Gender Power in Middle East: Women Lead Climate Tech Startups in Region

A survey revealed a stark ownership gap of over 40% between men and women in established businesses in the MENA region, marking it as the largest globally.

Furthermore, approximately 60% of female respondents cited reliance on personal savings as their primary or sole capital source, while 30% expressed discomfort or perceived unfair criticism when seeking loans from banks.

A notable presence of women at the forefront of climate tech entrepreneurship in the region, as stated by the analysis of the PwC Net Zero Future50 - Middle East.

Despite historical underrepresentation in leading business roles, female founders from diverse backgrounds such as finance, government, and fashion have spearheaded their own startups, propelled by a profound belief in their capacity to make significant contributions towards combating climate change.