Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Saudi Arabian businesswoman Lubna Olayan.
Last updated on December 24, 2024.
Lubna Suliman Olayan is a Saudi business woman. Born to Sulaiman Olayan and Maryam bint Jassim Al Abdulwahab, Olayan was listed as one of the top 100 most influential people of 2005 by Time magazine, and continued to be on the Forbes list of most powerful women until 2011 and returned to the list in 2014. In 2004, Olayan was the first woman in Saudi history to deliver an opening keynote address at a major conference in Saudi Arabia; at the Jeddah Economic Forum in January 2004.
I think that driving is the least important issue. We as women have a lot more things to tackle before we get to the issue of driving, such as the opportunity to work in any field we choose.
Education is the basis of creative thought: the ability to go beyond asking why to why not.
I think that Saudi women are very powerful. And I think that Saudi men are the greatest support to Saudi women.
Nothing beats hard work.
In Saudi society, women are extremely respected. I never had an issue with that at all.
How is our society going to progress if 50 percent of the population is not allowed to contribute?
If we want Saudi Arabia to progress, we have no choice but to embrace change.
The more challenges you face in life, the more of life you experience - this lived experience gives one the 'influence' to impact others' lives.
True leadership knows not to go to extremes but knows how to confront and appreciate challenges.
I never dwell on what I've personally achieved.
If you have a dream, don't let anything stand in your way.
Saudi men have sisters, mothers, and wives, and in my working experience, I have had tremendous support from Saudi men. I really don't think that Saudi women are oppressed or abused.
I'm all for diversity - but diversity for deserving people.