Afraa Al-Noaimi among the Top 100 Women Leaders in the Middle East
Afraa Al-Noaimi’s participation in the 7th edition of the Middle East Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2026, held in Riyadh, is emerging as one of the most significant moments of the event, reaffirming its role as an international platform dedicated to female leadership. During the Summit, Al-Noaimi received the “Top 100 Women Leaders in the Middle East” award, which recognizes the most influential figures in the region for their innovation, vision, and impact.
At the event, Afraa Al-Noaimi delivered a keynote titled “The Power of Culture in Personal Branding”, emphasizing the value of cultural identity in building authentic and distinctive leadership. Her message highlighted how self-awareness and personal expression can strengthen the presence of women in decision-making and creative contexts.
The Summit brings together institutions, top executives, and opinion leaders, offering high-level opportunities for discussion and networking through panels, talks, and collaborative moments. It is designed to promote contemporary and strong female leadership models capable of generating cultural, social, and economic impact.
Within this context, Afraa Al-Noaimi presented a vision in which fashion and luxury become tools of personal expression and instruments for intercultural dialogue, reinforcing the idea of global, conscious, and recognizable female leadership. This journey also underscores the value of Made in Italy as an example of international female entrepreneurship, combining excellence, innovation, and cultural promotion.
Afraa Al-Noaimi, Born in Doha, Qatar, Afraa Al-Noaimi is an entrepreneur, designer, and ambassador for women’s empowerment. She is the founder and creative director of her eponymous Made in Italy brand, Afraa Al-Noaimi, founded in Doha in 2019, renowned for Italian craftsmanship and contemporary design. She made her debut at Milan Fashion Week in 2025 and continues to present new collections, solidifying the brand in the luxury segment. Committed to women’s empowerment, Afraa received the DBA (Doctorate Business Award) from Bocconi School of Management in January 2026 for her contribution to female entrepreneurship. In 2026, she will be a special guest and speaker at the Middle East Women Leaders Summit & Awards, confirming her role as a key reference in fashion, luxury, and female leadership.
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