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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
