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“I can say from experience that certain clients prefer women lawyers”

Publié le par Kyradubai

Women come a long way from the « What are you doing here? What are women doing at the court?” type of comments common three years ago. But Diana Hamade, an Emirati lawyer and owner of her own cabinet in Dubai, explains how Arab women have a bigger challenge,...

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Emirati Writer Ameera Al Hakawai is far from being "Desperate in Dubai"

Publié le par Kyradubai

Scandalous writer and author of national best seller Desperate In Dubai, Ameera Al Hakawati, remains a mystery eventhough she is the most humble and down to earth young lady one can imagine. She leads her life according to the values of Islam and has...

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"When I joined the Ministry of Education, there were 99% men… I worked so hard to say « Listen to me, I add something. »"

Publié le par Kyradubai

Jameela Al Muhairi tells about her « journey » working in the Education Department and the fights still ahead. Her passion lead her to become Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau’s Chief and a pioneer in helping private schools flourish in a city which counts...

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« Le défi est à la maison, pas sur le terrain »

Publié le par Kyradubai

Maria Al Qassim, responsable de programme pour Dubai Cares, la plus grande organisation caritative de Dubaï, croit profondément aux hommes, et à la femme. Pas d’angélisme mais un profond idéalisme chez cette jeune émirienne qui espère familiariser ses...

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« Being a role model is very important to me »

Publié le par Kyradubai

UAE film director and producer of her own company D-Seven, Nayla Al Khaja talks about her last film for Soul of Dubai and the ups and downs of her daring career in the local film industry. She says if there isn’t complete freedom yet, it is already the...

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« Sudden wealth has eroded some of our values »

Publié le par Kyradubai

Sensitive to the lack of books for young Arabic people in their motehr tongue, Noura Al Noman published her first science-fiction novel in Arabic becoming a pionneer in her field. But she is also the Chief Executive of the Executive office of Sheikha...

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Abaya’s hijack : Abeer Al Suwaidi’s punk rock style

Publié le par Kyradubai

Abeer al Suwaidi opened her showroom, USH, in 2009. In Arabic, USH has the same sound as « nest ». And the young fashion designer also realized it meant hope or blessing in other languages. Therefore a very appropriate name for her shop, home to other...

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« I am the first woman surgeon in the UAE but not the first who tried »

Publié le par Kyradubai

A UAE national, Dr Houriya Kazim is the country's first female surgeon. She says how she managed to climb the medical ladder and what challenges lie ahead of women here. Basically they have it all in their hands. INTERVIEW. How does one become a traditional...

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Ebtisam Abdulaziz : « I was born an artist »

Publié le par Kyradubai

Sitting in the midst of the 163 pieces she just showed at The Third Line Galery, in Al Quoz Dubai, Ebtisam Abdulaziz, one of the most brilliant artist of the UAE, tells about herself. Her art works as a reflection, erecting bridges between her experience...

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« As CEO of DEPE I am another proof that women can lead »

Publié le par Kyradubai

Laila Mohamed Suhail is the young CEO of the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishments (DEPE). From her office, she sets the tempo event of a city that has earned the reputation of being one of, if not THE most run shopping destination in the world....

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