Heba Al Samt
Co-Founder of the UAE’s first online Majlis At the young age of 27, she along with her co-founders, Hanan Huwair and Ayesha AlJanahi, are creating a community that brings together Emiratis to share, engage, and exchange ideas and thoughts. She understands the powerful tool of social media to reach the young people in the community working to create positive, equitable and sustainable change. Some of the areas of focus include: Breaking down stereotypes Fostering dialogue within the UAE Creating connections and dialogue between Emiratis, ex-pats and people globally Harness the powerful... Read MoreInterview with Hala Kazim
By: Farrah Alshash One of the most interesting and inspiring moments of my life occurred on this September day, when I got to sit and get to know Hala Kazim, “aka mama Hala”, the founder of “Journey Through Change”. You can read about people all the time, but when you get to meet and know the person first hand, it’s different. It can be a hit or miss. Meeting with Kazim was like taking a breath of fresh air on a beautiful spring morning. I couldn’t help but feel motivated, inspired, and full of positive energy during our intimate lunch.Hala Kazim, an Emirati lady, mother...
Read MoreShamsa Noor Ali Rashid
Background: ∞ Previous National Committee Member for Agha Khan Foundation ∞ Previous President of Q-Image Corporation ∞ Trustee on the Board of Beloit College Education: BA: Economics & International Relations – Beloit College MBA: Marketing & Finance- University of Chicago CEO of Forsa, Shamsa Noor Ali Rashid is a true powerhouse. She has a long-standing record of leadership in multi-million, Fortune 500 companies, and also finds time to give back to the community, as a board member on various committees. Forsa, an investment fund for female investors and...
Read MoreSalma Mohammed Al Balushi
As the first Emirati female to become a pilot, Salma Al Balushi sends a message to Arab women that they can dare to dream. “She said: “It was such an honour to be awarded with the rank of First Officer. I can only hope my accomplishment encourages many of my Emirati sisters and brothers to push the boundaries and reach their goals.” As Ethihad leads the way for other airlines, Salma Al Balushi paves the way for women in the gulf who hope to do what no other Arab woman has done before. Her story is a perfect example of the possibilities drive and perseverance have to...
Read MoreHH Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al-Qasimi
First woman minister in UAE, now on her second Ministerial appointment. Former UAE Minister of Economic and Planning, Currently, she is the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade. Congratulation to Sheikha Lubna on her being on Forbes most powerful Arab women of 2010. Sheikha Lubna urges UAE women for more diligence and creativity in order to realize the aspirations of the wise leadership of the UAE for further social and economic development. Forbes ranks Lubna most powerful Arab...
Read MoreHH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak
Just to name a few of HH Sheikha Fatima’s accomplishments, she is the: ∞ President of the General Women’s Union ∞ President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood ∞ Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation Her contribution to women empowerment has been influential to improving the current state of Emirati women. As she advocates for women equality and rights she is the perfect role model for not only Arab women, but to those across the world as she pushes to improve the livelihood of those within the community: women, mothers, children, orphans, the...
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