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For Nada Alhelabi, music is much more than just a job. It is a chance to bring people together and transform lives. The festival organizer and sound therapist is helping amplify music in MENA

After more than 20 years in some of the world’s largest technology companies, Parag Garg was looking for a new challenge. That did not make it any less of a surprise when in early 2021, he took a phone call from Scott Wine, CEO of agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer CNH Industrial.

Harnessing the power of innovations such as AR and VR, Khalid Al-Muawad’s technology company Midwam is transforming the visitor experience of art, history, and culture, taking customer engagement to a new level.


Since starting his first company at the age of just 19, Hatem Kameli has been at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem. The digital entrepreneur is now planning to launch his first IPO.

A passionate film industry pioneer, Faisal Baltyuor is one of the people leading Saudi Arabia’s movie business into a new era. Committed to developing and supporting local talent, the head of Muvi Studios says that a golden age is arriving for Saudi cinema.

Drought, famine, deforestation, catastrophic wildfires, rising sea levels and toxic pollution are all consequences of an unsustainable global situation. Situated in the warm waters of the southern Caribbean, Aruba, a beautiful speck of powdery white paradise shaped by the sea, is fighting back by embracing sustainability.

Hydra is the island of cats and as a visitor it's not a bad idea to do as they do. Eating, drinking, walking and resting are all celebrated, as well as swimming and sunbathing!

Digital technology has always been a passion for California-based rapper and music producer Arabian Prince. Now the founding member of N.W.A. is helping the Middle Eastern music industry embrace all the possibilities of digital innovation.

There are only a few regions in the world where hundreds of millions of young people share a similar language and culture across different national boundaries, united by a passion for music and dance. One of those places, Latin America, has become one of the world’s hit factories. Another, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is well on its way to achieving similar success.

Ibiza has been described as heaven on earth for people who like to let go on the dancefloor. The Ibiza nightlife scene was born...