Recognizing women leaders shaping public governance, digital policy, and the technologies underpinning the GCC’s digital state.
Closing the gender gap often requires more than good intentions. It demands structural change, visible role models, and inclusive cultures. Across the GCC, women are playing a defining role in digital transformation, leading strategy and execution at governments and tech-driven institutions.
The UAE continues to lead the region on gender parity, ranking 17th in the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Gender Gap Report. In the technology workforce, women comprise roughly 30% of the talent—well above the global average of 25%. Behind these numbers are leaders who drive economic impact, scale ventures, shape regulatory frameworks, and influence national policies.
Ahead of the GovTech Conclave 2026, MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East presents a curated list of influential women leaders redefining governance in the Middle East through AI ethics, digital policy, data infrastructure, sustainability, and public-sector innovation.
