Noura Al-Mutawa

Saudi Arabian tech entrepreneur who pioneered women's participation in STEM fields

Noura Al-Mutawa is a groundbreaking figure in Saudi Arabia's tech scene, best known for founding Fahm, an AI-driven educational platform that has empowered over 50,000 women to enter STEM careers. Born in 1989, she faced significant cultural barriers but leveraged her MIT education in computer science to create solutions addressing gender inequality in technology. Her work includes developing the first Arabic-language coding curriculum for girls and establishing partnerships with UNESCO to scale her initiatives across MENA countries.

In 2018, she launched Women in Tech Saudi, a non-profit that has trained 20,000+ women through bootcamps and mentorship programs. Her TED Talk 'Bridging the Gender Divide in Tech'' has over 2 million views, highlighting her innovative approaches to education equity. Noura's impact extends globally through collaborations with Google's Women Will initiative and Microsoft's AI for Accessibility program.