Raja Essa al-Gurg

24 October 2011

Raja Essa al-Gurg is board member, Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Raja Essa al-Gurg

Institution: Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Position: Board member

Biography: Al-Gurg is managing director of the Easa Saleh al-Gurg Group. The family-run company consists of 23 divisions and specialises in trading, manufacturing, retail franchises and real estate. Al-Gurg joined the group in 1989 and worked in several management positions before becoming managing director and taking over the full operations of the business.

Al-Gurg started her career in education, joining the Education Ministry in 1978. While working in the sector, she was appointed principal of Zabeel Secondary School for Girls in Dubai. Al-Gurg graduated with a degree in English literature from Kuwait University in 1977.

She is a member of several bodies, including the Dubai Economic Council, the Dubai Women Association and the Arab International Women Forum. Al-Gurg is also a member of the National Advisory Council in the College of Business Science at Zayed University.

Contact Tel: (+971) 4 227 9666
Website: www.dubaichamber.com

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