UAE Women Leaders: Shaping the Future of Business

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is evolving and women are an important aspect of this evolution. Over the past few years, the number of women in the UAE who become bosses, start their own companies, and manage large companies has increased significantly. Banks, airplanes, buildings, sports – they are doing all sorts of things and that is a great thing. These women prove that they are capable of doing anything and contribute to the development of the UAE as a country where anyone can thrive. It is their effort that is building the country and providing young girls with big dreams in the future. Here are some of these incredible women who are transforming the UAE and making a difference.

Hana Al Rostamani: Banking CEO

Hana Al Rostamani is one of the most important people on the planet. The head of the company is a woman; she is the Group CEO of the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). It is one of the largest banks in the region as well as having a large number of branches.

Hana says:

“We need more girls to work in the banks and finance. I am happy to have this significant job and improve it every day.”

Here’s what makes Hana special:

• She is among the very few ladies heading a large bank in the region.
• She is very wise and has done her homework as far as money is concerned.
• That’s why under her guidance, FAB is doing new things in the sphere of digital banking.
• She is concerned with the growth of the bank in a manner that will benefit all the stakeholders.

Amira Sajwani: Building Dreams

Amira Sajwani is a star in the world of real estate. That means she helps build and sell homes and buildings. She’s a big shot at DAMAC Properties and has started her own companies too.

Amira has some great advice for young women:

“To any young woman starting her career – Stand your ground. Don’t allow people to treat you like you don’t belong there.”

Here’s why Amira is awesome:

• She is making the UAE skyline with a new building.
• She does not just build homes but is aimed at building up an entire community.
• She wants to help other women with business.
• She believes teaching and helping younger females working in this field.

Other Amazing UAE Women in Business

Without direct quotes, but worth mentioning, are other women of the UAE who are making big waves in different sectors:

• Aisha Al Mansoori: She is the first female to become a captain of a big airplane in the UAE, blazing the trail and proving that women can soar high, just like she does with the rest of the careers they may choose.
• Amna Al Haddad: A very strong sportswoman who does heavy weights; she participated in the Olympics and proved that UAE women can be strong in sports as well.
• Amna Al Qubaisi: First-ever professional race car driver from the UAE, out to prove that women can be fast and furious!

Why These Women Matter

These women are really important because:

1. They show young girls in the UAE that they can do anything.
2. They’re changing how people think about what women can do.
3. They’re making the UAE a better place for everyone.
4. They’re helping more women get good jobs and be leaders.

What We Can Learn

From these amazing women, we learn:

• Be brave and try new things.
• Work hard and don’t give up.
• Help other women succeed too.
• Believe in yourself, even when others don’t.

The UAE is changing, and these women are a big reason why. They’re not just doing great things themselves; they’re making it easier for the next group of women to do even more. The future looks bright for women in UAE business!