As the Chief Operating Officer of the Al Jaber Group since 2007, Fatima Al Jaber has been instrumental in managing some of the UAE's most renowned construction projects. Transitioning from a successful career in the Abu Dhabi municipal government, Al Jaber has become a vital force in the family-run business her father founded four decades ago. Her astute leadership and determination have solidified her standing as one of the region's most influential businesswomen and a resolute advocate for women and young people.
In a nation steeped in conservative traditions, Al Jaber champions the belief that skills, preparedness, and ambition – rather than gender – should determine success in the UAE. Demonstrating her commitment to this ideal, she made history in 2009 as the first Emirati woman elected to the board of directors at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. An engineer by training, Al Jaber is responsible for overseeing approximately $5 billion in assets and a workforce of 50,000, while her family's company maintains its position as the largest private sector employer in the UAE.
Drawing on her remarkable accomplishments and progressive mindset, Fatima Al Jaber continues to inspire the next generation of business leaders and promote positive change for women and young people throughout the region.Member of the management board and head of the Al JAber Group Project CommitteeExpert in real estate, immigration and entrepreneurship. She presided over Premiers International, which advised on immigration issues in the Middle East.