Shaikha Al Maskari

Shaikha Ali Salem Al Maskari (born 1939) is an Emirati businesswoman.

Shaikha Al Maskari
Born
Shaikha Ali Salem Al Maskari

1939 (age 81–82)
NationalityEmirati
EducationUniversity of London
Indiana University
OccupationBusinesswoman
Spouse(s)Donald Henry Hase
Children3

Education

Al Maskari earned a bachelor's degree from the University of London, and a PhD in geology from Indiana University.[1]

Career

Al Maskari started her career with ADNOC, and later joined her family's petroleum company, Tricon Energy, which was restructured into Al Maskari Holding.

Social responsibility

In November 2015, Al Maskari was a speaker[2] at the 5th Global Child Forum[3] hosted at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

Awards and recognition

Al Maskari was honored with 2019 UAE Federal Personality[4]

In honor of Emirati Women's Day 2016, the UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority published “Emaratiyah” a collection of profiles of the UAE Inspiring Women.[5] Shaikha was included for her roles as a leading businesswoman and a philanthropist; the same year she was awarded the Emirati Honorary Shield for her pioneering Humanitarian contributions to the development of the State.

For her support, she was conferred The Year of Zayed Honorary Badge by the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs.

Al Maskari was recognized by Elmaser-Elgedid[6] as the third Most Influential Woman in the Arab World in 2016, behind HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi and Princess Haya bint Al Hussain; the list includes regional women leaders from the public and private sectors.

Al Maskari has been conferred by the Federation of GCC Chambers of Commerce & Industry: “Award For Excellence In Leadership And Contribution to the Economic Empowerment of Emirati Women ”; by SME Advisor the "2017 Lifetime Achievement Award 2017"; by Enterprise Asia the “2016 Asia-Pacific Woman Entrepreneur of the Year”; by the Australian Trade Minister in 2015: for “Making outstanding contribution to enhancing Australia- UAE Relations”; by the HH Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Cultural Center for “ Promoting and Contribution to Indo-Arab Relations”; by in enhancing bilateral relations; and recipient of several awards from the UAE Red Crescent and Qatar Red Crescent for on-going contributions to international emergency relief.

In 2018, she was included in that year's Forbes list of the 100 most influential women in the Middle East, at #70.[7]

Philanthropy

Al Maskari is a philanthropist through her private foundation, and in coordination with Emirates Red Crescent, she is internationally recognized for her & Arts Foundation (ADMAF).[8] (Arabic: شيخة المسكري)[9]

Personal life

Al Maskari was married to the late Donald Henry Hase, a geology professor at the University of Iowa, and they had three children together.[1]

References
  1. "Shaikha Al Maskari Knows the Drill". OZY. 21 March 2014.
  2. "Global Child Forum 2015 - H.E. Dr Shaikha Al Maskari, Chairperson, Al Maskari Holding".
  3. "Stockholm Royal Palace 2015". Global Child Forum. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  4. "Shaikha Al Maskari Knows the Drill". OZY. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  5. "Inspiring women: Dr Shaikha Al Maskari". AlShindagah.com. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  6. "النساء العربيات الأكثر نفوذاً وتاثيراً في العالم لسنة2016و110سيدة عربية يتصدرن اعلى المناصب ولمعن فى اعرق المحافل الدولية". المصير الجديد. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  7. "UAE expats among 100 most Influential women in Middle East". gulfnews.com.
  8. nazerry. "H.E. Dr. Shaikha Al Maskari". Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  9. "Portrait of a Nation: Emirati matriarch steps down from company role after 50 years of service". The National. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
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