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Meet the Women CEOs Leading the UAE's Biggest Companies

Humpy Adepu

Hana Al Rostamani – First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB): Hana Al Rostamani leads First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest bank by assets. She focuses on digital transformation, fintech partnerships, and sustainable banking initiatives. Under her leadership, FAB has strengthened its regional influence and global financial partnerships. Her strategic direction helps position the bank as a key financial institution supporting economic growth and innovation across the Middle East’s banking sector.

Sarah Al Suhaimi – Saudi Tadawul Group: Sarah Al Suhaimi chairs Saudi Tadawul Group and plays a major role in shaping capital markets across the Gulf region. She works on strengthening market transparency, expanding investor participation, and modernizing financial infrastructure. Her leadership supports economic reforms and global investor engagement while helping position regional stock exchanges as competitive and transparent financial hubs.

Raja Al Mazrouei – Etihad Credit Insurance: Raja Al Mazrouei leads Etihad Credit Insurance, the UAE’s federal export credit company supporting national exporters and international trade expansion. She focuses on export financing, risk management, and trade protection services. Her leadership helps UAE businesses enter global markets while strengthening the country’s economic diversification strategy and supporting non-oil sector growth.

Huda Al Lawati – Aliph Capital: Huda Al Lawati, founder and CEO of Aliph Capital, leads a regional investment firm focused on infrastructure and private equity opportunities. She works on long-term capital investments that support logistics, energy transition, and digital infrastructure. Her leadership encourages regional investment and supports economic diversification across the Middle East’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

Najla Al Midfa – Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa): Najla Al Midfa leads the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, where she promotes startup incubation, innovation programs, and venture ecosystem development. Under her leadership, Sheraa has become a major hub for entrepreneurs and technology startups in the UAE. Her work supports youth entrepreneurship and innovation-driven economic development across the region.

Shaista Asif – PureHealth Group: Shaista Asif leads PureHealth Group, one of the Middle East’s largest healthcare platforms. She oversees hospital networks, healthcare technology expansion, and global acquisitions. Her leadership strengthens the UAE’s healthcare ecosystem and supports international healthcare partnerships while positioning PureHealth as a major healthcare services provider focused on innovation and patient care.

Renuka Jagtiani – Landmark Group: Renuka Jagtiani serves as CEO of Landmark Group, a major retail and hospitality conglomerate operating across the Middle East, Africa, and India. She drives digital retail transformation, e-commerce expansion, and brand development. Under her leadership, Landmark continues to expand its presence in fashion, lifestyle, and consumer retail markets.

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