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Sheikha Lubna tops female power list

By staff writer

Sunday, 6 March 2011 8:33 AM

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Sheikha Lubna is the world’s most powerful female Arab, according to a new list published by CEO Middle East.

Sheikha Lubna, according to the magazine, “has been challenging traditional opinions about women in business ever since she developed a system that reduced cargo turnaround at Dubai Ports Authority from one hour to ten minutes.”

She also sits on board of directors for Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry amongst many others and is on the board of directors (honorary) for the National US Arab Chamber of Commerce.

The Emirati was placed just ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Lubna Olayan, boss of Olayan Financing, with another Emirati, Salma Hareb – CEO of JAFZA – in third place.

The head of the Alwaleed Foundation in Lebanon, Leila El Solh, was ranked fourth, while Dalia Mogahed, an advisor to President Obama, came in at fifth.

The list examined the influence of Arab women across the globe across all sectors, including business, science, media, sports, academia and entertainment.

To read the full 100 Most Powerful Arab Women 2011 list, click here

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Posted by: Ishraq Al-Sadhan Wednesday, 14 December 2011 8:18 AM[UAE] - Saudi Arabia

So is Nancy Ajram and Rima Fakih more powerful than Dr. Hayat Sindi nowadays? Unbelievable.

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Posted by: Nigel Bradford Tuesday, 8 March 2011 11:25 AM[UAE] - UAE

I agree with Azeem! Where is Randa Ayoub for her work in creating an international film animation sector in Jordan??

What was the criteria for selection on the list?

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Posted by: Azeem Naina Monday, 7 March 2011 9:45 PM[UAE] - U A E

Hello

I'm wondering why there is no mentioning of HH Sheikha Fathima Bint Mubarak Al Nahyan of UAE who is a visionary for the aspiring UAE women and Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al Missned of Qatar for her achievement in the academic developments.

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