Experts & Speakers
Speakers
Hanan Alsammak
An author, professional speaker and educator with a social media following of over 150 thousand individuals worldwide.
Joy Ajlouny
Businesswoman, motivational speaker ,serial entrepreneur and advisor, Joy Ajlouny is a flash-bang grenade thrown into the Middle East.
Mona Kazim
An Engineer, author, professional speaker, certified trainer and a life coach.
Weam Al Dakheel
Weam Al-Dakheel is the first woman to anchor the main evening news bulletin on Saudi Arabia’s main national TV station.
Saana Azzam
Saana Azzam’s life mission and purpose is to create an improved enlightened world through dialogue and knowledge transfer.
Thea Myhrvold
Thea is a proud founder and CEO of awarding winning and internationally recognized startups and brands like TeachMeNow and GetBEE
Jessy El Murr
Jessy El Murr is a multimedia journalist, moderator and event host with over 10 years of media experience.
Afaf Shawwa
Afaf Shawwa is a dynamic communications professional with an in-depth understanding of organizational learning and development needs.
Donna Benton
Donna Benton is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who started the Entertainer back in 2001.
Afra Atiq
Afra Atiq is an Emirati award-winning poet, having recently won the 2017 ADMAF Creativity Award. She is the first spoken word poet to win the award.
Wafa Al Obaidat
Wafa is the Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director of Obai and Hill.
Aida Al Busaidy
For over 11 years, Aida has worked across the Communications field covering fields such as public relations, internal communications, marketing, events
HH Sheikha Noora Al Khalifa
Her Royal Highness Shaikha Noora Royal Princess from The Kingdom of Bahrain is a very successful and famous entrepreneur heading a group of companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain and UAE.
Alex Hirschi
Alex Hirschi, known as Supercar Blondie, is an Australian social media personality living in Dubai.
Amy Landino
Amy Landino is the award-winning host of AmyTV, a YouTube series dedicated to helping women go after the life they want. With millions of views and more than 300,000 subscribers, she is a leading authority on getting digital attention.
Lamis El Hadidi
Lamis Ali Mohamed Ali Elhadidy is an Egyptian journalist and broadcast presenter. She is also the chief executive officer of the Al Alam Al Youm newspaper, and a weekly columnist in the newspaper Al-Masry Al-Youm.
Alia Al Mansoori
Alia Al Mansoori is an Emirati teenage student she won the Genes in Space UAE competition, with a proposal to study how exposure to space affects the health of live organisms at a cellular level.
Mona El Shazly
Mona Al Shazly studied political science at the American University in Cairo. At the beginning of her career, she joined Arab Radio and Television network (ART).
Shujoun Al Hajri
Shujoun Al Hajri is a famous actress who began acting at a young age in the 1990sand has continued to star in movies in the region
Andreea Zoia
Andreea Zoia is a multi-passionate speaker. She is a presenter, public speaker and confidence coach
Dr. Shurooq Amin
Born in 1967 to a Kuwaiti father and a Syrian mother, Dr Shurooq Amin is a Kuwaiti mixed-media interdisciplinary artist and an Anglophone poet whose purpose is to instigate change in society.
Amna Al Haddad
Amna Al Haddad is a sports pioneer from the Gulf, motivational speaker, mental health advocate and writer. She is known for breaking the glass ceiling as an Olympic weightlifting athlete from the UAE.
Fatima Almomen
A social media influencer with a passion for media, fashion, art, and design with an extensive following across the world.
May Sayed Ali
With over 12 years of experience hosting hundreds of live events, this vibrant Canadian/Lebanese MC is known for her versatility and range.
Fouz Al Fahad
Highly sought-after Kuwaiti makeup artist whose look has drawn more than 2.7 million followers to her Instagram account.
Maya Diab
Maya Diab is a Lebanese singer, TV personality, entertainer and fashion icon.
Nancy Ajram
Nancy Nabil Ajram is a multi-platinum Lebanese singer and Goodwill Ambassador for the UNICEF that has sold over 2 million records.
Andreea Zoia
Andreea Zoia is a multi-passionate speaker. She is a presenter, public speaker and speech coach.
Suzanne Talhouk
Talhouk is a Communication & PR expert, writer, speaker in international forums with an Arabic Ted talk that has exceeded 1 Million viewers on Youtube.
Ahlam Mosteghanemi
Ahlam Mosteghanemi was the first Algerian woman writer to publish a novel in the Arabic language. Her work is therefore very significant in the context of Arab women's writing and feminism.
Anabella Hilal
Anabella Hilal was born into an Orthodox Christian family, and (aside from Arabic), is fluent in English and French.
Maya Hojeij
Maya has over two decades of refined media and communications experience working with prominent international news channels
Noorah Kareem
Noorah Kareem is a visual communicator, intuitive thinker, storyteller, motivational speaker and event host that has dedicated her life to supporting those who want to make a difference in the world
Anita Milovac
Anita is a passionate Women Empowerment, Corporate Stress Management, Wellness and Sensual Confidence Coach.
Saba Al Busaidi
Saba Al Busaidi talks about Digital Marketing in both languages, in Arabic and English.
Reham Fouda
Reham Fouda is a professional and passionate Life Coach with a specialization in career and business coaching.
Aseel Al-Hamad
Aseel Al-Hamad is a Saudi Arabian interior designer engineer.
Majd Abdulghani
Majd Abdulghani, this intelligent women is the first Saudi Arabian to be chosen to be a part of the global Rhodes scholar class.
Naeema Mohammed AlMaqbali
Naeema Mohammed al Maqbali is an Omani actress, Presenter, and public figure
Muna AbuSulayman
Muna Abusulayman, first woman from KSA to be appointed by the United Nations Development Program as a Goodwill Ambassador.
Nora Okail
Okail was into business as a child and made her first profit as a child by opening up a “little supermarket,”
Yelda İpekli
Yelda İpekli is specialized on Strategic Management, Brand Management and Customer Relations Management.
Evrim Kuran
Kuran studied English Language & Literature at Hacettepe University and HR Management & Development at Marmara University.
Nadine Hani
Nadine Hani is a Senior Business News presenter on Al Arabiya News Channel, she is also a journalist on An-Nahar newspaper.
Lubna Taji
Lubna Taji is the Founder and Managing Director of Fun Robotics, the first KHDA-approved dedicated robotics/STEM center in the UAE.
Natalia Wiechowski
Dr. des. Natalia Wiechowski or Think Natalia is a Dubai based bilingual – German/English – Public Speaker and purposeful Personal Branding Coach.
Natasha D’souza
Natasha D’souza is an Entrepreneur and Forbes Columnist. Journalist. Speaker. Firebrand.
Nayla Al Khaja
Nayla Al Khaja is the first female Film Producer and Film Director in the United Arab Emirates.
Soukaina “Soukie” Rachidi
Soukaina “Soukie” Rachidi is the founder and author of Soukie Speaks, a blog that strives to reimagine the narrative of young people in the MENA region.
Nimi Mehta
Nimi Mehta is the co-host of Channel 4’s flagship morning show.
Nina Zandnia
Nina is Swedish who grew up in New York and Sweden. She has lived in Australia and for the past 10 years in Dubai.
Omaira Farooq Al Olama
Omaira Farooq Al Olama started her company ALF Administration in 2010 after seeing a gap in the market for “training UAE nationals in terms of mindset.
Rachel Pether
Rachel has a unique mix of skills in both broadcasting and finance.
Raha Moharrak
Raha dreamed of challenging adventures, seeing the world and perhaps even changeling it.
Randah Taher
Randah Taher’s work is grounded in the design facilitation, leadership development, creative environments and Cultures of Innovation.
Rania Ali
Rania Ali is the leading Master of Ceremonies and Public Speaker in the Middle East Region.
Anne Jafery
Ms. Jafery is the current President of AmCham Dubai, the first and only female president in the history of the organization for the second time.
Rasha Accad
Rasha Accad is a leadership coach and human resources professional with over 10 years of extensive experience with people development
Reem Al Marzouqi
Reem Al Marzouqi received a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU).
