HH Sheikha Sabika bint Ibrahim
Her Royal Highness, Sheika Sabika bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa has been dedicated to womens’ rights in Bahrain through her encouragement for women to be involved in politics. As the head of the Supreme Council for Women in Bahrain, she is a strong advocate for women to vote and is involved with other women leaders to continue empowering women in the Arab world. In an interview, she spoke about the impact Bahraini women have had on the development of the country, ‘The continuation of the development process will always involve women’s full participation in public. However, this will... Read MoreArwa Al-Mtabqati
The first woman member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Federation for Equestrian. In 2008 the King of Saudi Arabia appointed her to the Saudi Olympic Committee. Thus becoming the first female member of the Saudi Olympic delegation. She is also a successful businesswoman who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from King Abdul Aziz University. She founded Trio Ranch in 1989, a 22-hectare sport complex in the east of Jeddah that includes a riding facility catering mostly to the youth. She emphasizes the importance of sport and activity to women’s...
Read MoreHH Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al-Qasimi
First woman minister in UAE, now on her second Ministerial appointment. Former UAE Minister of Economic and Planning, Currently, she is the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade. Congratulation to Sheikha Lubna on her being on Forbes most powerful Arab women of 2010. Sheikha Lubna urges UAE women for more diligence and creativity in order to realize the aspirations of the wise leadership of the UAE for further social and economic development. Forbes ranks Lubna most powerful Arab...
Read MoreHH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak
Just to name a few of HH Sheikha Fatima’s accomplishments, she is the: ∞ President of the General Women’s Union ∞ President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood ∞ Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation Her contribution to women empowerment has been influential to improving the current state of Emirati women. As she advocates for women equality and rights she is the perfect role model for not only Arab women, but to those across the world as she pushes to improve the livelihood of those within the community: women, mothers, children, orphans, the...
Read MoreRoqaya Al-Gassra
Sportswoman of the Year Middle East Businesswomen and Leaders Achievement Award: Sportswoman of the Year “Al Gassra, 28, won a gold medal in the 200m sprint and a bronze in the 100m at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha. She has also won medals at the Asian Indoor and Arabian championships. She was the first female athlete to run in a hijab, at the 2004 Olympics, and was the flag bearer for Bahrain at the 2008 Olympics” Below are several medals that she won from competitions: 2008 – Asian Indoor Games: Gold Medal (60m) 2006 – Asian Games: Gold Medal (200m) and Bronze Medal...
Read MoreLatifa Al-Sheikh
As the youngest Saudi female jockey, Latifa Al-Sheikh is a 17-year-old from Dhahran and a member of the Kingdom’s Equestrian Team. The team is part of the Kingdom Holding Company, which is owned by Prince-al-waleed bin Talal al-Saud. Among her several achievements in the sport, includes winning first place in HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa World Endurance Championships. She was the first Saudi woman to ever win the competition. Below is an article posted after her win. Gulf News: Saudi jockey wins Bahrain endurance race She was also interviewed by Faisal al-Obiedh from Al-Shorfa.com...
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