For the second year in a row, Arab women were ranked by the number of people they influenced. On the second line was Yemeni activist and human rights activist Tavakul Karman, who became the laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for non-violent struggle, women's security and women's right to participate fully in building peace. On the third line is Lubna Olayan, chief executive officer of the Olayan Financing Company from Saudi Arabia. Despite the fact that Lubny’s position has decreased by one line compared to last year, she is still considered one of the leading business leaders in the region and a role model among Arab women.
The sociologist Mona Al Munajid, who ranked 37th in the ranking, notes that over the past ten years, obvious changes have been seen in terms of the role of Arab women in society, however, their professional potential remains largely untapped.
“The lives of women living in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have changed significantly over the past decade,” says Al Munajid. high-ranking posts still holds. " According to Al Munajid, in order to continue dynamic development and have a competitive knowledge-based economy, GCC countries must recognize the value of women's talents, skills and qualifications. GCC governments are making efforts today to increase the number of women involved in decision-making.
Recall that Sheikh Lubna Al Kassimi was the first emirate to take the post of Minister of State in the UAE. Today, it is responsible for expanding trade relations with foreign partners, which is one of the key components in the emirate’s diversification strategy.
Among the other emirates that have re-entered the list is Inji Chalhoub, president and managing director of The Etoile Group. Her achievements are not only an influence on the formation of fashion and style in the Middle East region over the past 25 years through the network of her company boutiques and joint projects, but also the attraction of more than 200 prestigious and famous luxury brands to the region, including Chanel, Tod's, Valentino, Ralph Lauren and many others.
