Sara’s story of success stems from the blazing oilfields of 1991 Kuwait

By Nassir Shirkhani London

 16 September 2011 01:03 GMT

S ara Akbar is not the ­stereotypical power dressing woman executive with over-coiffed hair and haute couture dresses to impress board members and business partners.

The chief executive of Kuwait Energy is far more likely to be spotted in her trademark loose clothing and headscarf.

Akbar is a real achiever — and a rarity in the male-dominated corporate world of the Middle East.

In just over five years, she has created one of the most dynamic private oil companies in the ­Persian Gulf region. Her persuasive arguments and ease of ­delivery in ­explaining technical jargon have played a key role in ­advancing ­­ the business. Kuwait Energy’s net share of production from a diverse portfolio of assets is…

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