THE MIDDLE EAST’S
10 Powerful Businesswomen
Leading Family-Owned Businesses


Our list of the 10 powerful businesswomen leading some of the largest family-owned companies and groups in the region features women who have inherited family legacies and possess exceptional expertise. They’re managing vast conglomerates across diverse sectors of the economy, including industry, technology, and education. The list includes three entries based in the U.A.E., two from Oman, and one from each of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Bahrain, and Lebanon.
10 Powerful Businesswomen Leading Family-Owned Businesses
Methodology
For this list, we considered:
• The overall impact that the leader and the business have in the region.
• The size of the business.
• The achievements and performance of the leader during the last year.
• The number of years of industry experience and how long has she been leading the company.
• The other roles she currently holds.
Methodology
For this list, we considered:
• The overall impact that the leader and the business have in the region.
• The size of the business.
• The achievements and performance of the leader during the last year.
• The number of years of industry experience and how long has she been leading the company.
• The other roles she currently holds.