Women and Business: Leadership, Arab-Style

Did you know … Leadership, Arab-Style

Hazel Thompson

Setting the Stage

—More Arab women than men are enrolled in universities

—70% of graduates from Qatari universities are female

—Many Gulf Cooperation Countries encourage women to step into leadership roles

—Arab women are estimated to have US$40 billion dollars of personal wealth at their disposal

Leadership Arab-Style

Sheikha Hanadi Al-Thani —Member of Qatar’s ruling family

—CEO in banking, real estate and other ventures

—Masters degree in Economics

—Encourages increased participation from women in business and global finance

Leadership Arab-Style

Photo courtesy of World Economic Forum

Leadership Arab-Style

Ask Yourself

—How are young women leaders changing the Arab world?

—What does female business leadership do for a nation?

Lessons Learned

—Past vs. Present

—Work-Life Balance

—Culture of Family

—Positive Outcomes

Leadership Arab-Style

Hazel Thompson

Photos: Hazel Thompson

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Leadership Arab-Style

What You Can Do

Visit the Arab Women’s Leadership Institute website

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