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Founding CEO of She is Arab. Interested in international development, gender issues, social impact & entrepreneurship!

Dubai
Joined June 2009
A passion-project is now live! ArabMinds.com 🎉 Follow our page @Arabmindsmena and visit our website ArabMinds.com and use my personal code SAMAR to get 50% discount on registration. المنصة الأبرز للإرتقاء بالانسان #Edtech #professionaldevelopment
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I am proud of the private sector’s commitment to accelerating gender balance in the UAE. Our admirable goal of 30% of leadership roles held by women by 2025 will be achieved through continued partnership and collaboration with the private sector.
تشرفت اليوم بانضمامي للإعلامية المبدعة صبا عوده لمداخلة في برنامجها "الصباح مع صبا" على قناة الشرق الإخبارية تحدثنا عن التمثيل والتمكين الاقتصادي للمرأة العربية وأهميته. شاهدوا اللقاء هنا youtu.be/M1MRo-mNsD0
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I was privileged to join the celebrated TV & news anchor Cyba Audi this morning on her morning show "Al Sabah ma' Cyba" on Asharq News. We discussed Arab women's economic representation and empowerment and the importance of the role the private sector plays to increase it.
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.@KTCityTimes brings you your daily dose of lifestyle, entertainment and news on what's new in the city. Here's what to expect in today's issue. Read more on KhaleejTimes.com/CityTimes #KhaleejTimes #KTOnline #KTCityTimes #UAE
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مشروع الإمارات لاستكشاف المريخ "مسبار الأمل" يجسد رؤية قيادتها في تمكين الشباب والمرأة في مختلف الميادين، وكون 80٪ من علمائها وثلث الفريق الفني من النساء، يعطي مؤشراً عملياً على المشاركة الفاعلة للمرأة في مختلف الميادين، #العرب_إلى_المريخ thread part 1
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ويقدم حافزاً ملهماً للجيل الجديد من العالمات والمهندسات والباحثات الإماراتيات، ويشجع المرأة العربية لدخول ميادين وتخصصات العلوم والتكنولوجيا والهندسة والرياضيات بقوة لريادة قطاعات اقتصادية جديدة في مجالات البحث العلمي والابتكار وتطبيقات الثورة الصناعية الرابعة thread part 2
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Thank you for the opportunity to give back @YAL_UAE 🙏 #sheisarab #youth #education #community #impact #givingback
YAL Member Samar Alshorafa, CEO & Co-Founder of @sheisarab joined the judging panel in the Taqaddam 5th edition Competition. It's an innovative 13-week youth development program designed by the @uaeBritish.
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It was a pleasure joining @tecxposition earlier today! Thank you @Naboufall I really enjoyed our conversation 🙏 #sheisarab #tecxposition #sisterhood
Replying to @SamarAlshorafa
@SamarAlshorafa @sheisarab thanks for stepping up for our sisters @nouralhassan & Reem at @tecxposition #sisterhood #empoweredwomenempowertheworld. We need a Dubai Reunion ladies. You are doing amazing things I am inspired 🙏🏽
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Really interesting interview led by @Mamoons of @apcoworldwide #MENA discussing the #USElection2020 #communications #lessonslearned
🎧Communication Lessons from the US presidential elections 🎧 During Ep18 of #thebrief guest host, @apcoworldwide @Mamoons tackles everything from fake news & voter suppression, to campaigning tools & the power of negative messaging plus more with two top political strategists...
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A pleasure to join a great network @YAL_UAE thank you for the warm welcome 🙏 #sheisarab #arabwomen #growth #professionaldevelopment #networking
Meet our newest member @SamarAlshorafa, CEO & Co-Founder of @sheisarab. Prior to starting her business, she spent over 15 years working in the field of international development and management consulting.
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Replying to @Accenture
@Accenture and @W20 AlNahda Forum on Women in Leadership hosted an event entitled ‘New Heights’ with a great lineup of panelists who were all #accomplished #saudiwomen, to launch a report on ‘Women in the #KSA Workforce.’ #saudiwomen #saudi2030 #sheisarab #arabwomen
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The @IMFLive hosted @CCriadoPerez, #author of ‘Invisible Women.’ #mustread & will truly change the way you view our world! She spoke about the urgent need for gathering sex disaggregated data with so much passion. Can’t wait for her next book! #genderdata #imfseries #imfinspired
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“Clear is kind, unclear is unkind.” Brené Brown #lovethis #brenebrown #quote #foodforthought
By teaching children to prioritize, they learn valuation, project management, efficiency, and decision-making--all of which are worthy skills that will be invaluable in any child's future personal and professional life entrepreneur.com/article/355…
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It was a true pleasure moderating this panel @Manalat80. Truly enjoyed the conversation with you and @farah_nabulsi! I’m a big fan of your work and thank you for your support to @sheisarab 🙏 #sheisarab #arabwomen #art #culture #advocacy
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An on-point analysis by @Mamoons of how the #UAE truly is ahead of the digital curve! #thenational #resilience #policymaking #bestpractice #successstory
I have worked in the UAE for over 17 years now, moving here after a decade with the World Bank. I have seen this ability to adapt and adopt become a trait of the Emirates’ success, writes Mamoon Sbeih, president of @apcoworldwide | tinyurl.com/yay76x9f via @TheNationalUAE
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