Shaden Bolbol
Shaden is a bilingual (Arabic & English) presenter, professional Master of Ceremonies/panel moderator, public speaker & life coach.
Sharon Magsino
Sharon Magsino is a Filipino entrepreneur, TV host, traveler and dancer.
Maha Aleidan
Dr Aleidan has been a business leader, corporate executive and entrepreneur since 1995. She has varied interests from Integrative medicine to wellness to spirituality to business and adventure travel.
Saja Kamal
Saja Kamal is a Saudi female athlete, breaking boundaries and holding the torch for women and girls everywhere to chase their dreams regardless of environment and circumstances.
Shereen Mitwalli
Shereen is formally trained in TV & Live Presenting from ‘The Sydney Academy Film & Television’ (Australia) and the ‘New York Film Academy’ (Los Angeles).
Signe Gammeltoft Frantzen
She is extensively experienced in global luxury marketing, sales and branding, having held leading roles in public and family companies.
Silvena Rowe
Chef Silvena Rowe is a celebrity chef with over 30 years of experience in the food industry.
Silvia Vianello
Silvia has a stimulating and versatile personality, able to capture international audiences, from the academic and business world to television.
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi is an award-winning artist as well as an entrepreneur, curator, and fashion designer who lives in Abu Dhabi now.
Suzanna Kalendzhian
Suzzana Kalendzhian created an innovative platform that connects consumers and lawyers across the Middle East.
Taim Al Falasi
Taim AlFalasi is a famous people who is best known as a YouTube Star.
Tamara Pupic
Tamara Pupic is the Managing Editor of Entrepreneur Middle East, a division of BNC Publishing officially licensed by the US-based publication Entrepreneur.
Taryn Little
Taryn Little is an inspirational Speaker, and the founder and owner of THE WORLD NEEDS YOU enterprise.
Tauseef Al Mulla
Tauseef Al Mulla is a Sharjah based Emirati artist, painting professionally and teaching for last 25 years.
Walaa Al Fayeg
Walaa Al Fayeg have always relied on both instinct and deep sense of innovation when observing the creative world of design, fashion, beauty and contemporary art and architecture
Yasmine al Bakri
Yasmine al Bakri is a TV presenter for Dubai TV and speaks fluent arabic and english.
Zara Hovelsas
Zara is a Swedish health and fitness specialist training private clients in Dubai for the last 5 years.
Alaa Murabit
Alaa Murabit is a Canadian physician and leading international advocate for inclusive peace processes.
Azza Al Mughairy
Ambassador of Monte Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, Radio Presenter in Star FM, TV Reporter in ADTV.
Aya Sadder
Aya Sadder is TEDx, the Incubator manager of Intelak, the first Aviation & Travel Incubator in the MENA region.
Bolutiwi Aiyesimoju
Equipped with an M.B.A from Bordeaux Business School in France and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Brunel University in the United Kingdom.
Carol Talbot
For as long as she can remember Carol has had a personal passion to help others.
Suhair Saif Eddin
Suhair Saif Eddin is a keynote speaker, mindset coach and human resources expert with over 12 years experience developing, influencing, and helping people discover what is required to become their best selves and achieve incredible work life balance.
Dana Shaddad
Driven by her passion for youth empowerment, Dana founded Imtiaz ME in 2009
Sawsan Bellaj
Sawsan is a Speaker, Leadership Coach, Author of the book Leader of my life and Founder of Etakwin first e-learning platform in Personal Development in Tunisia.
Debbie Nicol
Debbie Nicol, an Australian accomplished business professional, personifies change.
Dina Butti
Dina Butti is an Egyptian/Canadian TV presenter, writer, and artist.
Dina Taji Al Farouki
As a young girl Dina was extremely active in physical activities and sports, including gymnastics, basketball, and track
Dr. Amy Bailey
Amy Bailey is the 2015 winner of the Princess Haya Award for outstanding Clinical Psychologist.
Mongia Argoubi
Mongia Argoubi is an international expert in nonverbal communication, NLP and leadership and she has worked with the Top 20 training companies worldwide on behalf of prestigious organizations
Dr. Hanan Selim
Dr. Hanan’s passion to help others optimize health and peak performance began at the age of 7 years old.
Enjy Kiwan
Enjy Kiwan has always been passionate about being a presenter.
Haifa Beseisso
Haifa Beseisso has traveled to more countries than most people her age.
HE Dr. Amna AlDahak AlShamsi
H.E. Dr. Amna AlDahak AlShamsi is the Assistant Undersecretary of the Activities Sector in the Ministry of Education (MOE).
H.E Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid
Cabinet Member and Minister of Community Development
H.E. Jameela Bint Salem Al Muhairi
Her Excellency Jameela Al Muhairi is currently the serving Minister of State for Public Education.
H.E Mariam Bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mehairi
Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mheiri Minister of State for Future Food Security
H.E Lana Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh
Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh presented her credentials as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations in New York in September 2013.
H.E. Sarah Bint Yousif Al Amiri
Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri - Minister of State for Advanced Sciences
Mechket Guellouz
HE Sara Al Madani
Her Excellency Sara Al Madani is a well-known fashion designer, Restaurant Owner and entrepreneur.
HE Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi
Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi is the UAE’s first female minister.
Habiba Basiony
A graduate from university of Chicago and City University in the UK.
Habiba El Saadany
Habiba a well-known face on the events stages around Dubai Specializes in Live events for business and lifestyle genre.
Hala Kazim
Hala Kazim seeks to change peoples’ lives through positivity and balance through hiking trips indulged with various training activities.
Hanane Benkhallouk
Hanane Benkhallouk in 2008 she was a part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum foundation core team.
Hermoine Macura
Hermoine Macura is the first Australian female English speaking TV News Anchor in the Middle East
Hessa Al Ghurair
Hessa Al Ghurair is a highly-regarded expert, speaker, advisor and writer in the field of human resources, business and finance.
Mouna Gaidi
Mouna Gaidi is a business coach, consultant, and trainer based in Tunis, Tunisia
Hiba Ayal
Hiba El Ayal is a Lebanese lady born in UAE, she holds a bachelor degree of biology from Beirut Arab University.
Irina Heaver
Irina Heaver is a Dubai based retired General Counsel, ex-private practice law firm Partner and now FinTech entrepreneur.
Jasmine Gercke
Jasmine Gercke - Highly skilled Project leader with broad international experience.
Samar Kamel
Samar Kamel is an Egyptian artist, curator and author known for works that examine cultural attitudes towards women and aim to transform stereotypes through their vibrant depictions of the modern woman.
Layal Halabi
Layal is a top MC, musician, and moderator in Dubai
Kawthar Bin Sulayem
Kawthar Bin Sulayem is an Emirati entrepreneur, mentor, media personality and ambassador for several UAE based charity organizations.
Dr. Nura Arabi
Expert in Child Development and Health Promotion
When Nura was acquiring her Bachelors Degree in Health, she took on a few classes on health promotion, and she was mind blown by the work to be done on policy, planning, evaluation, and reaching communities.
Lynda Achkouty Mouawad
International certified business coach
Lynda believe that the entrepreneur mindset should be build from a young age therefore she works with school students to turn their ideas into sustainable business.
Leena Al Olaimy
Author & Serial Social Entrepreneur
Leena Al Olaimy is cofounder and executive chairperson of 3BL Associates (3BL), a people+planet strategy consultancy working on interconnected sustainable development issues.
Abeer Al Matooq
Life and Corporate Coach - Auther
I was serving as Director of HR and Administration in a reputed semi government entity in Bahrain I decided its time to follow my dreams and do what I always wanted to do, to start a life coaching company and write my first book.
Sara Al Reefy
Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon
Dr. Sara Al Reefy’s background gives her the most credibility in the MENA region. She is the first Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon completing her fellowship in 2011 in the United Kingdom.
