She turned Sharjah into a global hub for entrepreneurship, ignited more than 450 startups, and helped unlock nearly $300 million in investment. Now, with the $273M Emirates Growth Fund, HE Najla Al Midfa is scaling UAE-born companies to the world stage.

In this episode of She Leads, Najla reveals:

• The bold choices that defined her journey, from being one of the first Emirati women to study abroad to pioneering the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• How she transformed Sharjah into a magnet for talent and ideas through the Sahrjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival.
• The vision behind the Emirates Growth Fund and how it seeks to propel home-grown businesses to scale.
• The criteria that determines whether a founder thrives or fails
• Her unshakable belief in intuition, purpose, and building bridges between what is and what can be.

This is a rare, deeply personal look into the mindset of one of the region’s most influential changemakers, a conversation that redefines ambition, success, and leadership for a new generation.

The Power of One: Jane Goodall on What It Really Takes to Change the World | She Leads In a world that once told her girls couldn’t be scientists, Dr Jane Goodall rewrote the rules—forever changing how we see animals, the planet, and ourselves. In this extraordinary She Leads episode, Sally Mousa sits down with legendary primatologist and environmentalist Dr Goodall for an intimate and powerful conversation on purpose, perseverance, and the planet. From her fearless beginnings in the forests of Tanzania to founding Roots & Shoots and inspiring millions, this conversation is a powerful lesson in what it truly means to lead with heart, humility, and hope. She shares how one person believing in her changed everything, the moment she was told she couldn't be a scientist "because she was just a girl," and why the fight for biodiversity, climate justice, and compassion has never been more urgent. This inspiring conversation with Dr Jane Goodall is lesson in the power of one, and a masterclass in hope, resilience, and redefining leadership.

“They told me it must be hard being a woman in the Middle East. I told them—you have no idea.” In this unforgettable episode of She Leads, H.E. Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany—the Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA—shares how she went from a policewoman to climate diplomat, climbing Kilimanjaro and breaking barriers at the UN. She tells us: • Why she believes that there is no glass ceiling • How she smashes misconceptions about what it means to be an Emirati woman • How the UAE became a global pioneer in renewables • The hardest decisions she's ever made • The moment in her career that gave her goosebumps, and so much more This is not just an interview—it's a masterclass in resilience, values-based leadership, and redefining what’s possible.

In this premiere episode of She Leads, Sally Mousa sits down with Moira Forbes — Executive Vice President of Forbes and the visionary behind Forbes Women — to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose. From carrying the weight of legacy to reshaping the global conversation on success, Moira shares powerful insights on reshaping media, authenticity, and why she’s proud of her greatest failures.

In celebration of Women’s Month, Forbes Middle East proudly launches She Leads — a powerful new series spotlighting the voices of extraordinary women who are shaping our world. Through candid conversations, they share the stories, challenges, and triumphs that define their journeys.