IN SHORT

Inspired by innovation and the desire to put Kuwait on the world map, Noor Faisal Al-Qatami has set out to redefine the shopping experience through Saveco, the hypermarkets she founded in 2013. Coming from generations of merchants and businessmen, she persevered through years of obstacles to launch her business and become a key figure in the field. “When you do something that puts your country on the map of an industry, it’s fulfilling,” Noor says of her success and of her stores attracting the interest of major regional and international players. “It’s something that you do not just for you, but for your community.”