Past TEDx event

TEDxSanaaWomen

Bold+Briliant

Took placeDecember 12, 2019
LocationSanaa, Şan‘ā', Yemen
FormatTEDxWomen
For the first time TEDxSanaaWomen is organized under the theme of TEDWomen 2019 "bold+brilliant" on 12.12.2019. A group of dedicated and independent volunteers women and men aim to put to the forefront the creme of Yemeni women ideas and talents spanning the full spectrum of art, science, design, entertainment, technology, heritage and education. 7 Yemeni women speakers will present their ideas and 4 talented performers will show off their diverse talents despite the hardship the country is facing and say that ideas cannot be silenced and their voice will reach the world to aspire for a better world far from he divisive issues of politics and religions.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Abdulwhab Aljaifi

    Artist

    Abdulwahab Al-Jaifi. 27 years old, painter and actor. I participated in many plays and short films and exhibitions and events. I volunteered in many initiatives and entities and now I am working as costumer service in a telecommunication company and I own a store for electronic games.

  • Ahlam Alkamel

    Dentist

    Master of Periodontology and oral medicine. Lecturer in Dentistry at the University of Science and Technology. Passionate in the field of scientific research. I work as a gum surgery specialist in many private centers.

  • Ahmad Al-Tashi

    Architect

    Master’s degree in Science (MSc) in Sustainable Architecture Design, School of Architecture and Design, University of Lincoln, United Kingdome, 2015. , Yemeni Architect, painter, and musician who plays one of the oldest musical instrument in Yemen and the world which known as Qanbus that last used beginning of the 60s.

  • Arzaq Alnajjar

    Coffee Consultant+ Cupper

    Master of Business Administration/ Lebanese University. Love coffee. I worked for a while in program management in the field of organizations and humanitarian work, then I moved to work as a planning officer in a leading technology company. I have founded my own business in the field of coffee and its information

  • Asrar Zabarah

    photographer

    Graphic Design student. Amateur for playing, drawing, photography. Cake decorator in the past and currently I am a photographer for weddings and events.

  • Eftikar Alshamiry

    Director of protection programs

    Bachelor of international Business Administration. Director of protection programs in Child Welfare International Organization. Human right activist and coordinator of the second international campaign to support women rights. A social worker to support children’s rights. Volunteer in many community organizations. My main job is to save children in child care centres.

  • Manal Faroq

    Handicrafts Trainer

    Bachelor of Chemistry/ Sana’a University. Handicrafts Trainer, love Humanitarian work.

  • Mariam Al-Dhubhani

    Journalist+freelancer filmmaker.

    Journalist and freelancer filmmaker. Currently she is preparing a Master in Museum and Exhibitions Applications at University College London. Her work is focused on Yemen, where she attempts to change the world's limited view of Yemen and Yemenis confined to what they see on the news tape of death, hunger and cholera in an attempt to restore equality in dealing with dignity with the Yemenis and remove the barrier of isolation around Yemen. Al-Dhabhani recently directed three short documentaries, including a 360-degree film, in preparation for feature-length documentaries. Her films have been screened at several international festivals in Germany, America, Mexico and other countries and have won multiple awards.

  • Najat jumaan

    Professor

    professor at dep. Business administration/Faculty of commerce economics. Head of the project team to support the capabilities of academic centers and studies centers for peace advocacy. Member of national Dialogue Conference-Vice president of the sustainable Development team, Member of the advisory team of the UN envoy for Yemen.

  • Noran Khalid

    singer

    Bachelor of Banking and Financial Sciences Passionate about Arabic singing since I was 7 years old. I have my own lyrical work. I am an activist in the field of Art and Acting. I seek to convey my voice and my love of art to the world

  • Rogeah Al-wasaai

    Glass painting

    Bachelor of Business Administration/ Almostakbal University Talent: glass painting

  • Sakher Ali Al-frasi Yasmeen Sameer

    singer+Guitarist

    Translator, Guitarist, and founder of Toxic Roulette Band.

  • Sarah Sari

    Filmmaker

    Film director, journalist and cinema trainer she has several works inside and outside the country her most notibley movie is deadline which his last show was in Brazil 2019

  • Wagdy Alburihi

    Artist

    Bachelor of English Language. I have my own hand-made machine-like Oud, I made it from Oil bottle, Elastic, and a small wood.

Organizing team