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Raja Al Gurg

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Raja Al Gurg
Born
Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg
CitizenshipUnited Arab Emirates
Alma materKuwait University
OccupationManaging Director Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
Known forHigh profile Arab businesswoman

Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg is a businesswoman in Dubai,  United Arab Emirates, currently serving as the managing director and chairperson of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group.[1]

Consistently ranked among the most powerful businesswomen by Forbes,[2] she has been recognised internationally with accolades including the highest French civilian award – the Legion of Honor Chevalier (Knight),[3] in appreciation of her efforts in strengthening the UAE-France relations.

Dr. Al Gurg is a board member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[4]

Accomplishments and contributions across multiple domains

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Education

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Dr. Al Gurg serves as the honorary pro-chancellor at the Heriot Watt University in Dubai.[5] Other significant positions she holds in the educational sector include the vice chairperson of the board of trustees at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences,[6] and member of board of trustees at Ajman University.[7]

She is the Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Governors at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University,[8] a member of the Board of Directors for Dubai Academic Health Corporation,[9] and the Vice Chairperson of the University of Dubai.[10]

Dr. Al Gurg also contributes her expertise as a member of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Schools Establishment.[11] She was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate at Queen’s University[12] Belfast for economics and also conferred the Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) honour by Amity University, India.[13]

Banking

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In March 2020, the National Bank of Fujairah appointed Raja Easa Al Gurg as the deputy chairperson of its board.[14] She is also on the advisory board of Coutts Bank,[15] the wealth division of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group.

Women empowerment

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Dr. Al Gurg founded the Dubai Businesswomen Council,[16] which fosters personal and professional development of businesswomen in Dubai. She is also a board member of Dubai Women’s Association.[17]

She is also a member of the Family Business Advisory Committee,[18] which oversees the work of the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses.

Philanthropy

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A philanthropist and the chairperson of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation,[19] Dr. Al Gurg serves as the chairperson of the Al Jalila Foundation, a nonprofit organisation advancing medical education and research in the UAE.[20]

Education

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Raja Easa Al Gurg graduated from Kuwait University in 1977 with a degree in English Literature.[21] She has also done advanced courses in management, sales and marketing, human resources and the development of personal skills.

Published works

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In December 2019, Raja Easa Al Gurg released her autobiography, entitled ‘Raja Al Gurg - An Autobiography.’ [22][23]

In 2023, she unveiled her book, ‘The Power of Authenticity: Three Principles of Leadership Success’, in which she recounts the obstacles and triumphs she has faced during her career journey.[24]

Other notable accolades

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  • Ranked among the ‘100 Most Powerful Arabs’ for 2024 by Gulf Business magazine.[25]
  • Ranked among ‘The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’ by Forbes for 2023.[26]
  • Ranked among the Arabian Business 2023 listing of the ‘100 Most Inspiring Leaders in the Middle East.’[27]
  • Ranked second in ‘The Middle East Most Powerful Businesswomen’ listing of Forbes Middle East for 2023.[28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg". Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  2. ^ "Raja Easa Al-Gurg". Arab News. 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  3. ^ "Eminent UAE businesswoman Dr Raja Al Gurg receives highest French civilian award". www.gulftoday.ae. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  4. ^ "Dubai Chamber of Commerce - Dubai Chamber of Commerce - Dubai Chambers". Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  5. ^ "Heriot-Watt University Dubai Pro-Chancellor Appointment". www.hw.ac.uk. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  6. ^ "Our Board of Trustees". MBRU. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  7. ^ "Request Rejected". www.ajman.ac.ae. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  8. ^ "HBMSU".
  9. ^ "Home - Dubai Health - Dubai Academic Health Corporation". Dubai Health. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  10. ^ "Board of trustees".
  11. ^ Website, M. O. E. "UAE Cabinet approves formation of Emirates Schools Establishment's Board". www.moe.gov.ae (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  12. ^ "Leading Arab Businesswoman and University of Massachusetts President awarded by Queen's". www.qub.ac.uk. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  13. ^ "Amity confers Doctor of Literature (D. Litt.) Degree to Her Excellency Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg- President of the Dubai Business Women Council Details". amity.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  14. ^ "National Bank of Fujairah appoints Dr. Raja Al Gurg as new Deputy Chairperson | 2020 | Press Release | Announcements | Media Centre - National Bank of Fujairah". nbf.ae. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  15. ^ "Raja Al Gerg". Dubai Business Capital. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  16. ^ "DBWC |". www.dbwc.ae. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  17. ^ "Dr. Raja Al Gurg | WEF". 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  18. ^ "MENA's Most Powerful Businesswomen Leading: Family Firms | LAYAN ABO SHKIER". DiscountMags.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  19. ^ "HE DR Raja Easa Al Gurg | Gulf Business". 2017-02-26. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  20. ^ "Raja Al Gurg". inspire.philanthropyage.org. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  21. ^ "Meed | Raja-essa-al-gurg".
  22. ^ Writer, Staff (2018-12-16). "Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg becomes first Emirati businesswoman to write an autobiography". Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  23. ^ Report, Staff. "Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg launches autobiography". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  24. ^ Birch, Kate (2023-02-20). "UAE businesswoman Raja Al Gurg unveils new leadership book". businesschief.eu. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  25. ^ Singh, Marisha (2024-04-04). "100 MOST POWERFUL ARABS 2024". Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  26. ^ BURHO", "MOIRA FORBES AND MAGGIE MCGRATH WITH NICOLETTE JONES AND ERIKA. "The World's Most Powerful Women 2023". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  27. ^ "Forbes".
  28. ^ "Emirati women lead ranking of Middle East's most powerful businesswomen". gulfnews.com. 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  29. ^ "Top 100 powerful Arab Business women". forbesmiddleeast.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-05. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
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