Lubna Olayan Quotes

Lubna Olayan

Profession : Businesswoman

Birth : August 4, 1955

True leadership knows not to go to extremes but knows how to confront and appreciate challenges.

Lubna Olayan

If we want Saudi Arabia to progress, we have no choice but to embrace change.

Lubna Olayan

I never dwell on what I've personally achieved.

Lubna Olayan

Education is the basis of creative thought: the ability to go beyond asking why to why not.

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I think that Saudi women are very powerful. And I think that Saudi men are the greatest support to Saudi women.

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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.

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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.

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How is our society going to progress if 50 percent of the population is not allowed to contribute?

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I'm all for diversity - but diversity for deserving people.

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In Saudi society, women are extremely respected. I never had an issue with that at all.

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The more challenges you face in life, the more of life you experience - this lived experience gives one the 'influence' to impact others' lives.

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If you have a dream, don't let anything stand in your way.

Lubna Olayan