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FIFTY INSPIRATIONAL MEN AND WOMEN ver the next 40 pages you will D

WHOSE TALENT AND TENACITY SET THE Onotice a few recurring themes. E
Firstly, many of the entrants have
STANDARD FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL shown a restless urge to innovate at F
EXCELLENCE every stage of their careers. If they G
see an opportunity they will go for
it, even if it is in a seemingly H
unrelated field. This restless I
energy has paid rich dividends. J
Related to that point, their drive
is not solely about money. If that K
were the case, why would they L
invest so much time and capital M
on new ventures, when they are
already lauded for being a success N
on their home turf? O
One final thought: there are
not enough women on this list. P
Many of these leaders started out Q
in a different time, when women R
simply did not have the same
opportunities to shine. S
Thankfully, these men T
succeeded in a country that values
the contribution of women. And U
we know that the future of these V
companies is being entrusted to W
daughters as well as sons. Future
editions will reflect this fact. X
So, once again, we heartily Y
congratulate the 50 who made the
list. It is, as ever, just a snapshot of Z
this diverse, ambitious, energetic
place we call home.

JEREMY LAWRENCE
Editorial director

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Samer Batter Lubna Hamdan
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Bernd Debusman Edward Liamzon
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