Pioneers of change in the Middle East & North Africa

A collection of Middle East & North African Leaders coming together to lead change.

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50 MENA Leaders

Our systems – from healthcare and financial services, to energy and education – are more exposed than ever amidst a global backdrop of concern for lives, livelihoods and the very planet itself.

50 Leaders from the Middle East & North Africa are showcased sharing their various plans to change these systems for the better, we at TBD Media Group help these leaders connect, grow and tell their stories.

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50 MENA Leaders

Our systems – from healthcare and financial services, to energy and education – are more exposed than ever amidst a global backdrop of concern for lives, livelihoods and the very planet itself.

50 Leaders from the Middle East & North Africa are showcased sharing their various plans to change these systems for the better, we at TBD Media Group help these leaders connect, grow and tell their stories.

Wafi Group: A multi-diversified conglomerate leading the way in the UAE.

Wafi Group: Building towards a future that focuses on the group developing, acquiring and enhancing successful businesses that meet the expectations of its customers.

September 25, 2023

Kalaam Telecom Group: Empowering Businesses through Digital Transformation; shortlisted as one of the Top 50 MENA leaders

Through cutting-edge digital solutions, Kalaam, is a one-stop shop for all enterprises & global carriers.

September 25, 2023

Redefining The Aviation Industry

Shaping the Skies with Visionary Leadership and Bold Innovation

A Time of Transformation: How OSN is pivoting to streaming

Entertainment and content company OSN is adapting to the era of streaming wars

Property Finder

The Homegrown Tech-led Company Revolutionizing Real Estate In The Region

As real estate in the UAE thrives, Property Finder is empowering home search experiences for homeseekers

First Mills and Its Integral Role in Promoting Food Security in Saudi Arabia

A market-leading milling player, incorporating innovative solutions to produce derivatives.

Utilizing DI to help transform Enterprise

Intelmatix is using AI to transform organizations into Cognitive Enterprises

Unleashing NFT Potential: Fraktiq's Blockchain Innovations in MENA

Fraktiq, an innovative startup, specializes in utilizing blockchain technology

Leading Enablement in Digital Transformation

Giza Systems provides integrated designs and deployment of technology solutions.

A Vision Built on Integrity, Teamwork and Total Customer Satisfaction

New Balance aims to connect deeply with communities, as it expands its retail presence in the MENA region.

Nesma: Embracing the energy transition of Vision 2030.

Nesma Renewable Energy - inspired by Vision 2030, is spearheading the implementation of green energy technology in Saudi Arabia.

Naseej: Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation

With over three decades of experience, Naseej prides itself on enabling organizations to accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

High Quality Construction for a Modern Society

KCG; sustainable & innovative construction solutions

Augmented Reality Revolutionizing Business and Our lives

Connecting the real world through technology

Pet Products Trading

Empowering the Pet Industry with Innovation

PPTCO: Pioneering the pet industry in the MENA region

How to Strengthen the Supply Chain of Commodities?

One-stop solution provider offering competitive edges and boosting sustainable growth.

Holistic and Integrated Legal Solutions Provider

DWF Mindcrest is aiming more than just being a law and compliance company.

Innovative Financial Solutions and Services Provider

Ebury is accelerating and simplifying international finance with its reputable expertise.

Data-driven Integrated Platform Safeguarding Employees, Industries, and Planet

EcoOnline AS has dedicated over 20 years to providing innovative solutions to reduce environmental, health, and safety risks through state-of-art technologies across over 80 industries.

February 20, 2023

Sustainable Value-added Food Products Provider

IFFCO, a multinational group with leading FMCG brands and a dynamic portfolio of industry solutions and services

February 20, 2023

What is the nature of childhood today?

How can the leisure and entertainment industry for children evolve with innovations?

Bringing Science and Innovation to Feed and Heal a Growing World Impacted by Climate Change

A global leader in agriculture innovation, Syngenta brings farming profitable, & productive.

January 23, 2023

OQ creating a more sustainable future for Oman and the planet

The need to develop a more sustainable world is growing. One company hoping to make a difference is OQ. They cover the entire value chain in the energy sector & harnesses energy for good, as part of its ‘Energy Beyond Limits’ core philosophy.

January 23, 2023

flyadeal: An affordable flight

flyadeal is an Everyday Low Fares Airline that has been created to meet the growing demand for affordable air travel in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

January 23, 2023

Dynamic and Innovative Solutions Provider Safeguarding Life, Environment & Property

Global-leading company, NAFFCO promotes fire safety and security by providing integrated and innovative solutions across over 100 countries.

January 23, 2023

How do Crypto Assets Create More Opportunities for Everyone?

