Nashwa Al Ruwaini is a renowned Arab entrepreneur who has a diverse pool of business activities in various industries that are fitting with her dynamic and progressive outlook on life.

She is the CEO and Board Member of Pyramedia Group, Al Joude Investments, Al Joude Advertising and Publicity in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Delma Medical Centre and Spa and has her own line of pearl business.

She is also a leading executive in the manufacturing and fashion industry and every year adds new ideas to her portfolio of business which fit with her ambitious and creative nature that has no ceiling as she is a firm believer in the power of being a woman, being a leader and in learning new things everyday no matter how challenging.

She is most famous for her media career as a TV presenter where she was dubbed the Oprah Winfrey of the Middle East and where she produced several award winning shows and TV programmes.

She has set up several media powerhouses such as MBC and National Geographic of Abu Dhabi. To balance all her professional success she gives back to the society through her charitable activities which include her Nashwa Charity Foundation, as well as being a volunteer and spokesperson for the UN and the Red Crescent.

Nashwa Al Ruwaini has inspired several people throughout her career and has profound belief in mentoring youth so that they too can achieve their goals and dreams. For all those reasons she was selected as an Influential Arab Woman this year.