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Nora El Sadat
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Umi100 Honouree · 2026

Nora El Sadat

Founder and CEO, Entreprenelle

Egypt

Nora El Sadat

Founder and CEO, Entreprenelle
Umi100 HonoureeUmi100 Honouree 2026
Egypt

Profile

Nora El Sadat is an Egyptian entrepreneur, economist, and women’s empowerment advocate best known as the Founder and CEO of Entreprenelle, a social enterprise dedicated to supporting women’s economic inclusion through entrepreneurship, education, and access to opportunities. Through Entreprenelle, she created the widely recognized She Can initiative, which provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help women start and scale their businesses. With an academic background in economics and public policy, Nora has built a reputation as a thought leader committed to closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship across the Middle East and Africa.

Nora El Sadat continues to champion inclusive growth by equipping women with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in business. Her work has impacted thousands of women through programs, conferences, and advocacy efforts that promote financial independence and leadership. Through her dedication to empowering women while balancing family life, she exemplifies the influence of African mothers who are creating pathways for the next generation of female entrepreneurs.