Carlos Slim Though often described as a ‘Mexican oligarch’, the world’s richest man, who is worth a cool $53bn, has Lebanese ancestry. And he hasn’t forgotten it. Mar 17, 2010 |
Dahi Khalfan Tamim The Dubai police chief, who has caught the world’s attention for his role in probing the murder Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, is predictably connected to a lot of people who matter. Mar 03, 2010 |
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Nabeel Bin Salamah Zain’s new CEO certainly has a full in-tray, given Bharti Airtel’s $9bn offer for the telco’s African assets. At times like this, it pays to be well-connected. Feb 20, 2010 |
Hussain Ahmad al-Qemzi The CEO of Dubai-based Noor Islamic Bank is closely linked with the emirate’s most powerful people. Feb 03, 2010 |
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Adrian Smith The man who designed the world’s tallest building has an equally long list of contacts around the world. Jan 09, 2010 |
Fadel al-Ali The head of operations at investment firm Dubai Holding, Fadel al-Ali's portfolio and contact list run quite long. Dec 12, 2009 |
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Tony Maddox As CNN International starts operating out of its new hub in Abu Dhabi, we check out who its boss is connected to. Nov 04, 2009 |
Manal Shaheen From celebrities to property tycoons, Shaheen’s network of friends and business associates reads like an international ‘who’s who’ list. Sep 30, 2009 |
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Mattar Al Tayer From a deputy police chief to royalty, Al Tayer has friends in Dubai’s most powerful circles. Jun 29, 2009 |
Mona Al Marri From media moguls to high powered executives, Al Marri’s network reads like an Emirati top ten list. Jun 14, 2009 |
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Sami Al Qamzi As director general of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED), he can be easily connected to various important figures in the emirate. Jun 07, 2009 |
Markus Giebel From royalty to chairmen of powerful companies, the CEO of Deyaar is a well connected man. Jun 02, 2009 |
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Nasser Rafi From powerful chairmen to annoying mascots, find out who runs in the CEO of Dubai Malls Group’s inner circle. May 24, 2009 |
Nasser Al Saidi The chief economist at the DIFC and head of Hawkamah hobnobs with powerful regional and international industry players. May 17, 2009 |
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Fadi Ghandour The CEO and founder of Aramex is connected to some of the region’s most impressive directors and entrepreneurs. May 10, 2009 |
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Though often described as a ‘Mexican oligarch’, the world’s richest man, who is worth a cool $53bn, has Lebanese ancestry. And he hasn’t forgotten it.
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