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"The trust we have built through strong infrastructure, competitive pricing, and local engagement is what turned market volatility into opportunity and lifted us to $1.51 trillion in volume in a single quarter."

Raffaella Campagnoli talks with Andrea Fornari, Head of GCC Export, at EssilorLuxottica.



The Tokyo gathering will mark the third FII event of the year, following the FII Priority Europe Summit in Albania in May 2025 and coming just weeks after the initiative's flagship conference in Riyadh in October 2025.

Survey shows nearly 90% of Chinese firms plan regional expansion, with Saudi Arabia and UAE leading the way.

Helimi pledges efforts to bridge gaps with Africa via investment, collaboration and community growth initiatives.

Keeping up with the competition and keeping an eye out on the latest tech are important, but the 'tech' in question is redundant if it is not intuitive.

"I believe that the future of real estate lies in 'regenerative development', where buildings give back more than they take."

Platform offers free membership, insider pricing on 1,200 brands, and worldwide shipping to 130 countries.

The platform aims to transform real estate decision-making in the region by bringing institutional-grade infrastructure trusted by CBRE , Invesco, Lloyds Living, Quintain, and the UK Government.

H.E. Najla Al Midfa, Vice Chairperson of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), and Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), proposes a new model of leadership - "kindness with a spine."

On September 25 at Al Habtoor Palace Dubai, Entrepreneur Middle East brings together founders, investors, policymakers, and innovators for a forum of strategies, fresh insights, and meaningful connections.

AlFarsi and Plouzeau sit at the helm of one of the region's most impact-driven venture capital firms. But even as they empower future-oriented startups, the duo dissect why the role of investors has transcended that of mere capital providers.

Mete Güney, Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard, looks ahead to a new chapter of impact at the company.

Lowered investment threshold aims to boost economy, diversify under Vision 2040.

The move marks the company's first step into the British market and signals its ambition to establish itself as a global luxury perfume player.

The prestigious Cityscape Global Innovation Challenge is now inviting startups and scaleups to pitch transformative solutions across real estate, construction, and urban living.

The Saudi Arabia government's decision to allow foreign ownership in designated zones is expected to catalyse a surge in international interest and investment.

The UAE is not just investing in clean energy or convening global climate dialogue – it's redefining the backbone of supply chains, embedding sustainability into the very systems that power logistics, manufacturing, and commerce.

Nation ranks second globally for workplace AI adoption, highlighting rapid upskilling and new challenges.

UAE announces world's largest award for AI-generated films as part of 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026.

CALMA boasts SAR2.5 billion in developed assets.

CALMA Developments named as the Fastest Growing Real Estate Developer of the Year by BNC Publishing.

The appetite for Emirati creativity - through food, design, and hospitality - is growing. But success isn't just luck- it's the result of many small, thoughtful choices made early on, and the right people making them together.

Tips on being a successful entrepreneur, illustrated through stories of innovators like Linda Weinman, Arnold Correa, John Thorne, and Elon Musk.

From billion-dollar investments within the region, to a global network and expansion of teams and sports owned by Middle Eastern businesses, the region is creating a new perception.

In this exclusive Q&A with Entrepreneur Middle East, Esports World Cup Foundation CEO Ralf Reichert discusses the merging of sports and esports, the role of NGSC in accelerating industry growth, and why stability and trust are the two critical ingredients for the future of the sector.