The Forbes’s list of the 100 most powerful women in the world is out. And out of the 100, only 4 Arabic women are there.
The magazine claims that its decisions to sort out the powerful women was based on their influence, creativity, and entrepreneurship. These women have not been chosen because they are celebrities, but because they are making a difference in their societies, if not in the whole world. These women are creating paychecks, forming new cultures, and challenging status quo.
One of the really interesting findings is that 39 of those powerful women are categorized in the business sector (the most influential sector followed by the political one). For those still debating women abilities to lead and inspire, they should read the profiles of these women who are running companies considered among the best in the world. Throughout their tenures, they created values, strengthen brands, and made differences. Maybe in Saudi we need some more time to comprehend such realities, we are still debating if women should be working in cashiers or not!!!!!!!
Anyway, from the Arab world, 3 politicians and 1 businesswomen made it to the list; that could give you another indication that Arabic women are still behind when it comes to the business world and to its top positions.
Here it goes according to the list:
- At the 70th position comes the UAE’s Minister of Economy Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi. The first woman to hold a cabinet in the UAE and what cabinet it is! For a country that has many economical aspirations while going through many challenges, standing in her shoes is not that comforting idea.
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- At the 74th position, Sheikha Moozah Al Missned, the first lady of Qatar. She is well known for her many initiatives when it comes to education, children welfare and charity in general. In addition to that, she is the exceptional first lady in the whole conservative gulf area that officially represents her country in many international events.
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- At the 76th position, the glamorous queen of Jordan, Queen Rania Al Abduallah. Well spoken and Internet active queen who focuses on women rights and children education issues. That’s in addition to her efforts in bridging the cultural gaps between the East and the West.
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- At the 94th position, thanks God Maha Al Ghunaim saved the face of Arabic businesswomen and made it to the list. Regardless of the heavy challenges facing her group at the moment, her leadership personality has inspired many women in the area to follow her lead.
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Great examples.
I like from these examples Sheikha Moozah Al Missned . she has done a great job developing education in Qatar . once you o there you’ll notice that oviously .
just qoing to Qatar . Go to Qatar Foundation . and you’ll see how great that education city which bigger UK,US universties has a branch their .
good to hear that there is good examples to follow and to hear about .
What Qatar is doing to elevate its people in Education is more than obvious to any observer.
Thanks for stopping by AbdulMalik …
Thanks for doing this excellent post!
I knew of the work of Sheikha Moozah al Missned (because of the Doha Debates initially) and of Queen Rania (as I have followed some events in Jordan since being involved in a research project from here that was based there).
I am very glad to learn about these 2 other women about whom I was unaware.
It is wonderful to see them honoured in this way.
Thanks again for a great post!
You are always welcome Chiara 🙂
This is just the starts….!
The start of … what?!
Amazing! Hopefully they climb up the list, but nonetheless they hold outstanding positions. I just hope some day a Saudi women would hold one as well 🙂
Hey Athoug …
I certainly share your wishes 🙂 and I do not see any reasons why a Saudi woman can’t make it to the list. We definitely have a lot of bright Saudi women out there who might only need a chance to shine!
personally satisfying to see saudi women nowhere…the day they loose their pride,theyll get some value in the real world…
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