President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
Chairman of Dubai Airports
Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group
Patron of the Conference
Conference Speakers
Held under the patronage of
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
2025 Conference Speakers
H.E Khalaf Al Habtoor
Founder & Chairman, Al Habtoor Group, UAE
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H.E Khalaf Al Habtoor
Founder & Chairman, Al Habtoor Group, UAE
H.E. Federico Pedini Amati
Minister, Tourism Ministry of San Marino
A member of Parliament since 2006, Federico Pedini Amati was appointed Minister for Tourism, Post, Cooperation and Expo, Information and Tourism Investment Attraction in 2020 and was confirmed as Minister after the 2024 elections. From April 1 to October 1, 2008, he was Captain Regent (Head of the State). He is a San Marino native, married, and father of a daughter. He is the founder and leader of the Party of Socialists and Democrats. He has held political positions on Parliamentary Committees and numerous prestigious positions. He has had the opportunity to meet Italian and foreign dignitaries, participating in bilateral meetings with ministries and international authorities of all over the world.
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H.E. Federico Pedini Amati
Minister, Tourism Ministry of San Marino
H.E. Mr. Zeyad Adel Hassan Darwish
Undersecretary, Ministry of Social Development, Bahrain
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H.E. Mr. Zeyad Adel Hassan Darwish
Undersecretary, Ministry of Social Development, Bahrain
Noor Al Geziry
Associate Vice President, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), UAE
Noor Al Geziry serves as the Associate Vice President for MENA & Special Projects at the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), where she drives strategic initiatives to enhance visitor loyalty and repeat visitation across the GCC and wider MENA region. She has also played a key role in developing Dubai’s innovative wellness tourism strategy, and driving the development of leisure market strategies, including implementation and operating models, as well as guiding regional 360 teams through to delivery. Additionally, Noor oversees the marketing of Dubai as a weddings destination and the ‘Retire in Dubai’ programme, further expanding her impact on the city’s diverse tourism offerings.
With over 15 years of experience spanning tourism, hospitality, entertainment, events and leadership development, Noor has experience in delivering large-scale, high-impact projects.
Noor contributes in her current role in elevating Dubai’s global positioning as one of the world’s top three destinations to visit, live, and work in. She has demonstrated expertise across multiple domains, leveraging her stakeholder and project management skills, including destination management, brand management and design, marketing and events, real estate and development, as well as government leadership development and training.
Noor holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication from the American University in Dubai, and has previously worked with organisations such as EMAAR Properties and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development.
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Noor Al Geziry
Associate Vice President, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), UAE
Essa Al Shamsi
Senior Vice President, Terminal Operations, Dubai Airports, UAE
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Essa Al Shamsi
Senior Vice President, Terminal Operations, Dubai Airports, UAE
H.E. Mr. Samer Al-Kharashi
Director, UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East
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H.E. Mr. Samer Al-Kharashi
Director, UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East, Saudi Arabia
H.E. Dr. Tarek Al Nabulsi
Director of Development and Social Policies Department, Social Sector Affairs, The League of Arab States, Egypt
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H.E. Dr. Tarek Al Nabulsi
Director of Development and Social Policies Department, Social Sector Affairs, The League of Arab States, Egypt
Dr. Hashim S. Hussein
Head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization – ITPO Bahrain
Dr. Hashim S. Hussein is the Head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Investment and Technology Promotion Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain (ITPO Bahrain), and the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ICEI). He is also the Executive Director of the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum, appointed as an International Ambassador for Social Corporate Responsibility; the Secretary General of the Maritime-Continental Silk Road Entrepreneurs Alliance, and the Elected Vice Chairman of the Maritime-Continental Silk Road Cities Alliance. He is also a founding member of the Islamic Creative Economy; and a board member of the World Business Angels Forums, the MENA Investment Center in Bahrain which is supported by the Organization of Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD).
He has a rich experience in the field of Industrial Development, Investment and Technology Promotion, MSME development through Innovation Entrepreneurship for the past 30 years. He is a strong international advocate for Women’s Economic Empowerment. Holds a PhD (Honors) in International Law from the Universite de Nantes, France; and obtained a Doctoral Research Programme from the University of Maryland at College Park, Centre for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM), Maryland, U.S.A in the year 1989. He has worked at various levels in different countries around the world towards International Development.