Nada Alawi
Entrepreneur, Founder and Creative Director
Recognised at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Awards for Young Business Leaders as the Best Arab Start-up Business in the female category among other local and regional recognition
Dr. Reem El Mutwalli
Founder, The Zay Initiative, PHD Islamic Art & Archeology
Dr. Reem El Mutwalli is an international author, artist, curator, interior designer
Sara Elwady
Motivational Speaker, Professional Development Trainer, Certified Coach
Sara Elwady is a Motivational speaker, Professional trainer and Certified Coach. She passionately helps people to discover their meaning in life and to live it to its full potential.
Sara Shatta
Co-Founder of AIBE | Life Coach | Motivational Speaker
Sara Shatta is a Life Coach, Certified Trainer, and motivational speaker, her life purpose is to guide people to be the best version of themselves.
Mariam Farag
Head of CSR at MBC Group
Mariam Farag is leading the CSR program at MBC Group, which is responsible for driving its corporate responsibility vision and strategy in the region & globally.
Sadaf Salehi
Dentist
I am a 26 year old female. I work mainly as a Dentist but have a passion for public speaking as well. Therefore, I have decided to expand my experience in this field.
Maria Vitoratos
Maria Vitoratos is an Entrepreneur, Careers Coach, Teacher, Author, Mentor and Global Speaker who is always striving to empower individuals on both personal & professional platforms.
Dina Saoudi
Co-Founder of Seven Circles
From a young age, Dina has been driven by a passion to serve humanity. She turned this aspiration into a reality through the founding of Seven's World
Hiba Mahmoud
Hiba Mahmoud is a corporate trainer and a program developer with many years of experience providing outstanding programs for hundreds of managers and employees.
Rana Mahmoud
Rana Mahmoud is a skilled digital content producer, marketer, and strategist
Jenna (Zainub) Bata
Zainub Jenna Bata graduated with a UK Law Degree and a US MBA.
Fauza Beltz
Fauza is a renowned author, interior designer, Jewelry designer, and Inspirational Speaker
Johanna Mayano
Johanna is a native New Yorker who has spent most of her adult life and career living abroad.
Jos Dirkx
Jos Dirkx was born in Brazil and have since travelled the world, writing curricula, starting initiatives and founding an agile creative consultancy and award-winning non-profit along the way.
Farzana Kazemi
CEO, NLP Master Coach & HR Consultant
Farzana is an award-winning Human Capital Leader, NLP Master Coach, a Woman Entrepreneur, Mentor and an Advocate for Women Empowerment.
Julie Miles Lewis
Julie Lewis works with organizations that want to create next level performers who will succeed in a challenging and changing marketplace.
Kelly Lundberg
Award winning celebrity stylist, keynote speaker, author and renowned entrepreneur Kelly Lundberg.
Laura Holland
Laura left the corporate world in 2008, leaving behind a successful career as an economist working with a prestigious company.
Leila Almaeena
Leila’s ambition immediately propelled her into the media arena exposing her to conventional, digital and broadcast media.
Linda Beaini
Linda Beaini is a Lebanese TV & Radio Presenter, fluently bilingual.
Rachel McArthur
Rachel McArthur is a Dubai-based journalist and editor, with over a decade of experience in digital, print and broadcast media. She is also a conference and events MC and moderator.
Aida Murad
Social Entrepreneur
Aida Murad, raised in Jordan, is an Arab-American social entrepreneur, international artist, motivational speaker and an organizer for the One Journey Festival, a festival that celebrates refugees’ talents through art, fashion, food and music.
Muna Shakour
Founder & Personal Development Coach
I am the founder of Inside Out with Muna, a group training and coaching platform to help people find their own source of calm, clarity, and genuine happiness.
Linda Berlot
Linda Berlot - Entrepreneur, Executive and Certified Team Coach (ICF, PCC, ORSCC), owner of Berlot Group
Shaikha Alothman
Founder & CEO, Oraxle
Award-winning health-tech entrepreneur & ex-Public Health professional.
Aya Badawi
Aya Badawi is a certified mind/life coach, a motivational speaker, advertising professional and trainer.
Maya Taher
Founder of TheMaya Coaching & Training
Maya Taher believes her weapon is her education and began her journey with building a strong educational background in hospitality.
Dareen Barbar
Purpose and Passion Coach
A Motivational Speaker and an aspiring Athlete. Dareen stepped onto the World stage after making history in the most glamorous events on the planet, the World, Beauty, Fitness and Fashion Show in London
Hind Naaman
Educational Consultant
Belief, Courage, and Determination are the basics of every decision I have made throughout my life.
Maha Al Mezaina
Throughout her career, Maha Al Mezaina has worked in many governmental entities.
Rima Iskandarani
Public Speaker, MC, Radio/TV Host
My hosting experience from TV, Radio and EMCEE along with my corporate experience from working at Multinationals like Pepsi Co , Mars Inc.
Maha Zaatari
Maha is passionate about developing people and getting them to visulaize and attain the best out of their lives.
Maya Itani
Managing Director
I am fascinated by the psychology of brands and the undeniable truth that people can truly feel an emotional connection to them.
Sadika Kebbi
Speaker/Coach/Author
Sadika is a TEDx Speaker, a certified John Maxwell Team member, speaker,trainer, coach, and teacher. She is also a Toastmaster and the Founder and CEO of her NGO called ‘Being Human.”
Maria Conceicao
Maria didn’t have the easiest start in life. By the age of 9 – she’d lost both her birth mother and the mother who chose to take her in and raise her.
Maria Pearson
Maria Pearson - an inspirational people development professional, with more than 20 years experience across the MENA region.
Maria Rizabel Del Rio
Born in Manila, Philippines, Maria holds three years of experience in public speaking.
Aziza Razakberdieva
Aziza Razakberdieva is a passionate Public Speaker, Presenter and Brand Strategist with over 11 years of experience in business leadership, marketing, brand management, advertising, events and media fields.
Samaa Hosny
Author, Trainer, Coach, and Consultant: Personal Leadership
Founder of "The Prosperous Introvert" mentor-ship program. My strength as a public speaker lies in the fact that I am a multipotentialite.
Hanan Ibrahim
CIPD, SHL Certified assessor, HR manager Talent Management, Youth and Teens Development Consultant
A self motivated Transformational Leader with the passion to help individuals unleash their potentials by discovering their true identity.
Nada Sardouk
Creative Director
With degrees in Graphic Design, Fine Arts and Fashion Design NADA created a voice to be heard through founding two sister companies one in advertising and the other in events and hospitality.
Asmaa Kadry Hussein
Psychotherapist, hypnotherapist & NLP Coach
I use a combination of many modalities and not one of them alone, between hypnotherapy, CBT, NLP, energy work, and some counseling & training when needed.
Nada Ahmed
A passionate Instructor, Professional Trainer, NLP coach, motivational speaker. With her fluency in Arabic, German and English, Nada has always been passionate to communicate effectively with people since a young age.
Maryam Saedavi
Co-Founder of Inner management
Marym Saedavi is a Co- Founder of Inner management and motivational speaker ,my passion is to teach people how to live well ,both externally and internally.
Iman Ben Chaibah
Iman is a multi-award winner in digital publishing, entrepreneurship, and literature. She is also a writer, editor, lecturer, speaker, and trainer.
Diana Ishaqat
Media Consultant for Startups, NGOs and Development Agencies
Diana has actually worked for numerous worldwide companies in the locations of ladies rights, refugee combination, and youth involvement.
Nada Abandah
Transformation & Strategy Consultant
Abandah uses her 20+years of experience consulting and practical experience to enable real and rapid change in organizations across various industries.
Israa Shaheen
Consultant - Trainer
My objective is to empower people to become more confident, courteous and professional in business and social situations, through equipping them with the essential etiquette and protocol knowledge.
Zoë Cousens
Zoë is a regular speaker, panelist and moderator at international events. She is an entrepreneur, financier and investment consultant.
Darine Beydoun
life Coach/ Corporate Trainer
Inspiring and passionate leader committed to improving quality of life by developing self-improvement knowledge in adults.
