Home Lists Iconic Business Influencers in the GCC From real estate and finance to hospitality and retail, these dynamic business influencers are shaping the region’s economic landscape by Gulf Business December 30, 2024 Image: Getty Images In a world shaped by rapid innovation and evolving consumer expectations, a select group of business leaders is charting new courses across industries. From revolutionising the retail landscape to steering banking into the digital era, these influential figures are not just responding to change — they’re creating it. This list shines a spotlight on the visionaries who are driving growth, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of commerce and finance with bold strategies and transformative leadership. Technology: Mountasser Hachem Founder and chairman, Monty Group Visa services: Zubin Karkaria Founder and CEO, VFS Global Group Tourism: Issam Kazim CEO, Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) Public parking provider: Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali CEO, Parkin PJSC Retail: MA Yusuff Ali Chairman and MD, LuLu Group International Fintech: Hosam Arab CEO and co-founder, Tabby Food delivery, ecommerce: Tomaso Rodriguez CEO, Talabat Banking and Financial Services: Sarah Al Suhaimi Group chairperson, Saudi Tadawul Group Retail: Sima Ganwani Ved Founder and chairwoman, Apparel Group Real Estate: Amira Sajwani MD, Sales and Development, DAMAC Properties; founder and CEO, PRYPCO and co-founder, Amali Properties Creative industries: Khadija Al Bastaki Senior vice president, Dubai Design District Hospitality, real estate, entertainment: Kabir Mulchandani Founder and Executive Chairman, FIVE Holdings Investments: Noor Sweid Founder and managing partner, Global Ventures Business: Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg Chairperson and managing director, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG) Tags Business influencers Top business influencers
