Aspiring

Maha Al-Ghunaim is a pioneering figure in finance, celebrated for her resilience and innovative approach to investment. She co-founded Global Investment House (GIH) in 1998, positioning it as one of Kuwait’s leading financial services firms. Her leadership helped GIH reach a significant milestone in 2008 when it became the first Kuwaiti company to list on…

Nezha Hayat made history in 2016 when she became the first woman to lead the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), overseeing the country’s financial markets. Her appointment was a significant step toward enhancing financial governance and attracting foreign investment to Morocco. Hayat began her career at BNP Paribas in Spain before returning to Morocco,…

Fatima Al Jaber is a trailblazer in the U.A.E.'s business world, guiding the Al Jaber Group, one of the largest privately-owned construction firms in the region. With assets valued at $5 billion and a workforce of 55,000, Al Jaber Group is central to the region's infrastructure. Despite recent restructuring negotiations, Al Jaber's leadership remains a…

In 2015, Lobna Helal was appointed Deputy Governor of Egypt’s Central Bank (CBE) by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, a key role during a time of economic turmoil marked by high inflation and a struggling currency. Helal’s appointment was a testament to her expertise, as she had previously made history in 2011 by becoming the first…

Captain Sahar Rasti is a trailblazer in the maritime industry, earning her place as the First Emirati Female Ship Captain, CEO, and founder of the SJR Group. With a deep passion for luxury yachts, scuba diving, and marine conservation, Captain Rasti has shattered stereotypes and proven that determination knows no bounds. Her journey began…

Her Excellency Dr. Mariam Matar is a trailblazer in the field of genetic research and biotechnology in the Arab world. As a leading healthcare influencer, she has significantly advanced the study of genetics and champions public education on genetic disorders across the Middle East. Dr. Matar is responsible for placing the UAE on the global…

Sarah Muhanned Al Nuaimi, born on January 25, 1995, in Baghdad, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lacrima Dairy Industry - Middle East, a subsidiary of Euro Investment Holding Group. Under her leadership, Lacrima has become a major player in the dairy industry across the Middle East, including Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon,…

Rasha Al-Khamis, a 28-year-old Saudi pioneer, has made her mark as the kingdom’s first certified female boxer and an adventurer who has climbed two of the world’s seven summits. While her family is renowned for its cultural and artistic legacy—being the granddaughter of the late writer Abdullah bin Khamis—Rasha’s passion for sports, geography, and nature…

Kholoud Attar is the founder and creative director of KAAPH Media, a leading creative media house in Saudi Arabia. Established 16 years ago, KAAPH publishes a design magazine that has become a key platform for the creative industry, now in its 70th issue and reaching 30,000 copies per edition. In addition to publishing, KAAPH offers…

Lulwa Alwazzan, founder and creative force behind Lulwa Fine Jewelry and Lulu by Lulwa, has become a trailblazer in the luxury fine jewelry sector of the GCC since 2014. Known for her innovative approach to jewelry design, Alwazzan made waves in 2018 by merging New Plexi material with Arabic calligraphy, a groundbreaking move that reshaped…