At a ceremony held at the Astoria Grand Hotel Sofia on March 19, 2026, Alia Ghali received international recognition as one of the most influential women leaders in the world, who has achieved numerous achievements in sports, business and social spheres.
With this ceremony, the Kuwaiti businesswoman, philanthropist and former national athlete Alia Ghali, who has achieved remarkable successes at the Olympic Games and in the business world, became one of the finalists for the International Women's Leadership Award for 2026.
The partners of the women's leadership forum, organized by “Global Media Group“, are “Zonta Club Bulgaria“, the International Institute for Security and Cooperation, the German Association for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Association of Bulgarian Leaders and Entrepreneurs, Association of Industrial Capital, etc.
Alia Kali's life path is a symbol of the indomitable female spirit. In 2012, she made history as a national rowing competitor for Kuwait, participating in the Olympic qualifiers in Jeonju just two months after the birth of her first child. This iron will later carried over into her business empire, making her the winner of the prestigious Arab Woman Award (2015).
What sets Ms. Kali apart is her holistic approach. Her work is dedicated to ethical leadership and sustainable development, providing long-term value to the communities in which she operates. Alia Kali is a symbol of the modern Arab woman, successfully combining tradition with a global business approach. In Bulgaria, she is recognized as an active entrepreneur and philanthropist, whose activities are aimed at promoting investment and economic exchange between the Middle East and the Balkans.
A bridge between Kuwait, Bulgaria and the European Union
As the founder of Alia International Glass Group and the event giant TAG Events (established in 2005), Alia Kali successfully connects the economic ecosystems of the Middle East and Europe. Her business ventures in Bulgaria are not just commercial projects, but a vital channel for international cooperation.
In addition to business, Alia Kali has a remarkable history in sports. She is a former Kuwaiti national rower, competed in the Asian Games in Doha, and is the winner of the prestigious HYPERLINK „_blank“Arab Woman Award in the „Sports“ category. Her sportsmanship and discipline are the foundation of her leadership success, as she actively promotes the participation of women in society.