Dubai businesswoman and philanthropist Muna Easa Al Gurg is our Entrepreneur of the Month for September 2025. From corporate leadership to global philanthropy, she continues to champion women, education, and sustainable growth.
A Visionary Businesswoman from Dubai
For September 2025, we spotlight Muna Easa Al Gurg, a dynamic businesswoman, philanthropist, and advocate for women in leadership. As Vice-Chairperson and Director of Retail at the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, one of the UAE’s most established family businesses, she embodies resilience, vision, and responsibility.
Her entrepreneurial influence extends beyond corporate strategy. Muna sits on the board of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited and several regional companies, shaping finance and retail with forward-looking leadership.
Championing Women in Business
Muna has consistently used her platform to amplify women’s voices in the corporate world. Within the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, she leads open-floor sessions for women employees, ensuring their perspectives shape the company’s growth.
Her commitment to female empowerment reached global recognition in 2015 when she launched the Muna Al Gurg Scholarship at London Business School, supporting women pursuing MBA and Executive MBA degrees. By opening doors to education, she is investing in future leaders who will carry her vision forward.
Leadership in Youth and Education
Beyond the boardroom, Muna has been instrumental in nurturing young talent and fostering entrepreneurship. As former Chairwoman of Young Arab Leaders, she promoted education, innovation, and youth empowerment across the Arab world.
Today, she continues that mission through her work with the Emirates Foundation for Youth Development, collaborating closely with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to design initiatives that prepare the next generation for global challenges.
Driving Global Philanthropy
Muna’s dedication to philanthropy is woven into her entrepreneurial journey. At the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation, she is responsible for strategic humanitarian initiatives, extending support both within the UAE and internationally.
Her global perspective is further reflected in her role on the UNHCR Sustainability Board, where she helps design sustainable solutions for refugees across the MENA region. In a world facing displacement crises, her voice ensures refugees are given not just aid, but pathways to stability and dignity.
Building Culture and Community
Entrepreneurship, for Muna, goes beyond business and finance—it’s also about cultural legacy. As part of the Steering Committee of the Dubai Collection, she works alongside Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to build and showcase artworks that reflect Dubai’s creative identity.
In addition, as a founding board member of Endeavor UAE, Muna supports high-impact entrepreneurs across emerging markets, proving her commitment to building sustainable ecosystems where innovation thrives.
A Modern Entrepreneurial Role Model
What sets Muna apart is her holistic approach to entrepreneurship. She is a corporate leader, advocate, mentor, and philanthropist, seamlessly merging profitability with purpose. Whether she is driving retail growth, empowering women, or designing cultural initiatives, she consistently places people and progress at the heart of her work.
Her journey reflects the spirit of modern entrepreneurship—inclusive, global, and deeply human-centered. As the world of business continues to evolve, Muna Easa Al Gurg represents a vision of leadership that inspires across borders.
As our Entrepreneur of the Month (September 2025), Muna Easa Al Gurg embodies what it means to lead with purpose, vision, and impact. From Dubai to the global stage, she is shaping not only the business landscape but also the future of education, culture, and humanitarian action.
Her story is proof that entrepreneurship is not only about creating profit—it’s about creating change.
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