Leadership of a science-based consulting firm

On 15 March 2022, through the establishment of the Institute for Quality, Hayat Sindi assumed leadership of a science‑based consulting firm, becoming one of the few high‑profile Arab women scientists to head such an enterprise focused on organizational impact.[7][15] This role built on her reputation as a biotechnologist and humanitarian and extended her influence into the realms of management and strategy.

In the contemporary Middle East, science‑driven consulting organizations play a critical role in advising governments, development banks, and private companies on evidence‑based policy and innovation.[5] By leading one, Sindi demonstrated how women with STEM expertise can occupy senior positions that shape not only research agendas but also institutional culture and governance.

The Institute for Quality works to integrate rigorous scientific thinking, quality standards, and ethical considerations into organizational decision‑making, resonating with Sindi’s longstanding commitment to technologies that serve marginalized populations.[7] Her leadership thus connects micro‑level concerns—such as the accuracy of diagnostic tools—with macro‑level strategies around sustainable development and social impact.

For women’s history, this date underscores a shift from individual scientific achievement to structural influence. Sindi’s position at the helm of a consulting firm illustrates an evolving career pattern in which Arab women scientists can transition into roles that advise and shape multiple institutions, magnifying the reach of their expertise across sectors and borders.[5][7]