Ramla Ali, the Somali-British boxer, experienced her first professional loss on Saturday night when she faced Julissa Alejandra Guzman in an undercard match in New Orleans. The Mexican opponent secured victory with a knockout in the eighth round, claiming the Super Bantamweight IBF Inter-Continental title.Despite the defeat, Ramla Ali remains a shining star in women’s…
In a society where dance was once considered taboo for women, Kinetico Dance Company emerged as a trailblazing force in Saudi Arabia, becoming the nation’s first female-owned dance company. Over the past 14 years, the company has grown into a beloved fixture in Riyadh, fostering a sense of community and professionalism that draws hundreds of…
Muna AbuSulayman is a prominent figure in the world of philanthropy and international development, with an illustrious career spanning over 25 years. With a diverse background and a passion for empowering untapped talent, she has made significant contributions to various sectors, leaving a lasting impact on the global community.As a partner at Transform VC, AbuSulayman…
[ad_1] It’s easy to forget the labor and wage struggles happening this summer — the Writers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA, hospitality workers — when watching women kick and score on a foreign pitch; but it wasn’t easy for the women who arrived to play in the top tournament in their sports. Most the actions included…
In a male-dominated and conservative society like Iraq, Nour al-Janabi stands out as a trailblazer, defying societal norms and breaking barriers as a female carpenter and furniture-maker. At 29 years old, she runs her carpentry workshop in south Baghdad, where she designs, makes, and mends sofas and armchairs, ranging from rustic styles to Louis XV,…
In Egypt, the tabla drum has long been associated with belly dancers and seedy nightclubs, giving it an image problem that professional tabla players are now seeking to overcome. The goblet-shaped traditional drum, an early version of which was found in the ancient temple of the Goddess Hathor in Qena, southern Egypt, has been a…
