Jordanian Award-Winning Artist, Female Business Owner Shines
How May Khoury is blending her Arabian culture and heritage with a modern twist in her gallery, designs and business. Her journey and advice for other aspiring women…
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Creating a New Chapter in History: Working Women in Saudi Arabia
There’s a movement going on to employ and empower women in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East…
Read MoreJordanian Female Entrepreneur Creates a Heartwarming Legacy
A Jordanian electrical engineer moved to make a difference, Afnan works to bring a personal mobile heater to the medical field and individuals in pain…
Read MoreHow Professional Women With Ties to Turkey Connect
As a professional Turkish woman working abroad, Melek felt like something was missing. So she launched a business women’s network with a unique model…
Read MoreIf Plan A Doesn’t Work, There Will Be a Better Plan
Melek is from Istanbul, Turkey, and currently works at Microsoft. She credits volunteering, specific goals and the example of strong women for where she is today…
Read MoreBecoming the Boss, In Spite of the Odds
How to get promoted to management and become the boss as a woman in a developing or emerging country…
Read MoreEquipping Business and Professional Women in Dubai
The Dubai Business Women’s Council helps women entrepreneurs and professionals strengthen their network, influence and skills…
Read MoreTransforming Saudi Arabia: Leaving a Mark for My Daughters
Ranked third in the most powerful Arab Women in 2012, Reem Asaad earned international acclaim after campaigning to replace an all male work force in Lingerie stores in Saudi Arabia with women, giving women thousands of jobs. She writes here about the rise of women in the work force, her career path and how she manages the demands of work and family.
Read MoreInterview with one of Egypt’s Top Women: Sahar Sallab
Named one of the Arab’s World 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011, Sahar Sallab’s example inspires beyond sector and geography. Navigating the men’s world of banking in Egypt, she quickly scaled to the top and candidly shares her professional journey, triumphs, challenges, and advice.
Read MoreSaudi Success: Education, Ambition and a Little Rebellion
The first thing you are struck by when you meet Dr. Manar is the unlikely combination of a fresh, fun yet very direct approach coupled with extremely high intelligence, a strong independent streak and…
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