما وصلت السيولة النقدية إلى 9.9 مليار درهم، ما يعكس متانة المركز المالي للشركة وقدرتها على دعم خططها التوسعية.
UAE, 9 May 2026 – Huawei has announced the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, a sleek wearable that blends cutting-edge health and fitness features with a stylish design. It’s the perfect wrist companion for expressing your style, staying active, and monitoring your health around the clock. HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series is available for purchase through online official channels and retail stores across UAE starting from 649 AED.
Vibrant Colour Choices Make a Bold Fashion Statement
The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series radiates youthful energy with a spectrum of vibrant colors. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 is available in five hues—Silver, Purple, White, Black, and Green—while the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro stands out in Orange, White, and Black. The watch bezel features a new oil-filling technique, creating a dynamic, multi-angle luster that elevates the watch’s visual hierarchy and aesthetic appeal. The White Pro edition goes a step further, featuring aerospace-grade nanoceramic material for a premium texture and enhanced durability.
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