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Zawya
10 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Forbes Middle East, Beltone Holding to launch Top Advisors & Investors summit
Arab Finance: Forbes Middle East and Beltone Holding announced the inaugural Top Advisors & Investors Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Cairo during the second half (H2) of 2025, according to a press release. The summit aims to contribute to reshaping investment strategies and channeling capital toward high-growth sectors of the future. It will gather global investors, Beltone's financial advisers, and top regional companies to explore emerging trends and unlock key opportunities within a dynamic investment landscape. This comes amid a backdrop of rapid economic and financial transformation across the MENA region. The panel discussions will touch upon emerging asset classes, the impact of digital transformation, and AI's role in revamping the business and investment landscape. Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief at Forbes Middle East, commented: 'Launching this initiative, in collaboration with Beltone Holding, presents a strategic opportunity for leading economic advisors and investors to gather, exchange insights on evolving market dynamics, and uncover high-potential opportunities across sectors including finance, technology, services, healthcare, real estate, and tourism.' © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Reportage Group partners with Forbes Middle East at the Building the Future summit
Reportage Group partnered with Forbes Middle East for the Building the Future summit, held in Abu Dhabi. This gathering brought together the region's top government figures, industry leaders, and changemakers to explore how innovation, sustainability, and purpose-driven strategies are shaping the cities and economies of tomorrow. Among the speakers were Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, the Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, the Director General of ADPIC, and top executives from some of the region's most influential entities. The event served as a high-level platform for discussing the future of development, infrastructure, technology, and investment in the Middle East. A major highlight of the summit was a fireside chat with Andrea Nucera, CEO and Managing Director of Reportage Group, who shared bold insights on reshaping real estate through purposeful development. Nucera highlighted several key milestones in Reportage's journey, including surpassing $1.5 billion in sales by 2025, a testament to the Group's strategic growth and expanding footprint. But the conversation quickly moved beyond figures. He emphasized that sustainability is not just about the environment, it's also about social sustainability. For Reportage Group, that means designing communities that are not only eco-conscious but also inclusive, accessible, and attuned to the needs of modern life. When asked, 'In markets that are rapidly evolving, how does Reportage provide accessibility, particularly in terms of pricing and location, for the new generation of buyers?'Nucera underscored the brand's mission to make homeownership attainable for everyone, not just the privileged few. Through flexible payment plans, and a strong presence in prime locations, Reportage is redefining the real estate landscape. It has become the only developer in the UAE challenging traditional norms by offering investment opportunities to all segments of society, especially younger buyers entering the market for the first time.
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Forbes Middle East and Beltone Holding to launch the Top Advisors & Investors Summit in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt – Forbes Middle East, in partnership with Beltone Holding, has announced the launch of the inaugural Top Advisors & Investors Summit, set to take place in Cairo during the second half of 2025. Held against a backdrop of rapid economic and financial transformation across MENA, the summit is poised to play a pivotal role in redefining investment strategies and channeling capital toward high-growth sectors of the future. The summit will bring together global investors, Beltone's financial advisers, and top regional companies to explore emerging trends and unlock promising opportunities within a dynamic investment landscape. Through panel discussions, exclusive interviews, and interactive workshops, the Top Advisors & Investors Summit will serve as a dynamic platform for participants to explore strategies for diversifying investment portfolios, promising Fintech opportunities, and the integration of innovation with traditional investment approaches. Discussions will also spotlight emerging asset classes, the impact of digital transformation, and the growing role of AI in reshaping the business and investment landscape. 'Launching this initiative, in collaboration with Beltone Holding, presents a strategic opportunity for leading economic advisors and investors to gather, exchange insights on evolving market dynamics, and uncover high-potential opportunities across sectors including finance, technology, services, healthcare, real estate, and tourism,' said Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief at Forbes Middle East. 'This summit serves as a vital platform for shaping the future of investment across the region. The summit will carve out a position as a premier platform for shaping the future of investment across MENA. Beyond spotlighting emerging opportunities, it seeks to redefine strategic thinking in a rapidly shifting landscape, where financial innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term foresight are driving more resilient and sustainable investment approaches. For more details and information about the summit, please visit the website here. About Forbes Middle East Forbes Middle East is a licensed edition of Forbes for the Arab world, championing inspiring business journalism and entrepreneurial capitalism. Its online and social platforms break news covering billionaires, business, investment, technology, economy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and luxury lifestyles. The monthly magazine, featuring in-depth interviews with the Middle East's most influential and innovative leaders, is published in print in English and Arabic, with digital versions available to both regional and global audiences online. Forbes Middle East extends the Forbes brand of journalism across the Arab world, conducting its own comprehensive research to publish original lists that adhere to strict methodologies. Its content attracts business leaders, investors, active and potential entrepreneurs, and a wide audience of ambitious and influential executives. Media contact: ola.i@ About Beltone Holding Beltone Holding (Egyptian Stock Exchange Code: is a leading provider of financial services with a distinguished track record spanning decades in the Middle East and North Africa. The Company offers a comprehensive and expanding range of financial solutions and services, including securities brokerage, underwriting and advisory services, asset management, research, and direct investment, as well as non-banking financial services such as leasing, factoring, consumer finance, venture capital, microfinance, real estate finance, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing. The company has an ambitious vision to revolutionize the financial sector in the region, leveraging the global expertise and knowledge of its team to provide innovative, value-added solutions, create additional opportunities for its clients, enhance market value, and achieve impactful results. For more information, please visit the company's website:
Al Etihad
25-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Forbes Middle East launches 'Building the Future Summit' in Abu Dhabi
25 May 2025 15:46 ABU DHABI (WAM)Forbes Middle East is gearing up to launch the first edition of its Building the Future Summit, taking place on May 26-27, 2025, at Berklee Abu summit will bring together an exclusive cohort of real estate leaders, investors, innovators, and architects from across the region and around the in strategic partnership with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure—represented by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme—and Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport, and in collaboration with One Development, the summit will host a distinguished lineup of speakers, senior government officials,industry leaders and leading investors and summit will spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of energy, urban infrastructure, and real estate, and explore how these advancements are transforming communities and enhancing quality of life. Through in-depth discussions on the integration of smart cities, sustainable urban planning, and advanced infrastructure solutions, the summit will highlight the UAE's leadership as a global hub for innovation and urban will explore the latest innovations in smart cities, digital infrastructure, and sustainable design, with discussions delving into the evolution of modern architecture, where climate-conscious design harmonises with the preservation of cultural identity, alongside the integration of smart programme will also feature interactive workshops that explore a wide range of topics, with a particular emphasis on the role of architecture and interior design in shaping quality of life. Highlights include a hands-on session demonstrating how to translate Salone Milan 2025 design trends into real-world applications, as well as a workshop focused on integrating plants and green spaces into urban developments, hospitality environments, and residential spaces.
