Raja Al Gurg is managing director and vice chairperson of one of the biggest conglomerates in the Middle East.
She manages the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group which consists of 27 companies ranging from retail to construction to a metal foundry.
She has achieved laurels for her stellar leadership of the group under the tutelage of her father, the Chairman, H.E. Easa Saleh Al Gurg, KCVO, CBE. Her counsel and valuable insights have significantly contributed to the growth and expansion of ESAG.
A leading business woman in her own right, Al Gurg has carved a unique niche for herself in the region due to her support and encouragement of Arab women entrepreneurs.
She is the President of Dubai Business Women Council; Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Dubai Healthcare City Authority; Board member of the Dubai Chamber Of Commerce & Industry and Dubai Women’s Association.
She is the first ever Emirati woman appointed to the board of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (HBME); is also on the advisory board of Coutts Bank, the wealth division of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group. She is the Head of the Auditing Committee at the Federal Customs Authority and a Board member.
Raja is also on the Board of Trustees for the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives – one of the largest development and community foundations in the Middle East.
Gurg has been ranked on the 3rd position among Forbes list of 100 most powerful Arab businesswomen.
She has been ranked 28th in the Arab Power 2018 listing of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs, compiled by Gulf Business Magazine.
She was the most influential businesswoman in Forbes Middle East’s 2017 ranking.
She has also been ranked at 84th position in 100 most powerful women of 2020 by Forbes.