Rain, the first licensed crypto asset platform in the MENA region, is unlocking the potential of this new ecosystem.

January 23, 2023

Key Car Rental Company: Flexible and Free Mobility of tomorrow

In Saudi Arabia, Key Car Rental has established itself as an industry leader in the car rental sector, creating easy access to flexible mobility.

January 23, 2023

Trellix revolutionizes cybersecurity with XDR

As cybercriminals get smarter, what if you could too?

January 23, 2023

How GE is Spurring Transformational Change to Improve Lives

GE is creating the future of energy, aerospace, and healthcare with its innovations

December 12, 2022

FactSet: Digital Platform and Enterprise Solutions for the Financial Community to Achieve More Every day

FactSet empowers over 170,000 users globally to acquire insights and drive efficiencies with financial data, analytics and open technology solutions.

December 12, 2022

How the Transition to Natural Gas is Providing Economic, Environmental and Sustainable Growth

Dana Gas is pioneering the MENA region’s transition to natural and sustainable energy.

December 12, 2022

RAYA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Refining the Customer Experience Industry: a pivot of human interaction to boost business success

RAYA CX has provided customer experience management and is thriving on the world’s stage.

November 15, 2022

How Global Multi-Asset Broker Exness are Setting the Standard in the Trading Sector

A business model built on trust, devoted to the success of their clients and employees.

November 15, 2022

Making trade flow better: changing what’s possible for global supply chains

A leader in global end-to-end solutions, DP World continues to push for more speed, reliability and sustainability in supply chains

November 15, 2022

Saudia Airlines

How Saudia Airline is Revolutionising Efficient and Customer Focused Air Travel.

Employing over 36,000 people and with more than 144 aircrafts, Saudia Airline is dedicated to connecting Saudi Arabia with the world to increase tourist foot traffic and market growth.

October 18, 2022

Innovation after devastation: An agency’s quest for human connection through the power of immersive experiences

Like many in the events and experiences industry, Spiro had to adapt to historic disruption.

October 18, 2022

Bellwether Industries

Solving the personal transport problem in the cities of the future

The answer to congested cities is to take transport off roads. Much can go underground, but Bellwether is looking up.

October 18, 2022

Arabian Drilling

Safety and decarbonization lie at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s national drilling champion

For 60 years, Arabian Drilling has been a pioneer in Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas industry with operational excellence in performance, quality and safety underpinning its growth and contribution to the Saudi economy and society.

October 18, 2022

Protecting customers, businesses and landmarks across MENA

By striving for continuous innovation and surpassing client expectations, global insurance company AIG, fosters local presence and knowledge into serving their customer's emerging needs

September 20, 2022

Improving health through innovation on chronic disease and delivering OTC treatments

Bayer Middle East makes consumers’ lives better thanks to cutting edge research and a radical approach to empowering individuals

September 20, 2022

Preparing healthcare professionals to lead and transform health systems

In complex and dynamic healthcare systems, transformational leadership is key. Empowering individuals to take leadership roles part of the mission of the SCFHS

September 20, 2022

Saudi Electronic University

The changing face of universities pioneering the future of learning

SEU is pioneering a new model of higher education to answer the needs of learners

The smell of innovation in the morning

Tim Horton’s has been in MENA for over 10 years. Innovation is driving a new change

How Mastercard is transforming economies and building a digital future

Mastercard is committed to creating a seamless, secure and inclusive digital ecosystem

International Development Bank

Restoring trust in the Iraqi banking sector

After a history of upheaval and conflict, International Development Bank is making headway at putting the country’s financial sector back on a global footing

Ecolab - Driving collective action to build water resiliency in MENA

Industry collaboration and digital solutions are ensuring that the elemental need for water is being secured in some of the planet’s most challenging environments.

When it comes to cleanliness and hygiene

When it comes to cleanliness and hygiene, MEIKO’s name immediately comes to mind.

Red Sea Development

Regenerating the environment: how The Red Sea Development Company leads the way for luxury travel destinations

Sustainability is making way for regeneration in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new tourism development

Al Fardan Exchange

The Digital Future for Legacy in Financial Exchange Houses in the UAE and the Gulf

Hasan Fardan Al Fardan Talks About the Al Fardan Exchange Journey, Past, Present and Future.

INOGEN ALLIANCE

How a global network of consultants is delivering change to multinational businesses

Inogen Alliance is an Alliance of 78 companies that have worked together globally over the last 20 years providing consulting services on environment, health and safety, sustainability

GLOBAL FEEDER SHIPPING

How the shipping industry is sailing out of the global pandemic

Supply chain has been headline news as the pandemic has disrupted shipping lines. But can the industry’s biggest players use the opportunity to build more sustainable businesses?

