Samar is the Founding CEO of She is Arab, a platform with a vision for Arab women to be represented equally in the global economy.

Samar previously held regional roles for organizations such as IFC - World Bank Group, the European Commission’s Industrial Modernization Program for Egypt, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and EFE - Education for Employment.

She has been recognized as one of the Top 100 World’s Most Powerful Arabs 2021 by Arabian Business and is a Vital Voices Grow Fellow for 2021.