UAE Women: Role Models for Future Generations
Women From The UAE Are Pivotal Contributors To Society, Driving Positive Change And Progress Through Their Various Endeavors
Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum inspires the new generation of women in the aviation industry. Speaking to international media, she said, "I'm most proud of becoming the first Emirati woman to join the Dubai Police as a helicopter pilot." She added, "Serving my country by doing what I love most is simply the best feeling, and I am deeply grateful for it."
Amna al Haddad has defied stereotypes by becoming a positive figurehead for women in the region. Besides clinching the Olympic weightlifting award, she is the first Emirati and GCC national to compete in Asia's regionals. Nike enlisted her in its latest campaign on inner strength, recognizing her ability to push the limits.
Areej Al Hammadi has loved football from a young age. Growing up in Sharjah, as the only female in her family, she would spend most of her time watching World Cup matches and re-creating them with her brothers and cousins. At the same time, she was confronted with negative comments suggesting that sports were not for girls. However, her resolve to break barriers and overcome such limiting beliefs and prejudices led her to play for the university team. Later, she played for the local leagues, persisting until she earned the opportunity to play for the UAE national team. She is indeed an example of sheer determination and empowerment.
Kamiya Jani, the founder of Curly Tales, took a gamble when she gave up her media career to follow her passion for a lifestyle content platform that would make a mark in the industry. After two years into the venture, she decided to expand beyond India and launch Curly Tales in the UAE, venturing into a market where she was unaware. Currently, the company, which began as Kamiya's dream of reaching out to fellow food and travel enthusiasts, has six million followers across all media platforms, with a reach of nearly 50 million.