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Olayan's company now operates and actively participates in more than 40 companies, often in partnership with leading multinationals. OFC is also one of the largest investors in the Saudi equity market.
No wonder both Forbes and Time magazines have named Olayan as one of the world's most influential women in the past year. We have slightly downgraded her this year due to a small reduction in her workload, however she comes in at number 12.
At the Jeddah Economic Forum in 2004, Olayan gave a speech reminiscent of Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream'. "My vision is of a country with a prosperous and diversified economy in which any Saudi citizen, irrespective of gender who is serious about finding employment, can find a job in the field for which he or she is best qualified, leading to a thriving middle class and in which all Saudi citizens, residents or visitors to the country feel safe and can live in an atmosphere where mutual respect and tolerance exist among all, regardless of their social class, religion or gender."
Click on the regions of the map below to indicate residence of Power 100 entries
No wonder both Forbes and Time magazines have named Olayan as one of the world's most influential women in the past year. We have slightly downgraded her this year due to a small reduction in her workload, however she comes in at number 12.
At the Jeddah Economic Forum in 2004, Olayan gave a speech reminiscent of Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream'. "My vision is of a country with a prosperous and diversified economy in which any Saudi citizen, irrespective of gender who is serious about finding employment, can find a job in the field for which he or she is best qualified, leading to a thriving middle class and in which all Saudi citizens, residents or visitors to the country feel safe and can live in an atmosphere where mutual respect and tolerance exist among all, regardless of their social class, religion or gender."
READERS' COMMENTS
Steve Jobs - Syrian American
Posted by fact checker on Thursday 20 November 2008 at 12:36 UAE time
Correction, someone said Steve was Lebanese..he is not. His father was a US college professor from Syria, and his mother was American. Check it out on Wikipedia.com.
Posted by fact checker on Thursday 20 November 2008 at 12:36 UAE time
Correction, someone said Steve was Lebanese..he is not. His father was a US college professor from Syria, and his mother was American. Check it out on Wikipedia.com.
Arabs...?
Posted by Victor, New York, NY on Friday 12 September 2008 at 09:09 UAE time
Steve Jobs is an arab, of Lebanese origin. If your list spans "the world" then you'd be remiss for him not to be in it.
Posted by Victor, New York, NY on Friday 12 September 2008 at 09:09 UAE time
Steve Jobs is an arab, of Lebanese origin. If your list spans "the world" then you'd be remiss for him not to be in it.
DIC
Posted by William, Liverpool, United Kingdom on Friday 5 September 2008 at 05:42 UAE time
DIC please buy Liverpool Football Club and save us from the tyrants in charge!!!!
Posted by William, Liverpool, United Kingdom on Friday 5 September 2008 at 05:42 UAE time
DIC please buy Liverpool Football Club and save us from the tyrants in charge!!!!
DIC
Posted by Byron, Australia on Thursday 4 September 2008 at 03:17 UAE time
DIC please buy up LIVERPOOL!!!
Posted by Byron, Australia on Thursday 4 September 2008 at 03:17 UAE time
DIC please buy up LIVERPOOL!!!
Elissa??
Posted by Carlos Saiid, Los Angeles, U.S.A. on Saturday 9 August 2008 at 03:51 UAE time
Who puts this list together anyhow. Elissa?...You have got to be kidding. This is an embarassment to Arabs and the culture of beautiful Arab music and musicians. Then you drop Fairouz to the bottom of the list.
Posted by Carlos Saiid, Los Angeles, U.S.A. on Saturday 9 August 2008 at 03:51 UAE time
Who puts this list together anyhow. Elissa?...You have got to be kidding. This is an embarassment to Arabs and the culture of beautiful Arab music and musicians. Then you drop Fairouz to the bottom of the list.
Power or Popularity
Posted by Sherif Hosny, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 27 July 2008 at 13:31 UAE time
The main reason why people are upset about this list is because the authors have confused two issues. A powerful person does not have to win a popularity contest that is why as a "Business" website you should focus on real influential and powerful people who can influence business and economics and leave the cultural and art rankings for someone else who knows about them.
Posted by Sherif Hosny, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 27 July 2008 at 13:31 UAE time
The main reason why people are upset about this list is because the authors have confused two issues. A powerful person does not have to win a popularity contest that is why as a "Business" website you should focus on real influential and powerful people who can influence business and economics and leave the cultural and art rankings for someone else who knows about them.
Wonderful Younis!
Posted by Amira on Sunday 8 June 2008 at 00:40 UAE time
YEAH!!! Younis Mahmoud is on the list! :D
It's great to see him known as an influential person
Posted by Amira on Sunday 8 June 2008 at 00:40 UAE time
YEAH!!! Younis Mahmoud is on the list! :D
It's great to see him known as an influential person
Dual nationality
Posted by Deborah, Manama, Bahrain on Tuesday 27 May 2008 at 11:55 UAE time
Interesting.
But why is it that Afnan Al Zayani is both Bahrain's and Egypt's most powerful woman?
Posted by Deborah, Manama, Bahrain on Tuesday 27 May 2008 at 11:55 UAE time
Interesting.
But why is it that Afnan Al Zayani is both Bahrain's and Egypt's most powerful woman?
A joke
Posted by Johar, Djanet, Algeria on Saturday 10 May 2008 at 20:19 UAE time
These people may be influential in the Middle East but not in the World.
Who cares about Elissa and her fake rack and bad nose job outside the region?
Editors' Reply: Elissa gives joy and happiness to the many millions of Arabic speaking people who love her music and videos. We do not have to seek the approval of what is outside our culture to give recognition to what is within.
Posted by Johar, Djanet, Algeria on Saturday 10 May 2008 at 20:19 UAE time
These people may be influential in the Middle East but not in the World.
Who cares about Elissa and her fake rack and bad nose job outside the region?
Editors' Reply: Elissa gives joy and happiness to the many millions of Arabic speaking people who love her music and videos. We do not have to seek the approval of what is outside our culture to give recognition to what is within.
A good list
Posted by salah almhamdi, sbiba, tunisia on Saturday 10 May 2008 at 17:55 UAE time
I was very glad that scientists appears on the list...
Posted by salah almhamdi, sbiba, tunisia on Saturday 10 May 2008 at 17:55 UAE time
I was very glad that scientists appears on the list...
the list is excellent
Posted by salah almhamdi, sbiba, tunisia on Saturday 10 May 2008 at 17:53 UAE time
I thank all the staff of the magazine for this comprehensive list. but where is Nishan? He is very influential. Please include him in the list next year , he succeeded in hosting George Wassouf who rarely accepts TV appearances...
Posted by salah almhamdi, sbiba, tunisia on Saturday 10 May 2008 at 17:53 UAE time
I thank all the staff of the magazine for this comprehensive list. but where is Nishan? He is very influential. Please include him in the list next year , he succeeded in hosting George Wassouf who rarely accepts TV appearances...
Selection criteria
Posted by Maher Ahmed, London, United Kingdom on Friday 9 May 2008 at 14:38 UAE time
It is an interesting list and hard to argue for or against many. The one point I would make is that the selection criteria seems very shallow and tends to favour those who were born into privileged backgrounds and those who basically have a lot of money. Nothing wrong with that but I think it ignores some people who have achieved great things and have maybe not got the media attention that their achievements deserved, people who would inspire the ordinary masses on the street.
The examples I have in mind are people such as Sir Magdi Yacoub, one of the greatest transplant surgeons in the world, his work still influences today's surgery or Zaid 'Zeddy' Al Refai, the first Arab to climb everest and one of less than 100 people in the world who have climbed the highest mountains on every continent in the world. Maybe even someone like the Aga Khan, not an Arab, but his work has benefited a lot of less privileged people in the Middle East.
Posted by Maher Ahmed, London, United Kingdom on Friday 9 May 2008 at 14:38 UAE time
It is an interesting list and hard to argue for or against many. The one point I would make is that the selection criteria seems very shallow and tends to favour those who were born into privileged backgrounds and those who basically have a lot of money. Nothing wrong with that but I think it ignores some people who have achieved great things and have maybe not got the media attention that their achievements deserved, people who would inspire the ordinary masses on the street.
The examples I have in mind are people such as Sir Magdi Yacoub, one of the greatest transplant surgeons in the world, his work still influences today's surgery or Zaid 'Zeddy' Al Refai, the first Arab to climb everest and one of less than 100 people in the world who have climbed the highest mountains on every continent in the world. Maybe even someone like the Aga Khan, not an Arab, but his work has benefited a lot of less privileged people in the Middle East.
Where is Mohamed El-Erian?
Posted by mo, London, UK on Monday 5 May 2008 at 15:04 UAE time
Where is Mohammad El-Erian? Surely, he should be on the list given that he is the CO-CEO and CO-CIO of PIMCO (manages over 700 billion in assets) and was also most recently Harvard's endownment manager. Surely. this person has influence globally much more so than the many entertainers on this list!
Posted by mo, London, UK on Monday 5 May 2008 at 15:04 UAE time
Where is Mohammad El-Erian? Surely, he should be on the list given that he is the CO-CEO and CO-CIO of PIMCO (manages over 700 billion in assets) and was also most recently Harvard's endownment manager. Surely. this person has influence globally much more so than the many entertainers on this list!
Entertainers!!
Posted by Mohammed Saeed Harib on Tuesday 22 April 2008 at 03:35 UAE time
I have been selected as one of this year's lucky (or unlucky depends how you look at it) power 100 list at 33
I am deeply saddened that many here view people in entertainment such as myself as low beings with nothing to give and with no work to be proud of. Entertainment does not only cover those dancers and singers you see and complain about (but watch anyway) it also covers formidable news presenters and even media moguls who shape what you see and believe whether you like it or not. Yes, there are many bad examples out there that we can point our fingers at but i feel personally honored that i was selected for my work as a director of a show that helped preserve our culture and identity, offering a safe alternative for viewers and their kids.
