With 66 new names and a surge of younger, cross-sector leaders, the 2025 Dubai 100 shows a city leaning into transformation
Leadership
Dubai
Dubai 100: What this year’s list tells us about 2026
From AI and climate tech to the edge of space, Dubai’s next wave of power is already forming – and it’s more cross-sector than ever
Dubai
The Dubai 100: The most influential people in the emirate 2025
The Dubai 100 is the definitive ranking of those shaping the emirate’s future, spanning business, government, culture, and technology
Career advancement
Role models, mentors and sponsors: May we have them, may we be them
Role models and other senior leaders become mentors when they are prepared to give their time to you
corporate leadership
Can emotional intelligence define the future of leadership?
Emotional intelligence is reshaping leadership, fostering trust, collaboration, and adaptability as Gen Z reshapes workplace expectations and values
business success
How inclusivity and a people-first culture drive business success
To drive business success, companies must foster inclusivity and a people-first culture, enhancing innovation, resilience, and profitability
Dubai
UAE Golden Visa guide; 100 inspiring women; Dubai freehold real estate – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Golden Visas, inspiring women in the Middle East, Dubai freehold property, Oman holiday and more top stories this week
Leadership
Revealed: The Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Women 2025
Arabian Business unveils its 2025 list of 100 Most Inspiring Women, showcasing the female leaders transforming the Middle East through innovation, resilience, and empowerment
Gender diversity
The importance of women’s leadership on UAE boards
The UAE’s commitment to gender diversity is not just a matter of equity; it is a strategic economic imperative
business leaders
Driving business growth: Why every CEO needs a stellar CFO
The role of CFO has evolved rapidly from providing financial analysis to performance management and strategic input far beyond the traditional role of financial gatekeeper
Informa Connect Academy
Dubai’s Informa Connect Academy announces global partnership with Center for Leadership Studies
The partnership is for providing leadership development across the globe
Al Marjan Island
Dubai Metro station renamed; 3 schools closed; 100 inspiring leaders; Real estate trends explained; Oman jobs update – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai school closure, Metro rebranding, inspirational business leaders, real estate analysis and more top news stories this week
Arab world
Paddy Upton: UAE, Saudi companies can supercharge growth through best practices
Upton said shunning foreign influence inevitably limits the potential for expansion and multinational success
business leadership
Revealed: CEOs and the leaders who inspired them
From Tim Cook to Sundar Pichai, these industry titans owe much of their success to the power of mentorship
Arabian Business
Revealed: Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Leaders 2024
The Arabian Business Inspiring Leaders List isn’t just a roll call of success stories; it’s a testament to resilience, foresight, and the sheer will to transform both companies and communities