Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg launches autobiography

Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg, managing director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, has become the first Emirati businesswoman to write and publish an autobiography, titled 'Raja Al Gurg - An Autobiography.'
The 180-page hardback book takes readers on a journey from Dr Al Gurg's childhood on the banks of Dubai Creek to studying in Kuwait, through to her early career at Za'abeel Secondary School and her transition into the family business. Readers then discover how she learnt the ropes under the tutelage of her father, Easa Saleh Al Gurg. The book simultaneously charts the growth of the emirate of Dubai while providing an insightful account of how Dr Al Gurg overcame challenges, to create a legacy that will inspire a generation of young women leaders. The autobiography will be available at leading bookshops across the UAE.
Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, who unveiled the book at the launch, provides a foreword, and said: "Dr Raja Al Gurg has a great story to tell and she tells it in a compelling fashion. Her story is in many ways the story of the United Arab Emirates."
Dr Al Gurg who holds two honorary Doctorates in Literature and for Economics, said: "I hope my book inspires women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. My stories of the challenges of balancing tradition as well as culture within a swiftly evolving city and country will also be a learning for the young and future generations of the family. At first I was not keen to venture into business. When I took on the role in my father's company, I had to prove that I could be successful as a woman who was chosen by my father. It is crucial that all women push their own boundaries and have the will to succeed."
Summarising the book, she said: "My autobiography is about bends in my journey which translated into opportunities. I hope that I can play a part in inspiring the younger generation to believe that they can achieve their dreams if they try hard, do their best and never give up."
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