Third on the Power 500, Mohammed Bin Hammam masterminded the Arab world’s first FIFA World Cup win
Power Lists
Middle East jumps ahead to dominate Power 500
More than 60% of entries from the region, led by UAE with 68 entries and Saudi with 61
Strong showing for Arab Americans in Power 500
Technology guru Charles Elachi leads rankings, Americas account for 13% of Power entries
Rapper, architect and doctor named in Arab European elite
Europe notches up 7% of Power 500 entries with the lion’s share going to the United Kingdom
Yemen child bride is youngest-ever Power List winner
Nujood Ali ranked eighth most powerful Arab in the world after fight against forced marriage
Asia Pacific accounts for just 2% of Power rankings
Arabian Business Power 500 features first-ever entry from Vietnam, Australia nets four entries