Raja Al Gurg Explained

Raja Al Gurg
Birth Name:Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg
Citizenship:United Arab Emirates
Known For:High profile Arab businesswoman
Occupation:Managing Director Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
Alma Mater:Kuwait University

Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg is a businesswoman in Dubai,  United Arab Emirates, currently serving as the chairperson and managing director 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

Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg . 2024-10-27 . Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022-05-13 . Raja Easa Al-Gurg . 2024-10-27 . Arab News . en.
  3. Web site: Eminent UAE businesswoman Dr Raja Al Gurg receives highest French civilian award . 2024-10-27 . www.gulftoday.ae.
  4. Web site: Dubai Chamber of Commerce - Dubai Chamber of Commerce - Dubai Chambers . 2024-10-27 . Dubai Chamber of Commerce . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2022-11-23 . Heriot-Watt University Dubai Pro-Chancellor Appointment . 2024-11-02 . www.hw.ac.uk . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Our Board of Trustees . 2024-11-02 . MBRU . en-US.
  7. Web site: Request Rejected . 2024-11-02 . www.ajman.ac.ae.
  8. Web site: HBMSU .
  9. Web site: Home - Dubai Health - Dubai Academic Health Corporation . 2024-11-02 . Dubai Health . en-US.
  10. Web site: Board of trustees .
  11. Web site: Website . M. O. E. . UAE Cabinet approves formation of Emirates Schools Establishment’s Board . 2024-11-02 . www.moe.gov.ae . ar-AE.
  12. Web site: 2018-01-04 . Leading Arab Businesswoman and University of Massachusetts President awarded by Queen’s . 2024-11-02 . www.qub.ac.uk . en.
  13. Web site: Amity confers Doctor of Literature (D. Litt.) Degree to Her Excellency Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg- President of the Dubai Business Women Council Details . 2024-11-02 . amity.edu.
  14. Web site: National Bank of Fujairah appoints Dr. Raja Al Gurg as new Deputy Chairperson 2020 Press Release Announcements Media Centre - National Bank of Fujairah . 2024-11-02 . nbf.ae.
  15. Web site: Raja Al Gerg . 2024-11-02 . Dubai Business Capital . en-US.
  16. Web site: DBWC . 2024-11-02 . www.dbwc.ae . en.
  17. Web site: 2017-09-22 . Dr. Raja Al Gurg WEF . 2024-11-02 . en-US.
  18. Web site: MENA's Most Powerful Businesswomen Leading: Family Firms LAYAN ABO SHKIER . 2024-11-02 . DiscountMags.com.
  19. Web site: 2017-02-26 . HE DR Raja Easa Al Gurg Gulf Business . 2024-11-02 . en-US.
  20. Web site: Raja Al Gurg . 2024-11-02 . inspire.philanthropyage.org . en.
  21. Web site: Meed Raja-essa-al-gurg .
  22. Web site: Writer . Staff . 2018-12-16 . Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg becomes first Emirati businesswoman to write an autobiography . 2024-11-02 . en-US.
  23. Web site: Report . Staff . Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg launches autobiography . 2024-11-02 . Khaleej Times . en.
  24. Web site: Birch . Kate . 2023-02-20 . UAE businesswoman Raja Al Gurg unveils new leadership book . 2024-11-02 . businesschief.eu . en.
  25. Web site: Singh . Marisha . 2024-04-04 . 100 MOST POWERFUL ARABS 2024 . 2024-11-02 . en-US.
  26. Web site: BURHO" . "MOIRA FORBES AND MAGGIE MCGRATH WITH NICOLETTE JONES AND ERIKA . The World’s Most Powerful Women 2023 . 2024-11-02 . Forbes . en.
  27. Web site: Forbes .
  28. Web site: 2023-02-12 . Emirati women lead ranking of Middle East’s most powerful businesswomen . 2024-11-02 . gulfnews.com . en.
  29. Web site: Top 100 powerful Arab Business women . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170905070920/https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/en/list/top-100-powerful-arab-businesswomen-2017/ . 2017-09-05 . 2017-08-28 . forbesmiddleeast.com.

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