Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi wins prestigious regional award for a creative, problem-solving approach to global issues

Bodour Al Qasimi wins prestigious regional award
for a creative, problem-solving approach to global issues

Fast Company Middle East presents entrepreneur and women’s advocate with ‘Most Creative People in Business 2023’ award in the ‘Bringing Good Things to More People’ category.



Dubai, May 22, 2023

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, who’s the architect of a sprawling portfolio of pioneering initiatives to improve people’s lives around the world, has been named one of Fast Company Middle East’s Most Creative People in Business 2023 in the ‘Bringing Good Things to More People’ category.

As well being President of American University of Sharjah and leading her self-founded Kalimat Publishing Group, Sheikha Bodour’s achievements include:

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IIFA throwback: When Salman Khan broke down remembering his initial struggle in Bollywood

IIFA throwback: When Salman Khan broke down remembering his initial struggle in Bollywood

Dubai; 22nd May 2023: The prestigious International Indian Film Academy Awards are making a comeback to Abu Dhabi this month, bringing forth a vibrant celebration of Bollywood. Scheduled to take place on May 26 and 27 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, the IIFA Awards, widely known as IIFA, will commence with IIFA Rocks—an enchanting evening dedicated to music and fashion. With preparations for this extravagant Bollywood event in full swing on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, film enthusiasts in the UAE are eagerly anticipating a thrilling weekend filled with live performances by renowned Bollywood stars like Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandes, Nora Fatehi, and many other talented artists

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UAE company leads by example on Cultural Diversity Day

UAE company leads by example on Cultural Diversity Day

•             BPO staff from 26 nationalities at Dubai-based Data Direct Group are microcosm to the country’s ethos

Dubai, May 22: The UAE is a melting pot of cultures and the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development fell on Sunday 21. Many organisations celebrated the occasion in the poster city of Dubai over the weekend while some opted to beat the Monday blues with the right excuse.

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Sheraa hackathon spurs creativity in sustainability: 150 youth develop 300+ food waste management ideas

In line with Year of Sustainability and ahead of COP28

Sheraa hackathon spurs creativity in sustainability: 150 youth develop 300+ food waste management ideas

  • Weekend bootcamp empowers Emiratis to boost solution-oriented design thinking skills
  • Four winners to receive support from Sheraa to launch successful ventures
  • Hackathon held in partnership with  ICT Fund and BEEAH Education
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KSA and UAE Unite at the Global Wealth Conference, Paving the Way for MENA Region’s Phenomenal Expansion

Accelerating Prosperity: KSA and UAE Unite at the Global Wealth Conference, Paving the Way for MENA Region’s Phenomenal Expansion

London City and SWFI Join to Host an Unprecedented Gathering of Visionaries and Investors to Redefine the Future of Investing

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