Women are often called the builders of the nation. This holds equally true for the UAE where women have been contributing to making the country as one of the happening places in the world. Be it academics, politics, arts or science, women of UAE have left their mark in every field.
She tops the list of being one of the most successful and influential women in the Arab world. Currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Trade, she is the first women in UAE to be appointed in ministerial post way back in 2004. She has also served as the Minister of Economic and Planning. According to the Arabian Business, Lubna has extensively contributed to boost UAE as a major donor. Besides, she is noted for being a central figure in global human development.
Labeled as one of the most powerful women in Arab world, she looks over 4500 companies. Having started her career as project engineer in 2001, she currently holds the position of CEO in TECOM Investments. She is a woman of great strength and volatility, and has been a source of inspiration to young women in the country.
Reem is known to have played an important role in UAE's successful bid of Expo 2020. As Arabian Business puts it, she is at the fore front of making the Expo a success. Her profile as Minister of State for the UAE has helped her play a vital part of the federal government, as well as managing the International Affairs Unit of the Executive Office of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai.
Majida has received the Emirates Women Award (EWA) for excellence in Strategic & Financial Planning in 2013. As an assistant director general of Dubai Land Department, Majida proved that Emirati women can achieve and play an important role in developing their own country by their dedication and passion towards their work.
The first female fighter pilot in the UAE, Mariam Al Mansouri, led a strike mission against Daesh last year making headlines all over the world. She served in the army before starting her flight training, and also received the Mohammad bin Rashid Pride of the Emirates medal for excellence in her field.
Raja Al Gurg is not only the managing director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, but also a board member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, president of the Dubai Business Women’s Council, and board member of the Dubai Women Association.As if that wasn’t enough, she also became a member of the Dubai Government’s Economic Council, and Arab International Women’s Forum. After her magnificent achievements, there is no question why she is one of the most powerful Emirati women
Do you have something interesting you would like to share? Write to us at [email protected]
