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Leading Ladies

These 5 Emirati Entrepreneurs Mean Business

In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has witnessed the rise of remarkable women taking on leadership positions across the nation, many setting up their own businesses and making a name for themselves as renowned entreprenuers. For Emirati Women's Day, let's get to know the trailblazers who have left their mark, and who inspire a generation of young Emiratis to become their own boss.

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Hana Al Rostamani

Hana Al Rostamani is a professional with over 20 years of experience working in both the banking and financial sectors, and the first to become Group CEO of any major UAE-based bank. Among her positions included Deputy CEO and Group CEO of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Chairperson of FAB Private Bank Suisse, and a member of MasterCard Advisory.

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Asma Hilal Lootah

Asma Hilal Lootah is the founder of The Hundred, a Dubai-based wellness center that has become a favorite amongst health enthusiasts. Inspired by her love for wellness and discovering one's self, her single studio for Pilates would grow to include multiple services, earning several awards and recognitions both in and outside the UAE.

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Tahany Taher

Having previously worked for National Bank of Abu Dhabi as Head of SME, Tahany Taher is best known as the founder of HAYAWIIA. Through her gourmet grocery store, she sells fresh ingredients for consumers looking to eat healthier. Simultaneously, her business is empowering women-run businesses in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam that are distributing the ingredients through HAYAWIIA.

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Najla Ahmed Al Midfa

Najila Al Midfa is a woman who wears many hats. In addition to being the CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), and Vice Chairman of Young Arab Leaders, she is the founder of Khayarat where she helps bridge the divide between companies and Emirati talents. Her past experience included working for Google, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, McKinsey and Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Shell, and others.

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Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna

Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna is President of General Electric (GE) in the UAE, and global Chief of Strategy and Operations for GE International Markets. Since joining the company, she has been instrumental in developing strategic directions for GE to operate within selected strategic, complex, and emerging markets.

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Leading Ladies

These 5 Emirati Entrepreneurs Mean Business

Hana Al Rostamani

Asma Hilal Lootah

Tahany Taher

Najla Ahmed Al Midfa

Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna

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