Dr. Shumaila Imtiaz has been entitled among the Most Inspiring Women Rising in 2025 by Stylfemina Magazine on occasion of Emirati Women’s Day 2025. There was a time when Dr. Shumaila Imtiaz looked in the mirror and barely recognized herself. Years of undiagnosed allergies and exhaustion had worn her down. On the outside, she was…
With over two decades of hands-on experience in digital marketing and business development, Nada Chabir Mrabet has carved out a reputation as one of the most influential digital strategists and trainers in the Gulf and North Africa. Based in Kuwait for more than 15 years, Nada is the founder and Managing Director of Pink Diamond…
Jihane Labib helps leaders become better. Better at leading their team. Better at dealing with changing situations. What makes her the go-to for leadership coaching? Her experience dealing with insane deadlines, break-neck pace of work, and different teams across MNCs. This chapter of her life taught her what leadership is all about. “Leadership is not…
Zainab Al‑Farhan Al‑Imam has earned the title “Queen of Arab Fine Art Auctions” for good reason. As founder of Konooz Fine Art London, she’s helped bring Arab artists into the spotlight at some of London’s most respected venues. She also created the Women’s Growth & Success Forum (WGSF‑London) and the Ziryab Fashion Show—projects that connect…
Meet with Hala Jaber, the founder of FutureEntity enlisted among the Most Inspiring Women Rising High in 2025 at the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day. A brand strategist starts her professional voyage as a commercial leader and grow as they go. Let’s break this stereotype with Hala Jaber- a reputed and iconic professional in the…
Quiet Start in Tech, Loud Impact in Finance Maria began her career not in corporate boardrooms but at the grassroots of technical architecture in the U.S., constructing IT solutions. This early experience paved the way for her financial technology career, allowing her to cultivate precision, analytical problem-solving, and systemic function understanding, without social and money…
Some career changes happen quietly. Shivangi Dham’s didn’t. Hers was bold, intentional, and full of unexpected connections. One day she was decoding dense legal briefs. The next, she was decoding consumer behavior, brand positioning, and market psychology. The leap from law to marketing might sound like a sharp left turn, but in Shivangi’s case, it…
When Paola Surdo Maldini first realized her family was caught in the endless cycle of lice outbreaks, she was simply trying to help her kids feel comfortable again. It started one ordinary morning: a quick head check before school, a frantic combing session in the living room, tears from her youngest when nothing seemed to…
Meet with a luxury branding strategist, community leader and wine and spirits educator whose journey is deeply inspiring. Lynn Dowdell embodies excellence in everything she does, seamlessly blending professional expertise with passion. As a seasoned luxury brand strategist, she has transformed visions into remarkable market successes, redefining sophistication in the industry. She does not stop…
Diana Richardson is a powerhouse in the beauty business, known for her relentless drive, deep industry expertise, and commitment to empowering others. From launching her entrepreneurial journey at just nine years old to earning distinctions from Oxford and Harvard, Diana has built a legacy of success. She believes in continuous learning and shares her knowledge…
