HH Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel
A social activist and fashion icon, Princess Al-Taweel is the perfect role model for young women. She is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation, which supports various causes including women’s empowerment, and she sits on the Board of Trustees of Silatech, an organization creating jobs for young people. Arabian Business calls her “a princess with a purpose” as utilizes her public role as a positive influence within the community—more specifically, young women. With the support of her husband, HRH Prince Alwaleed, she has been able to empower... 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 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...
Read MoreHRH Princess Adela Bint Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
As a strong advocate for women’s’ rights Princess Adela’s dedication to the women of Saudi Arabia surely makes her a leader in the empowerment of women. She holds the position as the president of the Board of Directors of the Center as well as additional organizations that exemplify her dedication to society. At the Forum on the Participation of Women in National Development this year, she praised women for their achievements in Saudi Arabia. As she noted the growth of women in the work force, she did not fail to acknowledge the current lack of presence that continues to linger. “The...
Read MoreNora Alyousif
Her extensive resume of achievements should surprise no one, not only is she recognized by many as Dr. Nora Alyousif, she has held various positions within the education and government sector which have displayed her as a woman of intelligence and great wisdom. As a political leader she has advocated heavily for women’s’ rights. More specifically, she is a strong supporter of women involvement in politics. She was noted by Arabinsight.org saying, “Very few Saudi women major in political science, and this major used to be closed to women. By restructuring some of the universities and...
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Middle East Businesswomen and Leaders Achievement Award: Knowledge Management Development Award
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