Female Entrepreneurs in the UAE

Female entrepreneurs are nothing shocking in the business of the twenty-first century. Successful ladies throughout the world work on a par with men quite frequently competing with them and surpassing them in many domains. Success tales of ladies in business point out that the world has changed forever inclusive of the territory of the UAE.

The world of business, of course, has only benefited from the presence of a huge number of businesswomen in it. They brought along their innovative vision, sharp mind, potential to think outside the box, their creativity, and amazing business acumen. One of the most well-known women in the Middle East is Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned. Being the second of the three wives of the third emir of Qatar, Sheikha is actively engaged in public activities, particularly those that are associated to academic reforms.

Also, Sheikha heads the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development. She is actively involved in the affairs of the Qatar government and is the owner of the Le Tanneur Company that manufactures leather goods. Nezha Hayat is another successful businesswoman working in the Middle East. Since 2016, Ms. Hayat has been in charge of capital markets in Morocco. She managed to build a successful career in finance.

Nezha actively cooperates with Miriem Bensalah-Chaqroun who heads the Confederation of Enterprises in Morocco. Ms. Bensalah-Chaqroun is another example of an influential businesswoman in the Middle East. The most successful ladies in the world are engaged in a vast range of activities. They work in jurisprudence, economy, create businesses, improve marketing techniques and are the authors of scientific discoveries and research. Businesswomen in the UAE are not a novice.

According to the statistics, 33% of businesses in the UAE with a turnover of more than 100 thousand dollars are managed by women. Businesswomen own 40% of companies in Libya and about 60% of firms in Bahrain.