The success of FREEJ had a great influence on millions of viewers across the GCC and helped many youth get inspired and follow their dreams and it helped people in the UAE reconnect with their cultural values and the simpler life that once was.
I hate to see my team's achievements undermined just for the fact that we are in the entertainment business. Influence does not know a gender or a race or even a field for that matter. I appreciate it if such naysayers get educated about what entertainment stands for and the effects it has on our lives and our children's. We are on the bottom of the global list because we don't have a proper representation in media and because our media viewers lack the understanding of such a field.
Posted by Mohammed Saeed Harib on Tuesday 22 April 2008 at 03:35 UAE time
I have been selected as one of this year's lucky (or unlucky depends how you look at it) power 100 list at 33
I am deeply saddened that many here view people in entertainment such as myself as low beings with nothing to give and with no work to be proud of. Entertainment does not only cover those dancers and singers you see and complain about (but watch anyway) it also covers formidable news presenters and even media moguls who shape what you see and believe whether you like it or not. Yes, there are many bad examples out there that we can point our fingers at but i feel personally honored that i was selected for my work as a director of a show that helped preserve our culture and identity, offering a safe alternative for viewers and their kids.
The success of FREEJ had a great influence on millions of viewers across the GCC and helped many youth get inspired and follow their dreams and it helped people in the UAE reconnect with their cultural values and the simpler life that once was.
I hate to see my team's achievements undermined just for the fact that we are in the entertainment business. Influence does not know a gender or a race or even a field for that matter. I appreciate it if such naysayers get educated about what entertainment stands for and the effects it has on our lives and our children's. We are on the bottom of the global list because we don't have a proper representation in media and because our media viewers lack the understanding of such a field.
Really???
Posted by Wael DC, Dubai, UAE on Tuesday 22 April 2008 at 01:20 UAE time
Since When is Fairuz less powerful than Elissa, Antoine Choeiry, Nadine Labaki, or Amr Diab.
I had some respect for Arabian Business...not anymore. This list and the entire poll is funded by Al Waleed who unlike the REAL powerful Saudis who maintain a low profile cannot sleep if he's not on a cover of a magazine or topping a list similar to this.
Stop abusing the kindness of Arabs... They will one day bite back ;)
Posted by Wael DC, Dubai, UAE on Tuesday 22 April 2008 at 01:20 UAE time
Since When is Fairuz less powerful than Elissa, Antoine Choeiry, Nadine Labaki, or Amr Diab.
I had some respect for Arabian Business...not anymore. This list and the entire poll is funded by Al Waleed who unlike the REAL powerful Saudis who maintain a low profile cannot sleep if he's not on a cover of a magazine or topping a list similar to this.
Stop abusing the kindness of Arabs... They will one day bite back ;)
Voting for the so called most powerful men
Posted by Chinkiz Khan, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sunday 20 April 2008 at 12:49 UAE time
I can only picture how these polls are faked just as everything else in the Gulf and the Middle East....I think just calling these people the most powerful is ridiculous because the power that you think they possess is not defined.
Posted by Chinkiz Khan, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sunday 20 April 2008 at 12:49 UAE time
I can only picture how these polls are faked just as everything else in the Gulf and the Middle East....I think just calling these people the most powerful is ridiculous because the power that you think they possess is not defined.
Great Achievement
Posted by Murtaza Adenwala, Toronto, Canada on Thursday 17 April 2008 at 23:38 UAE time
Congratulation to Mr Sayed Ibrahim Mohammed Hussain Sharaf and the whole Sharaf Family
I was a part of Sharaf Group before migrating to Canada. Mr Sharaf has a par excellence vision, and achieves the set target/goal no matter what.
He along with the entire group has grown with time and this achievement is the testimony from shipping to retail, from IT to travel, from distribution to manufacturing and sky is the limit.
Posted by Murtaza Adenwala, Toronto, Canada on Thursday 17 April 2008 at 23:38 UAE time
Congratulation to Mr Sayed Ibrahim Mohammed Hussain Sharaf and the whole Sharaf Family
I was a part of Sharaf Group before migrating to Canada. Mr Sharaf has a par excellence vision, and achieves the set target/goal no matter what.
He along with the entire group has grown with time and this achievement is the testimony from shipping to retail, from IT to travel, from distribution to manufacturing and sky is the limit.
Power 100
Posted by A. Ali on Thursday 17 April 2008 at 20:19 UAE time
Your list is unrealistic as it does not reflect the true rags to riches down to earth achievers. Your top 10 are all either inheritors of a fortune (1) and expanded on it or made by the system (3,6,10). Their claim to fame is work done by others and they get the glory as they are the so called 'the Kodak Moment Photo Perfect' candidates.
Posted by A. Ali on Thursday 17 April 2008 at 20:19 UAE time
Your list is unrealistic as it does not reflect the true rags to riches down to earth achievers. Your top 10 are all either inheritors of a fortune (1) and expanded on it or made by the system (3,6,10). Their claim to fame is work done by others and they get the glory as they are the so called 'the Kodak Moment Photo Perfect' candidates.
H.E. Mohamed Alabbar
Posted by Brian, Dubai, U.A.E on Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:58 UAE time
I congratulate all the individuals on the list. However, I think H.E. Mohamed Alabbar, with the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed, has accomplishments that far supercede some individuals ranked above him, and thus, he should definitely have been placed within the top 3.
May Allah bless all.
Posted by Brian, Dubai, U.A.E on Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:58 UAE time
I congratulate all the individuals on the list. However, I think H.E. Mohamed Alabbar, with the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed, has accomplishments that far supercede some individuals ranked above him, and thus, he should definitely have been placed within the top 3.
May Allah bless all.
Commitment & Hard-work
Posted by amjad ayaz, dubai, uae on Sunday 13 April 2008 at 21:37 UAE time
The people on the list,,, are those who have done a great job for themselves & for the nation,, i do come from an asian country but been educated & raised in UAE i have seen it all!! apart from the people from media & entertainment!!! Its ARABIAN BUSSINESS we are not supporting here from the so called celebrity world its pure bussiness.. But once again its thanks to the people from the Team of Arabian Bussiness for this good work keep up the good work & keep us informed of M.EAST & GCC countries... Thanks & Keep it up
Posted by amjad ayaz, dubai, uae on Sunday 13 April 2008 at 21:37 UAE time
The people on the list,,, are those who have done a great job for themselves & for the nation,, i do come from an asian country but been educated & raised in UAE i have seen it all!! apart from the people from media & entertainment!!! Its ARABIAN BUSSINESS we are not supporting here from the so called celebrity world its pure bussiness.. But once again its thanks to the people from the Team of Arabian Bussiness for this good work keep up the good work & keep us informed of M.EAST & GCC countries... Thanks & Keep it up
use money for the power of our nation
Posted by Dr. Mohamed AbdelWahab, AbuDhabi&OlandoUSA, UAE & USA on Saturday 12 April 2008 at 12:56 UAE time
They think their money in POWER. But it is not. If they use it for power it will be. But they use it for weekness through personal ego. Please let them learn about nationalisitic ego ( alqawm) they are responsible, because they posses the power of money Dr Mohamed AbdelWahab, drmwahab@hotmail.com
Posted by Dr. Mohamed AbdelWahab, AbuDhabi&OlandoUSA, UAE & USA on Saturday 12 April 2008 at 12:56 UAE time
They think their money in POWER. But it is not. If they use it for power it will be. But they use it for weekness through personal ego. Please let them learn about nationalisitic ego ( alqawm) they are responsible, because they posses the power of money Dr Mohamed AbdelWahab, drmwahab@hotmail.com
Who Cares??!!??!!
Posted by Grow Up!!!, Dubai, U.A.E. on Saturday 12 April 2008 at 12:02 UAE time
Its just a survey like any other... But, try not to make it a big issue and use this platform to attack any nation or group or religion... Its just a survey! Who believes ANY survey done in the World (specially in the Middle East??!!!) & (Specially in the Arab world??)? Just read the list and move on. Why do you have to judge people and bad mouth whomever is in the list? Why? Complexes drive you? And PLEASE stop relaying things to Iraq, Ghaza, Lebanon, ... We are a 300,000.000 people nation and have the right to have some fun too (When we have to fight we do it) but its useless to keep talking about the M.E. conflicts non stop. Live and Let Live. And if you don't like the article (although it didn't offend anybody), just don't read it and MOVE ON. AND YES, Al Waleed Bin Talal is a GREAT Man, so is Michel Obeid and Dr Sultan Bin Sulayem.
Posted by Grow Up!!!, Dubai, U.A.E. on Saturday 12 April 2008 at 12:02 UAE time
Its just a survey like any other... But, try not to make it a big issue and use this platform to attack any nation or group or religion... Its just a survey! Who believes ANY survey done in the World (specially in the Middle East??!!!) & (Specially in the Arab world??)? Just read the list and move on. Why do you have to judge people and bad mouth whomever is in the list? Why? Complexes drive you? And PLEASE stop relaying things to Iraq, Ghaza, Lebanon, ... We are a 300,000.000 people nation and have the right to have some fun too (When we have to fight we do it) but its useless to keep talking about the M.E. conflicts non stop. Live and Let Live. And if you don't like the article (although it didn't offend anybody), just don't read it and MOVE ON. AND YES, Al Waleed Bin Talal is a GREAT Man, so is Michel Obeid and Dr Sultan Bin Sulayem.
