200 Most Powerful Arab Women
In developing this ranking we considered and analyzed each government in the MENA region before identifying specific individuals. We then contacted those shortlisted and requested all relevant information, while also consulting official government websites and public documents to ensure an accurate ranking. Criteria 1. The individual’s role in influencing revenues and budget; 2. Degree of power associated with their position; 3. Economic indicators of the country—World Bank’s KAM Index, GDP and GDP per capita; and 4. Length of time in their position.
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1 # Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi
1 # Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al QasimiCountry : UAE
Position : Minister for International Cooperation & Development / President of Zayed University
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2 # Dr Rawya Al-Busaidi
2 # Dr Rawya Al-BusaidiCountry : Oman
Position : Minister of Higher Education
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3 # Hind Subaih Al-Subaih
3 # Hind Subaih Al-SubaihCountry : Kuwait
Position : Minister of Social Affairs & Labour / Minister of State for Planning & Development Affairs
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4 # Dr Fatima Mohamed Al Balooshi
4 # Dr Fatima Mohamed Al BalooshiCountry : Bahrain
Position : Minister of Social Development
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5 # Dr Hessa Al Jaber
5 # Dr Hessa Al JaberCountry : Qatar
Position : Minister of Information & Communications Technology
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6 # Sheikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al Khalifa
6 # Sheikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al KhalifaCountry : Bahrain
Position : Minister of Culture
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7 # Dr Madiha Al Shaibani
7 # Dr Madiha Al ShaibaniCountry : Oman
Position : Minister of Education
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8 # Zohra Derdouri
8 # Zohra DerdouriCountry : Algeria
Position : Minister of Post, Information Technology & Communication
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9 # Dr Naglaa El Ehwany
9 # Dr Naglaa El EhwanyCountry : Egypt
Position : Minister of International Cooperation
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10 # Maryam Mohammed Al Roumi
10 # Maryam Mohammed Al RoumiCountry : UAE
Position : Minister of Social Affairs
