We are glad to announce our partnership with Streams Of Progress that will showcase a series of weekly podcasts with in-depth conversations with prominent and selected leaders, thinkers, and innovators in the UAE including selected YAL members!  Streams of Progress has been honored to interview government ministers and officials, chief executives, startup founders, VC directors, and community organizers. The series will be joined by YAL Chairperson Muna Al Gurg, Director of Retail at Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, and YAL Vice-Chairperson, CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, who will talk about their personal journey and remarkable roles in the fields of entrepreneurship, non-profit, philanthropy, and business.

 

Podcast 1  - YAL Vice-Chairperson Najla Al Midfa

''The UAE itself is an incubator for dreams, whether those are dreams and hopes of individuals, or organizations or even nations.'' - Najla Al Midfa

Tune in now to our 1st episode done in collaboration with Streams of Progress with Guest Speaker Najla Al Midfa, YAL Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Sheraa. On this episode, Najla shared insights into her own career journey and entrepreneurial experience. She also talked about her involvement across multiple initiatives that continuously give back to the next generation of entrepreneurs. YAL and SOP have partnered to feature a series of 'Conversations with UAE Change Makers' who are prominent leaders, thinkers, and innovators such as Najla. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes! Listen to the podcast  

Podcast 2  - YAL Chairperson Muna Al Gurg

''Change begins with you…'' - Muna Al Gurg

YAL Chairperson Muna Al Gurg, Director of Retail at Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, was a guest speaker in our 2nd episode in collaboration with Streams Of Progress. In this episode she talks about her background, her career journey that shaped her and how YAL is giving back to the community.  YAL and SOP have partnered to feature a series of 'Conversations with UAE Change Makers' who are prominent leaders, thinkers, and innovators such as Muna. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes! Listen to the podcast  

Podcast 3  - YAL Member Farah Al Qaissieh

’Do not be afraid to take risks!” - Farah Al Qaissieh

YAL Member Farah Al Qaissieh, founder of Stutter UAE, was a guest speaker in our 3rd episode in collaboration with Streams Of Progress. In this episode Farah shares her inspiring story, how stutter UAE started, being a YAL Member and more. YAL and SOP have partnered to feature a series of 'Conversations with UAE Change Makers' who are prominent leaders, thinkers, and innovators such as Muna. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes! Listen to the podcast    

Podcast 4  - YAL Member Helen Al Uzaizi

“Learning never ends, there is always so much more. And whenever you think you know, you learn there is always so much more…” - Helen Al Uzaizi

YAL Member Helen Al Uzaizi, CEO of BizWorld UAE, was a guest speaker in our 4th episode in collaboration with Streams Of Progress. In this episode Helen shares being a YAL Member, her background, journey with education and more. YAL and SOP have partnered to feature a series of 'Conversations with UAE Change Makers' who are prominent leaders, thinkers, and innovators such as Muna. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes! Listen to the podcast    

Podcast 5  - YAL Board Member Majed Al Suwaidi

“Today learning from someone who has gone through the process is the best way to grow businesses…” - Majed Al Suwaidi  

YAL Board Member Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City, was the guest speaker of our 5th episode in collaboration with Streams Of Progress. In this episode, he discusses growing up in Dubai, the role of In5 in Dubai’s startup ecosystem, the benefits of YAL and more! Listen to the podcast