10 Arab Female Entrepreneurs To Support In 2024

These Arab female entrepreneurs are making a difference in their respective fields and are worth supporting in 2024. From tech innovators to educational-tech (ed-tech) pioneers, these women are breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes in the male-dominated business world. They are not only building successful businesses but are also using their platforms to promote social and environmental causes. By supporting these Arab female entrepreneurs, as a female community, we can help to promote diversity, equality, and innovation in the region.

By Amrita Singh

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Zainab Salbi - Women for Women International

Zainab Salbi’s global nonprofit organization provides women survivors of war with the tools and resources they need to rebuild their lives. Salbi founded Women for Women International in 1993 with the goal of empowering women in conflict zones. The organization has since helped over 500,000 women in countries around the world. Salbi is a prominent activist and has received numerous awards for her work in human rights.

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Fatima Al Shirawi - The Gracious F

Founder of The Gracious F bakery, an artisanal bakery in Dubai that specializes in creating unique cakes and desserts, Al Shirawi started her bakery as a passion project and has since turned it into a successful business. Her cakes have become popular for their unique designs and high quality ingredients.

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Hind Al-Nahedh - Shekra

Hind Al-Nahedh is a Kuwaiti is the founder of Shekra, a fintech platform that provides financial services to small and medium-sized businesses. Al-Nahedh is a prominent figure in the Kuwaiti fintech scene and has won numerous awards for her work in the field. Shekra is helping to address the funding gap that many SMEs face in the region.

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Dania Abdul Malak – Sarwa

Sarwa is a UAE-based digital investment advisory platform that aims to democratize investing for everyone. Dania Abdul Malak launched Sarwa in 2017 with the goal of making investing accessible to all. The platform offers low-cost investment portfolios that are tailored to each user's risk profile.

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Hanan Darwish - ID4A Technologies

Hanan Darwish is the founder of a UAE-based AI company that provides businesses with advanced facial recognition and video analytics solutions, ID4A Technologies. Darwish has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry and has worked on a number of high-profile projects throughout her career. Her concept is helping businesses improve their security and customer experience with its advanced AI solutions.

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Sarah Abu Risheh – Abwaab

Abwaab is a Jordanian edtech platform that provides Arabic-language educational resources to students. Abu Risheh founded Abwaab in 2017 to address the lack of quality educational resources in Arabic. The platform offers a wide range of resources, including online courses, educational games, and interactive exercises.

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Rola Fayyad – Blueground

Rola Fayyad founded a Lebanese proptech company that offers fully furnished and serviced apartments for rent in major cities around the world. Fayyad founded Blueground in 2013 and has since grown the business into a global brand with properties in over 15 cities. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative business model.

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Laila Akel - Little Thinking Minds

A Jordanian edtech company that provides bilingual educational resources for children, Laila Akel founded Little Thinking Minds in 2010 with the goal of promoting bilingualism and cultural understanding among children. The platform offers a range of educational resources, including books, videos, and interactive games.

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Noor Shamma – Yogini

Yogini is a Palestinian social enterprise that produces and sells yoga mats made from recycled materials. Shamma founded Yogini in 2016 with the goal of promoting sustainable living and supporting Palestinian women. The company employs women from marginalized communities in the production process and uses recycled materials to create its products.

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Huda Al Lawati - The Flower Crate

The Flower Crate is an Omani florist that specializes in creating unique and personalized floral arrangements for all occasions. Al Lawati founded The Flower Crate in 2016 and has since established the company as a leading florist in Oman. The business has won numerous awards for its innovative designs and customer service.