The composition of Gulf wealth is shifting, as established family fortunes built on trade, construction and energy increasingly diversify into technology, finance and international assets. The trend reflects both generational change and a strategic response to economies moving beyond hydrocarbons. Wealthy families…
Wealthy investors across the Gulf are channelling more capital into startups, contributing to a maturing venture ecosystem that has drawn founders and funds to the region. The shift marks a move beyond real estate and public markets toward higher-risk, higher-growth bets. Angel…
Real estate continues to anchor Gulf wealth even as investors broaden their portfolios, with property retaining its appeal as a store of value and a source of income. The sector’s evolution reflects changing tastes and a more selective approach among the region’s…
The Gulf’s sovereign wealth funds have spent years as the envy of the investment world, commanding capital on a scale few institutions can match. But 2026 has brought a less comfortable dynamic, as the region’s biggest funds face mounting pressure to justify…
The image of Gulf wealth as oil money is increasingly out of date. The region’s fortunes, both national and personal, are diversifying into technology, real estate, entertainment, and industry, a deliberate migration of capital away from the resource that built it toward…
The story of Gulf wealth is often told through governments and sovereign funds, but a quieter narrative runs alongside it: the rise of the region’s self-made business titans. Across the Gulf, entrepreneurs who built fortunes in finance, retail, logistics, and technology have…
It’s often said that wealthy people must be smarter — that genius somehow translates into fortune. Across boardrooms and social media feeds, this belief seems deeply ingrained in modern culture. But while intelligence can help people navigate complex decisions, success stories tell…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has expressed surprise over the increasing number of billionaires in the tech industry aligning with right-wing politics. Gates, who has long perceived Silicon Valley as a liberal stronghold, noted a noticeable shift among some of the industry’s most…
In a striking revelation underscoring the widening wealth gap, a recent report by UBS has found that the combined wealth of the world’s billionaires has more than doubled over the past decade, reaching a staggering $14 trillion. This meteoric rise highlights the…
Former President Donald Trump has experienced a substantial increase in his net worth, with an estimated jump of approximately $900 million. This financial boost comes on the heels of a significant 27% surge in the shares of Trump Media & Technology Group…