He joined UNIDO in 1991 as a Program Officer and eventually became the Head of UNIDO-ITPO in 1996. Dr. Hussein is also the Director of the ICEI in which he played an instrumental role in its establishment in Bahrain in 2001. Through ICEI, he initiated and developed the Enterprise Development & Investment Promotion Program (EDIP) which is currently implemented in over 52 countries from Uruguay, Africa, the MENA region and all the way to China. In addition, ICEI has provided capacity building programs to 5,500 experts worldwide in the area of promoting domestic and foreign investment, Entrepreneurship and MSMEs.
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Dr. Hashim S. Hussein
Head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - ITPO Bahrain
Nick Moore
Senior Vice President, Passenger Services & Hub Operations, Emirates Airlines, Dubai
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Nick Moore
Senior Vice President, Passenger Services & Hub Operations, Emirates Airlines, Dubai
Ciaran O'Sullivan
Divisional Vice President Airline Services, dnata
Ciaran is responsible for dnata’s Airline Services portfolio in the U.A.E. This includes all turnaround activities for our customer airlines at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), in addition to all below wing activities for Emirates Airline in their hub. Ciaran joined dnata in 2022.Prior to joining the Emirates Group, Ciaran worked with flydubai for 10 years in various leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of Airport Services and GCAA postholder for Ground Operations. With 20+ years in industry, Ciaran is an all round transformation leader with extensive experience across both airline management and ground handling.
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Ciaran O'Sullivan
Divisional Vice President Airline Services, dnata, UAE
Shaikha Al Shaikh
Director, Buildings & Facilities Department, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
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Shaikha Al Shaikh
Director, Buildings & Facilities Department, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Azza Mohammad AlMarzooqi
Director of Human Resources Department Dubai Municipality- Member of Inclusion and Empowerment of People of Determination Team
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Azza Mohammad AlMarzooqi
Director of Human Resources Department Dubai Municipality- Member of Inclusion and Empowerment of People of Determination Team
Jeff Strachan
In September 2015, Jeff Strachan, joined the Dubai College of Tourism, a unique initiative from Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism, designed as the conduit to bring the Dubai brand to life through a number of grass-roots human capital enablement initiatives including the online self-paced learning platforms Dubai Way and Dubai Expert and the campus based vocational curriculum including Tourism, Hospitality, Events and Culinary Arts. The platforms created by Dubai College of Tourism have now welcomed over 180,000 students, studying courses including sustainable tourism, inclusive service, autism and sensory awareness and the flagship Dubai Way course.
Prior to joining DET, Jeff had a sixteen-year career with Marriott International, where he was Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Middle East and Africa, responsible for the portfolio hotels across all brands. From 2005, Jeff was integral in the significant expansion of the Marriott portfolio across Middle East and Africa.
Jeff was also a successful owner/operator of Siem Reap, based boutique hotel, Maison557 taking the hotel to #1 on the trip advisor rankings and consistently ranked among the top ten in Asia. He was also a shareholder in Ayana Journeys, an ethical and responsible tour operator, based in Cambodia. Jeff has written a number of future looking whitepapers for Phocuswright and the oft-cited Future of Travel in the GCC report (2014), commissioned for Amadeus and was a founding board member of the HSMAI Middle East Chapter in 2009.
A Graduate of West of Scotland College, University of Liverpool and Open University (UK) with a Masters in Online and Distance Education, Jeff is tremendously enthusiastic and excited with the work and development of Dubai College of Tourism and the impact it will make within the Emirate.
