Lubna Olayan

I'm all for diversity - but diversity for deserving people.

The more challenges you face in life, the more of life you experience - this lived experience gives one the 'influence' to impact others' lives.

Saudi men have sisters, mothers, and wives, and in my working experience, I have had tremendous support from Saudi men. I really don't think that Saudi women are oppressed or abused.

If you have a dream, don't let anything stand in your way.

True leadership knows not to go to extremes but knows how to confront and appreciate challenges.

Education is the basis of creative thought: the ability to go beyond asking why to why not.

Nothing beats hard work.

I think that driving is the least important issue. We as women have a lot more things to tackle before we get to the issue of driving, such as the opportunity to work in any field we choose.

If we want Saudi Arabia to progress, we have no choice but to embrace change.

How is our society going to progress if 50 percent of the population is not allowed to contribute?