Her influence extends far beyond ESAG:

Business Acumen: Dr Al Gurg's leadership extends to her roles as Deputy Chairperson of the National Bank of Fujairah and advisory board member for Coutts Bank.

Championing Women: Passionate about empowering women in business, she founded the Dubai Businesswomen Council and actively mentors Arab women entrepreneurs. She also sits on the Dubai Women’s Association board. 

Shaping Education: Dr Al Gurg’s dedication to education is evident in her board positions at universities such as the Mohammad Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, the University of Dubai and Ajman University, as well as her role as Honorary Pro-Chancellor at Heriot-Watt University. 

Philanthropic Impact: Her commitment extends to healthcare through her leadership of the Al Jalila Foundation and stewardship of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation. She is also a member of the Finance and Investment Committee of Trustees at the Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies.

Globally Recognised: Her achievements have garnered international recognition, including the Legion of Honour from France and consistent rankings among the most powerful businesswomen by Forbes. Honorary doctorates from prestigious universities such as Queen's University Belfast and Amity University in India further solidify her accomplishments.

Author and Leader: Dr. Al Gurg shares her experiences through her published biography (titled Raja Al Gurg - An Autobiography) and a book on leadership principles (titled The Power of Authenticity: Three Principles of Leadership Success).

Key portfolio of Dr Raja Al Gurg includes: 

Business Leadership:

Chairperson & Managing Director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group.

Deputy Chairperson of the National Bank of Fujairah.

Advisory board member of Coutts Bank.

Empowering Women in Business:

Founder of the Dubai Businesswomen Council.

Roles in Commerce and Education:

Member of the Family Business Advisory Committee, which oversees the work of the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses.

Board positions at several universities, including Mohammad Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Dubai, Ajman University and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University.

Honorary Pro-Chancellor at Heriot-Watt University.

Honorary Doctorate from Queen's University Belfast.

Doctorate from Amity University.

Philanthropy and Healthcare:

Chairperson of Al Jalila Foundation.

Chairperson of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation.

Member of the Board, Dubai Academic Health Corporation (Dubai Health).

Member of the Finance and Investment Committee of Trustees at the Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies.   

Recognition and Awards:

Awarded the Legion of Honour (Chevalier) by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Consistently listed among powerful businesswomen by Forbes and other publications.

Honorary doctorates from Queen's University Belfast and Amity University, India.

Features annually on the power women and leading businesswomen listing by international publications, including Forbes. Among the most recent features are:

Named among the Middle East’s Top 10 Most Powerful Businesswomen by Forbes Middle East (2025).

Named one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Gulf Business magazine (2024).

Named one of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes (2023).

Author:

Published her biography, Raja Al Gurg - An Autobiography.

Published a book on leadership principles, The Power of Authenticity: Three Principles of Leadership Success.