Author: Arabian Media staff
Eng. Amr Soliman, founder and chairman of Mountain View, speaks to Gulf Business Saudi Arabia’s urban transformation under Vision 2030 is accelerating at a scale unmatched anywhere in the region, creating new demand for developers capable of reimagining how people live, work, and build community. Among the companies entering this next phase is Egypt-based Mountain View, which has built its reputation on an unconventional philosophy: real estate is not about buildings, but about human happiness. Speaking at Cityscape Global 2025, Eng. Amr Soliman, founder and chairman of Mountain View, explained how the company’s expansion into the Kingdom is anchored in…
image: AD Ports Group AD Ports Group said on Thursday it has agreed to sell its 9.77 per cent stake in NMDC Group to Alpha Dhabi Holding for Dhs1.6bn ($436m). The port operator received the stake ahead of NMDC’s listing in February 2022 from Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company – ADQ. In less than four years, the investment delivered a total shareholder return of 17 per cent, based on dividends received and capital gains, using book value as of Q3 2025 as a reference. The divestment forms part of AD Ports Group’s plan to monetise non-core assets when market conditions…
Isabelle leads Startup Battlefield, TechCrunch’s iconic launchpad and competition for the world’s most promising early-stage startups. You can contact or verify outreach from Isabelle by emailing isabelle.johannessen@techcrunch.com. She scouts top founders across 99+ countries and prepares them to pitch on the Disrupt stage in front of tier-one investors and global media. Before TechCrunch, she designed and led international startup acceleration programs across Japan, Korea, Italy, and Spain—connecting global founders with VCs and helping them successfully enter the U.S. market. With a Master’s in Entrepreneurship & Disruptive Innovation—and a past life as a professional singer—she brings a blend of strategic rigor…
Build Mode is back with a holiday bonus episode. This week, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen is joined by the winner of this year’s competition, Kevin Damoa, the CEO and founder of Glīd, a logistics infrastructure company that aims to streamline the complex container shipment process. Damoa first discovered the challenges of shipping larger cargo as a new enlistee in the U.S. Army, where he worked on a team loading tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles onto the railroad. He learned firsthand that while railways don’t have the same congestion as roads, they come with their own set of problems. The…
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Glīd CEO and founder Kevin Damoa shares what it takes to win Startup Battlefield 2025 and build a company solving real infrastructure problems. Fresh off his victory, De reveals how a veteran’s perspective on logistics led to an autonomous solution bridging congested roads and underutilized rail. Plus, he shares how mindfulness, mission-driven culture, and $70M in early customer commitments positioned Glīd for success. New episodes of Build Mode drop every Thursday. Isabelle Johannessen is our host. Build Mode is produced and edited by Maggie Nye. Audience Development is led by Morgan Little. And a special thanks to the Foundry and Cheddar video teams. Source link
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In a world where business rarely pauses, the Polo Classic Cup offers something increasingly rare: a moment for global leaders to slow down, connect with intention, and build relationships that endure far beyond the event itself. Debuting this December at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi, the Polo Classic Cup serves as the ADFW Speakers’ Welcome — a curated gathering designed to unite C-suite executives, investors, family offices, policymakers, and international guests in a refined, high-touch environment. Set against the grandeur of one of the region’s most iconic hotels, the event seamlessly blends Arabian hospitality with a sport rooted…