In this candid conversation, Layla challenges the myths surrounding conservatism and religious values, arguing that modern culture often distorts the essence of faith and morality.
As the quest for more inclusivity in literary publications continues, here's how four Arab female authors -Najwa Zebian, Sara Hamdan, Zoulfa Katouh, and Noura Alkhoori- are pushing the envelope in enabling wider acceptance for uniquely diverse stories.
"It's easy to push people, but love is what inspires them to work from the heart. I'm proud of the people I work with; they have a strong bond with me, and they know I have their backs."
"My biggest source of happiness is not the exponential growth we have achieved over the last ten years, but rather the fact that we still maintain the key pillars upon which we built Aisha Jewels, but only in a bigger way."
"I am always driven by the idea that I can learn more, explore more, and contribute more to the world, and I think that curiosity is what got me so far."
15 women who run small- and medium-sized enterprises headquartered or with offices in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa were awarded at this year's edition.
The achievements of women who run SMEs headquartered or with offices in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, across 15 different award categories were recognized and lauded.
The nominees have been selected following a rigorous vetting process by the Entrepreneur Middle East team, as well as a judging committee chaired by Mastercard and industry leaders.
Five female health and wellness experts share their insights on how entrepreneurs can introduce much needed innovation into menopausal healthcare- in the UAE and beyond.
"To me, it's a whole new situation because creative work is very different from commerce, even though creativity is everywhere- in journalism, in sports, in organizations…"