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How Lebanese Migration Helped Shape Mexico’s Modern Identity

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Approximately 400,000 Lebanese emigrants are part of Mexico’s population. Families residing in regions such as Yucatán, Puebla, and Mexico City have created a lasting legacy, benefiting both themselves and the Mexican people. Their business ventures and Levantine influence have enriched the vibrant Mexican culture we recognize today. In this article, Arab America’s contributing writer Nissrine Bedda explores the impact of Lebanese emigrants on Mexico’s modernization during the Porfiriato era and their integration into Mexican society.

Huda Kattan and Iman Abuzeid of Arab Origin are Millionaires who Entered Forbes’ List of America’s Richest Self-Made Women in 2023

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Photo: Forbes Middle East Twitter arab By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Two women of Arab descent, Huda Kattan and Iman Abuzeid, have made it to the renowned Forbes America’s Richest Self-Made Women 2023 list, which is a ground-breaking accomplishment. Their position on this well-known list is a testament to their ingenuity, entrepreneurship, … Continued

Who are the World’s Wealthiest Arabs?

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By: Arab America Contributing Writer/ Alana Rehman The wealthiest people in the world have had a challenging year; there are now 2,668 billionaires worldwide, down from 2,755 in 2021. This year, 236 new people joined the list, and 329 left. Global billionaires’ combined net worth in 2022 was $12.7 trillion, down from $13.1 trillion in … Continued

Meet the Arab Changemakers Featured in the 2023 Forbes 30 under 30 List

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By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Forbes 30 Under 30 List in North America highlights 600 of the most influential leaders and changemakers across 20 fields, ranging from social impact to science to marketing and advertising. Published annually, the list honors 30 people within each category, of which no one is above … Continued

4 Moroccan Conglomerates Among Forbes’ Top 100 Arab Family Businesses

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Saudi and Emirati corporations constituted more than half of the list. SOURCE: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS BY: YAHIA HATIM Jul 3, 2020 Rabat – Four Moroccan conglomerates have ranked among the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses according to the Forbes Middle-East 2020 rankings. The AKWA Group, chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture Aziz Akhannouch, appears on the 25th spot of … Continued

Who are the Arab or Arab Americans on the Forbes 500 List?

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By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Forbes Magazine Published bi-weekly original articles on investment, manufacturing, financing, and promoting are the focus topics of Forbes, an American business magazine. Forbes also reports on correlated subjects such as technology, relations, science, political affairs, and law. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey are its headquarters. Nassef Onsi Sawiris … Continued

Forbes Middle East Awards 30 Lebanese Business Leaders

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Forbes Middle East is a leading source for business news and financial information, and is widely considered one of the region’s premier business magazines. SOURCE: AN-NAHAR BY: MARIA MATAR BEIRUT: On a gala night of inspiration and innovation, Forbes Middle East hailed the success of 30 top Lebanese business leaders on Monday, at Le Royal … Continued

Forbes’ Releases Top Arab Stars On The Global Stage

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SOURCE: FORBES MIDDLE EAST For the first time, Forbes measures the success of globally-recognized Arab celebrities Mohamad Salah, the Egyptian king tops the sports category Karim Kharbouch, known as French Montana from Morocco is the best singer in the Arab world Nadine Labaki who hails from Lebanon is one of the famous filmmakers in the … Continued

The World’s Richest Arabs 2018

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SOURCE: FORBES MIDDLE EAST Forbes came out with their Billionaires 2018 list, and for the first time this list will not include any Saudis. Forbes chose to leave off all 10 Saudis given reports of asset seizures after some 200 people, including some billionaires were detained. This year 31 individuals from Arab countries have made the list. The total … Continued

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