Maryam Amiri
Maryam Amiri is a Master of Ceremonies and Moderator specializing in large-scale live events such as international conferences, awards ceremonies and global launches.
Maha Elzaatari
Managing Director
I am passionate about developing people and getting them to visualize and attain the best out of their lives. I am experienced in the area of employee engagement and happiness at the workplace.
Mayssa Maghrebi
Mayssa Maghrebi began her career as a model. Her debut was in the series “Deira net” and “Nadi Al Dahikoun” in 2000.
Mayssoun Azzam
Mayssoun Azzam is a Palestinian political anchor and news presenter based in Dubai and working for Al Arabiya News Channel since 2003.
Rachel Faye Tagapulot
Rachel Faye is a Licensed Professional Teacher, a Professional Model and a Beauty Queen from Cagayan de Oro city, Philippines, and speaks on the environment.
Mina Liccione
Mina Liccione is an award-winning performing artist, comedian and emcee hailing from New York.
Mona Kattan
Dubai based Mona Kattan is a well-known Iraqi-American beauty entrepreneur.
Deniz Misir
Founder at V22 MFO
Deniz is a purpose-driven entrepreneur, who established Turkey’s first internationally operating trusted advisory V22 International Advisory J. S. Co. in 2013.
Monica Costea
Monica is an energetic, enthusiastic certified public speaker and trainer.
Shaima Al Qassab
CEO of Alga Life
Shaima Alqassab is a 22 year old Emirati chemical engineering student who is also CEO of Alga Life, a company that creates algae-based ink products.
Charlotte Rossignol
Group Marketing Manager
Accomplished marketing professional with 10 years’ international experience in marketing - branding and development, social media, public relations and events organization.
Amal Al Ali
CEO and Founder of Cardiff Management Consultants
A professor of innovation and entrepreneurship in the University of Sharjah, inspired by how fast the technological revolution is progressing,.
Muna Al Harbi
Transformation & Personal Growth Coach
Muna AL Harbi helps people to achieve their goals by improving different actions necessary to take control of their future plans.
Zoe Turner
Podcaster/Hypnotherapist/Sales Professional
Zoe is the executive producer and presenter of The Simply Flawsome Podcast. The Podcast was established to build a reach to those who aspire to be great but like many of us have times of doubt and difficulty.
Maryam AL Zaabi
Leadership Coach
Maryam AL Zaabi(CPCC, ACC, ORSC) specializes in leadership development, employee engagement and workplace culture building.
Huda Kattan
Huda Kattan is a makeup artist, beauty blogger and vlogger who runs the immensely famous ‘Huda Beauty’ blog which is the No. 1 blog in the Middle East.
Montaha Al Ramahi
Montaha is a Jordanian news presenter from a Palestinian descent,
Sarah Tabet
ME Human Resources Director & D&I Leader
Sarah Tabet is a passionate agile HR professional with more than 13 years of well-rounded multinational experience in the human resources field across Middle East and Africa.
Shada El Sharif
Head of Sustainability, Arabtech Jardaneh
A driven professional in international and sustainable development, with leadership experience in public, private and international organizations.
Lina Khalifeh
Founder and Owner
Lina Khalifeh is the founder and owner of SheFighter, the first Self-Defense studio for women-only started in the Middle East and expanded to more than 35 countries.
Asmaa Al-Kayalli
Co-Founder
Asma'a is a founder of her own company at Startovia; a business platform for early-stage startups through coaching programs.
Manal Ataya
Director General
Manal Ataya is a museology specialist with over 14 years of senior managerial experience in museum development and cultural diplomacy.
Aisha Abdullah
Aisha is a blogger on Khaleeji Culture, a coach and a social media personality
Hanadi El Sayyed
Founder and Chief Experience Officer at &humans
Hanadi El Sayyed is an industry analyst, writer, and founder of &humans Consulting. She is also a Senior Consultant at The Tantalus Group.
Darine El Khatib
Senior Director -Creative Strategy & Brand Development - MENA & Turkey at Turner
Darine is responsible for strengthening WarnerMedia’s presence and competitiveness in the region through the development of new services and products.
Mayssa Hachem
Assistant Professor /PhD in Biochemistry
Dr Mayssa Hachem is currently Assistant Professor and research coordinator in Forensic Science at Amity University Dubai.
Fatma Elzahraa Hassan
Fatma is a certified personal trainer
Rania Abdalla
Global Executive Board Member
Rania is the Executive Board Member of IRC Global Executive Search Partners the World's largest executive search alliance, represented by more than 90 cities across 6 continents.
Ghizlan Guenez
Founder and CEO
Ghizlan Guenez is the Founder and CEO of The Modist, the first global luxury ecommerce platform where over 180 leading fashion brands are curated for women who dress modestly.
Nahla Elnmer
Haifa Addas
Founder and CEO
Haifa grew up with a passion and great sense of appreciation for beauty and glamour. She was also lucky enough to be surrounded by women who inspired her on a daily bases.
Basma Eissa
UAE Executive Director
She has been in her current positions as an Executive Director for R&P Consulting in the UAE and a Senior Director of International Business Development at The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed in Italy since March 2019, after acting as a Senior Manager for Business Development at the same Sheikh Office in Dubai and working for two different private offices for the Royal Family members of Abu Dhabi when she first moved to UAE in 2014.
Roleen Wadah Al Qassim
Actress
Roleen Wadah Al Qassim, Actress with a BA from the American University in Cairo in Theater studies, a major in Acting and minor in Media and TV journalism.
Emma El Meligi
Head of Legal
Emma El Meligi is an in house Legal Counsel with extensive experience in the FMCG sector.She is an Egyptian lawyer who currently holds the title of Head of Legal for Turkey, Caucasus and North Africa at British American Tobacco.
Azza Fahmy
Chairwomen and Creative Director
Almost 50 years ago Azza Fahmy initiated her journey towards being one of the most esteemed jewellery designers in the MEA region. With a profound purpose, Azza Fahmy has taken the role of translating the region’s culture and international art and historic references to the world, through contemporary jewellery design that reflects her unique research approach and craftsmanship preservation.
Fatma Ghaly
CEO
Fatma is the CEO of Azza Fahmy Jewellery and a business development specialist with over seventeen years of experience. Having learnt the rudiments of the family owned enterprise at a very early age, Fatma’s vision for the brand has seen her strategically develop the Azza Fahmy business from a home-grown brand to an international luxury designer house employing over 200 people.
Amina Ghaly
Amina Ghali, Azza Fahmy’s youngest daughter, joined Azza Fahmy Jewellery in 2005 and spent 3 years working behind the scenes designing and developing pieces across the brand’s various collections. She impactfully endorsed and applied the brand’s ethos of producing unique pieces with subtle historic and cultural references with a contemporary modern twist.
Nada El Gazzar
Nada is a professional NLP coach, inspirational speaker, and trainer.
Theresa Du Toit
She is also a well known and much-loved Wedding Celebrant conducting wedding ceremonies and vow renewals here in the UAE as well as internationally, a wedding planner, designer, and trainer.
DIMA JWEIHAN
Dima Jweihan is the Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa regional office of the International Center for Not for-Profit Law in Amman, Jordan.
Samia Hasan
Samia is the CEO and founder of Unwind the Grind – millennial career development platform offering an interactive and inspiring place for young folks based in UAE to accelerate their careers or businesses.
Amy Mowafi
Amy Mowafi – Co-Founder & CEO, MO4Network
Amal Dokhan
Amal Dokhan – CEO, Global Entrepreneurship Network, KSA
Areije Al Shakar
Areije Al Shakar – Director & Fund Manager, Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds
Assia Riccio
Assia Riccio – Founder, Evolvin’ Women
Briar Prestidge
Briar Prestidge – Founder & CEO, Prestidge Group PR
Cynthia Helena Rif
Cynthia Helena Rif – Co-founder at Witwork
Dr. Buthaina Al-Ansari
Dr. Buthaina Al-Ansari – Founder & Chairperson, Qatariat T&D Holding Company
Helen Al Uzaizi
Helen Al Uzaizi – CEO, BizWorld UAE; Founder, Future Entrepreneurs
Joelle Mardinian
Joelle Mardinian – founder, Joelle Group
Elena Agaragimova
Elena is a career coach, trainer, and speaker on topics of career and personal development.
