6 Powerful Women Transforming the Business World in the GCC

6 Powerful Women Transforming the Business World in the GCC

Leaders and businesses have spent this past year trying to push through the challenging times the pandemic has brought upon the world. And business women are no different. However, with women still battling for gender equality and equal pay at one end, and the pandemic on the other, it is imperative that we shed light on their resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Here is a list of 6 powerful and successful business women in the GCC:





Mentioned as one of BBC's most powerful and inspiring women in 2020, Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri has also made history by leading the mission of launching UAE's Hope probe to Mars in February 2021. The UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairperson of UAE's space agency made UAE the first Arab country to reach the Red Planet. 

Shaikha Khaled Al Bahar - Kuwait



As Deputy Group CEO of National Bank of Kuwait Group (NBK), Shiakha Khaled Al Bahar has made tremendous advancements in banking and financial services. Under her leadership, NBK donated around $3.3M to Kuwait Red Crescent Society during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud - Saudi Arabia



Her Royal Highness Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud is a