Kanoo recently found new fame for his much acclaimed Dubai art gallery - the Meem gallery which opened in January this year. He is the operational brain behind the Kanoo Group, one of the region's most respected family businesses. While he no doubt played a part in successfully acquiring new shipping and insurance business for the company last year, Kanoo's varied talents cannot be underestimated.

Away from his day job, Kanoo's personal columns on his website (www.kanoo.com) have become some of the most widely-read in the Middle East, with Mishal's views on Palestine and economic reform becoming well known. He is also a regular columnist for Arabian Business magazine.

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