One hundred places in the Arabian Business Power 100 List was never going to be enough to honour all those in the position of great influence and power.

So here's our Five To Watch during 2009 - don't be surprised if you see them featuring in our 2010 list...

Mohi-Din Bin Hendi
President of BinHendi enterprises
One of the most successful retail tycoons in the business, Mohi-Din Bin Hendi is in a league of his own. Despite the luxury goods sector taking a hit in the downturn, his inspirational leadership style has ensured he continues to outpace his rivals. Look out for the return of the retail guru on next year’s Power List.

Mohsin Al Busaidi
Omani sailor
As the Power List was going to press, Al Busaidi was set to become the first Arab to circumnavigate the globe, completing a gruelling 22,500-mile ocean voyage in less than 80 days. The next year holds big things for this remarkable 33-year-old.

Rami Al Ali
Syrian designer
His haute couture designs are catching attention around the world, with celebrities and royalty clamouring for his clothes. For Rami Al Ali, the world is his well-designed oyster. A likely contender for next year’s rankings.

Afra Al Basti
CEO of Dubai Foundation for Women and Children
Named 'Unsung Heroine’ during last month’s Ahlan 100 party, Afra Al Basti is one to watch in 2009. The CEO of Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, she works tirelessly to provide a roof and support for victims of domestic violence.

Hisham Samawi
Syrian DJ, businessman and artist
Since hitting the decks at top New York nightspots, Hisham Samawi has established a glowing reputation as a standout DJ. Now living in the UAE, the Libyan record mixer is co-manager of Ayyam Gallery with Khaled Samawi (No.52).

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Posted by Abdullah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 6 October 2009 at 03:17 UAE time

I'm Saudi, and I don't think Fayez Al Maliki should make any list here. No disrespect, but he's no where near any influencial status, he's not the best saudi actor, he's not very popular. he's the subject of jokes. it's just that MBC and Rotana keeps enforcing him and other nobodys in our Ramadan after breakfast time! he's not the director, he's not the guy behind this (Prince Al-Waleed)...I'm not sure i'd be interested in reading your lists again if the #10 is a nobody!

Need to Know the List
Posted by umar farooq, Lahore, Pakistan on 24 July 2009 at 09:41 UAE time

Must be quite inetersting to know the Power 100

Very interesting
Posted by Sami, Beirut, Lebanon on 22 May 2009 at 19:08 UAE time

I can't deny that I'm a bit surprised with the list... Also surprised that many names are very new to me... But that's a good thing, for then I can search and find out who they are (tried it on some, and it's amazing what people have been achieving)...

But 2 quick remarks:
- Couldn't but be proud to be Lebanese, seeing that 17 names out of the hundred came out of our small country, which is war torn and has one of the lowest populations... I'm just wondering if all our Middle East finds peace, how much can we all achieve!
- One has to still admit that the ratio of men to women is quite high... Although some women made the list, but it's clear that we still live in a society that doesn't give women all the potential to realise themselves...

Great work and I have some more searching to do :)

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