Home lists Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2022 Mishal Kanoo Chairman, Kanoo Group Origin: Bahrain-UAE Residence: UAE Sector: Diversified Kanoo, who is based out of Dubai, is chair of the Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the region. The company, which was established in 1890, has business interests across the Gulf region with products and services ranging from shipping, travel, machinery, logistics, property, oil and gas, power, chemicals, engineering and training, among others. Kanoo has always advocated corporate philanthropy, supporting the arts, education, social welfare and other important issues. He is also a sought-after speaker at conferences and summits.