5 Arab businesswomen to keep an eye on - Your Middle East

5 Arab businesswomen to keep an eye on - Your Middle East:

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5 Arab businesswomen to keep an eye on
Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi (bottom left), Lubna Olayan (right), Fatima Al Jaber (top middle), Sheikha Al Bahar (top left), Nayla Hayek (middle bottom) © YME

From nascent entrepreneurs to corporate powerhouses, an increasing number of women have been assuming pivotal roles in MENA’s private and public sector. This trend has been in part attributed to a widened provision of schooling for the gender – most MENA countries have managed to close approximately 90% of the gap in that metric, making Arab women more likely to attend university than Arab men.

Despite these positive developments, however, challenges remain pervasive. Common difficulties, such as the availability of capital or lackluster economic growth, are not exclusive to women. The presence of prejudice and alleged sexism, however, is a commonly cited impediment throughout the supply chain.

As the business world implements the appropriate adjustments to eliminate these barriers, with the assistance of several prominent NGOs and local governments, select icons in the region mark another lucrative and inspirational year. These women, among numerous others, represent significant contributions to the MENA’s economies and serve as a pathway to success for Arab businesswomen."

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