Top 10 Women Leaders In Middle East - 2023
Women Leaders In Middle East are Leading With Vision, Clarity, and Purpose
The roles of women in the Arab world have changed throughout history, as the culture and society in which they live has undergone significant transformations. Historically, as well as presently, the situation of women differs greatly between Arabic speaking regions, their urban or rural population and age groups. Among other factors, these differences can be attributed to local traditions, culture and religion, women's social or legal status, their level of education, health or self-awareness. Historically, women in the Arab world have played important roles in their societies, including as mothers, educators, and community leaders. However, the status and rights of women have evolved over time and vary greatly across the region due to a combination of cultural, religious, and legal factors.
Importance of Women leaders: Women leaders are more transformational than men leaders. They function as a role model for their subordinates. They inspire their team and spend a lot of time coaching their team. They care a lot about their personal development. Women leaders emphasize teamwork and authentic communication as a key to success.
Significance of Women Leaders in Middle East: In recent years, the Middle East has witnessed a remarkable rise in female empowerment particularly in leadership roles, where women are carving their path to success in various sectors. Female leaders are emerging as champions of change, redefining gender norms, and proving their mettle in traditionally male-dominated industries such as technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. Middle East has witnessed the rise of inspirational women leaders who have made significant contributions to various fields, breaking barriers, and becoming sources of inspiration for future generations. The success stories of Saudi women leaders offer valuable lessons for aspiring female leaders in the Middle East and beyond. These leaders have faced unique challenges and overcome societal barriers, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and perseverance. They have emphasized the importance of education, self-belief, and continuous learning in achieving success.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneur magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Leaders in Middle East – 2023’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.
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Agnes Koltay
A prominent figure in the field of facade engineering, combining her expertise in architecture, design, and structural engineering to create visually striking and durable building facades
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Alisa D’Souza
A perfect blend of professionalism, strategic perspective having working experience of over 20 years in the PR industry, provides a perfect blend of strategic thinking, creativity, innovative solutions and building credibility
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Esha D'Souza
A passionate business leader helping businesses grow by simplifying their audit, accounting and legal complexities with diverse 17+ years of experience
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Racha Moukayed Mcclelland
A seasoned veteran having vast experience and exceptional expertise to provide top-tier solutions for clients, also has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to navigate the market with ease
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Ranjitha Raghavan
An environment enthusiast brings an end to this plastic-based packaging issue and strives to put an end to plastic consumption and global waste by switching to sustainable alternatives
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Reenita Das
An industry expert with +25 years of healthcare marketing and consulting experience which include engaging with global clients and start ups to develop and implement growth strategies
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Shaily Gupta
An emerging business leader in the field of information technology, has single-handedly grown the firm as a brand in the region
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Sheena Nedumparambath
An inspiring business entrepreneur with strategic and progressive vision connecting brands to customers through interactive and result-driven technologies
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Tania Santos
An accomplished professional with over 14 years of robust experience in managing corporate communications and crisis situations
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Tarannum Malik
A force to be reckoned with in the world of sustainability and food security, driving to positively impact the environment and making a significant difference in the UAE and beyond