About

The platform of the radiant Arab woman — because Arab women deserve a platform worthy of their ambitions.

What we are

BAHIYAT is an Arabic-first media platform dedicated to women’s empowerment across the Middle East and North Africa. We spotlight the leaders, entrepreneurs, and impact makers redefining what Arab women can achieve — and provide the pathways, resources, and opportunities every woman needs to build her future with confidence and determination.

Who it’s for

  • Arab women at different professional and entrepreneurial stages
  • Women entrepreneurs launching or scaling their ventures
  • Organizations and institutions supporting women’s empowerment in the region
  • International funders and partners focused on women’s issues in MENA
  • Anyone who believes that empowered Arab women transform entire communities

What you’ll find

Bahiyat — stories and journeys of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and impact makers across the Arab world. Organizations — directory of organizations, initiatives, and programs supporting women’s empowerment in the region. Pathways — practical guides on employment, empowerment, and entrepreneurship — for every stage of a woman’s journey. Resources — curated tools and applications supporting Arab women’s productivity, business, and career development. Insights — data, reports, and sector analysis on women’s empowerment across the Middle East and North Africa. News — appointments, achievements, initiatives, and funding in Arab women’s empowerment. Opportunities — grants, leadership programs, fellowships, and job opportunities for Arab women.

Our editorial line

  • Women at the center of the story, not its margins. We write with her, not about her — her voice is the reference.
  • Inspiration built on evidence. Every success story we tell is supported by facts and figures — real inspiration needs no exaggeration.
  • Empowerment is not a slogan. We deliver practical content that makes a real difference — actionable guides, useful tools, real opportunities.
  • Sisterhood over competition. Every woman who succeeds opens the path for those who follow — that is what drives us.

Part of IMPACTEDIA

BAHIYAT is part of the IMPACTEDIA media network — 14 brands covering the impact ecosystem across MENA, Africa, and the world. Explore our sister brands: Impact DOTS for the global impact ecosystem, ELATHAR for Arab civil society, Africapreneurs for Africa, and Atlaspreneur for MENA entrepreneurship.

Work with us

Does your organization create real impact in women’s lives? IMPACTEDIA turns your impact data into professional content that reaches funders, partners, and the audiences that matter. Tell your organization’s story →