The leaders shaping the United Arab Emirates
An editorial record of the executives, founders and institutions setting the direction of the Emirates.
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In Their Words
“Cities are not built by the people who cut the ribbon. They are built by whoever is still maintaining the building in year thirty.”
Hassan El-Tayeb
Founder and Chairman · Qasr Horizon Developments
“Conviction is cheap in a rising market. The portfolio you are willing to defend in a bad year is the only one that describes you.”
Leila Nasser-Fahim · Finance
“The interesting problem in this region was never invention. It was making the boring systems actually talk to each other.”
Omar Benslimane · Technology
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AI Procurement in the Gulf Grows Up
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What the Corporate Tax Regime Actually Changed
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Private Credit Fills the Gap Banks Left
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The Standard Dubai Sets for Everyone Else
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