These are the people that are making waves and being recognised for their impressive effort at work! Forbes Middle East published the 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen list and it features the leading women from 27 different sectors and 27 nationalities.

6 Qatari women made it on Forbes 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen

These ladies have been their mark in the fields of healthcare, telecommunications, finance, education, and more.

6. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari (#8)

Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari has been the Managing Director of Qatar’s principal healthcare provider, Hamad Medical Corporation, since 2017. She was also appointed as the country’s Minister of Public Health in 2016. She previously worked at the World Health Organization and Retuers as a freelance health reporter and writer.

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5. Noor Al Sulaiti (#31)

Noor Al Sulaiti is the CEO of Ooredoo in Oman. She’s been in managing positions in the technology and telecommunication fields including Starlink Qatar.

4. Mira Al-Attiyah (#49)

Mira Al-Attiyah is the CEO of QNB Capital and she’s been providing advisory and asset management services to various entities in Qatar and globally. She was previously an assistant undersecretary for trade affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

3. Alanoud Bint Hamad Al-Thani (#61)

Recognised by the World Economic Forum as a young global leader in March 2021, Alanoud Bint Hamad Al-Thani is the Deputy CEO & Chief Business Officer of Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority.

2. Aisha Bint Faleh Al Thani (#71)

Aisha Bint Faleh Al Thani is the Founder & Chairperson of Al Faleh Educational Holding, the first Qatari educational institution to list on the venture market of the Qatar Stock Exchange in 2021. Currently, the institution operates and manages three schools and one college in its portfolio.

1. Hanadi bint Nasser Al Thani (#82)

Hanadi bint Nasser Al Thani is the Founder & Chairperson of Amwal, Founder & CEO of Al Waab City Real Estate, Founding Chair of INJAZ Qatar. She’s a veteran in multiple business sectors and founded the investment firm Amwal in 1998 and Al Waab City Real Estate in 2005.

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