Delve Into GCC Women Leaders' Journey to Profession Succes

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Friday, 18 October 2024

Women make up nearly half the world’s population. However, women continue to be the minority in the workforce.

Since decades women have been given the raw end of the deal when it comes to joining the workforce. Challenges such as gender-roles, lack of education, dearth of opportunities have kept a large majority of women at home. And when they have ventured out in the workforce, they have been met with broken systems that not only hamper their career growth but also pay them lesser than men.

It is indeed a broken cycle.

A sure shot way of making things better for women in the workforce is by bringing more women to take up leadership roles. women in decision-making roles have proven to build more inclusive organizations.

It is imperative to make younger women believe that they can also have successful, long-lasting and fruitful careers. Highlighting existing women leaders and their journey towards professional success can play a key role in providing direction and motivation to aspiring women professionals.

With this mandate the current edition of GWL brings to you conversations with successful women leaders from across the globe.

Read about Dr. Maya Rmeity, Founder and CEO, Prosperise MENA. Dr. Maya received her executive doctorate in business administration from Saint Joseph University of Beirut and Université Paris Dauphine with a focus on strategic management and diversity and inclusion. Her background includes DEI projects with Nokia KSA, Sodexo, Emirates Global Aluminum, Schneider electrics, in addition to consulting for UN Women and other organizations in the GCC and MENA countries.

We also feature an interaction with Nada Al-Tuwaijri, Co-Founder and CEO of Merwas. Nada Al-Tuwaijri is a media professional turned business leader who is currently leading her role at Merwas with resilience and a positive outlook, embodying the qualities of a transformative leader in the GCC business world. She comes armed with a bachelor's degree in political science and international relations & a master’s degree in conflict resolution. Her previous work stints include role as a writer and reporter for Al Arabiya news channel and senior account manager at Edelman. She has also worked at the Ministry of Media, Misk Foundation and Misk Art Institute.

Read more about these women leaders and the secret to their success.

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