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,…
In the beauty world, Huda Kattan is a force to be reckoned with. Born in Oklahoma to Iraqi parents, Huda’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a beauty billionaire is nothing short of extraordinary. Her story is one of passion, resilience, and relentless ambition. From a young age, Huda was captivated by the art of…
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…
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani serves as Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), leading initiatives that drive Qatar’s economic and social development through education, science and research, and community development. A graduate of Qatar Academy, the first school established by QF, and later of HEC Paris in Qatar, Sheikha Hind…
Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi is a visionary leader dedicated to cultural preservation, socio-economic development, and empowering children through the transformative power of reading. As the Founder and Chairperson of the Kalimat Foundation, she has launched numerous campaigns to distribute books to children in challenging circumstances, fostering a love for reading and…