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Jeff Strachan
Associate Vice President (AVP), Business Operations, Dubai Department of College of Tourism, Dubai Economic and Tourism, UAE
Dr. Shaikha Saif AlMansoori
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Dr. Shaikha Saif AlMansoori
Head of Social Inclusion, Community Development Authority, Dubai, UAE
Linda Ristagno
Assistant Director, External Affairs, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Switzerland
Linda Ristagno is the Assistant Director of External Affairs for the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Linda is responsible for developing global advocacy positions and fostering multilateral dialogue across a range of topics, including accessibility for passengers with disabilities. In her role, she acts as the liaison with the tourism industry by engaging with international actors to promote the relevance of aviation as a force for good in tourism development. Linda holds an Executive master’s degree in advocacy, International Negotiation and Policymaking from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies of Geneva. In her final paper, she reviewed anti-trafficking policies and regulations and drafted recommendations on how the aviation sector could leverage its position to support governments and law enforcement stem the flow of the growing phenomenon of human trafficking. Her recommendations were taken on board by IATA and included in the strategic approach the industry subsequently adopted to prevent the heinous crime of trafficking in persons.
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Linda Ristagno
Assistant Director, External Affairs, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Switzerland
Jean-Sebastien Pard
Senior Manager, Facilitation, Passenger Services and Operations at Airports Council International (ACI World), Canada
Jean-Sébastien Pard holds the position of Senior Manager, Facilitation, Passenger Services and Operations at ACI World. In this role, he provides guidance and support to the airport community, represents airports interests with various stakeholders (regulators, airline operators and suppliers), and encourages industry collaboration to identify improvements in passenger processes and the overall seamless travel experience. As part of his responsibilities, Jean-Sébastien is the secretary of the ACI World Facilitation and Services Standing Committee (WFSSC). He is also leading the development of best practices, implementation strategies and initiatives in the areas of accessibility, passenger process improvement, and simplified passenger travel solutions. Jean-Sébastien joined ACI World in August 2016 and has over 20 years of aviation experience with Bombardier Aerospace, Air Transat, Air Canada, and Aéroports de Montréal. During his career, he was involved in several passenger facilitation and innovation projects, requests for proposals and agreements with multiple aviation industry partners. In 1999, he successfully completed a Master’s Degree in Business Science (M.Sc.) at HEC Montreal.
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Jean-Sebastien Pard
Senior Manager, Facilitation, Passenger Services and Operations at Airports Council International (ACI World), Canada
Ahmed Al Mufleh
Head of Innovation, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP)
Ahmed Al Mufleh is Head of Innovation at Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), where he leads transformative initiatives across infrastructure, passenger experience, and technology for Dubai’s major airports. With over 14 years of experience spanning engineering, innovation, and strategic planning, Ahmed plays a key role in shaping Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) into a next-generation megahub built on inclusive human-centered design. His work focuses on enhancing every stage of the passenger journey seamlessly integrating advanced technologies, sensory-friendly environments, and frictionless touchpoints that support all travelers, including People of Determination and beyond.
Ahmed holds an MBA from the University of Leeds and an engineering degree from the University of Jordan. Known for his multidisciplinary thinking and hands-on leadership, he is driven by the vision that the airports of the future must be not just functional but also transformational.
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Ahmed Al Mufleh
Head of Innovation, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), UAE
Fatma Taher
Head of Strategic Projects & Government Agenda, Dubai Airports, UAE
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Fatma Taher
Strategic Projects & Government Agenda, Dubai Airports, UAE
Duncan Lowe
Manager Diversity, Abu Dhabi Airports, UAE
With over 25 years in travel and aviation, Duncan Lowe brings deep operational expertise and a passionate commitment to accessibility. From his early days as a Travel Agent to managing ground operations across UK airports, he has built a career defined by leadership, inclusion, and impact.
At Bristol Airport, he rose through the ranks to become General Manager of Special Assistance, forging strong partnerships with advocacy groups and driving service innovation. Later, as Training Manager, he focused on developing frontline teams and enhancing airside operations.
In 2024, Duncan joined Zayed International Airport as Diversity Manager, leading key initiatives such as the launch of a 24/7 Sensory Space, a Service Animal Relief Area, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme. His efforts helped the airport earn the ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation – cementing its status as a leader in inclusive travel.
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Duncan Lowe
Manager Diversity, Abu Dhabi Airports, UAE
Nick Santonastasso
Global Keynote Speaker
Nick Santonastasso is a global keynote speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and resilience expert. Born missing his legs and one arm due to Hanhart Syndrome and given less than a 30% chance of survival, he turned adversity into his mission—helping others overcome challenges and achieve peak performance.
