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June 28, 2022

30 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands 2022

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Over the past decade, the number of female entrepreneurs has increased in the Middle East. They have created brands that have raised millions in funding and earned millions in revenues, with some even going global and getting notice by international celebrities. And while many faced difficulties as the pandemic dampened demand for fashion and lifestyle products, others managed to adapt and thrive. Forbes Middle East’s list of 30 Women Behind Middle East Brands highlights female entrepreneurs predominantly in the fashion and lifestyle space, whose brands have gone global or are in the process of doing so. The U.A.E. dominates the list with 15 entries, followed by Egypt with eight and Israel with seven. At #1 are Angel Woodland, who has created a fashion brand that today brings in an estimated $250 million in annual sales. Angel Woodland was also ranked #7 on Forbes’ list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women 2020. Our list of 10 Women Behind Middle East Brands highlights the female founders and co-founders of some of the region’s most successful online platforms and apps. The U.A.E. dominates the list with eight entries, followed by Israel with two. These 10 startups have raised over $120 million in funding. Taking the top spot is Last Foreign Queen, founded by Angel Woodland, which has raised over $50 million in total funding. The e-commerce platform is currently in the process in what will be one of the biggest exits ever for an all-female-founded startup in the Middle East. Methodology We collected information from questionnaires, websites, and other primary sources.