Shame on the editor.
Posted by Press Skeptic, Beirut, Lebanon on Friday 11 April 2008 at 19:08 UAE time
What I thought was interesting was the lack of any representation of any clergy of any kind. I don't know if that is just a subject that the media tries to avoid to prevent blow back and negative response? Or is just that the clergy does not have the influence it once did? If the former, which I believe is more likley, then the subtext of the story is just as interesting about the nature of the media over there. On the one hand they report that flashy, flesh baring women in the entertainment industry are influential Arabs, but on the other hand are complying with the clerical influence that they are not even covering. The clergy has an overarching influence that cant be discussed. There is a freedom to report on the questionable but influential peddling of sexiness, that generates a lot of conservative criticism, (see the comments posed by readers), but there is no freedom to put the spotlight on the clerics who fuel the conservative agenda and hegemony. I think it is a twisted and confusing story on the nature of taboo in the Arab world. The confusion in my view deeply penetrates the Arab psyche. The press can report matters that are only skin deep, like sex, money, business, but when it comes to the agenda that defines the parameters of that reporting, there is no coverage. Id even call that confusion a psychosis on a mass scale. The Arab press is far from free. No matter how much sex, money and power they cover to suggest that they share values with the West, the fact is, whatever the Western style value aspirations they may want to suggest they have, its all smoke and mirrors and there is a man behind the curtain. To taunt the public with sex/power and foster public debate about it is to feign freedom because what is taken away is the ability to debate the untouchable royal/clerical hegemony.
" *The Arabian Business Power List deliberately does not include royalty, religious leaders or politicians, with the exception of HRH Prince Alwaleed who we believe should be on the list purely for his business achievements."- http://www.arabianbusiness.com/power100/feature/514974-power-and-desire-make-good-reading
Posted by Press Skeptic, Beirut, Lebanon on Friday 11 April 2008 at 19:08 UAE time
What I thought was interesting was the lack of any representation of any clergy of any kind. I don't know if that is just a subject that the media tries to avoid to prevent blow back and negative response? Or is just that the clergy does not have the influence it once did? If the former, which I believe is more likley, then the subtext of the story is just as interesting about the nature of the media over there. On the one hand they report that flashy, flesh baring women in the entertainment industry are influential Arabs, but on the other hand are complying with the clerical influence that they are not even covering. The clergy has an overarching influence that cant be discussed. There is a freedom to report on the questionable but influential peddling of sexiness, that generates a lot of conservative criticism, (see the comments posed by readers), but there is no freedom to put the spotlight on the clerics who fuel the conservative agenda and hegemony. I think it is a twisted and confusing story on the nature of taboo in the Arab world. The confusion in my view deeply penetrates the Arab psyche. The press can report matters that are only skin deep, like sex, money, business, but when it comes to the agenda that defines the parameters of that reporting, there is no coverage. Id even call that confusion a psychosis on a mass scale. The Arab press is far from free. No matter how much sex, money and power they cover to suggest that they share values with the West, the fact is, whatever the Western style value aspirations they may want to suggest they have, its all smoke and mirrors and there is a man behind the curtain. To taunt the public with sex/power and foster public debate about it is to feign freedom because what is taken away is the ability to debate the untouchable royal/clerical hegemony.
" *The Arabian Business Power List deliberately does not include royalty, religious leaders or politicians, with the exception of HRH Prince Alwaleed who we believe should be on the list purely for his business achievements."- http://www.arabianbusiness.com/power100/feature/514974-power-and-desire-make-good-reading
No one from Oman...
Posted by Mohammad Shahnawaz on Friday 11 April 2008 at 17:34 UAE time
I don't find anyone in the list from Oman. Is Oman was excluded from the poll or no one deserve?
Posted by Mohammad Shahnawaz on Friday 11 April 2008 at 17:34 UAE time
I don't find anyone in the list from Oman. Is Oman was excluded from the poll or no one deserve?
Michel OBEID
Posted by Michel kassoune, Paris, France on Friday 11 April 2008 at 02:55 UAE time
In order to clarify what Marc say, Dr. Michel OBEID had defended his thesis in Paris in December 2007.
Posted by Michel kassoune, Paris, France on Friday 11 April 2008 at 02:55 UAE time
In order to clarify what Marc say, Dr. Michel OBEID had defended his thesis in Paris in December 2007.
The Power 100, 2008
Posted by mimi, kuwait, kuwait on Wednesday 9 April 2008 at 19:02 UAE time
thats not fair it shoud be like this 1-nawal el zoughbi
2-haifa wehbe 3-sofia marikh 4-amal hijazy
5-nancy ajram
Posted by mimi, kuwait, kuwait on Wednesday 9 April 2008 at 19:02 UAE time
thats not fair it shoud be like this 1-nawal el zoughbi
2-haifa wehbe 3-sofia marikh 4-amal hijazy
5-nancy ajram
WELL DONE:
Posted by RAJENDRA ANEJA, DUBAI, UAE on Wednesday 9 April 2008 at 17:14 UAE time
Congratulations to all the Arab 100 achievers. Particularly Sheikh Mohammad, PM of UAE and HRH Al waleed of KSA. Both of you have shown that it is possible to achieve your dreams, provided there is will, endeavour and determination.
Posted by RAJENDRA ANEJA, DUBAI, UAE on Wednesday 9 April 2008 at 17:14 UAE time
Congratulations to all the Arab 100 achievers. Particularly Sheikh Mohammad, PM of UAE and HRH Al waleed of KSA. Both of you have shown that it is possible to achieve your dreams, provided there is will, endeavour and determination.
CONGRATS
Posted by Ummu Kusum Salley, Lago, Nigeria on Wednesday 9 April 2008 at 15:18 UAE time
To say that you have accomplished so much at such a young age,you have made me realize that the sky is only the beginning.
Posted by Ummu Kusum Salley, Lago, Nigeria on Wednesday 9 April 2008 at 15:18 UAE time
To say that you have accomplished so much at such a young age,you have made me realize that the sky is only the beginning.
The Power 100, 2008
Posted by Mohammed Arshad Hasan, Dubai, UAE on Monday 7 April 2008 at 10:55 UAE time
Congratulations to all Dubai World employees as our Chairman H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem Ranked No -1 in UAE and No - 3 in Arab world. Mr. Sulayem is a visionary and a charismatic leader.
Posted by Mohammed Arshad Hasan, Dubai, UAE on Monday 7 April 2008 at 10:55 UAE time
Congratulations to all Dubai World employees as our Chairman H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem Ranked No -1 in UAE and No - 3 in Arab world. Mr. Sulayem is a visionary and a charismatic leader.
Congratulations to Joseph Ghassoub - Well deserved !
Posted by George Abi Nakad, New York, USA on Sunday 6 April 2008 at 20:14 UAE time
As a fellow Lebanese citizen living abroad and an old family friend to the Ghassoubs', my wife and I like to offer our congratulations to Joseph on his achievemnts including the latest award being offered to him this weekend in Washington DC; The first Dubai Lynx Advertising Person of the Year Award.
Posted by George Abi Nakad, New York, USA on Sunday 6 April 2008 at 20:14 UAE time
As a fellow Lebanese citizen living abroad and an old family friend to the Ghassoubs', my wife and I like to offer our congratulations to Joseph on his achievemnts including the latest award being offered to him this weekend in Washington DC; The first Dubai Lynx Advertising Person of the Year Award.
My negative pessimistic nation
Posted by Malaz, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 6 April 2008 at 13:05 UAE time
whenever there's a place for my nation to speak out something, to post an opinion or a comment, they turn into gloomay tragic thinkers and philosophers.
They mention palestine and iraq, warriors & martyrs, the slaughtered moms & orphan kids. Can't we have a break?
Well, yes, amr diab and elissa are in the top 100, why not? I don't like the theme of their songs which i find shallow, but they did have an impact on various generations. Whether the influnce was arguably good or bad, opinions vary, but the fact is they work in the entertainment field & gained their fame. The same applies to everybody in the list, each has succeeded in a way or another.
Life is not only about serious issues, we kill, we fight, we destroy, that's what made our modern life the way it is now, and we do need a space to enjoy it as the price was too high.
Posted by Malaz, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 6 April 2008 at 13:05 UAE time
whenever there's a place for my nation to speak out something, to post an opinion or a comment, they turn into gloomay tragic thinkers and philosophers.
They mention palestine and iraq, warriors & martyrs, the slaughtered moms & orphan kids. Can't we have a break?
Well, yes, amr diab and elissa are in the top 100, why not? I don't like the theme of their songs which i find shallow, but they did have an impact on various generations. Whether the influnce was arguably good or bad, opinions vary, but the fact is they work in the entertainment field & gained their fame. The same applies to everybody in the list, each has succeeded in a way or another.
Life is not only about serious issues, we kill, we fight, we destroy, that's what made our modern life the way it is now, and we do need a space to enjoy it as the price was too high.
Dimwits
Posted by Rashed Al Amiri, Sharjah, UAE on Saturday 5 April 2008 at 18:54 UAE time
Well it's sad to see people like Nadine Libky and other pop stars who are worth nothing in society and do nothing but expose their bodies and in the end gain more recognition than hard working employee's like myself and yourselves.
It's also a shame that a fashion primadonna like Ellie Saab gets recognized just because he pleases the western world and is an Arab male with feminine touch while people like you and I, commoners, work around the clock and let our actions, not tv or magazines, speak for us.
It is even a more shame when a non-self made man, who has all the doors opened to him and has the privileges of the ruling party in Saudi Arabia like Prince Al Waleed gets recognized over and over. Of course, not mentioning the media power behind the latter.