His speeches, programs, and social media have impacted over 1 million people live and reached billions of viewers worldwide.
Nick speaks on the world’s biggest global stages, including the World Government Summit, as a main keynote speaker. He has shared stages with Elon Musk, Ray Dalio, Tony Robbins, Steve Forbes, Deepak Chopra, and many others.
Nick collaborates with global leaders and provides training for top companies in tech, biotech, major conferences, and government events. Featured in Forbes, BBC, and Netflix, he continues to inspire people to turn obstacles into opportunities.
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Nick Santonastasso
Global Keynote Speaker, UAE
Martin Heng
Communications Professional and Inclusive Travel Advocate, Melbourne, Australia
Born in Birmingham, UK, Martin Heng has a BA and MA in English literature from Cambridge University and an MA in Communications from RMIT University, Melbourne. He left England in 1987 and lived, worked and travelled around the world before migrating to Australia in 1997. He worked for Lonely Planet from 1999 to 2020 in numerous roles, including seven years as Editorial Manager.
A bicycle accident in 2010 left him a quadriplegic. He was Lonely Planet’s Accessible Travel Manager & Editorial Adviser from 2013 to 2020, in which role he published a number of accessible travel titles, including the world’s largest collection of Accessible Travel Online Resources, which was cited as best practice by the UNWTO, and an accessible guide to Rio de Janeiro that was supplied to all athletes participating in the 2016 Paralympics. He also commissioned and co-wrote accessible guides to several cities.
Since 2014 he has been a regular speaker at travel conferences held by such global travel NGOs as UNWTO, WTTC, IATA and PATA. In 2021, he authored Tourism Access and Inclusion: Best Practice Guidelines for Tourism MSMEs for APEC, complemented by a series of three online workshops featuring many of the world’s accessible travel luminaries. In 2022, he authored the Accessible and Inclusive Host Handbook for the Australian Tourism Export Council, complemented by a series of training modules that he created and delivered. He has been delivering accessible and inclusive travel training for the Global Sustainable Tourism Council for several years, most recently in Stockholm and Singapore.
He currently works as head of content for Vacayit, Australia’s leading audio guide producer for the blind and low vision communities.
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Martin Heng
Head of Content, Vacayit, Australia
Iman El Asady
Regional Manager External Affairs for Middle East & North Africa – International Air Transport Association (IATA), Cairo, Egypt
Iman El Asady has dedicated her career to the aviation industry, significantly contributing to its evolution and development in the region. She holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo, along with several diplomas in aviation and beyond.
Over the course of her career, she has held several positions within the aviation industry, notably playing a pivotal role in the implementation of electronic tickets in the region, a milestone which revolutionized the way people travel today.
Ensuring that air travel is safe, reliable, and dignified for all passengers is a major focus of her current role. She works to achieve this by promoting a collaborative approach between the government and the industry, that considers the needs of passengers with reduced mobility, while maintaining efficient and secure air transport.
She is passionate about advocating for the benefits of aviation and representing the interests of the industry and its stakeholders. She has received numerous recognitions both in aviation and beyond.
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Iman El Asady
Regional Manager External Affairs for Middle East & North Africa – International Air Transport Association (IATA), Cairo, Egypt
Bosco Leung
Social Responsibility Lead, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong
Bosco Leung currently serves as the Social Responsibility Lead at MTR Corporation. With over 17 years of diverse experience across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the UK, he began his career at MTR as a management trainee. Early on, Bosco earned recognition for launching the MTR Mobile app series, securing over 20 regional and local ICT and accessibility awards.
Since joining the ESG team in 2022, Bosco has shaped MTR’s social responsibility agenda, leading initiatives like the Social Inclusion Week, EmpowerZ Work Placement Pilot Scheme for ethnic minorities and youth with disabilities, Train for Life Journey 2.0 with the Social Innovation Challenge, and the ESG Project Allies Programme with NGOs and social enterprises.
He spearheaded the InterCompany Volunteer Week, uniting over 30 companies (e.g., Bloomberg, HSBC, UBS), and launched the Gender Equity Network and Male Allies Program. Bosco also oversees MTR’s Internal ESG Fund, supporting over 30 projects in the past 3 years.
