Emirati women leaders: how they did it
For Emirati Women’s Day, Aurora50 asks five women how they were raised, what they studied, how they made it to the top – and what they advise tomorrow’s female CEO
Emirati Women’s Day
Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 28 August, was first launched by HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi – known as the Mother of the Nation – in 2015.
![[Aurora50 template] HE Maryam Alsuwaidi, chief executive officer of Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (Esca/ SCA)](https://aurora50.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Aurora50-template-HE-Dr-Maryam-Buti-Alsuwaidi-1024x560.jpg)
Emirati women leaders: how they did it – HE Dr Maryam Buti Alsuwaidi
The CEO of UAE markets regulator the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on limitless learning, critical thinking and the importance of law to running any area of business.
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Emirati women leaders: how they did it – Dr Noura Al Dhaheri
The CEO of UAE markets regulator the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on limitless learning, critical thinking and the importance of law to running any area of business.
![[Aurora50 template] Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC LNG](https://aurora50.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/002_FatemaAlNuaimi-1024x537.jpg)
Emirati women leaders: how they did it – Fatema Al Nuaimi
The CEO of ADNOC LNG on her career path and education, who championed her and how the UAE energy sector is attracting women.
![[Aurora50 template] Fatma Al Jabri, assistant governor for the UAE Central Bank](https://aurora50.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/002_FatmaAlJabri-1024x537.jpg)
Emirati women leaders: how they did it – Fatma Al Jabri
The assistant governor for the UAE Central Bank on the inspiration FAB’s first woman CEO, Hana Al Rostamani, gives Emirati women and on never-ending learning
![[Aurora50 template] Dena Almansoori, group CHRO of Etisalat and founder/ CEO of WhiteBox HR](https://aurora50.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/002_DenaAlmansoori-1024x537.jpg)
Emirati women leaders: how they did it – Dena Almansoori
The group CHRO of Etisalat and founder/ CEO of WhiteBox HR on self-advocacy, a multicultural upbringing and her inspiring grandmother
![[Aurora50 template] Fahima Al Bastaki, ADX’s chief business and market development officer](https://aurora50.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/002_FahimaAlBastaki-1024x537.jpg)
Emirati women leaders: how they did it – Fahima Al Bastaki
ADX’s chief business and market development officer on the legacy of her 100-year-old family business and how stepping into the new field of financial services let her soar
