HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi Long before the current generation of nine female cabinet members, the Sharjah ruling family member was pushing the boundaries for Emirati women after being named the first female to hold a ministerial post. She has since held top roles including minister of economy, minister of foreign trade, minister of international cooperation and development and most… Long before the current generation of nine female cabinet members, the Sharjah ruling family member was pushing the boundaries for Emirati women after being named the first female to hold a ministerial post. She has since held top roles including minister of economy, minister of foreign trade, minister of international cooperation and development and most recently minister of state for tolerance. Last year, on top of her business roles at Zayed University and ENEC she delivered several speeches focussing on tolerance and mutual respect amid a global problem of extremism and placed an impressive 36 on a Forbes list of the world’s most powerful women. President, Zayed University Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Diversified