Karen Wazen Bakhazi
Karen Wazen Bakhazi – Founder, Karen Wazen Eyewear
Mona Ataya
Mona Ataya – Founder and CEO, Mumzworld
Courtney Brandt
Courtney is an author, food and travel blogger, show host, podcast host
Mashal Waqar
Mashal Waqar – Co-founder & COO at The Tempest – Forbes 30 Under 30 – 2-Time TEDx Speaker
Mai Medhat
Mai Medhat – Co-founder And CEO, Eventtus
Mirna Sleiman
Mirna Sleiman – founder and CEO, Fintech Galaxy
Najla Al-Midfa
Najla Al-Midfa – CEO at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center
Nazanin Daneshvar
Nazanin Daneshvar – CEO & Founder, Takhfifan
Nour Al Hassan
Nour Al Hassan – founder & CEO of UAE-based Tarjama
Amy Walker
Amy is an events manager, communications and PR expert, yoga instructor and a mental health and wellbeing advocate.
Noor Al Muhaideb
Noor Al Muhaideb – Founding Partner, Opaal Interiors and Detay Living
Randa Bessiso
Randa Bessiso – Founding Director, The University of Manchester Middle East Centre
Rama Chakaki
Rama Chakaki – Co-Founder at Mint+Laurel
Rania Ayman
Rania Ayman – Founder & Managing Director, Entreprenelle
Sahiqa Bennett
Sahiqa Bennett – CEO & Co-founder, Searchie
Sarah Arbi
Sarah Arbi – Co-founder & CEO, G-Dice
Samia Haimoura
Samia Haimoura – Founder at SEON GmbH
Sonia Weymuller
Sonia Weymuller – Founding Partner, VentureSouq
Zahara Malik
Zahara Malik – Co-founder & CEO, Grosvenor Capital
Alexia Bjarkan
Alexia is a specialist in the keto diet, a scientific protocol for automatic weight loss mode and reversal of diabetes type 2. She has been featured in Gulf News, Grazia Middle East, and Dubai Health Authority's Better Health.
Raja Easa Al Gurg
Managing Director
Al Gurg is the managing director and vice chairperson of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group.
Renuka Jagtiani
CEO
Jagtiani is the chairwoman and CEO of the Landmark Group.
Rania Nashar
CEO
Rania Nashar is the first female CEO of Saudi commercial bank, Samba Financial Group.
Sepideh Moussavi
Sarah Al Suhaimi
Chairperson; CEO
Sarah Al Suhaimi is the chairperson of Tadawul, the Middle East’s largest stock exchange.
Lubna Olayan
Chairperson
Lubna Olayan became the first Saudi woman to serve on the board of a publicly-traded company in 2004 for the Saudi Holandi bank.
Heike Harmgart
Managing Director Southern & Eastern Mediterranean Region
Harmgart is the Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Nezha Hayat
CEO
Nezha Hayat has been the President of Morocco's Capital Markets Authority since 2016.
Wadha Ahmed Al-Khateeb
Deputy CEO
Wadha Al-Khateeb is the deputy CEO of the Kuwait National Petroleum Company, which earned $30 billion in revenues last year
Sarah Omolewu
Sarah is an award-winning event manager, booking agent, Celebrity PR and marketing specialist.
Ghida Idriss
Co Founder
What if the worst fear of your life turns out to be the best slap to wake you up ?
Because it is a wake up call! One we all have in ourselves just itching to come out! And that journey is one full of wanders, self empowerment and ultimately meeting yourself.
Because it is a wake up call! One we all have in ourselves just itching to come out! And that journey is one full of wanders, self empowerment and ultimately meeting yourself.
Jade Adams
Founder
"A creative person is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others."
Martin Luther King, Jnr. "It is almost always, the creative dedicated minority, who have made the world better." It is not always about the recognition but the dedication we apply to doing what we do to the best of our ability.
Martin Luther King, Jnr. "It is almost always, the creative dedicated minority, who have made the world better." It is not always about the recognition but the dedication we apply to doing what we do to the best of our ability.
Rana Abu Samaha
Lawyer/LifeCoach
More than 10 years experience in the law profession working with top international law firms and companies in the legal and compliance departments. In my current role, As Compliance Leader and Senior Counsel for the Oilfield Equipment at Baker Hughes
Zina Geoffrey
Life Coach, Relationship Coach, Spirituality Coach
I coach female and male, guide them towards their desired results! find answers within themselves, regarding their work, personal behaviors, relationship issues, weight loss and problem-solving.
Alia Galadari
A globally engaged & patient-focused multi-award winning medical doctor with a concentration in dermatology and an aspiration to become a pioneer female healthcare leader in education, talent and skill management, and medical technologies providing the most innovative, advanced, & fulfilling care in the United Arab Emirates.
Dunia Alhegelan
Awesome Kid Speaker
Born the 29th of March 2011 Dunia Alhegelan did not wait long to make her mark on this planet. At the age of 4 months she started swimming & her passion for water had her scuba diving by the time she was 4 years old.
Nisrine Tahri
Entrepreneur
- Exceptional ability to adapt and a good sense of communication,
- Good ability to work in a team and to unite teams to achieve objectives,
- Good ability to work in a team and to unite teams to achieve objectives,
Manal Abdel Samad
Head of VAT Legislation and Tax Policy
Very good background at Taxes, scientific minded, analytical, fast learner and knowledge seeker.
High sense of responsibility, hard worker, well organized, self-confident, innovative and highly motivated.
Advocate of women's empowerment & women's rights.
High sense of responsibility, hard worker, well organized, self-confident, innovative and highly motivated.
Advocate of women's empowerment & women's rights.
Asmaa Guedira
Gender advocate and New Economy expert
Asmaa is the program manager of the Womanity Foundation's "B100 Ragl" program in the MENA region. She also founded the Hyper-Gender movement, and spent the last 5 years consulting foundations and NGOs on gender, the new economy, collective intelligence and social entrepreneurship.
Engy El Shazly
First Arab Hijabi Ballerina
I have started ballet at the age of 27 while I'm wearing hijab, and then performed twice on the stage in Egypt and did a lot of ballet photo sessions in the streets of Cairo, so I become the first Arab hijabi ballerina.
Hedia Belhaj Youssef
Gender & GBV Expert
• Open Minded and have no problem to work with a team
• Extensive experience in collegiate programming and management.
• Good experience in advocacy and networking
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Very good knowledge of the Arab civil society and women machineries
• Extensive experience in collegiate programming and management.
• Good experience in advocacy and networking
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Very good knowledge of the Arab civil society and women machineries
Grace Asemota
Business Psychologist | Organization Coach
Grace Asemota is a Business Psychologist (M.Sc) and a Certified Life Coach. She has partnered with CEOs, executives and solopreneurs to grow their personal and professional brands and has coached students and staff in different institutions and organisations.
Nancy Gatimu
I believe everyone needs to understand their value. One of my passions is to empower people to live their best life, through life lessons and leadership speaking seminars/workshops I have attended I believe I have some insight to offer as a speaker
Amani Abushi
Reporter
Producer at Radio Hala and Reporter at Al Taghier Channel. Based in UAE.
She is an MC.
She is an MC.
Salma Ahmad
Being on stage unleashes a side of me that i never knew did even exist, it's like being a whole different person,someone whose confidence all of a sudden reaches a peak that's honestly. inexplicable,someone who feels like they want to pour their heart out and make every minute of them standing on that stage really count , i've lately come to understand that this could somehow be how passion feels like.
Reem Mostafa
Motivational Speaker, Video Editor Graphic Designer and a Teacher
I am a hard worker, talented and enthusiastic person who tends to enhance her skills as researcher, editor, interpreter, videographer and graphic designer. In brief, I love to transcend my skills in any field that can help to achieve my dream.
