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Profession: Actor Resides in: Los Angeles What are your origins? My father is Lebanese and my mother is American. I was born in Beirut and then raised in London. Did you always want to be an actor? Yes, but I actually started my career in finance for a few years, having completed a BA in F
The global halal market has exploded in recent years, creating an enormous economic driver and halal meat is a major part of the trade. Bespoke uncovers some surprising facts and controversies in this growing market.
Dubai, UAE Founder of House of Glamo, a statement fashion label. When Dr. Lamees Hamdan agreed to be on Oprah Winfrey’s Women Around the World segment she must never have anticipated the criticism that would ensue. There was anger at how Winfrey’s team had misstated how Dubai had free wate
No Arab today carries the international clout of HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, the world's nineteenth richest man and, at fifty-five, its highest-placed Middle Easterner. Yet who is this complex, many-faced prince and businessman?
Name Dr. Naif Al Mutawa Domain Business Naif al-Mutawa loved comics as a boy and developed a passion for story telling but, like many Kuwaiti men, was pushed towards an academic career. He studied psychology in the US, gaining a number of degrees, including a PhD - later applying his skill
What SeQureMe (Secure Middle East) How A Saudi Arabian security company specialising in asset management and protection Since August 2007 Why A company that maximises the potential of existing technologies by successfully merging capabilities to create new applications SeQureMe is a relati
Who Saudi railway Company What The North-South Railway Project in KSA When Due for completion in 2010 Why Finally the Kingdom is seeking to update its transport infrastructure in a way that will bring it firmly into the 21st century. www.sar.com.sa The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is estimated
Who CNN What The launching of a dedicated CNN news centre in Abu Dhabi When As of November 3rd, 2009 Why The first non-Arab station to launch in the Middle East, it’s a clear vote of confidence and a gamble worth taking At 10:20 am on Wednesday the 28th of October, the feeling at CNN’s new
What Al Rajhi Bank Where Saudi Arabia (481 branches) and Malaysia (19 branches) Since For over 50 years Al Rajhi has been servicing religious tourism with the provision of Islamic Financial services and money exchanges. In 1987 it was turned into a fully-fledged Islamic bank Why Al Rajhi d
Who International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) What An Abu Dhabi government-owned fund, or Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF). When Investment was made in October 2008 and sold in June 2009 Why Abu Dhabi fund leads the way in showing how to use government money to bolster state coffers in
Emaar is about to merge with three rivals owned by the Dubai’s ruler, in a consolidation aimed at better coping with a global meltdown fueled weakness in the one-time Arab boomtown's real estate sector. Emaar Properties will merge with the Dubai Holding subsidiaries Dubai Properties, Samar
Alexander Asseily is the founder, executive vice president and cto of Aliph, the makers of the stylish Bluetooth headset, Jawbone. Staying at the cutting edge of telecommunications is no mean feat. Bespoke spent some time with the charismatic Asseily.