Economy Middle East

As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, Economy Middle East celebrates 30 visionary women across the region who are breaking barriers, driving change, and shaping a more inclusive future. The Middle East is undergoing a profound transformation, with women at the forefront—leading businesses, redefining industries, and challenging norms. Their growing influence is not only reshaping boardrooms but also fostering a culture of inclusivity, equality, and opportunity. As more women rise to leadership roles, they become beacons of inspiration, proving that ambition and talent know no gender.? Here are 30 visionary women making a lasting impact: Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of American University of Sharjah Alia Abdulla AlMazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sarah bint Yousif Al-Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, Director-General of Government of Dubai Media Office H.E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation Jomana R. Alrashid, CEO and board member at SRMG Hana Al Rostamani, Group CEO, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Amira Sajwani, Founder and CEO, Prypco real estate? Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Martina Strong, US Ambassador to the UAE Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Chair of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court; GCEO of 2PointZero, a subsidiary of IHC Shaista Asif, group CEO, PureHealth Dr. Raja Al Gurg, Managing Director & Board Member, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) Rania Nashar, Chairperson of Audit Committee of FII Institute and Board Member, stc Samia Bouazza, Group CEO and Managing Director, Multiply Group Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President, Dubai Design District Dr. Aishah Alyammahi, Strategic Advisor, Alef Education Nadia Zaal, Co-founder and CEO, Zaya Group Dr Saeeda Jaffar, GM GCC, Visa He Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi , Former UAE Minister and Vice President, Kalimat Foundation Nora Al Matrooshi, Astronaut Dalal Al Qais, Group CEO, Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports Elham Mahfouz, CEO, Commercial Bank of Kuwait Hanan Al Kuwari, Member of the board of governors, Sidra Medicine Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman, Landmark Group Salma Albaloushi, Pilot, senior investigator, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Check out the full list: https://lnkd.in/dd74E9_w #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #WomenInLeadership #VisionaryWomen

On March 20, the UAE celebrates International Day of Happiness, reaffirming its commitment to well-being and quality of life. Swipe to learn more. #UAE #InternationalDayofHappiness #Happiness

Dubai has made significant strides in recent years, evolving into one of the world's top financial hubs. This progress is reflected in the latest Global Financial Center Index rankings, where Dubai's rise to 12th place is credited to the Dubai International Financial Centre's (DIFC) accomplishments over the past two decades. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRcDJR3q #UAE #Dubai #ranking #finance

Egypt’s economic growth is anticipated to maintain its upward trajectory in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, according to preliminary indicators, stated Rania A. Al-Mashat, minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation. Speaking at the annual Iftar of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo (AmCham Egypt), Al-Mashat underscored that enhancing Egypt’s economic future necessitates a cooperative effort from the government, private sector, civil society, and chambers of commerce. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grNU7vyV ????? ??????? ???????? ?????????? ??? #Egypt #Economicgrowth #Futuredevelopment

ENOC Group and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced today that they have signed a trial agreement to explore the feasibility of green hydrogen-powered mobility solutions in the emirate of Dubai, a move that would drive the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and support the development of the UAE’s green hydrogen economy. Under the agreement, ENOC Group will supply green hydrogen fuel to RTA’s hydrogen-powered city buses. It will also provide technical support and data on green hydrogen refueling to assist RTA in conducting a comprehensive feasibility study. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEnW3dxw #Dubai #Hydrogen #Sustainability #greenenergy

As chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (13) of 2025, regarding the formation of the Data and Statistics Committee in the Emirate of Dubai. According to the resolution, the committee will be chaired by the director general of the Digital Dubai Authority, with Younus Abdulaziz Al Nasser serving as vice chairman. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gy5N4Rz7 #Dubai #Data #Statistics #digitaltransformation #technology

BlackRock, (Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX have announced that NVIDIA and Elon Musk’s xAI are joining the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, which will now be known as the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP). The addition of NVIDIA and xAI enhances the partnership's technological leadership as it works to invest in expanding and developing AI infrastructure. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eier6PVY #UAE #AbuDhabi #Mgx #X #blackrock #AI #microsoft #Nvidia

ADQ, a sovereign investor based in Abu Dhabi, has revealed plans to invest more than $25 billion to provide power to data centers in the U.S., in collaboration with U.S. private equity firm ECP (Energy Capital Partners). The two parties have formed a 50-50 partnership focused on developing new power generation and energy infrastructure. Their joint effort aims to meet the increasing energy demands of data centers, hyperscale cloud companies, and other energy-intensive sectors, according to ADQ. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBr7Jn4g #UAE #AbuDhabi #usa #infrastructure #ADQ #investment #Data #energy

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50% following its March meeting, marking the second consecutive meeting with no rate change. Economists and investors now await Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s 2:30 PM ET press conference for further insights on future policy direction. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7-fRxd9 #FederalReserve #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicy #Economy

Abu Dhabi-based G42, a leader in AI and cloud computing, has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to advance climate technology by developing AI solutions to significantly improve the accuracy of global weather forecasting. The collaboration will leverage NVIDIA's Earth-2, an open platform that enhances climate and weather predictions through interactive, AI-driven, high-resolution simulations. “This initiative with NVIDIA is a testament to our commitment to applying AI in ways that not only innovate but also solve critical global challenges. Establishing the Earth-2 Climate Tech Lab in Abu Dhabi allows us to leverage our unique capabilities and insights to foster a sustainable future for the world,” stated Peng Xiao, group CEO of G42. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7P5eQGC #G42 #UAE #AbuDhabi #AI #NVIDIA