Who is Sophie le Ray? I am an entrepreneur, a mother to two girls and two dogs, a wife and business partner to my cofounder and a mentor to teenagers and young adults. I am the CEO of Naseba and in 2009, I founded what is now known as the Global WIL Economic Forum. What…
On the back of almost a century of oil production, Saudi Arabia has become a wealthy and influential force on the global stage, yet to many it remains inaccessible. Now, with a millennial Crown Prince leading the way, the kingdom is open for business Historically, Saudi Arabia’s reputation on the world stage is built on…
Entrepreneur, publisher, and writer Wafa Al Obaidat, is on a mission to unite talent with demand, and raise the bar for the creative process across PR, marketing and design. Currently Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director of Obai and Hill, the 28-year-old Bahraini powerhouse reveals her drive, inspiration and role model. Q&A When you were…
Saudi Arabia is on a path to modernisation and, to achieve its plans, H.R.H. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is turning to the next generation – ambitious, highly educated and driven, he refers to them as “the architects of our future”. Comprising 70% of the population, the Saudi youth are poised to take centre stage as…
Saudi Arabia is changing. Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, Saudi Arabia is fostering a diverse and inclusive society and economy, underpinned by new ideas, new technologies and new ways of living. Since rising to the position of Crown Prince in June 2017, MBS has made a number of announcements and…
While the Kingdom keeps building on the objectives of Vision 2030 and gives women more opportunities, it is necessary to change the narrative around them. As we gear up for the WIL Economic Forum KSA, we listed the 5 stereotypes about Saudi women we are working to see disappear. 1. They are not educated The…