Shaista Asif has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PureHealth as part of a leadership restructuring ahead of the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). This move, alongside Farhan Malik’s expanded role as Managing Director, aligns with PureHealth’s business strategy and simplifies the management structure of the…
Sima Ganwani Ved is the Founder and Chairwoman of the UAE-based Apparel Group, a multi-billion-dollar retail empire spanning 85+ prestigious brands across 2,300+ stores in 14 countries, supported by over 24,000 employees. Under her leadership, Apparel Group has become one of the largest retailers in the Middle East, earning her numerous accolades, including Philanthropreneur of…
Noor Sweid is the Founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based international venture capital firm with a presence in Cairo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Tunis, and Lagos. Prior to founding Global Ventures, she was the Chief Investment Officer at The Dubai Future Foundation and Managing Partner at Leap Ventures. Noor’s career spans across multiple successful…
At the forefront of the Gulf’s most prestigious aviation projects and as the first female Emirati aircraft engineer, Dr. Eng. Suaad Al Shamsi exemplifies resilience and dedication in an industry historically dominated by men. She encourages young women with her unshakable motto: “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” Driven by an early…
Dr. Randa Diab-Bahman, SFHEA, is a Lecturer of Management at KCST and an active member of the Curriculum Development & Research Committees. She holds a DBA and a PhD in CSR & Reputation from the University of Reading, with research focused on applied psychology in the workplace, social policy issues, and social responsibility. An author…
Saima Khan is a distinguished humanitarian, social entrepreneur, and advocate for youth empowerment, with a career spanning over nine years of dedication to social change and community development. Currently serving as the Global Partnerships Manager at Penny Appeal Middle East, she plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission to provide vital aid and…
