11 Amazing Lebanese Women-Run Businesses You Should Know About

On International Women’s Day, let’s spotlight the brilliance of these Lebanese women entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries and inspiring young women and girls. Here are 11 Lebanese businesses run by amazing women.

1. PIN

The first and only ITOL-accredited training in Lebanon offers certified trainings and workshops on corporate wellness, coaching, wellness, event organization, and much more. The business was founded by three amazing women: Dr. Rania Karam, Dr. Nisreen Abi Farraj, and Dr. Raghida Araji.

2. Zen Baby Spa

Zen Baby Spa is Lebanon’s first and only baby spa, founded by the amazing Myriam Rizk. As a passionate baby massage and yoga instructor, she poured her passions into Zen Baby Spa to help mothers partake in intimate activities that will help them connect with their little ones on a deeper level.

3. Orenda

Pet-lovers Mirna Harb and Huaida Rajab founded Orenda, one of Mar Mikhael’s most precious plant-based gems. The café and resto-bar is all about spreading a message of kindness and sustainability while painting smiles on people’s faces with their vibrant and pet-friendly space.

4. Nayla

Nayla is a wonderful specialty coffee spot, wine bar, and concept store in the heart of Achrafieh. The passion project came to life after founder Nayla Arida fell in love with interior design (and coffee) when she was studying in London, so she decided to open her first coffee shop in Beirut.

5. Naive by Emné

Emné Mroue’s love for art and design led to her running her own art space in the city called Naive by Emné. A haven for beginners and seasoned artists alike, Emné is spreading a message of love and creativity by offering amazing workshops to fuel your inner artist.

6. Espace-Fann

Yasmine Dabbous is a virtual culture artist and researcher with a passion for art who went on to cofound Espace-Fann as a creative space to help artists build their skills, design thinking, and entrepreneurship. The project aims to empower artists to not only hone their craft but to also cultivate sustainable careers.

7. Diffa Group

Diffa Group has empowered thousands of young professionals with skills to make it big in the events and hospitality industry. The business has offered over 100,000 job opportunities to empower the youth, and more specifically, support and inspire women in the industry.

8. Edda Arabica

The specialty coffee shop in Clemenceau was cofounded by Rana Ibrahim, a coffee connoisseur who turned her love for coffee into a successful and educational business. Ibrahim also offers beginner workshops for coffee lovers who want to learn about all the how-tos of coffee making!

9. Qahwet El Souq

Rana Ibrahim also cofounded an adorable café in the heart of Baakline! The charming spot embodies the spirit of Baakline with its breakfast bites and coffee, as well as its vibrant decor.

10. Scrolle

Beirut’s first holistic café was actually founded by passionate architect and designer Roba Youssef. Inspired by her interest for holistic approaches to design and illustration, she decided to invest her time into creating the first holistic café and eatery in the city.

11. Ingrid’s

Ingrid Hoyek is a young baker who went viral on TikTok for her amazing vintage and bento cakes. She currently runs her own baking business, making everything from cakes to cupcakes to cookies. And yes, they look even better than the pictures.

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