It is a sad sad truth. What is common is that all above mentioned have been in one way or the other been prompted or recognized or pushed by the Lebanese media power brokers.
Seriously, get a life. I wont let an article or a magazine decide for me who's who.
In my views, any small kid making his way in Palestine is more powerful than any Arab on this list.
Posted by Rashed Al Amiri, Sharjah, UAE on Saturday 5 April 2008 at 18:54 UAE time
Well it's sad to see people like Nadine Libky and other pop stars who are worth nothing in society and do nothing but expose their bodies and in the end gain more recognition than hard working employee's like myself and yourselves.
It's also a shame that a fashion primadonna like Ellie Saab gets recognized just because he pleases the western world and is an Arab male with feminine touch while people like you and I, commoners, work around the clock and let our actions, not tv or magazines, speak for us.
It is even a more shame when a non-self made man, who has all the doors opened to him and has the privileges of the ruling party in Saudi Arabia like Prince Al Waleed gets recognized over and over. Of course, not mentioning the media power behind the latter.
It is a sad sad truth. What is common is that all above mentioned have been in one way or the other been prompted or recognized or pushed by the Lebanese media power brokers.
Seriously, get a life. I wont let an article or a magazine decide for me who's who.
In my views, any small kid making his way in Palestine is more powerful than any Arab on this list.
Influence
Posted by Iyad, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 3 April 2008 at 08:21 UAE time
What influence those top 100 have to make the difference in Iraq and Palestine? What influence do they have to make the difference towards democracy!?
I have respect to some of the names mentioned on this list, respect for their achievement but I do not see them as the most influential 100 Arabs.
Posted by Iyad, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 3 April 2008 at 08:21 UAE time
What influence those top 100 have to make the difference in Iraq and Palestine? What influence do they have to make the difference towards democracy!?
I have respect to some of the names mentioned on this list, respect for their achievement but I do not see them as the most influential 100 Arabs.
open ur eyes and dont give people more than what they really worth.
Posted by Ala, Dubai, UAE on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 13:10 UAE time
I am happy that we all Arabs have an ability to communicate both important and "trivial things" I think nationality should not be something we fight about - we are all Arabs.
Our energy is going to the wrong direction. I am a Palestinian-Jordanian lady married to a German man. There are a lot of other things which define whether a person is powerful or not, and you can distinguish the strong people from the weak by looking back to history how he or she built him/herself.
I think a powerful man is someone who has built himself and his success from the zero without help without money - through his brain, energy and commitment. The same goes for the powerful ladies who can use their wisdom instead of their "femininity" to reach to the top!
After all, guys think deeper and think right. Incidentally I am proud of the son of my country, Wadah Khanfar :)
Posted by Ala, Dubai, UAE on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 13:10 UAE time
I am happy that we all Arabs have an ability to communicate both important and "trivial things" I think nationality should not be something we fight about - we are all Arabs.
Our energy is going to the wrong direction. I am a Palestinian-Jordanian lady married to a German man. There are a lot of other things which define whether a person is powerful or not, and you can distinguish the strong people from the weak by looking back to history how he or she built him/herself.
I think a powerful man is someone who has built himself and his success from the zero without help without money - through his brain, energy and commitment. The same goes for the powerful ladies who can use their wisdom instead of their "femininity" to reach to the top!
After all, guys think deeper and think right. Incidentally I am proud of the son of my country, Wadah Khanfar :)
No need for brains !
Posted by Critic, Dubai on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 11:50 UAE time
I've noticed that all influential Arabs from Lebanon are in the entertainment business, because it doesn't really need brains to be able to sing and dance ! I respect the other influential Arabs who "used their brains" to make it to this list, i.e. people in the other industries ! It's so sad to see the legendary Magdi Yacoub comes in after Elissa and Nancy Ajram !!!
Posted by Critic, Dubai on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 11:50 UAE time
I've noticed that all influential Arabs from Lebanon are in the entertainment business, because it doesn't really need brains to be able to sing and dance ! I respect the other influential Arabs who "used their brains" to make it to this list, i.e. people in the other industries ! It's so sad to see the legendary Magdi Yacoub comes in after Elissa and Nancy Ajram !!!
harsh truth
Posted by Ibrahim, Amman, Jordan on Tuesday 1 April 2008 at 15:22 UAE time
I think listing people in the "so called media field" is a tragedy.
Please try to focus on real art and talent instead of listing trash artist and making them Arab's elite.
Despite of everything, I think this list is true , that’s why we (Arabs) will stay in the bottom of all bottoms.
Posted by Ibrahim, Amman, Jordan on Tuesday 1 April 2008 at 15:22 UAE time
I think listing people in the "so called media field" is a tragedy.
Please try to focus on real art and talent instead of listing trash artist and making them Arab's elite.
Despite of everything, I think this list is true , that’s why we (Arabs) will stay in the bottom of all bottoms.
The good, the bad and the ugly!
Posted by Firas Murad, Dubai, UAE on Tuesday 1 April 2008 at 09:24 UAE time
I really enjoyed reading the list and although I disagreed with some I agree with many others. In general it was a fun read!
Here is my take on the good, the bad and the ugly!
The good, is that this year list is getting more diversified so I am very happy to see science, art and culture appearing more on the list. I hope these segment get more influence in our lives!
The bad, so logic in the list does not make sense at all. Sameer Alansari, the head of one of the smallest subsidiaries in Dubai Holding, makes the list at number 11 and no other executive chairman from the large subsidiaries make the list!
The ugly, well, nothing really ugly, but with Amer Diab at 24, I must be living in a different Arab world!
Also seeing the influence of the advertising dollar in the list is obvious!
Posted by Firas Murad, Dubai, UAE on Tuesday 1 April 2008 at 09:24 UAE time
I really enjoyed reading the list and although I disagreed with some I agree with many others. In general it was a fun read!
Here is my take on the good, the bad and the ugly!
The good, is that this year list is getting more diversified so I am very happy to see science, art and culture appearing more on the list. I hope these segment get more influence in our lives!
The bad, so logic in the list does not make sense at all. Sameer Alansari, the head of one of the smallest subsidiaries in Dubai Holding, makes the list at number 11 and no other executive chairman from the large subsidiaries make the list!
The ugly, well, nothing really ugly, but with Amer Diab at 24, I must be living in a different Arab world!
Also seeing the influence of the advertising dollar in the list is obvious!
Lebanese Orientation
Posted by Wasiullah, Kuwait, Kuwait on Tuesday 1 April 2008 at 00:01 UAE time
This list is understandably leb-leaning, as is most of the Media in the Arab World. But surely a TV face making it to the list, without much to add to, is a simple slap on the wrist. I guess you could be a bit more objective. But no sweat! There's always the next year.
Posted by Wasiullah, Kuwait, Kuwait on Tuesday 1 April 2008 at 00:01 UAE time
This list is understandably leb-leaning, as is most of the Media in the Arab World. But surely a TV face making it to the list, without much to add to, is a simple slap on the wrist. I guess you could be a bit more objective. But no sweat! There's always the next year.
When we become objective...
Posted by Youmna on Monday 31 March 2008 at 22:50 UAE time
Hi "Influential", if you could for a moment forget POLITICS, you'd become aware of the fact that Arabian Business is written by British editors, even the Arabic version does not have any Lebanese editor.
So live with the fact that Lebanese people are among the most 100 influential Arabs!
Posted by Youmna on Monday 31 March 2008 at 22:50 UAE time
Hi "Influential", if you could for a moment forget POLITICS, you'd become aware of the fact that Arabian Business is written by British editors, even the Arabic version does not have any Lebanese editor.
So live with the fact that Lebanese people are among the most 100 influential Arabs!
funny list
Posted by Al-Iraqi, abu dhabi, uae on Monday 31 March 2008 at 21:10 UAE time
If Kadhem As Saher is not there, I can't trust this list.
Posted by Al-Iraqi, abu dhabi, uae on Monday 31 March 2008 at 21:10 UAE time
If Kadhem As Saher is not there, I can't trust this list.
Unfair
Posted by Abdul Aziz, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 20:37 UAE time
AMNA BIN HINDI supposed to be in the first 10 positions on the world's most powerful Arabs.
92 is UNFAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIR!
Posted by Abdul Aziz, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 20:37 UAE time
AMNA BIN HINDI supposed to be in the first 10 positions on the world's most powerful Arabs.
92 is UNFAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIR!
What a influence...
Posted by Syed R Shah, Doha, Qatar on Monday 31 March 2008 at 18:41 UAE time
I am amazed to see how many people are concerned on your Power 100 - 2008 list (You definitely have made a statement). I am confident the list has been made by qualified judges and they will surely have their reasons but aren’t we are in 21st centaury where democracy plays a major role. In my opinion you should have asked for public votes in each category and then your (qualified) judges could compile them in a single list by number of votes. ..…Its normal people who have given the Power, hence it’s their right!
Editors' reply An excellent idea - one one that we will look into for next year as a component of how we choose the Power List. For this year what we will do is put the top 20 up for a reader vote, and based on your choices, compile an ArabianBusiness.com reader list of who our audience think are the most powerful Arabs in the region. Look for a new poll later on today.
Posted by Syed R Shah, Doha, Qatar on Monday 31 March 2008 at 18:41 UAE time
I am amazed to see how many people are concerned on your Power 100 - 2008 list (You definitely have made a statement). I am confident the list has been made by qualified judges and they will surely have their reasons but aren’t we are in 21st centaury where democracy plays a major role. In my opinion you should have asked for public votes in each category and then your (qualified) judges could compile them in a single list by number of votes. ..…Its normal people who have given the Power, hence it’s their right!
