Top 10 Women CEOs in Middle East - 2025

The Middle East has made considerable gains in creating women leaders, particularly in corporate settings, with more women as CEOs and corporate leaders shaping the business environment. Although the region has traditionally encountered social and cultural barriers, the last few years have seen governments and the private sector supporting women leading change. This is showing up in sectors like technology, finance, health, and education, where women are often leading innovation and strategic growth. Although the number of women CEOs in the Middle East continues to be low, with statistics remaining relatively flat, the trend does appear to be on the rise. Many countries in the region are beginning to develop programs to drive women’s representation in the workforce and leadership roles, contributing to economic diversification and sustainability.

Women leaders are particularly notable in sectors that are undergoing a digital transformation. Women's involvement in technology is permitting organizations to shift to meet changing market demand, improve customer experience, and create inclusive workplace cultures. Women CEOs are driving progress in fintech, e-Commerce, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy solutions. Their leadership is helping to create new corporate governance and operational effectiveness while supporting policies that promote work-life balance and gender parity. As the acknowledgment of women’s leadership in the Middle East expands, there is a beneficial impact on the market, productivity, innovation, resilience, and market competitiveness. As additional women in this area eventually attain executive rank, they will engage in an economic development cycle and reset how leaders will be defined for generations. This progression indicates that women’s influence on industries will only continue to grow in good measure in the future.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women CEOs in Middle East - 2025’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.