Laila Baroun
Business News Anchor
I am an excellent Communicator, a confident, self-motivated Co-Creator. I am always growing, learning and evolving.
I've been always fascinated by human potential and the mindsets of those who allow us to reach our own.
I've been always fascinated by human potential and the mindsets of those who allow us to reach our own.
Balqees Albulushi
Marketing & Project Manager
Self taught in business. Learned it all by hard way. Looking always for success and high goals. Staying motivated and spreading positive thoughts among young generations.
Sarah Mohamed
Director of Communications
Sarah Mohamed is a marketing communications specialist with over 8 years of experience working across multiple sectors in the UAE.
Mona Al Moussli
Doctor
A partner in PRA with more than 12 years of hands on experience in the Regulatory Affair field for pharmaceuticals, Retail Pharmacies and Hospital Pharmacies, Mona Moussli has been entrusted with international brands across the GCC and Middle East.
Hala El Miniawi
Doctor
Frankly speaking ,many trainers have got the knowledge but when it comes to sharing it with others ,they give it in portions .But with ME , on board my ship ,you will go on a voyage ,never tried before.
Rahaf Kobeissi
Motivational Speaker & Life Purpose Coach
4 years of working in this region helped me realize my top 3 things I can’t stop doing:
1- Help those around me achieve their professional & personal development goals
2- Build a supportive network of people that can challenge and widen my perspectives
3- Communicate creative ideas and solutions for a better work environment
1- Help those around me achieve their professional & personal development goals
2- Build a supportive network of people that can challenge and widen my perspectives
3- Communicate creative ideas and solutions for a better work environment
Fatima Al-mohannadi
Fatima is an analyst at Qatargas, the largest producer of liquified natural gas in the world.
Reem Kendeel
Certified Leadership Coach, and Industrial Digital Transformation Expert
Over 10 years experience across GE (General Electric). Expert and Certified in the US in designing and delivering interactive Leadership, and Industrial IoT / Digital Transformation workshops to a wide variety of professionals across industries within Oil & Gas, Energy, and others.
Ambreen Khan
Customer Champion Executive
Have a mission to deliver the best and passion to outshine! My core work is as a customer experience transformist; helping organizations improve business results by changing how they deal with customers. My goal is simple: accelerate the path to delighting customers .
Mona Yousuf Almoayyed
Managing Director
Almoayyed is the Managing Director of Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons—a diversified group established in 1940, with divisions specializing in trading, contracting, concrete products, air-conditioning, telecom services and property development.
Aisha Bin Bishr
Director General
Bin Bishr is the Director General of the Smart Dubai Office— the government entity entrusted with Dubai’s city-wide smart transformation.
Henadi Al-Saleh
Chairperson
Al-Saleh leads the company’s technology ventures team, which secures partnerships with startups and entrepreneurs. She has more than 20 years of international experience, including 13 with Agility.
Khawla Al-Asadi
General Manager
Al-Asadi has been at Iraq’s biggest bank, the Rafidain Bank, for over two decades. It had over $80 billion in assets as of December 2017.
Basmah Al-Mayman
Regional Director
Al-Mayman is the first GCC national to become director of the UNWTO Regional Department for the Middle East. Before joining the department in 2018, she had over 17 years of experience at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage.
Shaikha Al Bahar
Deputy Group CEO
NBK is Kuwait’s largest bank with $90 billion in assets. Al Bahar is managing the bank's regional expansion in 14 countries. She featured on the Forbes Global Power Woman list in 2012.
Suzanne Al Anani
CEO
DAEP is in charge of building airports in Dubai. Under Al Anani’s leadership, the U.A.E.’s ranking for “Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure” improved from number three worldwide in 2018 to number two in 2019.
Eaman Al Roudhan
CEO
Al Roudhan’s career at Zain began 22 years ago, in 1998, when it launched its first mobile prepaid service in Kuwait. Zain Kuwait earned over $1 billion in revenues in 2018.
Dalya Al Muthanna
President & CEO
Al Muthanna joined GE in 2008 and was the first Emirati to graduate from its Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP). Al Muthanna leads business growth, driving cross-business selling across GE's portfolio. GE Gulf received $6 billion in revenues as of December 2018.
Huda Al Rostamani
CEO
Al Rostamani has been the Managing Director of AW Rostamani since 2007. She holds Masters and Undergraduate degrees in Medical Engineering from the George Washington University U.S.
Maryam Eid AlMheiri
CEO, Vice-Chair
Before becoming Vice Chair, AlMheiri was CEO and COO of twofour54, which is home to over 450 media and entertainment companies. She is also Director General of the Abu Dhabi Goverment Media Office.
Laila Mamou
Director of Subsidiaries & Affiliates
Mamou has been at Credit Agricole Consumer Finance since 1990. She is also a member of the Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance Group Executive Committee, chair of Wafasalaf in Morocco, and she holds positions in Credit Agricole subsidiaries in Netherlands, Germany, Portugal and Spain.
Randa Sadik
Deputy CEO
Sadik has been deputy CEO of Arab Bank since 2010. The bank has 600 branches across five continents and has $48 billion in assets and $231.8 million in profits. She previously worked with National Bank of Kuwait for 23 years where she was the Group General Manager of the International Banking Group.
Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch
CEO
Groupe Aksal has been the sole franchisee of Zara in Morocco since 2001. It also developed Morocco’s largest mall—the “Morocco Mall” in Casablanca— which opened in 2011 with an investment of $275 million. In 2019, Akhannouch launched two more malls in Marrakech and Rabat.
Mona Zulficar
Founding Partner; Chairperson
Zulficar plays a key role in drafting new legislation and developing existing economic legislation as adviser to various governmental entities. She served as a member of the national drafting committees for the new Telecom Law and the new Capital Market Regulations.
Majida Ali Rashid
CEO, Real Estate Investment Management
Ali Rashid began her career at the Ministry of Public Works in Dubai and joined DLD in 2007. The real estate investment management and promotion center supports national and international real estate investment companies.
Elissar Farah Antonios
CEO; Cluster Head
Antonios has over 29 years of banking experience in the Middle East. She led Citibank to generate combined revenues of $720 million from the U.A.E., Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq in 2018.
Rola Abu Manneh
CEO, U.A.E.
Abu Manneh joined Standard Chartered Bank, U.A.E. as CEO in August 2018. The U.A.E. is currently one of the top five markets for the group, with total assets worth $13 Billion.
Hind Bahwan
Founder and Chairperson
Bahwan founded Bahwan CyberTek (BCT) in 1999. The company is a global provider of innovative software products and services, with more than 1,000 customers, including Forbes Global 2000 companies.
Iman Mutlaq
Founder/CEO
With more than 27 years’ experience in the financial industry, Mutlaq founded the INGOT Group, which is a consortium of multinational companies operating across four continents. Mutlaq has also funded more than 600 female entrepreneurs in the Middle East.
Pakinam Kafafi
CEO
Kafafi has been leading TAQA Arabia as CEO since 2013. The company, which generated revenues of more than $370 million in 2018, signed a JV agreement last year with BP to establish a new company in Egypt concerning Castrol Lubricants.
Rita Maria Zniber
CEO
With more than 40 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Zniber is the owner of Diana Holding, which brings in more than $370 million in annual revenues.
Elham Mahfouz
CEO
The Commercial Bank of Kuwait is the second oldest bank in the country. The bank generated more than $370 million in revenues and achieved a net profit of $210 million in 2018.
Abeer Alrasbi
Educator, Trainer, Coach, Public Speaker
Highly motivated speaker and trainer with around 12 years of academic and administrative experiences.
Kanzy El Defrawy
MC/Host and Events Manager
Kanzy is a former world ranked professional squash player who moved to Dubai 2 years ago after living in America for 6years.
Rana Al Turk
Senior HR & Training Adviser
Seasoned executive in the human resources and economic development spaces, having led major projects and organizations in the Arab region.