Editors' reply An excellent idea - one one that we will look into for next year as a component of how we choose the Power List. For this year what we will do is put the top 20 up for a reader vote, and based on your choices, compile an ArabianBusiness.com reader list of who our audience think are the most powerful Arabs in the region. Look for a new poll later on today.
Proud of Amna Binhendi
Posted by Um M7md, dxb, uae on Monday 31 March 2008 at 18:40 UAE time
Amna Binhendi a young lady who is following the footsteps of her well known father Mr Binhendi. She is a very strong yet simple character...She has added to the successes of UAE ladies and has given the impression to the world that women in the Arabic region are as equally important as men and are responsible for a lot of successful events in the business field. Because of her young age and large status as a CEO she has gained a lot of attention from the media lately... As an emirati I am very proud of Amna Binhendi and wish her the very best. I also wish all the young ladies to follow her footstep, in working hard and taking part in the success of their country, the UAE, in different fields.
Posted by Um M7md, dxb, uae on Monday 31 March 2008 at 18:40 UAE time
Amna Binhendi a young lady who is following the footsteps of her well known father Mr Binhendi. She is a very strong yet simple character...She has added to the successes of UAE ladies and has given the impression to the world that women in the Arabic region are as equally important as men and are responsible for a lot of successful events in the business field. Because of her young age and large status as a CEO she has gained a lot of attention from the media lately... As an emirati I am very proud of Amna Binhendi and wish her the very best. I also wish all the young ladies to follow her footstep, in working hard and taking part in the success of their country, the UAE, in different fields.
Insufficient research
Posted by P B, London, UK on Monday 31 March 2008 at 18:30 UAE time
Would just like to point out to a few flaws resulting from the (lack of) research done before writing this article:
You've replied to Ashraf Al-Hassan by saying that royalty and politicians were left out and yet Prince Waleed tops the list. Another thing related to him is that he isn't the RICHEST ARAB! Sheikh Khalifa (Prime Minister of Bahrain) is!
Prince Waleed confessed this himself in an interview with CNN last year where he mentioned the fact that Sheikh Khalifa of Bahrain has much more wealth than he.
Also, Sheikha Haya Al-Khalifa (also of Bahrain) should have been included in the 2008 lists of the Most Influential Arabs and the Most Influential Arab Women. The reason being, she was elected President of the 61st UN General Assembly and she even asked President Bush to get his act together (in a much nicer way of course).
How many people (regardless of gender) would you find in today's time to be able to talk like that to the President of the USA, in public, and yet get away with it?!
In case you'd like to get a head start with your research then here's a little link on Sheikha Haya which might be useful:
http://www.un.org/ga/president/61/presskit/president.shtml
By the way, I'm not Bahraini, in case you're wondering, in fact I'm not even Arab.
Hopefully, next time on you won't publish politically incorrect and offensive articles.
Thank you for your time!
Editors reply You make a great case, and that is a lovely story. However as we said, we do exclude royalty and politicians except when their influence comes from their business interests.
Posted by P B, London, UK on Monday 31 March 2008 at 18:30 UAE time
Would just like to point out to a few flaws resulting from the (lack of) research done before writing this article:
You've replied to Ashraf Al-Hassan by saying that royalty and politicians were left out and yet Prince Waleed tops the list. Another thing related to him is that he isn't the RICHEST ARAB! Sheikh Khalifa (Prime Minister of Bahrain) is!
Prince Waleed confessed this himself in an interview with CNN last year where he mentioned the fact that Sheikh Khalifa of Bahrain has much more wealth than he.
Also, Sheikha Haya Al-Khalifa (also of Bahrain) should have been included in the 2008 lists of the Most Influential Arabs and the Most Influential Arab Women. The reason being, she was elected President of the 61st UN General Assembly and she even asked President Bush to get his act together (in a much nicer way of course).
How many people (regardless of gender) would you find in today's time to be able to talk like that to the President of the USA, in public, and yet get away with it?!
In case you'd like to get a head start with your research then here's a little link on Sheikha Haya which might be useful:
http://www.un.org/ga/president/61/presskit/president.shtml
By the way, I'm not Bahraini, in case you're wondering, in fact I'm not even Arab.
Hopefully, next time on you won't publish politically incorrect and offensive articles.
Thank you for your time!
Editors reply You make a great case, and that is a lovely story. However as we said, we do exclude royalty and politicians except when their influence comes from their business interests.
Road safety? Are you kidding?
Posted by jimmynostrils on Monday 31 March 2008 at 18:16 UAE time
In reference to Omar - should there actually be a "road safety specialist" resident in Dubai, he or she might want to rethink their job. When they gather enough influence to make my journey home a little less harrowing, we can talk about a mention on the 'Power 100'.
Posted by jimmynostrils on Monday 31 March 2008 at 18:16 UAE time
In reference to Omar - should there actually be a "road safety specialist" resident in Dubai, he or she might want to rethink their job. When they gather enough influence to make my journey home a little less harrowing, we can talk about a mention on the 'Power 100'.
A magical list
Posted by Haifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 17:55 UAE time
Personally I think this is a wonderful list that shows the diversity and range of talents that the Arab world has to offer. We do not need another list of clones in business suits. What we need is a list that reflects what the Arab world in general brings to the world - what art brings to the world, singers bring to the world, women - like me! - bring to the world, as well as business people in business suits making money.
I loved reading this list. It gave me encouragement that Arab civilization is flourishing across the boardrooms - and beyond. That's a sign of a civilization that is growing, developing, deepening. It's something we should all be immeasurably proud of.
Incidentally I am from the UAE. I am not Lebanese
Posted by Haifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 17:55 UAE time
Personally I think this is a wonderful list that shows the diversity and range of talents that the Arab world has to offer. We do not need another list of clones in business suits. What we need is a list that reflects what the Arab world in general brings to the world - what art brings to the world, singers bring to the world, women - like me! - bring to the world, as well as business people in business suits making money.
I loved reading this list. It gave me encouragement that Arab civilization is flourishing across the boardrooms - and beyond. That's a sign of a civilization that is growing, developing, deepening. It's something we should all be immeasurably proud of.
Incidentally I am from the UAE. I am not Lebanese
Narrow Minded & Unqualified List
Posted by Susan Schuster Zaidan, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday 31 March 2008 at 17:44 UAE time
Very poor background research done on compiling this list. The Saudi women on the list are minimal. Does writing a mediocre novel qualify a person to this list? Your criteria for selection is biased & poor. You have missed a whole segment of self made Saudi women & women who have philanthropic "power" in the KSA.
Posted by Susan Schuster Zaidan, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday 31 March 2008 at 17:44 UAE time
Very poor background research done on compiling this list. The Saudi women on the list are minimal. Does writing a mediocre novel qualify a person to this list? Your criteria for selection is biased & poor. You have missed a whole segment of self made Saudi women & women who have philanthropic "power" in the KSA.
I do not believe it
Posted by ?????????? on Monday 31 March 2008 at 17:36 UAE time
We have many influential people in the Arab world who deserve our recognition rather than Elissa or people like her. There are many Academians, writers and scholars deserve to be in the list here!!!!
Ismail from UAE you are absolutely right.. thank you
Posted by ?????????? on Monday 31 March 2008 at 17:36 UAE time
We have many influential people in the Arab world who deserve our recognition rather than Elissa or people like her. There are many Academians, writers and scholars deserve to be in the list here!!!!
Ismail from UAE you are absolutely right.. thank you
influential
Posted by Ghassan, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 17:09 UAE time
I am writing this comment while I am almost sure that you are not going to publish it, I have discussed your list with number of truly influential men and women in the Media, business ,entertainment and sport industry and the conclusion is;
a) The list, mainly in terms of ranking, and partly in terms of the chosen names lacks the minimum acceptable limit of rationality.
b) It is so obvious that it is constructed by a Lebanese who supports a certain particular movement in Lebanon.
c) The professionalism of the list writer (s) is very much under question and thus it highly affects the credibility of the institution he or she or they work for.
d) The comments that you have received so far from proves the solidity of each of the above three points.
Hope to receive a reasonable comment form the editor if and when this comment will be approved suitable for publishing by your concerned authority.
Posted by Ghassan, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 17:09 UAE time
I am writing this comment while I am almost sure that you are not going to publish it, I have discussed your list with number of truly influential men and women in the Media, business ,entertainment and sport industry and the conclusion is;
a) The list, mainly in terms of ranking, and partly in terms of the chosen names lacks the minimum acceptable limit of rationality.
b) It is so obvious that it is constructed by a Lebanese who supports a certain particular movement in Lebanon.
c) The professionalism of the list writer (s) is very much under question and thus it highly affects the credibility of the institution he or she or they work for.
d) The comments that you have received so far from proves the solidity of each of the above three points.
Hope to receive a reasonable comment form the editor if and when this comment will be approved suitable for publishing by your concerned authority.
Alert
Posted by Hassan, RIyadh, KSA on Monday 31 March 2008 at 16:49 UAE time
The largest oil producing country has few powerful Arabs. I hope you get it that Saudi Arabia should have had more powerful Arabs... and this is very unfortunate . What do we lack?
Posted by Hassan, RIyadh, KSA on Monday 31 March 2008 at 16:49 UAE time
The largest oil producing country has few powerful Arabs. I hope you get it that Saudi Arabia should have had more powerful Arabs... and this is very unfortunate . What do we lack?
This list reflects the level of our journalists!
Posted by omar, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 15:46 UAE time
What a list! No scientist? No human rights activist? No road safety specialist? Sadly this list reflects the level of our journalists! I do not respect 80% of the names listed although I closely work for one of the top 10 names and i personally know many others shown in the list! I believe you fundamentally need to develop your HR dept. in order to get highly qualified journalists before you publish such a report! I also like to say that the list is a deep disrespect for our females & their capabilities.
