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Our Leading Ladies |
The leading ladies of the Middle East have made it their business to be responsible citizens and have created a standard as regional role models. They have managed to combine their initiatives towards responsible business practice, education, health and welfare into a model that has translated into improved quality of life for the less privileged; as well as a society that is more aware of its activities and impacts on its members.
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The immense efforts of each of these three women have contributed to enhancing the overall welfare of the region, as well as in each of their respective countries. They have not only set up various initiatives and institutions to bolster their efforts, but have also succeeded in creating a culture of giving through the spread of a humanitarian message. This has left a significant imprint on local societies, and will hopefully encourage others to follow suit.
Queen Rania Al Abdullah
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan recently launched the Arab Sustainability Leadership Group (ASLG) that is driven by its mission to commit to sustainability and reporting. She...
announced: “In the Arab world, we desperately need to focus our energies on creating equal opportunity for all, particularly our young people, our potential [and] our future.” The ASLG aims to encourage businesses to balance the profits they reap with environmental protection and equal opportunity in order to keep the concept of sustainability at the forefront. Queen Rania said that the ASLG “will be the region’s voice on the global stage, ensuring the Arab world not only catches up, but keeps pace with the front runners in [the] field [of sustainability].” Queen Rania of Jordan has also pioneered various projects in Jordan that address education, women’s issues, equality and general welfare.
Sheikha Mozah
Bint Nasser
Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned of Qatar has also pledged her efforts towards bettering the state of her nation and spreading awareness about core issues such as healthcare and education. Sheikha Mozah has guided the Qatar Foundation on a number of educational projects in order to put Qatar on the world map as the hub for higher education in the Middle East. Additionally, Sheikha Mozah’s efforts have been focused on creating an environment where research, technology and business can fuse together in order to bring together students, professionals and educators. She has also been addressing the need for environmental education in order to raise awareness about the environment and arm the youth of tomorrow with the knowledge of environmental and conservation issues.
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, the wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the daughter of the late King Hussein of Jordan, has also left her mark in the region. Princess Haya has geared her efforts towards supporting the health and medical needs of the Dubai community with a focus on specialized healthcare services, child health and rehabilitation for children with special needs. Princess Haya has also been working toward implementing creative educational programs in order to achieve the educational goals of Dubai. The princess has additionally contributed to bettering the welfare of the Jordanian people by setting up various charitable initiatives such as Tikyet Um Ali – an organization that provides food and services to underprivileged Jordanians.
By Leen Al-Zaben
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