Most Inspiring and Empowering Women Leaders to Watch in 2026
In a time where leadership is often measured by scale and speed, this edition invites a more thoughtful reflection on what it truly means to build with purpose. At the center of this narrative stands Ghada Jalbout Younes, a leader who challenges conventional models of organizational success by placing humanity at the core of performance.
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Ghada Jalbout Younes
Founder & Managing Director, Consultancy & Beyond (C&B)
In the world of organizational consulting, where frameworks often overshadow people and strategy frequently precedes humanity, Ghada Jalbout Younes carved a different path. As the Founder and Managing Director of Consultancy & Beyond, she built something rare: an organization where operational excellence and human depth are not competing forces but complementary ones.
Nour Saleh
Director, Human Research Protection Program
In the complex world of clinical research and healthcare governance, where stringent regulations meet human vulnerability, there exists a rare breed of leader who understands that protecting people is not about enforcing rules but about honoring trust. Nour Saleh represents this evolution in leadership, a professional who has spent over 16 years transforming how research ethics is perceived and practiced across Qatar and beyond.
Faria Arsh
CEO & Founder, Autism Foundation C.I.C.
In the landscape of autism care and education, where systemic gaps often leave families stranded and vulnerable individuals underserved, one woman has emerged as a transformative force by refusing to accept the status quo. Faria Arsh stands at the intersection of profound personal experience and exceptional professional expertise, channeling the challenges of raising a daughter with severe autism into a movement that is reshaping how society supports its most vulnerable members.
