Sheikha Bodour Al-Qasimi, President of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, delivered a powerful message at the 2nd Women in Tech Global Summit in Paris, urging tech companies and governments to embrace women’s perspectives in policymaking. Highlighting the importance of gender diversity in decision and policy-making, she emphasized that including more women in leadership positions…
The final day of the Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit witnessed an engaging discussion on the fascinating links between fashion and luxury automotive. Panelists, including Saudi fashion designer Razan Al-Azzouni and Michelle Lusby, bespoke lead designer at Rolls-Royce, shed light on the convergence of design and fashion in the luxury car industry, attracting more women…
Halima Aden, the renowned US Somali model, expressed her excitement on social media as she arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit in Riyadh. Sharing her enthusiasm with her followers, she posted a couple of images ahead of her talk at the prestigious event.The catwalk star’s journey from growing up in…
Despite facing the challenges of Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare and painful skin condition, Abrar Al-Othman, a young Saudi woman, has become an inspiring figure, an accomplished author, and a source of support for others. Born with EB, which causes the skin to blister easily, Al-Othman has navigated through difficult times with the support of…
Rasha Zamzami’s life took a dramatic turn when she witnessed a tragic accident that almost claimed her niece’s life. The harrowing experience left her with a crippling fear of cars, making her a reluctant passenger and avoiding loud music in vehicles. However, determined to become self-reliant as a single mother, Zamzami decided to conquer her…
As Lebanon’s economic crisis continues to take a toll on people’s finances, thousands of women in the country are turning to motorcycles as an affordable and efficient means of transport. The economic hardships have prompted many Lebanese to forgo driving cars and opt for motorcycles, with bike sales now accounting for approximately 50% of the…
