Disney is coming to Abu Dhabi—and we’ve got the exclusive interview with the man behind it.
In the latest edition of Forbes Middle East, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, shares how he secured one of the boldest entertainment deals in the region’s history: bringing one of the world’s most iconic brands to Yas Island in the form of the most technologically advanced Disney resort ever built.
Forbes Middle East Managing Editor Claudine Coletti takes us behind the scenes as she meets Miral Group's CEO Al Zaabi and discusses what this coup means for Abu Dhabi and the Middle East at large.
We also break down:
Trump’s $2 trillion Middle East trade blitz—including a record $142 billion defense deal and a $96 billion aviation pact.
The UAE’s $60 billion energy push + launch of the world’s largest AI campus outside the U.S.
MENA’s Top 100 Listed Companies—and what their rise (or fall) tells us about where the real power lies.
Why Egypt is getting its own list and how it’s positioning itself for the next wave of growth.
From billion-dollar projects to groundbreaking partnerships, this episode uncovers how the Middle East is reshaping global power. We also cover the latest Forbes Middle East summits, including our first event of the year, Building the Future, and the upcoming Top Advisors and Investors Summit. Get all the details here.
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