Interviews

  • On Silencing Creativity and Struggle for Free Thought

    On Silencing Creativity and Struggle for Free Thought

    Rahman Abbas is the winner of India’s highest literary award, the Sahitya Akademi Award, for his fourth novel, Rohzin in 2018. He is the author of eleven books, including seven novels. Rahman has also won four State Akademi Awards. His writings have been translated into English, German, French, Hindi, and discussed in...
  • Creating Opportunities, Sparking Conversations: Haaniya Qureshi

    Creating Opportunities, Sparking Conversations: Haaniya Qureshi

    Haaniya Qureshi is a marketing and events strategist with over 11 years of experience driving brand visibility, audience engagement, and business growth. Holding an MSc in International Business and Management, she combines strategic vision with technical expertise to deliver high-impact campaigns and exceptional events. In her current role as...
  • Enabling Meaningful Impact On Healthcare: Fatima Alshamsi

    Enabling Meaningful Impact On Healthcare: Fatima Alshamsi

    Tell us about yourself, where you are from, and a bit about your childhood that led you to choose your career and educational path.  I’m Fatima Alshamsi, an Emirati scientist pursuing a PhD in biomedical sciences. Growing up, I had an insatiable curiosity about how things work, especially when...
  • Pushing Boundaries: Samara Iqbal

    Pushing Boundaries: Samara Iqbal

    Tell us about your journey that led you to where you are today. My journey has been one of persistence, resilience, and continuous learning. I have always believed in pushing boundaries, challenging stereotypes, and creating opportunities, not just for myself but for others as well. Along the way, I...
  • Game On: Sue Holt, Executive Director, ES Sport

    Game On: Sue Holt, Executive Director, ES Sport

    Sue Holt is the Executive Director, ES Sport. Sue holds a master’s degree in strategic marketing management from Kingston University London and has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management, and London Business School. Talking about her journey and how her childhood played a pivotal...
  • Driving Scientific Innovation

    Driving Scientific Innovation

    Autism and Brain Neurons: Discovering Genes Behind Hypersensitivity Dr. Leena Ali Ibrahim is a Palestinian-Bulgarian Assistant Professor of Bioscience at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and a rising star in the field of sensory processing and brain development. Currently leading a research lab at KAUST, her...
  • Enabling Impact Via Broader Understanding of Disease Prevention, Management

    Enabling Impact Via Broader Understanding of Disease Prevention, Management

    Study of Respiratory Infections and The Effectiveness of Treatments Dr.Hiam Chemaitelly is a Lebanese Assistant Professor of Research in Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, whose research has had a significant global impact, particularly in the study of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza. Her...
  • Combining Scientific Rigor With Tangible Real-world Impact And Delivering Justice

    Combining Scientific Rigor With Tangible Real-world Impact And Delivering Justice

    Tell us about yourself, where you are from and a bit about your childhood that led you to choose your career and educational path. My name is Entesar Al-Hetlani, and I am a professor at Kuwait University. From a young age, I was captivated by the wonders of the...
  • Ensuring Gender Equitable, Disability Inclusive Eye Health Services

    1.Tell us about yourself. My name is Baby Naznin, and I proudly hold the position of Project Officer at The Fred Hollows Foundation, an organization dedicated to transforming lives through accessible eye care. Before assuming my current role, I was fortunate to work as a temporary staff member at...
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