On 2 November 2026, Khaleej Times announced the 2026 KT+150 list, naming 150 young Emiratis who have demonstrated notable promise and ambition in their respective arenas.
The honorees come from a broad spectrum that includes artificial intelligence, e‑commerce, cultural influence, art and design, energy and real estate. Each individual is credited with breaking new ground or stretching the limits of what is possible in their field.
The selection covers fifteen distinct categories.
According to the publication, many of the featured entrepreneurs and creators operate across multiple sectors. An athlete may run a media company, a chef can function as a brand, an artist may also be a technologist, and a scientist often serves as an educator.
These cross‑disciplinary pursuits reflect a generation that is forging categories that did not exist only a few years ago, doing so without a predefined roadmap and borrowing tools from technology, media, capital and the material world.
Khaleej Times emphasizes that there are “no silos” for the KT+150 list makers; their workflows, creative processes and commercial models challenge traditional business cases and create new pathways for themselves, their communities and the UAE.
When the list debuted last year, the paper described it as a growing community that would rise in prominence over time. This year’s edition, the outlet says, marks the beginning of that promise with a fresh set of honorees as impressive as the inaugural group.
“I wish my wholehearted congratulations to all of them,” the statement reads, adding that highlighting their ambition may inspire others across the UAE and beyond.
Ted Kemp, Chief Content Officer at Khaleej Times, brings more than 25 years of experience in global news and content strategy to the initiative.
Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/khaleej-times-kt150-list-uae-young-innovators
