Creative visionary in art and photography Nabila Abuljadayel’s artworks have been presented to King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, King Hamad of Bahrain and Queen Rania of Jordan. Abuljadayel’s extensive portfolio includes over 500 artworks that document the history of Saudi Arabia and depict various royal families, including those of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and…

Marriam Najeeb Mossalli, founder of Niche Arabia, has become a leading force in Saudi Arabia’s luxury consultancy field. Since launching Niche Arabia in 2011, she has played a key role in elevating Saudi Arabia’s fashion industry on the global stage, specializing in luxury marketing within the Gulf Cooperation Council. Born in Sri Lanka and raised…

H.E. Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi is transforming the UAE’s financial landscape as the CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the country’s capital market regulator. Her leadership extends to influential board roles, including at Al Etihad Credit Bureau and the UAE Institute of Corporate Governance. She is also an active member of the…

Lubna S. Olayan stands as one of the Middle East’s most influential businesswomen, breaking barriers as the CEO and Deputy Chairman of Olayan Financing Company (OFC), which manages The Olayan Group’s wide-ranging operations in the Gulf, from trading and real estate to investments and consumer sectors. Her leadership has driven OFC’s prominence in the region,…

Heba AlSamt has emerged as a leading voice in digital media, playing an instrumental role in the UAE’s evolution into a digital-first society. As the Director of the Digital Media Department at Dubai Media Incorporated from 2011 – 2023 and Awaan Director in 2023 , Heba’s journey has been marked by her vision, innovation, and…

Architect, Olympian, Guinness Word Record holder, co-founder of Saudi Rowing Federation – Olympic Trailblazer for women Kariman Abuljadayel is a Saudi Arabian Olympic athlete who made history at the 2016 Summer Olympics by competing in the women’s 100-meter event. She became the first female sprinter to represent Saudi Arabia, and she did so while wearing…