Accelerating innovation in tire technology for tomorrow’s sustainable vehicles

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The Warsaw Stock Exchange

How global investors are boosting regional tech startups

The Warsaw Stock Exchange gives investors opportunities while boosting local innovation projects

Biotec: The sustainable packaging solution

Is there one right packaging solution for everything?

GoBazzar - Leading the next ten years of eCommerce

Online marketplaces have come of age in the last ten years. GoBazzar is poised to take internet shopping into a new phase of growth

Damas Jewellery

Damas Jewellery - Leading with innovation and sustainability in the age-old jewellery market

Lab-grown diamonds open a new market for ethical luxury

Fine Hygienic Holding

Fine Hygienic Holding: Driving Health, Reducing Impact

A manufacturer contributing to the wellness of its consumers

February 25, 2022

Ivoclar : We All Smile in the Same Language

Good oral health and a beautiful smile are the foundation of a good life

February 25, 2022

QI Group: Sustainability is the Only Way Forward

What makes QI Group different? The Core Philosophy of RYTHM

February 25, 2022

Leaders

Wafi Group

Kalaam Telecom

MixJet

OSN

Property Finder

First Mills

Intelmatix

Fraktiq

Giza Systems

New Balance

Nesma

Naseej

IKK Group

Snap Inc.

Pet Products Trading

KCI Group

DWF Mindcrest

Ebury

EcoOnline

IFFCO

Trampo

SYNGENTA

OQ

Flyadeal

NAFFCO

RAIN FINANCIAL

KEY CAR RENTAL

Trellix

GE

FactSet

Dana Gas

Ahmed Refky

RAYA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

CEO

EXNESS

DP World

Ibrahim AlKoshy

Saudia Airlines

CEO

Jeff Stelmach

Spiro

Global President

Kun-Yang Chen

Bellwether Industries

Founder & CEO

Ghassan Mirdad

Arabian Drilling

CEO

Mohamed Ali Bouabane

AIG

CEO at AIG GCC & North Africa

Henrik Wulff

Bayer

Commercial Divisional Head Pharmaceuticals & Senior Bayer Representative at Bayer Middle East

Sami Yousif

SCFHS

CEO

Prof. Lilac A. AL-Safadi

Saudi Electronic University

President

Alex Behring

Tim Horton's

Chairman of Restaurant Brands International

Michael Miebach

Mastercard

CEO

Ziad Khalaf Abed Kareem

International Development Bank

Chairman

Christophe Beck

Ecolab

CEO

Dr Stefan Scheringer

MEIKO

CEO

John Pagano

Red Sea Development

CEO

Hasan Fardan Al Fardan

Al Fardan Exchange

CEO

Angelique Dickson

INOGEN ALLIANCE

President

Amir Maghami

GLOBAL FEEDER SHIPPING

CEO

Shuichi Ishibashi

Bridgestone

CEO

Marek Dietl

The Warsaw Stock Exchange

CEO

Stefan Barot

Biotec

CEO

Mahmoud Akrin

GoBazzar

Founder & CEO

Luc Perramond

Damas Jewellery

CEO

James Michael Lafferty

Fine Hygienic Holding

CEO - Fine Hygienic Holding

Gabathuler Diego

Ivoclar Group

CEO - Ivoclar Group

Vijay Eswaran

QI Group

Founder and Executive Chairman

Property Finder

Pet Products Trading

Ahmed Refky

RAYA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Ibrahim AlKoshy

Saudia Airlines

Jeff Stelmach

Global President

Kun-Yang Chen

Bellwether Industries

Ghassan Mirdad

Arabian Drilling

Mohamed Ali Bouabane

CEO at AIG GCC & North Africa

Henrik Wulff

Commercial Divisional Head Pharmaceuticals & Senior Bayer Representative at Bayer Middle East

Sami Yousif

Prof. Lilac A. AL-Safadi

Saudi Electronic University

Alex Behring

Chairman of Restaurant Brands International

Michael Miebach

Ziad Khalaf Abed Kareem

International Development Bank

Christophe Beck

Dr Stefan Scheringer

John Pagano

Red Sea Development

Hasan Fardan Al Fardan

Al Fardan Exchange

Angelique Dickson

INOGEN ALLIANCE

Amir Maghami

GLOBAL FEEDER SHIPPING

Shuichi Ishibashi

Marek Dietl

The Warsaw Stock Exchange

Stefan Barot

Mahmoud Akrin

Luc Perramond

Damas Jewellery

James Michael Lafferty

CEO - Fine Hygienic Holding

Fine Hygienic Holding

Gabathuler Diego

CEO - Ivoclar Group

Vijay Eswaran

Founder and Executive Chairman

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