Posted by omar, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 15:46 UAE time
What a list! No scientist? No human rights activist? No road safety specialist? Sadly this list reflects the level of our journalists! I do not respect 80% of the names listed although I closely work for one of the top 10 names and i personally know many others shown in the list! I believe you fundamentally need to develop your HR dept. in order to get highly qualified journalists before you publish such a report! I also like to say that the list is a deep disrespect for our females & their capabilities.
World Most influential Arabs
Posted by Ashraf Al-Hassan, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday 31 March 2008 at 15:10 UAE time
Thank you for your logical special report, and thank you for your efforts as usual, but I have a small Q? please I need to understand your report basically based on what? (World Most influential Arabs), what I mean I don’t see a political person with your list...
Editors Reply You won't see a political person on this list, because we do not include royalty or politicians - save where they have strong business interests that make them influential.
We measure power simply as the ability to influence. Some have this through their businesses, some through charisma, some through the media they can direct. The list is our view of who, at this time, has the ability to make others listen, to change their perceptions of the world. Everyone on the list has this ability. Everyone on the list can be compared in this way.
Some people on this list will find their power ephemeral or short lived. Others, especially those for whom their power is institutionalised in a position, will probably be in next year's list, and the year after... But everyone on the 2008 Power 100 has, in this moment here and now, the ability to make the Arab world sit up and listen
Posted by Ashraf Al-Hassan, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday 31 March 2008 at 15:10 UAE time
Thank you for your logical special report, and thank you for your efforts as usual, but I have a small Q? please I need to understand your report basically based on what? (World Most influential Arabs), what I mean I don’t see a political person with your list...
Editors Reply You won't see a political person on this list, because we do not include royalty or politicians - save where they have strong business interests that make them influential.
We measure power simply as the ability to influence. Some have this through their businesses, some through charisma, some through the media they can direct. The list is our view of who, at this time, has the ability to make others listen, to change their perceptions of the world. Everyone on the list has this ability. Everyone on the list can be compared in this way.
Some people on this list will find their power ephemeral or short lived. Others, especially those for whom their power is institutionalised in a position, will probably be in next year's list, and the year after... But everyone on the 2008 Power 100 has, in this moment here and now, the ability to make the Arab world sit up and listen
Too many entertainers
Posted by Suhail Ahmed, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:50 UAE time
Way too many entertainers make up the list, moreover second spot for Iraqi footballer is not justifiable. We would like to see those people who can shape the world around them!
Posted by Suhail Ahmed, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:50 UAE time
Way too many entertainers make up the list, moreover second spot for Iraqi footballer is not justifiable. We would like to see those people who can shape the world around them!
Marcel Khalife
Posted by Zaher, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:39 UAE time
Marcel is actually Lebanese, not Palestinian. He has never been to Palestine. He is from a small town in Lebanon called Amsheet. Please correct your entry.
Posted by Zaher, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:39 UAE time
Marcel is actually Lebanese, not Palestinian. He has never been to Palestine. He is from a small town in Lebanon called Amsheet. Please correct your entry.
What do you mean by influential?
Posted by Maha, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:23 UAE time
You mentioned above that you measure it by the "power to influence". How? I'd say, as an example, that Amr Khalid, Yousif Al Qaradhawi, Abdul-Baari Atwaan are pretty influential yet I don't see them on the list while I see Younis Mahmoud given waaaaaaaaay more credit than he deserves (I'm Iraqi by the way and have 3 football fanatics in the house; I know to what extent Younis' influence is). Younis made some young Iraqis quite happy for a few days… that’s it, and then they all went back to fighting. Abdul-Baari Atwaan, on the other hand, influences thousands of Arabs by his inflammatory interviews on Al Jazeer or editorials in his newspaper, Amr Khalid changed the definition of religion to the upper crust youth of the Arab World (I hate the guy, but there is no denying his influence) and Yousif al Qaradhawi, is, well, ask Waddah Khanfar.
Not only money is influence. Money helps, I mean what is Al Faed without money, but it’s not the only qualification for influence. If you really, really think that Younis Mahmoud is more influential than Al Qaradawi or even Al Sistaani, then you must have a totally different definition of “influential” than most people understand.
Posted by Maha, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:23 UAE time
You mentioned above that you measure it by the "power to influence". How? I'd say, as an example, that Amr Khalid, Yousif Al Qaradhawi, Abdul-Baari Atwaan are pretty influential yet I don't see them on the list while I see Younis Mahmoud given waaaaaaaaay more credit than he deserves (I'm Iraqi by the way and have 3 football fanatics in the house; I know to what extent Younis' influence is). Younis made some young Iraqis quite happy for a few days… that’s it, and then they all went back to fighting. Abdul-Baari Atwaan, on the other hand, influences thousands of Arabs by his inflammatory interviews on Al Jazeer or editorials in his newspaper, Amr Khalid changed the definition of religion to the upper crust youth of the Arab World (I hate the guy, but there is no denying his influence) and Yousif al Qaradhawi, is, well, ask Waddah Khanfar.
Not only money is influence. Money helps, I mean what is Al Faed without money, but it’s not the only qualification for influence. If you really, really think that Younis Mahmoud is more influential than Al Qaradawi or even Al Sistaani, then you must have a totally different definition of “influential” than most people understand.
Just respect our minds
Posted by Guss, Manama, Bahrain on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:19 UAE time
I am so much amazed at this list. Nadine Labki has influence more than any Arab woman? This is could be only true if you only and only make your survey in nightclubs... I think Queen Rania in Jordan has more influence. Your survey is quite biased to the Lebanese and promotes amateurs like Nadine, Younes and Alissa. Your major criteria seems to be 1- Lebanese or related to them; 2- Entertainers more than professionals. Presuming that your selected sample is only conducting tiny solid slice that could be teenagers, or those with the same mentality.
Posted by Guss, Manama, Bahrain on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:19 UAE time
I am so much amazed at this list. Nadine Labki has influence more than any Arab woman? This is could be only true if you only and only make your survey in nightclubs... I think Queen Rania in Jordan has more influence. Your survey is quite biased to the Lebanese and promotes amateurs like Nadine, Younes and Alissa. Your major criteria seems to be 1- Lebanese or related to them; 2- Entertainers more than professionals. Presuming that your selected sample is only conducting tiny solid slice that could be teenagers, or those with the same mentality.
Is this list acceptable in Yomul Qiyamah!
Posted by Ismail, Kuwait, Kuwait on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:07 UAE time
This could be a list based on subjective judgment and various criteria. I have following comments to make :
1. How many from this list earned their money from non Islamic means (interest, liquor, cheating, horse racing, casinos, gambling, unfair advantages...) ?
2. How many of this used bribe and finacial corruption to gain undue advantages against rivals ?
3. How many of this are thanking Allah or this blessings?
4. How many of this list are paying proper Zakat for legal earning?
5. How many in this list take care of his/her employees?
6. How many of in this list pay taxes?
7. How many of this list achived this at he expesnse of family and personal life.
I would like to remind myself and all in the list and all in general
that you cannot move one step forward in youmul qiyamah ( day of judgment) without answering how did you earn and how did you spent your wealth.
REMEBER THE DAY! ALL THIS LIFE IS JUST ILLUSION!
May Allah guide all of us to right path.
Ismail.
Posted by Ismail, Kuwait, Kuwait on Monday 31 March 2008 at 13:07 UAE time
This could be a list based on subjective judgment and various criteria. I have following comments to make :
1. How many from this list earned their money from non Islamic means (interest, liquor, cheating, horse racing, casinos, gambling, unfair advantages...) ?
2. How many of this used bribe and finacial corruption to gain undue advantages against rivals ?
3. How many of this are thanking Allah or this blessings?
4. How many of this list are paying proper Zakat for legal earning?
5. How many in this list take care of his/her employees?
6. How many of in this list pay taxes?
7. How many of this list achived this at he expesnse of family and personal life.
I would like to remind myself and all in the list and all in general
that you cannot move one step forward in youmul qiyamah ( day of judgment) without answering how did you earn and how did you spent your wealth.
REMEBER THE DAY! ALL THIS LIFE IS JUST ILLUSION!
May Allah guide all of us to right path.
Ismail.
POWER 100
Posted by mir taqui ali, Jeddah, KSA on Monday 31 March 2008 at 12:46 UAE time
You have pictures of 3 ladies on the cover of Power 100. One is Elissa, 2nd is Nadine Labaki, Who is the 3rd.....
Thanks...
Editors reply Her name is Raja Al Sanea, the author of Girls of Riyadh. You can access the full list and her profile from the special report itself - www.arabianbusiness.com/power100. Raja makes it to number 77 on the list.
Posted by mir taqui ali, Jeddah, KSA on Monday 31 March 2008 at 12:46 UAE time
You have pictures of 3 ladies on the cover of Power 100. One is Elissa, 2nd is Nadine Labaki, Who is the 3rd.....
Thanks...
Editors reply Her name is Raja Al Sanea, the author of Girls of Riyadh. You can access the full list and her profile from the special report itself - www.arabianbusiness.com/power100. Raja makes it to number 77 on the list.
Flawed Arab List
Posted by Hayder Rasheed on Monday 31 March 2008 at 11:50 UAE time
When you miss academics, researchers and inventors on the account of singers, you know that the standard and the criterion is flawed.
