Rana Wehbe Watson

Beirut, Hong Kong

Editorial Director, Special Projects at Forbes Asia

Editorial Director/Special Projects @ForbesAsia Shoeaholic & sci-fi geek. Almost always homesick 🇱🇧🇭🇰

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Articles

Meet the Aussies on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

18 hours ago | forbes.com.au | Josh Lai |Rana Wehbe Watson |Alexandra York

From Olympic gold medalists to serial entrepreneurs and AI pioneers, 32 young Australians have earned a spot on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list across all 10 categories. Tap here to see the full 30 Under 30 Asia list.
Meet the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2025

20 hours ago | forbes.com.au | Rana Wehbe Watson |Catherine Wang |Alexandra York

The entrepreneurs and innovators on this year's 30 Under 30 Asia list have a bold vision for the future-one that's largely powered by AI. This 10th edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list puts the spotlight on a new wave of entrepreneurs and innovators with a bold vision for the future-one that's largely powered by artificial intelligence.
Forbes Asia’s 2024 Heroes Of Philanthropy

Dec 9, 2024 | forbesmiddleeast.com | Rana Wehbe Watson
Forbes Asia’s 2024 Heroes Of Philanthropy

Dec 9, 2024 | forbes.com | Rana Wehbe Watson

This story appears in the December 2024 issue of Forbes Asia. Subscribe to Forbes AsiaEdited by Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes StaffIllustrations by Oriana Fenwick for Forbes AsiaOur 18th annual edition of this list consists of 15 entries featuring philanthropists who have made significant contributions and demonstrated commitment to causes they cherish over the past year.
Lista Forbes: As Mulheres Mais Poderosas da Ásia

Nov 7, 2024 | forbes.com.br | Rana Wehbe Watson

Empresárias da região pacífico-asiática conquistaram destaque e assumiram posições de liderança em setores repletos de desafios e historicamente dominados pelos homens. À medida que as incertezas econômicas continuam a afetar empresas em todo o mundo, essas mulheres assumiram a responsabilidade de liderar companhias, fundos e gestoras de investimentos e negócios familiares.
The skills that Shane Watson learned to overcome death and save his career

Nov 6, 2024 | forbes.com.au | Mark Whittaker |Rana Wehbe Watson |Richard H. Valente |Rachel Peachman

Published on November 7, 2024 Cricketer Shane Watson always saw his fearlessness as one of his great strengths. “I never took a backward step against fast bowlers, whether they were bowling 160km/h or 130km/h, it didn’t matter.”It stood the all-rounder in good stead.
Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen 2024

Nov 5, 2024 | forbes.com.au | Rana Wehbe Watson |Richard H. Valente |Rachel Peachman |Talia Varley

Published on November 6, 2024 Businesswomen in Asia-Pacific are stepping up and taking the helm in industries with no shortage of challenges. As economic uncertainties continue to loom over businesses everywhere, these 20 women have been entrusted to lead enterprises, investment firms and family businesses to continuous growth and stability.
Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2024

Nov 4, 2024 | forbesmiddleeast.com | Rana Wehbe Watson
Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2024

Nov 4, 2024 | forbes.com | Rana Wehbe Watson

Businesswomen in Asia-Pacific are stepping up and taking the helm in industries with no shortage of challenges. As economic uncertainties continue to loom over businesses everywhere, these 20 women have been entrusted to lead enterprises, investment firms and family businesses to continuous growth and stability. This list features a number of industry veterans who set precedent by becoming the first women to step into these roles at their companies.
Nominations For Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 Are Now Open

Oct 6, 2024 | forbes.com | Rana Wehbe Watson

A decade of 30 Under 30 is almost upon us in Asia. Since 2016, the 30 Under 30 Asia list has been spotlighting entrepreneurs, innovators and rising stars who are redefining their industries and the region. Featuring remarkable individuals, alumni of the list include unicorn founders such as Canva’s Melanie Perkins, Airwallex’s Lucy Liu andKlook’s Eric Gnock Fah, as well as global artists such as K-pop’s BTS, BlackPink and sports superstars like Naomi Osaka and Pan Zhanle.