Maha Shirah

Maha Farid Shirah is a Saudi businesswoman, entrepreneur, and founder of SheWorks, Saudi Arabia's first women-oriented co-working space and business hub.12 She established SheWorks in 2014 to address the lack of workspaces for female freelancers and entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia.12

Shirah holds a bachelor's degree in English-Arabic translation, an MBA in finance, and a diploma in photography.1 She has experience in various fields, including teaching, translating, auditing, investment banking, and photography.1

As the founder and CEO of SheWorks, Shirah has:

1. Created a female-friendly coworking space with open areas, big windows, and designer furniture.2
2. Transformed SheWorks into a business incubator providing services for women entrepreneurs.1
3. Launched an online business incubator for women during the COVID-19 pandemic.12

Shirah is known for her passion to serve others and her ability to overcome challenges.1 She has been instrumental in educating policymakers about the importance of such spaces in Saudi Arabia's marketplace.1 Her efforts have contributed to the growth of female entrepreneurship in the country, especially during the rapid changes of the past 6-7 years.2

In addition to her professional achievements, Maha Shirah is a wife and mother of two boys, demonstrating her ability to balance family responsibilities with her entrepreneurial pursuits.13