The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world, and 15 Arab women are leading the way. This year, the 100 Women initiative puts forth a contemplative question: What would the future look like if it were driven by women? These female powerhouses shared their vision of what life could look like in 2030, and how they’ll continue to blaze the trail for others.  

Marwa Al-Sabouni, Syria (Architect)

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Alanoud Alsharekh, Kuwait (Women’s rights activist)

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Farida Osman, Egypt (Swimmer)

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Manal AlDowayan, Saudi Arabia (Artist)

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Ayah Bdeir, Lebanon (Entrepreneur)

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Rana El Kaliouby, Egypt (Scientist)

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Najat Saliba, Egypt (Chemistry Professor)

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Raja Meziane, Algeria (Singer)

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Hayfa Sdiri, Tunisia (Blogger and Social activist)

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Noor Shaker, Syria (Computer Scientist)

Very much appreciate the recognition of our effort at @GTN_LTD by the Prime Minister Theresa May. Thank you for the award and the effort to pull this together @tabithagold @cognition_x pic.twitter.com/BTYBC5E9Hr

— Noor Shaker (نور) (@noorshak) June 14, 2018

Gada Kadoda, Sudan (Engineer)

Gada Kadoda is an engineer from Sudan.@yaaarti helps women in remote areas use solar power to bring electricity to their villages by training them as community engineers.

Here's her vision of a future led by women: pic.twitter.com/mtl8Or7RHv

— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 16, 2019

Ahlam Khudr, Sudan (Protest Leader)

Ahlam Khudr has been recognized by the BBC as one of the top 100 most inspiring and influential women 2019. #IamTheSudanRevolution #BlueForSudan #Sudanrevolution #sudanuprisings #sudanrevolutionart #Sudan #bbcnews #BBCAfricaEye pic.twitter.com/T2Gxy11z8y

— Merghani Salih (@Merg_Salih) October 17, 2019

Rida Al Tubuly, Libya (Human Rights Activist)

Rida Al Tubuly is a peace campaigner from Libya.@RidaAltubuly's organisation, Together We Build It, pushes for women's involvement in solving Libya's conflict.

Here's her vision of a future led by women: pic.twitter.com/fLj4mz8XZE

— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 16, 2019

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