Posted by Hayder Rasheed on Monday 31 March 2008 at 11:50 UAE time
When you miss academics, researchers and inventors on the account of singers, you know that the standard and the criterion is flawed.
comments on the egyptians on this list
Posted by haitham Ragb, jeddah, ksa on Monday 31 March 2008 at 11:06 UAE time
I find this list logical and realistic. I do have a comment on Egyptian list. Egypt still has an important role in changing Arab world. Egypt has 10 representatives on the list - 10% of the total. We have 3 scientists in medicine, the nuclear field and at NASA (the best); 4 in media and entertainment (the most famous even than the previous); 1 in sports (the fastest spreading); 2 very rich businessmen - one abroad and the other is worldwide in and out (the most effective). I hope the list increases in science and media (and not singers and actors only).
The only omission I can see is Dr Ahmed Zeoul (a scientist). I wish the best of luck for all Arabs...
Posted by haitham Ragb, jeddah, ksa on Monday 31 March 2008 at 11:06 UAE time
I find this list logical and realistic. I do have a comment on Egyptian list. Egypt still has an important role in changing Arab world. Egypt has 10 representatives on the list - 10% of the total. We have 3 scientists in medicine, the nuclear field and at NASA (the best); 4 in media and entertainment (the most famous even than the previous); 1 in sports (the fastest spreading); 2 very rich businessmen - one abroad and the other is worldwide in and out (the most effective). I hope the list increases in science and media (and not singers and actors only).
The only omission I can see is Dr Ahmed Zeoul (a scientist). I wish the best of luck for all Arabs...
Prince Alwaleed tops Power 100
Posted by Nasrin Quraishi, Chennai, India on Monday 31 March 2008 at 10:50 UAE time
'You don’t teach a man just how to eat a fish. You have to teach him how to fish then eat the fish'. Some countries can’t afford to teach everyone. My strategy is to feed them the fish until they are able to fish, and then they go fishing."
If everybody understands & realise this, we will definitely cut off the word "HUNGER & POVERTY" from the dictionary.
Hats off to Prince Alwaleed.
Posted by Nasrin Quraishi, Chennai, India on Monday 31 March 2008 at 10:50 UAE time
'You don’t teach a man just how to eat a fish. You have to teach him how to fish then eat the fish'. Some countries can’t afford to teach everyone. My strategy is to feed them the fish until they are able to fish, and then they go fishing."
If everybody understands & realise this, we will definitely cut off the word "HUNGER & POVERTY" from the dictionary.
Hats off to Prince Alwaleed.
Entertainers
Posted by Andrew, Doha, Qatar on Monday 31 March 2008 at 10:16 UAE time
Were you running short of people so you made up the shortfall with entertainers and a football player?
Look at how many of the entertainers from last year held on to their positions of power. If you are only 'powerful' for a period of about 12 months, I would argue you aren't really powerful at all.
Posted by Andrew, Doha, Qatar on Monday 31 March 2008 at 10:16 UAE time
Were you running short of people so you made up the shortfall with entertainers and a football player?
Look at how many of the entertainers from last year held on to their positions of power. If you are only 'powerful' for a period of about 12 months, I would argue you aren't really powerful at all.
Hi
Posted by Manoj, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 10:06 UAE time
I am new to the UAE, but know the values of this country, it is the most important country which has grown in a very short period of time. The 100 names are important and need to be respected as they are the ones behind the rapid growth of the UAE Economy.
Posted by Manoj, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 10:06 UAE time
I am new to the UAE, but know the values of this country, it is the most important country which has grown in a very short period of time. The 100 names are important and need to be respected as they are the ones behind the rapid growth of the UAE Economy.
Good Work
Posted by Syed Sameer, Dubai, U A E on Monday 31 March 2008 at 09:31 UAE time
I do feel that some powerful names are missing from the so called Power 100 but still do believe that the compilation is very good. The most surprising aspect is the power of entertainment industry over business houses and I feel the credibility of this compilation takes the back seat at this point. Anyway good work.. I am really proud to note the names of Amna Bin Hendi, Ibrahim Sharaf, Khaldoon Mubarak, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Sultan Nasser Al Suweidi and feel that these names will catch up with others at the top in the coming years.
Posted by Syed Sameer, Dubai, U A E on Monday 31 March 2008 at 09:31 UAE time
I do feel that some powerful names are missing from the so called Power 100 but still do believe that the compilation is very good. The most surprising aspect is the power of entertainment industry over business houses and I feel the credibility of this compilation takes the back seat at this point. Anyway good work.. I am really proud to note the names of Amna Bin Hendi, Ibrahim Sharaf, Khaldoon Mubarak, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Sultan Nasser Al Suweidi and feel that these names will catch up with others at the top in the coming years.
Definitely 10/10
Posted by omar malik, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 08:37 UAE time
Excellent compilation. I may disagree at some rankings but overall the list is near to perfection. Congratulation to the team for a good job.
Would love to get a hard copy of the magazine for my library. Is it possible?
Editors' reply Yes, of course - just go to any supermarket or book shop and buy the latest copy of Arabian Business - on the shelves now...
Posted by omar malik, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 08:37 UAE time
Excellent compilation. I may disagree at some rankings but overall the list is near to perfection. Congratulation to the team for a good job.
Would love to get a hard copy of the magazine for my library. Is it possible?
Editors' reply Yes, of course - just go to any supermarket or book shop and buy the latest copy of Arabian Business - on the shelves now...
Prince AlWaleed
Posted by Gulbar, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 02:52 UAE time
I'm impressed on busy days of HRH Prince AlWaleed and admire of his lifestyle, responsibility and helping people! He is really blessed by God. & understand deeply his feeling of serenity and finding peace and closeness to roots by being at desert!
Posted by Gulbar, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday 31 March 2008 at 02:52 UAE time
I'm impressed on busy days of HRH Prince AlWaleed and admire of his lifestyle, responsibility and helping people! He is really blessed by God. & understand deeply his feeling of serenity and finding peace and closeness to roots by being at desert!
Nadine Labaki vs Sheikh Ahmed
Posted by David Paul, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 00:55 UAE time
How does Nadine Labaki have more power than Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed? One hit film versus 20-odd years of building an airline that could buy out any European carrier? Granted the arts are powerful, but if Emirates were to only buy Embraer jets tomorrow, you can guarantee governments in Europe would be very unhappy. I can't imagine Labaki with the same power, even if she decided she wanted to make her next film in Zimbabwe.
He's quieter and less glamourous too, but you are basically saying filmmakers have more power than businessmen? You cannot compare the two, each is influential for a very different reason. That's why Forbes and Fortune run separate entertainment lists.
Editors Reply We measure power simply as the ability to influence. Some have this through their businesses, some through charisma, some through the media they can direct. The list is our view of who, at this time, has the ability to make others listen, to change their perceptions of the world. Everyone on the list has this ability. Everyone on the list can be compared in this way.
Posted by David Paul, Dubai, UAE on Monday 31 March 2008 at 00:55 UAE time
How does Nadine Labaki have more power than Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed? One hit film versus 20-odd years of building an airline that could buy out any European carrier? Granted the arts are powerful, but if Emirates were to only buy Embraer jets tomorrow, you can guarantee governments in Europe would be very unhappy. I can't imagine Labaki with the same power, even if she decided she wanted to make her next film in Zimbabwe.
He's quieter and less glamourous too, but you are basically saying filmmakers have more power than businessmen? You cannot compare the two, each is influential for a very different reason. That's why Forbes and Fortune run separate entertainment lists.
Editors Reply We measure power simply as the ability to influence. Some have this through their businesses, some through charisma, some through the media they can direct. The list is our view of who, at this time, has the ability to make others listen, to change their perceptions of the world. Everyone on the list has this ability. Everyone on the list can be compared in this way.
heart to heart
Posted by jimmynostrils on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 23:43 UAE time
Steam cells? Sounds like a lot of hot air to me:
Most recently the professor led a team at the heart science centre at Harefield hospital in being the first to grow a human heart from steam cells.
Posted by jimmynostrils on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 23:43 UAE time
Steam cells? Sounds like a lot of hot air to me:
Most recently the professor led a team at the heart science centre at Harefield hospital in being the first to grow a human heart from steam cells.
Top 100 Arabs
Posted by Mike roberts, london, UK on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 22:57 UAE time
How do you verify what some of these powerful people are really worth as a lot are closed and secretive family businesses? How do you justify excluding someone like Abdullatif Jameel, a great philanthropist and believer in empowering the poorest while maintaining a low profile, and yet include some who do not pay their employees on time as being the richest, etc? While some undoubtedly deserve to be on the list, it speaks volumes that so few academics and thinkers are on the list... This illustrates the poverty of current Arab obsession with money and shallowness and not creativity through intellectual contribution .. In the UK Hawkins would be way up in the list...
Posted by Mike roberts, london, UK on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 22:57 UAE time
How do you verify what some of these powerful people are really worth as a lot are closed and secretive family businesses? How do you justify excluding someone like Abdullatif Jameel, a great philanthropist and believer in empowering the poorest while maintaining a low profile, and yet include some who do not pay their employees on time as being the richest, etc? While some undoubtedly deserve to be on the list, it speaks volumes that so few academics and thinkers are on the list... This illustrates the poverty of current Arab obsession with money and shallowness and not creativity through intellectual contribution .. In the UK Hawkins would be way up in the list...
Bahrain's list not complete
Posted by Haseeb, Manama, Bahrain on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 21:46 UAE time
I believe list looks incomplete without considering the King or PM of Bahrain. Since they have been most powerful reformist in the kingdom
Or is it because , the compiler has purposefully ignore the Rulers and PMs?
Editors reply Yes, we purposely ignore royaly and politicians - except when they have strong business interests, and then their inclusion is a measure of that...
