Prime Highlights:
- Harvard University has appointed Nadia Al-Zaabout as the first MENA Regional Director of its Alumni Board of Directors, marking a historic achievement for Arab women in global education and leadership.
- Through her leadership, Al-Zaabout aims to strengthen connections between Harvard graduates and communities across the MENA region to advance education and development.
Key Facts:
- Nadia Al-Zaabout also serves as the President of the Harvard Alumni Club in Kuwait, where she has revived the club’s activities through academic and cultural initiatives.
- She holds a bachelor’s degree from Kuwait University and three master’s degrees from the University of Southern California (USC) in geology, business administration, and petroleum engineering.
Key Background:
Harvard University has appointed Nadia Al-Zaabout, a Kuwaiti leader, as the first MENA Regional Director of its Alumni Board of Directors. This is a proud moment for the MENA region and Arab women in global education and leadership.
As President of the Harvard Alumni Club in Kuwait, Al-Zaabout has revitalized the club and built strong links between Harvard graduates and regional institutions.
Expressing her gratitude, Al-Zaabout described her appointment as both an honor and a responsibility. Al-Zaabout said the honor is not just for her but for all Kuwaiti and Arab women, showing that hard work and talent can create opportunities at the world’s leading institutions.
She said her new role will help build stronger connections between Harvard graduates and their communities, with a focus on improving education, research, and sustainable growth across the MENA region. She said that empowering women starts with trusting their potential to lead and create change. Kuwaiti women, she added, are now active contributors to building the future both in Kuwait and around the world.
Through her position, Al-Zaabout plans to promote initiatives that connect Harvard alumni, encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, and contribute to the region’s development. She said Harvard encourages people to think globally and act with purpose. She hopes her new role will inspire young people in Kuwait and the region to aim high, learn continuously, and work together for success.
Al-Zaabout earned her bachelor’s degree from Kuwait University and went on to complete three master’s degrees in geology, business administration, and petroleum engineering at the University of Southern California (USC). Her appointment highlights the rising role of Arab women in global education and leadership.