Al Etihad
15-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
32 UAE companies make it to Forbes' Top 100 Arab Family Businesses for 2025
15 May 2025 22:28 MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)Thirty-two UAE companies have been named among Forbes Middle East's Top 100 Arab Family Businesses for 2025, with countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) dominating the annual ranking evaluated family-owned or family-run businesses based on the size and value of assets they held, revenues, diversification, geographic footprint, employee base, company legacy, and recent activity such as IPOs and new UAE firms, the list features 33 entries from Saudi Arabia and eight from Qatar. Topping the ranking is Saudi Arabia's Al Muhaidib Group, followed by Abdul Latif highest-ranking UAE firm is Al-Futtaim Group, securing the third in 1930, the group operates across the automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health sectors. It's currently led by Omar Al Futtaim, its Vice Chairman and group's owner, Abdulla Al Futtaim, and his family had a net worth of $4.6 billion as of April Mansour Group is the only non-GCC business to feature in the top 10, underlining the concentrated influence of Gulf family enterprises across the region."Middle Eastern family businesses are far more than commercial enterprises - they are pillars of society, deeply interwoven with the region's cultural fabric and historical legacy," the report stated."These companies, often steered by generations of the same family, have traditionally dominated sectors such as hospitality, retail, and manufacturing, reflecting the enduring influence of heritage and familial bonds."Many of these family businesses were established in the 1800s and before 1950 and have since adapted to global economic shifts, while others represent newer entrants through mergers or from financial strength, this year's list also highlights innovation and example, the UAE's AW Rostamani Group and Kuwaiti firm Alghanim Industries are among those driving the electric vehicle (EV) transition in the region, signaling a shift toward cleaner energy. UAE's Business Legacy Other notable UAE entries include DAMAC Group (fifth on the list), founded in 1982 by Hussain Sajwani, whose net worth amounted to $10.2 billion as of April 2025. With a portfolio spanning real estate, capital markets, hotels and resorts, manufacturing, catering, high-end fashion, and data centres, the group announced plans to invest $20 billion in US data Al Futtaim Holding ranks seventh, operating malls, hotels, and communities across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. The UAE-based group plans to open over 30 new luxury retail stores in Ghurair, established in the UAE in 1960, is eighth on the list. As of April 2025, the group has a presence in over 50 countries, employing nearly 28,000 people. It operates across five sectors, including food, mobility, infrastructure, and asset Ghurair Group, also established in 1960, ranks 13th. In 2024, the group integrated Etihad Rail into its logistics operations, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from its packaging business, AP, by an estimated 37%.Newer yet rapidly rising UAE firms like Binghatti Holding, founded in 2008 by Muhammad Binghatti, also made it to the company has landed branded real estate partnerships with names like Mercedes-Benz and Bugatti. Its latest launch, Binghatti Skyrise, a $1.3 billion development, sold 50% of its total units on launch notable UAE entries include S.S. Lootah Group, AW Rostamani Group, Al Khayyat Investments, Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group, HSA Group, Mazrui International, and Al Masaood companies span various sectors from education and healthcare to logistics and Saleh Al Gurg Group, GMG, Tiger Group, MAG Group Holding, and AlNowais Investments further reflect the UAE's strong family business ecosystem, operating in different industries and represented are long-standing and diversified groups such as Crescent Group, Bin Hamoodah Company, Abu Ghazaleh Investments, Ghassan Aboud Group, Chalhoub Group, and Oasis Investment Company (Al Shirawi Group).These firms have built multi-generational legacies across the energy, retail, logistics, and real estate sectors. Additional entries include Khalifa Juma Al Nabooda Group, Gargash Group, Al Nasser Holdings, Seddiqi Holding, Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Holding (Al Naboodah Group), Mohammad Omar Bin Haider (MOBH) Holding Group, and The Kanoo Group.
