Al Futtaim Group… A Quiet Engine of Nation Building
Few Gulf conglomerates have evolved as steadily, or as strategically, as Dubai based Al Futtaim. Founded as a trading house in the 1930s, the family company now spans automotive, retail,…
Khalaf Al Habtoor: Emirati Self-Made Tycoon
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor was born in 1949 in Dubai. Coming from modest beginnings, he launched Al Habtoor Engineering in 1970. The company rapidly secured significant contracts including the construction…
Dubai Islamic Bank Posts AED 5.68 Billion Net Profit in 9 Months, Reflecting Strong, Sustainable Growth
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), one of the region’s leading financial institutions, announced yesterday a net profit of AED 5.68 billion for the first nine months of 2025—marking a 4% growth…
UAE Launches First Ever Green License to Attract Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Companies
Expo City Dubai has announced the launch of the “Green License”, a pioneering initiative aimed at attracting companies committed to environmental and social sustainability. This is the first license of…
Mohamed Alabbar: Dubai’s Real Estate Market is Strong, Stable, and Built on Solid Foundations
In a video address at the inaugural Reuters Next Gulf Summit, held in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Mohamed Alabbar, founder and Managing Director of Emaar…
