Palestine

May 1, 2018

Ghazi Abu Nahl, insurance magnate, philanthropist, and father-of-five, shows few signs of slowing down. Despite turning 72 this year, his schedule sees him in a new city virtually every week. So how did a former refugee, who describes his ideal day as being at home with his wife and children, build a global business empire with more than $5 billion in assets? Alexandra Newlovereports

Palestine to focus on developing family businesses

November 21, 2011

Palestine may have only recently begun to be recognised as a state by some members of the United Nations, but that hasn’t stopped it from giving its due to family businesses.

This year’s annual Palestinian Capital Market Forum, taking place today (21 November), will see industry experts developing plans to harness the potential of family-run companies, said a release issued by the Palestine Exchange.

Eastern promise? Inward investment and the Middle East

March 1, 2004

Family businesses in the Middle East generate billions of dollars in revenue. But times are changing and the political and economic outlook is a mixed bag for some 20 countries associated with the region. Membership in the World Trade Organisation, say commentators, will have a profound affect on family businesses.

Scott McCulloch is Editor of Families in Business magazine.

Family businesses in the Middle East generate billions of dollars in revenue. But times are changing and the political and economic outlook is a mixed bag for some 20
countries associated with the region. Membership in the World Trade Organisation, say commentators, will have a profound affect on family businesses.