Five Qataris named in ranking of world’s most powerful Arab women

Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has been named one of the three most powerful Arab Business Women in the world, according to Forbes magazine.

The Qatar Museums chairperson and sister of the Emir first debuted on the publication’s 100 most powerful women list when it launched three years ago and landed in the No. 3 spot this year.

The Forbes Middle East’s annual list celebrates Arab female empowerment in business and government, and features dozens of women with Arab roots from across the globe.

Forbes appears to have considerably consolidated its rankings from past years, as it previously recognized hundreds of Arab women across multiple categories for their achievements.

This year, the magazine named 100 of the most powerful Arab businesswomen alongside the 10 most powerful Arab women in government and the world’s 10 most powerful Arab women “making a global impact.

Original article by Chantelle D’Mello

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Five Qataris named in ranking of world’s most powerful Arab women