His community contributions include guest lecturing at HKU and CUHK, mentoring youth through programs like Stride & Rise, serving as a panelist at Rethink 2024 conference, and acting as an Assessor for the Hong Kong ICT Award 2025.
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Bosco Leung
Social Responsibility Lead, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong
Dr. Kirk Goodlet
PhD, IAP, Vice President, InterVISTAS Consulting, Canada
Kirk Goodlet is Vice President at InterVISTAS Consulting, where he leads the global Accessibility Practice. Since 2018, he has co-led the global working group on airport accessibility as part of Airports Council International (ACI) World and is a member of Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC), developing federal standards on accessible wayfinding/signage and barrier-free travel. Ranging from accessibility strategy to operational-level change, his work helps organizations identify and remove barriers to equal access around the world. Kirk is a parent to a child with a disability and believes in a future in which everyone can travel with dignity and independence.
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Kirk Goodlet, PhD, IAP
Vice President, InterVISTAS Consulting, Canada
Pia Matkovits
Passenger Experience & Infrastructure Management, Vienna Airports, Austria
Pia Matkovits is a project manager at Vienna Airport in the Passenger Experience & Infrastructure Management department. With a background in innovation management and experience design, her expertise lies in the areas of customer experience management, innovation and accessibility. In her role with the Passenger Experience & Infrastructure team, she is dedicated to enhancing the airport experience for all customers. Her work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for passengers includes introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to Austria together with Austrian Airlines, implementing the Aira app at Vienna Airport and testing autonomous wheelchairs. In addition, Pia works closely with representatives from disability advocacy groups, subject-matter experts and various organisations in Vienna Airport‘s Accessibility Commitee. She is also responsible for Vienna Airport’s participation in the ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation.
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Pia Matkovits
Passenger Experience & Infrastructure Management, Vienna Airport, Austria
Marcela Maranon
Global Influencer & Accessibility Advocate, The Journey of a Brave Woman INC, Texas, USA
Marcela Marañón is a global influencer, accessibility advocate with a thriving community of 2 million followers. Based in Dallas, Texas, and originally from Peru, she made history as the first disabled Latina woman to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, inspiring others to overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. Known for her powerful storytelling, Marcela has traveled the world, including visiting the Seven Wonders, where she raises awareness about wheelchair accessibility.
Her work has garnered widespread attention, earning her recognition as one of the 25 Powerful Women of 2023 by People en Español. She has been featured on major news channels inspiring millions with her story. Through her platform, Marcela continues to empower people with and without disabilities to go for their dreams, push boundaries, and live without limits. Her motto is “Never Give Up.”
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Marcela Maranon
Global Influencer & Accessibility Advocate, The Journey of a Brave Woman INC, USA
Andrea Pusateri
Paralympic Cyclist & Inspirational Speaker, Italy
Andrea Pusateri is an Italian Paralympic cyclist, content creator, and global advocate for inclusion. At just three years old, his life changed dramatically after a train accident in which he lost his mother and a leg. Rather than letting this define him, Andrea turned resilience into strength, building a path of inspiration through sport and storytelling.
He discovered cycling at the age of 14 and by 19 joined the Italian National Team, competing at the highest level worldwide. In 2015, after a serious crash that left him in a medically induced coma for seven days, he once again defied the odds, returning to win in the UCI Para-Cycling World Cup. Since then, he has taken on new challenges, including triathlons, Ironman 70.3, and marathons.
In 2025, Andrea launched Beyond Limits, an extraordinary solo cycling journey across Ireland: 2,600 km in 16 days with one leg. The project reached more than 10 million people online, spreading a powerful message of determination and inclusion. In 2026, he will continue this mission with a new edition of Beyond Limits along the iconic Route 66 in the United States, from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Andrea is also the first Paralympic athlete to serve as Team Captain at the Giro d’Italia E, breaking barriers and inspiring athletes and fans alike. Through his authentic content, speeches, and adventures, he demonstrates that disability is not a limitation, but a force.
