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On Fashion & Innovation At IFWD With Cheryle Dias
You launched the International Fashion Week Dubai (IFWD) in May 2015. Tell us about this event and what was your role in supporting designers worldwide? International Fashion Week Dubai (IFWD) is an establishment that was created to further aid the rapid growth of the Fashion industry in Dubai. We are a company with a…
Read MoreHala Kmeid: Leading The Way At ASAP Systems
As Global President of ASAP Systems, what horizons and leadership experiences has your current position and field offered you that other positions and fields have not? The worldwide exposure to different cultures and new technologies. I was never so much into tech until I started working at ASAP Systems. I was designated first to…
Read MoreCelebrating Boèm Home Boutique First Anniversary With Léa Lteif
How did Boèm Home Boutique see the light? At first the idea was to diversify Lteif catalog, turning it to a one-stop-shop to furnish your home. Tell us about your launch. Boèm was conceived last year. The timing was critical due to the protests taking place, so we kept it simple and exclusive. A…
Read MoreOn Women & Wellbeing with Sara Daher
How do you manage stress and avoid burnout? I think the secret lies in finding a formula that works for us and to be consistent in our daily practice. As with all things, long term consistency trumps short-term intensity so it is about finding what works and committing to doing it regularly. Meditation is…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE Interview With Dr. Eng. Suaad AlShamsi, The First Female Emirati Aircraft Engineer
What helped shape the woman you are today? Many factors helped Suaad make up the woman she is today. The first of them was the strength of my mother, which refined a strength in me as well, and made me draw from this strength until I reach my goals and achieve my success. And…
Read MoreAbir El Khoury Jbeily, “A Reference For Municipal Relations”
What helped shape the woman you are today? I can honestly say that what shaped the character of the woman I am today are all the experiences I have been through. What also helped is my sense of independence which helped me take risks and grow on every level. What’s the best piece of…
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