Mayar Sherif, the Egyptian tennis star, is making waves in the tennis world with her recent achievements and historic milestones. In a conversation with her psychologist, Sherif revealed her motivation to surpass Ismail El-Shafei’s career-high ranking of 34, which stood as the highest-ranking achieved by an Egyptian player in the Open era since 1975. Sherif’s…
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,…
