In observance of the International Women’s Day, we put up a list of more than 30 Lebanese women that make us proud. From weightlifters to journalists and scientists, Lebanese women are excelling in all the fields! We would also like to congratulate the Lebanese women in the Army, Red Cross, Internal Security Forces, and the Civil Defense.
Hala Mahassen
Occupation: Weightlifter
Linda Matar
Occupation: Former president of the League of Lebanese Women’s Rights.
Fairouz
Occupation: Singer
Maud Kamal
Occupation: Scientist and recipient of the Curie Award in France. Read more about her
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Elissar Farah Antonios
Occupation: CEO of Citibank U.A.E.
Sabah
Occupation: Singer and actress
Randa El Assaad
Occupation: CEO of Arif & Bintoak Consulting Architects and Engineers
Mona Nemer
Occupation: Canada’s chief science researcher Read more about her
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Raghida Dergham
Occupation: Journalist, political analyst, and recipient of the Arab Woman Award for 2017.
Salma Hayek
Occupation: Actress and producer.
Susan Dabaja
Occupation: President of Dearborn’s city council Read more about her
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Emily Nasrallah
Occupation: Author and recipient of the official decoration of the Federal Republic of Germany. Read more about her
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Niveen Khashab
Occupation: Chemist Read more about her
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Mona Bawarshi
Occupation: CEO of Gezairi Transport
Paula Yacoubian
Occupation: Journalist and recipient of the Order of the Crown from King Philippe of Belgium.
Hala Fadel
Occupation: Partner of Leap Ventures
Ingie Chalhoub
Occupation: President and Managing Director of Etoile Group
Souha Kanj
Occupation: Researcher and winner of the Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for arab researchers.
Joumana Chelala
Occupation: Deputy General Manager and Head of Consumer Banking of Byblos Bank
Christine Sfeir
Occupation: CEO of Treats Holding
Raya Abirached
Occupation: TV presenter, journalist, and producer.
Nadine Labaki
Occupation: Director
Caroline Fattal Fakhoury
Occupation: Senior VP and Board Member of Fattal Group
Nadia Cheaib
Occupation: Founder and CEO of Clingroup Holding
Myrna Soufan
Occupation: COO of Banque Bemo
Sana Khater
Occupation: CFO of Waha Capital
Jinan Zoya
Occupation: General Manager of Family Business Council
Joelle Mardinian
Occupation: Founder of Maison de Joelle and Clinica Joelle, and the host of a makeover show called Joelle.
Darin Al Bayed
Occupation: YouTuber
Amal Clooney
Occupation: Lawyer, Doughty Street Chambers
Nayla Hayek
Occupation: Chair, Swatch; CEO, Harry Winston
Reem Acra
Occupation: Fashion designer
Ayah Bdeir
Occupation: Founder and CEO of LittleBits Read more about her
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