Local Heroes

An inspiration on so many levels, Hala Kazim is a wife, mother, a grandmother, an artist, a counsellor and coach, a team builder, an author, a speaker and social media influencer, Hala is also the first Emirati and Arab to devise a transformational program for women.

Jalal Bin Thaneya, an Emirati special needs activist from Dubai, just completed a gruelling journey across all seven Emirates on January 2nd to raise money and awareness for people with special needs.

Staying grounded when you’re travelling the world finding exotic locations, earning a considerable online following, and being feted by international premium lifestyle and leisure brands would be near impossible for most mortals.

Acceptance, love and kindness are what make Max of Arabia the social phenomena he is in our region. Max Stanton, Max of Arabia, is a half English, half American traveller who came to the UAE in 2007 to study, only to discover his love for the country and Arab culture.

The Opus Tower located in Dubai’s Business Bay is a standing tribute to the genius and creativity of one of the greatest icons in architecture and design, the late Dame Zaha Hadid who passed away earlier this year.

Social media has become an important aspect of everyday life. Saleh Al Braik, a young Emirati entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling, uses his Instagram account as a source of motivation, inspiration and entertainment.

Emirati columnist, motivational speaker and Stanford MBA graduate, Khalid Al Ameri is on a journey to help people become better, realise their dreams and potential and appreciate every experience along the way, be it good or bad.