Saliha Afridi
Psychologist
Dr. Saliha Afridi is a clinical psychologist. She is also the founder and Managing Director
of The LightHouse Arabia
of The LightHouse Arabia
Yara El Helbawi
Operations Manager
Operations manager & business consultant, empowers women & always ready to share my knowledge & experience with others
Basma Aziz
Branding Expert - Mental Heath Advocate
Passionate about sustainable leadership, branding and marketing, especially storytelling, consumer understanding and creative expression
Simarna Singh
UN Youth Ambassador, SDGs Advocate
Simarna Singh is a passionate sustainability advocate and she is actively involved in actioning the SDGs.
Lubna Yazji
Demand Generation and channel management expert
A professional with extensive experience in channel management and demand generation in electrical industry
Bernadette Abraham
A -List Wellness Coach | MSc Exercise Science | Personal Trainer
My goal is to help you live a healthier and more active lifestyle by sharing practical nutrition tips.
Amel Ait Ahcene
Senior Media Solutions Manager
Over the past 10 years I have built a strong experience managing international brands and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve our business objectives.
Asma Ahmad
Founder
She experienced cultural isolation for 15 years as a result of immigration.
Wunmi Akinlosotu
Founder
Founder of the innovative and inspiring “sisterhood”, Blooming Ladies.
Mariam Alammadi
Psychologist
Mariam Alammadi has been working in the mental health sector for the last ten years.
Maysoun Ramadan
Head of Communication and Public Affairs
Maysoun Ramadan is the Head of Communication and Public Affairs for Roche Diagnostics Middle East.
Saniya Chughtai
CEO The Wadi Tribe /Author/Interior Architect/ Mentor
CEO and Founder of The Wadi Tribe Philanthropist, Serial Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Children’s Author, Interior Architect and International Designer
Roxana Jaffer
CEO
A dynamic enterprising professional and a passionate leader with over 25 years of rich and extensive experience.
Sania Attarwala
Business Development Assistant
My core strengths lie in Business Development, Public Speaking & Brand Management
Gloria Halim
Author, Certified Health Coach & TEDx Speaker
Gloria Halim is the author of Healing Foods Healthy Foods and a holistic health & wellness coach
Saleha Surti
Recruitment Expert
Having spent 12 + years in Recruitment & Talent Acquisition with a combination of inhouse and agency recruitment.
Leila Ben-gacem
Social Entrepreneur
Leila Ben-Gacem is an Ashoka fellow, founder of Blue Fish
Pamela Durant
Founder & Managing Director
Pamela Durant is the mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes
Sahar Shaikh
Mindset Strategist
Founder at My Sacred Pain, Co-founder at Tea With Sahar and Suraya and Founder at Dare Soul Stories
Sabeen Roshan
Personal Development, Empowerment & Life Coach
There are so many of us who have compelling stories/experiences to share with the world. I am just one of the many who have a message to spread.
Samia Hasan
CEO and founder
Samia is the CEO and founder of Unwind the Grind – millennial career development platform offering an interactive and inspiring place for young folks based in UAE.
Ambreen Umair Zaman
Motivational speaker
Master degree holder , born speaker , can talk to anyone on any topic. Influencer since people didn’t even know this term.
Rubina Rafiq Ejaz
Head of Corporate Training
Actively maintain a consistent corporate culture in the business with regard to training and development.
Maham Amjad
Master of Ceremony
I’m a public figure and often do inspirational speeches.
Fatima Ali
Head CDD Compliance
I am a banker by profession past 15 years. Entrepreneur- Philanthropist - Trainer- Motivational Speaker.
Misha Saleem
" The Power Of Words-With great power comes great responsibilities".
Sadaf Tauqir
SoftSkills Specialist, NLP Practitioner, Trainer, Speaker
NLP certified professional with 14 years of experience as Business Faculty and Trainer
Shewly Akter
I am a Slum girl and the future Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Confused? That's natural because 13 years ago I would never have dreamt of being a power presenter.
Maymuna Akhter
Speaker
EVERYONE OF US IS A WINNER , IF WE PLAY PROPERLY IN THE RACE OF LIFE
Maria Sobh
Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer
I aim on using design thinking to help apply efficiency and sustainability to any project/idea I come across.
Shahad Mahdi
Founder
Shahad Mahdi, 22, was tired of seeing Muslim women misrepresented and stereotyped in the media
Amrita Sethi
Entrepreneur- Money Coach and Artist
I am a multi media Artist - I’m currently one of the top 10 artists for EXPO with my award winning art concept of Voice note Art
Marya Hussain
Principal
I have diverse experiences ranging from copywriting, and content writing to teaching.
Deeksha Gandotra
Managing Director
Deeksha Gandotra, Managing Director at Versatile Tourism. Deeksha has experience working with Versatile Tourism, Versatile Consultancy.
Rania Kurdi
Actress, Life coach and motivational speaker
Rania Kurdi is best known in the Arab world as the co-host of the first pan Arab reality talent show Superstar
Rula Bazadough
Pathological Psychologist, Mental & Behavioral Health Advocate
I am an international Human services engineer with PhD Degree
Dahlia Mahmoud
Professor
Expert in cultivating cultural economies through creative entrepreneurship in education
Majdel Musa
Serial Startup Lawyer
I am a certified leadership speaker and trainer, and currently sit on the Board of e7.
Madeeha Khan
Personal Excellence Coach
Madeeha Khan is a Mentor and Coach by Passion & Profession both.
Nariman Qureshi
Head of Talent & Development South Asia
An HR professional, a blogger and a mother with varied interests including the dramatic arts
Razan Shwayhat
Dietitian & Wellness Consultant
Razan Shwayhat studied Nutrition and Food Processing at the University of Jordan
Berrin Benli
Founder
Berrin is the Founder of “NOVUSENS” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute
Serap Zel
Global HR Leader
Serap Zel is currently working as HR Director for the USA and Canada at BIC
Rola El Chami
Senior Relationship Manager
Rola is a Human Rights activist focusing on women and children’s rights mainly in refugee camps and subjected to mental and physical abuse.
Namrata Balwani
Marketing, Digital & Customer Experience Consultant, Professional Speaker
Namrata is a believer in harnessing the power of data and technology in marketing and in making evangelists of customers
Dale Potts
Chartered marketer, business and career coach
I’m a chartered marketer and a qualified building engineer.
Noora AlAskar
Founder & CEO
Noora is the Founder and CEO of MyNutriboxApp
Bina Mathews
Motivational speaker, Facilitator, MasterNLP Coach
I'm your partner in ensuring your future leaders will be the best equipped to manage teams.
Mirna Azab
Centre head; Brand manager
Beauty trainer Image consultant with high management experience
Anjam Ara Akbar
Global Ethics & Compliance Executive
I serve as the Global Co-Head of Women in Action
Lara Khouri
Lara currently runs a boutique people experience and change leadership consultancy
Anna Wallenten
Peak Performance Expert
I am a Dubai based Peak Performance Expert from Stockholm, Sweden.
Dayyana Barkho
Business Consultant
Get to know me to understand my journey
Olga Labai
Public Speaker, Director of Oil and Gas Consultants
Olga Labai is practicing lawyer, public speaker and trainer
Kelsey Evans
Inspirational Speaker
I am a certified Life Coach and LifeTalksLive Speaker
Denise Irene Oponda
Marketing Manager
Nurse by profession
Varsha Vekaria
Researcher on Power of Thoughts and Recruitment Consultant
A researcher on power of thoughts and recruitment consultant
Bandana Jain
Freelance Journalist & Blogger
I bring with myself experience of seventeen years in the world of Freelance Journalism.
Priya Jethani
I work as a TV presenter on Zee TV Middle East
Rizwana Buch
Speaker
I am a Toasmaster and currently following, Persuasive Speaking
Carol Pinto
Lecturer, Speaker and Consultant
Carol is an award-winning lecturer with 6+ years of experience teaching.
Elaine Grievson
International Speaker/Consultant
Elaine’s experience spans more than 25 years.
