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Portrait of Maha Abu Shusheh

Maha Abu Shusheh

Palestinian business and cultural leader

Born
1962
Born in
Ramallah, Palestine
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Why Maha is here

Maha Abu Shusheh is renowned for her pivotal role in Palestinian economic and cultural sectors, making substantial contributions as a business leader and cultural preserver.

Their story

Maha Abu Shusheh is a Palestinian businesswoman born in Ramallah in 1962. A Birzeit economics graduate, she helped manage Abu Shusheh Contracting and became its manager in 1988, later developing the Peugeot agency in Palestine. She has served in leadership roles with the Palestinian Businesswomen Forum, Riwaq and other business, cultural and educational organizations.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Maha’s path.

  1. 1983

    Began joint management of Abu Shousha Contracting Company.

  2. 1988

    Took over as general manager of the company after her father's death.

  3. Established the sole agency of Peugeot Automobiles in Palestine.

  4. Named one of Forbes Arabia’s top 50 influential Arab businesswomen for 2006 and 2007.

  5. Active role in promoting Palestinian cultural heritage, particularly in embroidery and jewelry.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Leadership in Abu Shousha Contracting Company, contributing to significant developments in the Palestinian construction industry.

  2. Establishment of a significant presence in the automobile industry through Peugeot Automobiles' sole agency in Palestine.

  3. Advocacy for women's empowerment in business as Chairman of the Palestinian Businesswomen Forum.

  4. Contribution to preserving Palestinian cultural heritage, especially in the fields of embroidery and jewelry.

  5. Key roles in various cultural and educational institutions, influencing policy and development in these sectors.

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