Episode notes
Arabian Business has just unveiled its most ambitious ranking yet: the 150 Most Influential Arabs 2025. In this special AB Majlis episode, hosts Nicole Abigael and Tala Michel Issa take you behind the scenes of the list that captures who is truly shaping the region - and the world -right now.
Discover how this year’s sharper methodology and nine weighted metrics redefined influence across Visionaries, Disruptors, and Family Dynasties. From Yasir Al-Rumayyan’s rise to the number-one spot - unseating long-time leader Mohamed Alabbar - to game-changing entrepreneurs like Huda Kattan and next-gen dynasties modernising tradition, Tala and Nicole unpack the trends, surprises, and power shifts that matter.
Tune in for the data, the stories, and the names driving the Arab world’s next chapter - then explore the full list, live now on
Keywords
businessarabian businessab majlissaudi arabiauaemiddle eastQatarSaudi Vision 2030gulf regionarabian business power list