Khyati Shetty
Professor, Leadership Coach and Innovation Facilitator
Khyati Shetty is a Professor, Executive Coach and Innovation Facilitator
Asha Nathan
Business Development Manager
My Network has been an inspiration to me, to engage in causes greater than self gain.
Soumicha Tinakicht
Owner & Business Event Consultant
I am a female entrepreneur, public speaker & author.
Dana Azzi
I'm a private banker with over 12 years of experience.
Nailah Aljasmi
Social Entrepreneur | Happiness ❤️ + Wellbeing | Motivational Speaker
Nailah is Co-Founder of Happiivue an organization.
Jasmine Bandali
Editor in Chief, Content Producer, Public Speaker
Jasmine Bandali is a freelance content writer, editorial specialist and public speaker.
Shamoly Khera
International Speaker, Presenter, Public Speaking Coach
Shamoly Khera is a multi-faceted speaker.
Ishneet Kaur
Ecommerce Manager - GCC Countries
Ishneet is establishing the Ecommerce business in the GCC Countries.
Mais Mohammed
Master Life Coach
Mais Mohammed is a certified Master Life Coach/ Public Speaker/ Master of Ceremonies.
Kanchan Kulkarni
Fashion Designer, Real Estate Business Owner
Kanchan Kulkarni is a multi-talented entrepreneur with a golden touch.
Meriem Menani
Senior Public Policy Analyst
Meriem has worked for The EIU and The World Bank
Shubhangi Gaikwad
Senior Physiotherapist
A highly skilled senior Physiotherapist with extensive experience of 9 years in healthcare industry.
Zara Sheikha
Tedx Speaker | Motivational Coach
I consider myself successful in personal and professional life.
Barbara Mbu
My passion for business as i developed it along side working.
Nairouz Bader
Group CEO
Bader is truly a global citizen, having lived and worked throughout Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Diksha Laungani
Doctor
Diksha is an advocate for promoting the voices of children.
Ruba Al Zubi
Engineer
Al Zubi is serving as the Adviser to the President for Science Policy and Programme Development at the Royal Scientific Society (RSS).
Amelia Gundersen-herman
Management Professional in Marketing Industry
A strategic thinker with experience on both the client and agency side.
Lilian Abou Hamdan
Human Resources Generalist
6 Years of experience within different functions at Bank Audi Lebanon
Dr. Katherine L. Hall
Professional Educator and Public Speaker
I am a 25+ years educator with 12 years of University teaching in UAE.
Yasmine Zemrani
Owner
Owner & Founder of Z-Consulting | Speaker & Trainer | PHD Researcher in Food Marketing
Nada Almeshqab
Corporate Consultant/ Organizational Developer
Passionate about change and empowering people.
Rahaf Ajaj
Postdoctoral Researcher/Health Physicist
My Health Physics extensive work experiences include Inspection, Regulation and Managing health, safety and environmental (HSE) concerns.
Safa Saleh
Founder
Coach and certified trainer. Founder of @speak.up.9.
Dr. Tahani Al Terri
Motivational Speaker & Author
I'm an international Trainer & counseling l have a strong experience for the field of empowerment women - happiness & wellbeing _leadership _ Personnel Development.
Salma Sakhnini
Managing Director
Salma Sakhnini is the Managing Director of ICON and has spent over 25 years in Financial Services, Advisory, Investment Banking, Public sector and Manufacturing.
Aamna Almansoori
Chief of Happiness and Well being
Chief of Happiness and Well being since 2017, Certified trainer and public speaker Writer and story teller.
Lara Bint
Founder
Lara believes in the power of storytelling and conversations to change the world and nurture the development of youth.
Iman Al Hindawi
Chief Executive Officer
Al Hindawi is the first Arab female holder of a graduate degree in arts administration with concentration on performing arts institutional development.
Yasmine El Hagry
Deputy Executive Director
Yasmine believes that each child deserves a happy and safe childhood.
Kiran Sajwani
Service Design & Innovation Strategist | Adjunct Professor
I help my clients and my students discover the magic of design and the value it can bring to tackling strategic challenges.
Yvonne Mtengwa
Bestselling Author, Publicist and Communications Strategist
Yvonne Chiedza Mtengwa is an international speaker, Amazon best-selling author, Founder of the Reinvented Today movement.
Diala J. Daoud
Co-Founder and Partner of Launch DXB
Diala J. Daoud is a startup enthusiast who started her journey in the startup ecosystem 6 years ago in Lebanon.
Suha Faraj
Psychologist and Executive director
CEO of Concept Plus Group & Founder of Human Brain Concept Foundation
Maha Abouelenein
Communications Coach | Entrepreneur Future of Communications
Maha is one of the most experienced and connected communications specialists in the Middle East.
Reem Alsalem
Independent consultant and director
Reem has 20 years of experience in forced displacement and humanitarian work and international development.
Asil Attar
Business Women
Attar is an ambassador for Women Empowerment, passionately inspiring women across the word to achieve and master their goals.
Nadia Al Saeed
CEO
Nadia Al Saeed joined Bank al Etihad over 10 years ago, and has been serving as General Manager of the bank since 2007.
Dr Rihab Hasanain
Rihab is committed to teach and translate my multidisciplinary skills and bring the best of my team members.
Hala Sulaiman
Communications Consultant and Entrepreneur
Hala, is currently an in-house consultant at the Ministry of Interior in the capacity of the Director of the Executive Office of Bahrainouna.
Farah Nabulsi
Filmmaker & Palestinian Human Rights Advocate
Farah brings a down-to-earth artists perspective into the discourse that leaves audiences enlightened, energised and inspired.
Prof. Ghada Amer
Vice Dean for R&D, Professor of Electric Power Engineering - Mentor and Coach for Innovative Startups
Ghada believes on the important of R&D and innovation for community
Marjan Modara
Founder
Marjan is an experienced speaker with good presentation skills and a motivator/mentor for the young generation.
Maha Alkhalawi
To Maha, the goal is creative and efficient problem solving, and designing beautiful results that work.
Shuaa Marrar
CEO and Founder
Founder of Riyada Consulting is a Palestinian businesswoman with more than 20 years.
Hania Sadek
Independent Business Consultant
Hania has been acknowledged by Forbes Middle East magazine for five consecutive years (2014-2018) among the most Influential Arab Women in the Middle East.
Zoya Siddiqui
HR CONSULTANT
Accustomed to working in NGO projects liaising with voluntary agencies including Navafiz.
Rula Husseini
Life Empowerment Coach
I am a certified Master NLP life coach, Relationship Coach, Master Emotional Release Therapy Practitioner Master Hypnotherapist.
Kelly Lundberg
Business Mentor, Style Expert & Speaker
Kelly styles and inspires people and helps them take the steps to make themselves and their businesses the best they can be.
Dina Shabib
Founder
Dina obtained an MBA in Operations Management and a BS in Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and is a certified career and life coach.
Omnia Samra
Creative Director/Founder
Omnia is an animal lover, a globetrotter and believes that music makes life a whole lot better.
Nancy Al Raqqad
Nancy is a speaker at many national and international conferences. She also delivered a TED talk and holds a diploma in leadership skills from the European Society of Ophthalmology
Nayla Al Khaja
CEO
Nayla Al Khaja is the first female film Director/Producer in the United Arab Emirates.
Bushra Aljarayhi
Senior teacher
I believe that the best way to be an influential is to be an educational speaker to cooperate with others & help them improve to go to the next level.
Suzan Sallam
IT lecturer
Creative and passionate teacher dedicated to fostering a student-centered classroom environment.
Lorate Hamzeh
Founder and Managing Director
Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry.
Rahkel De Athaide
Nadine Moussa
Author, Mentor, Coach, Facilitator, Storyteller, Marketeer
Nadine is an alumnus of the American University in Cairo with high honors who majored in Business Administration and minored in Philosophy.
Sonya Janahi
Founder and CEO
Board member of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Faten Alnaqeeb
Attorney at law & legal Advisor
Kuwaiti lawyer with 30 years experience dealing with international practice awarded as one of the Arab most powerful women in the Middle East at Arabian business and Forbes