Empowering women financially doesn’t just benefit individuals—it transforms families, communities, and entire economies. According to the UN, women reinvest 90% of their income back into their families, compared to 35% by men. This reinvestment leads to better education for children, healthier households, and stronger communities. Furthermore, the World Bank highlights that women’s labour force participation in the Middle East and North Africa currently stands at 19%. Closing the gender gap in employment could increase GDP per capita by 51% in the average MENA economy.

“Meem Foundation’s vision is a world where all women and girls can achieve their ambitions.” With just this one line, Muna Al Gurg encapsulates the essence of her newest undertaking, and given all of the accomplishments that this Emirati businesswoman and philanthropist has had in her career so far, one cannot help but be excited about the impact that Meem Foundation -an entity seeking to create sustainable social change in the lives of women and girls in the MENA region- can potentially have.