Posted by Haseeb, Manama, Bahrain on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 21:46 UAE time
I believe list looks incomplete without considering the King or PM of Bahrain. Since they have been most powerful reformist in the kingdom
Or is it because , the compiler has purposefully ignore the Rulers and PMs?
Editors reply Yes, we purposely ignore royaly and politicians - except when they have strong business interests, and then their inclusion is a measure of that...
The Great Arabs !
Posted by ajit, tripoli, libya on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 21:03 UAE time
Its really a very good compilation, which shows us the achievements and contribution of the Arabs in the development of the region and the world at large!
Posted by ajit, tripoli, libya on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 21:03 UAE time
Its really a very good compilation, which shows us the achievements and contribution of the Arabs in the development of the region and the world at large!
Younes Mahmoud
Posted by Muhaned, dubai, uae on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 20:16 UAE time
Iraqis are proud of Younes Mahmoud.
Posted by Muhaned, dubai, uae on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 20:16 UAE time
Iraqis are proud of Younes Mahmoud.
List
Posted by Hassan, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 17:50 UAE time
It is ridiculous to think that a singer like Elissa and Amr Diab are more powerfull of such people as Saleh Kamel or his like.
This takes away all the credibility of this exercise.
Posted by Hassan, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 17:50 UAE time
It is ridiculous to think that a singer like Elissa and Amr Diab are more powerfull of such people as Saleh Kamel or his like.
This takes away all the credibility of this exercise.
Excellent compilation
Posted by Arshed, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 17:15 UAE time
Not only does it give you an insight into the progress and the wealth being generated in this region but it also frightens you to know that the disparity in the welath is widening at formula 1 pace between the haave's and the strugglers.
On a lighter note, this also gives me a great opportunity to have a good database for my corporate sales & pitches. Thanks very much to Arabian Gulf Business team. 3 Cheers.
Posted by Arshed, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 17:15 UAE time
Not only does it give you an insight into the progress and the wealth being generated in this region but it also frightens you to know that the disparity in the welath is widening at formula 1 pace between the haave's and the strugglers.
On a lighter note, this also gives me a great opportunity to have a good database for my corporate sales & pitches. Thanks very much to Arabian Gulf Business team. 3 Cheers.
The Winning Spirits and attitiudes among arabs.
Posted by Fadi El-Agha, Dubai, U.A.E on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 15:53 UAE time
First and foremost, Mabrook to all the top succesors for this glorious year 2008. I'm assured and positive that this success derives from winning habits and actions done by these great leaders and innovators from this region in the arab world. I and all of us are truly proud and encouraged from all the achievments the BUSINESS POWER TOP 100 have fullfilled. Thank you limitlessly, Arabian Business.com to embrace this kind of media interaction with us the audience and to share all our glorius success.
Posted by Fadi El-Agha, Dubai, U.A.E on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 15:53 UAE time
First and foremost, Mabrook to all the top succesors for this glorious year 2008. I'm assured and positive that this success derives from winning habits and actions done by these great leaders and innovators from this region in the arab world. I and all of us are truly proud and encouraged from all the achievments the BUSINESS POWER TOP 100 have fullfilled. Thank you limitlessly, Arabian Business.com to embrace this kind of media interaction with us the audience and to share all our glorius success.
100 powerful people in the arab world
Posted by ajit, dubai, uae on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 15:15 UAE time
While this does make interesting reading, i must add that this list is not reflective of the real scenario. You must spread your net wider to collect genuine information as most of the people that you write about are just business men and have no power in any way to change the life of people around them or are proxy power to the real powers. I am sure you get the drift of what i intend to write.
Posted by ajit, dubai, uae on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 15:15 UAE time
While this does make interesting reading, i must add that this list is not reflective of the real scenario. You must spread your net wider to collect genuine information as most of the people that you write about are just business men and have no power in any way to change the life of people around them or are proxy power to the real powers. I am sure you get the drift of what i intend to write.
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Posted by Srinivasan, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:53 UAE time
Abdul Aziz Al ghurair has come down by 32 levels is really saddening as he has added one more feather in his cap as the speaker. Unfortunately the banking has not done up to the expectation especially in the front office services. It is not only changing the logo..., but it has to definitely improve its services dramatically. Hope next year my favourite bank will push its CEO to regain the glory of earlier years.
Posted by Srinivasan, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:53 UAE time
Abdul Aziz Al ghurair has come down by 32 levels is really saddening as he has added one more feather in his cap as the speaker. Unfortunately the banking has not done up to the expectation especially in the front office services. It is not only changing the logo..., but it has to definitely improve its services dramatically. Hope next year my favourite bank will push its CEO to regain the glory of earlier years.
Great People
Posted by Javid, Kuwait City, Kuwait on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:40 UAE time
Mashaallah,
I salute to these great people who contributed their time,efforts to make strong GCC & arab economic hub.
May Allah bless all of them .
Regards
JAvid Ur Rahaman Shaik
Posted by Javid, Kuwait City, Kuwait on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:40 UAE time
Mashaallah,
I salute to these great people who contributed their time,efforts to make strong GCC & arab economic hub.
May Allah bless all of them .
Regards
JAvid Ur Rahaman Shaik
Congrats
Posted by Srinivasan, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:38 UAE time
Congrats foremost to Arabian.com for bringing the list. Hope you keep up your efforts and one day you would be named as one of the most powerful media moghul.
Posted by Srinivasan, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:38 UAE time
Congrats foremost to Arabian.com for bringing the list. Hope you keep up your efforts and one day you would be named as one of the most powerful media moghul.
Congratulations!
Posted by Riad Andari, Falougha, Lebanon on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:26 UAE time
Congratulations to the creative class on the list.
Congratulations to Prince alwaleed bin Talal and Kingdom Holdings.
Congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Royal Group and Hydra Properties.
Congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Dubai Holdings, Emaar and Nakheel.
Posted by Riad Andari, Falougha, Lebanon on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:26 UAE time
Congratulations to the creative class on the list.
Congratulations to Prince alwaleed bin Talal and Kingdom Holdings.
Congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Royal Group and Hydra Properties.
Congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Dubai Holdings, Emaar and Nakheel.
POWER MOST 100
Posted by MUKRI ISHRAT ANJUM, DOHA, QATAR on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:23 UAE time
This is good job by Arabian news.
We appreiciate the same.
Any one from Qatar ?
Posted by MUKRI ISHRAT ANJUM, DOHA, QATAR on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:23 UAE time
This is good job by Arabian news.
We appreiciate the same.
Any one from Qatar ?
Power 100 list
Posted by John, Bahrain on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:00 UAE time
I'm just curious to note that HH Sh. Khalifa Bin Sulman Al Khalifa, the Bahrain Prime Minister is not listed on the Power 100. Since he's been the Bahraini PM for decades, I would be very surprised if he had not accumulated the required amount of dosh needed to make it onto the list. Or is it that he has moved it around so the compilers don't know how much he has?
Posted by John, Bahrain on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 14:00 UAE time
I'm just curious to note that HH Sh. Khalifa Bin Sulman Al Khalifa, the Bahrain Prime Minister is not listed on the Power 100. Since he's been the Bahraini PM for decades, I would be very surprised if he had not accumulated the required amount of dosh needed to make it onto the list. Or is it that he has moved it around so the compilers don't know how much he has?
Power 100
Posted by zen on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 12:43 UAE time
What about the Al Futtaim family of Dubai?
Posted by zen on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 12:43 UAE time
What about the Al Futtaim family of Dubai?
Brilliant article
Posted by Frank, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 11:42 UAE time
A brilliant, eclectic article. I loved the richness and diversity of your choices. Another inspiring ArabianBusiness.com article.
Posted by Frank, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 11:42 UAE time
A brilliant, eclectic article. I loved the richness and diversity of your choices. Another inspiring ArabianBusiness.com article.
Marcel Khalife
Posted by Marc, Paris on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 09:40 UAE time
Marcel Khalife is Lebanese and not Palestinian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Khalife)
Posted by Marc, Paris on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 09:40 UAE time
Marcel Khalife is Lebanese and not Palestinian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Khalife)
Michel Obeid
Posted by Marc, Paris on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 09:28 UAE time
This is just to clarify that Michel Obeid is not a doctor yet (he didn't submit his thesis as of yet) so it would be better not to put Dr. as a prefix. Nonetheless, the discovery he made already is amazing.
Posted by Marc, Paris on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 09:28 UAE time
This is just to clarify that Michel Obeid is not a doctor yet (he didn't submit his thesis as of yet) so it would be better not to put Dr. as a prefix. Nonetheless, the discovery he made already is amazing.
Power 100 List
Posted by Lee, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 09:27 UAE time
In your article you state there is only 1 member of royalty included but I believe there are a total of 3.....
Posted by Lee, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 09:27 UAE time
In your article you state there is only 1 member of royalty included but I believe there are a total of 3.....
Power 100 List
Posted by Lee, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 09:25 UAE time
How can you include Amna Bin Hendi but exclude her father, Mohi Din Bin Hendi? He created Bin Hendi Enterprises from nothing. If she is in the top 100 then he should also be on the list.
Posted by Lee, Dubai, UAE on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 09:25 UAE time
How can you include Amna Bin Hendi but exclude her father, Mohi Din Bin Hendi? He created Bin Hendi Enterprises from nothing. If she is in the top 100 then he should also be on the list.
another test
Posted by Walid, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Thursday 27 March 2008 at 15:51 UAE time
this special report is really good, go on arabianbusiness.com
Posted by Walid, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Thursday 27 March 2008 at 15:51 UAE time
this special report is really good, go on arabianbusiness.com
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