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Andrea Pusateri
Paralympic Cyclist & Inspirational Speaker, Italy
Sherry Raef
Founder & Interior Designer, Designability
Sherry Raef is an Egyptian Canadian interior designer and the founder of Designability, a design hub that creates accessible spaces for the elderly and people with diverse abilities. As an Accessible Design specialist and Design Director at a leading design firm, Sherry brings over 20 years of global experience to her work.
Sherry has successfully led and delivered numerous hospitality, corporate, and residential projects across the UAE, Canada, and Egypt – from initial concept design to full-fledged design and turnkey project implementation. She is a certified Age in Place Specialist and Feng Shui Consultant, leveraging her expertise to craft inclusive environments that enhance the lives of all who inhabit them.
Through Designability, Sherry is initiating innovative solutions that redefine accessibility & wellbeing. Her design philosophy centers on celebrating diversity and ensuring that every space she creates empowers its users, regardless of age or ability. Sherry’s passion for accessible, human-centric design is transforming the industry and paving the way for a more inclusive built environment.
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Sherry Raef
Founder & Interior Designer, Designability, Egypt
Mohammed Al Ghfeli
Founder and Director, Dar Al Hamam for Artificial Intelligence Consultancy and Training, UAE
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Mohammed Al Ghfeli
Founder and Director, Dar Al Hamam for Artificial Intelligence Consultancy and Training, UAE
Reem Al Hajiri
Member of the General Assembly of Emirates Autism Society
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Reem Al Hajri
Mother of a Child of Determination, UAE
Fatma Al Jassim
Emirati Pioneer in Disability Rights and Inclusion, UAE
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Fatma Al Jassim
Emirati Pioneer in Disability Rights and Inclusion, UAE
Vanessa Osman
Voiceover Artist, Actress, Accessibility Advocate
Vanessa Hamdi Osman is a voice-over artist, actress, model and writer. She was a subject in the book, “Scarred for Life” and was a contributing writer for New Mobility and The HUB magazines. She can be seen in the Emmy-winning Red Bull documentary film “Any One of Us” on HBO.
On the award-winning radio station WERS 88.9 FM, Vanessa worked as a producer and DJ for The Gyroscope, the station’s World Music program. It is where she discovered her voice has always been her greatest asset.
In 2020, Vanessa was featured in “Diversity Walks & Talks” for DIVERSEartLA and walked the runway at the 25th anniversary of the LA Art Show. That same year, she became curator and host of the first virtual Los Angeles Monthly Salon, part of Boris Goldmund’s international arts collective The Monthly Salon, which fosters global arts communities in SF, Berlin, Mumbai, and LA.
Vanessa mentors those with spinal cord injuries as a peer mentor with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and as an Ambassador for the Triumph Foundation and Artists For Trauma. She also volunteers at a ranch that provides equine-assisted therapy and outdoor access for people with disabilities. In 2022, she joined the foundation’s executive committee.
Born in New Jersey and raised in Dubai, Vanessa is a graduate of Emerson College where she majored in Communications, Management and Public Policy and earned her Bachelors. Vanessa lives in California where she’s auditioning regularly, staying fit, and writing and starring in a series with her partner.
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Vanessa Osman
Voiceover Artist, Actress, Accessibility Advocate, USA
Jessica Smith
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Jessica Smith
Paralympian and Accessibility Consultant, UAE
Samiha Moubarak
Development and Social Policies Department, League of Arab States, Egypt
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Samiha Moubarak
Development and Social Policies Department, League of Arab States, Egypt
Tanzila Khan
Accessibility Auditor, Disability Travel Blogger, Entrepreneur and Filmmaker, Sweden
Tanzila Khan is an entrepreneur, accessibility auditor, and filmmaker advancing disability rights and accessbility. She created Woopie Town, a board game on disability awareness. Through her NGO Creative Alley, she equips youth with life skills using theatre and storytelling. Tanzila also wrote two books, produced the short film FruitChaat, and launched Brain Masala, Pakistan’s first fully accessible podcast. In 2022, she received the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award from King Charles. A graduate of Uppsala University, she continues to travel, write, and speak globally on accessibility and inclusion.
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Tanzila Khan
Founder, Iwish Ventures, Sweden
