Theme: Shaping the Future

Being an educational institution we strive to motivate Skyline community and other stake holders to come up with new ideas which makes an impact on society and transform the lives of residents of UAE. TEDx will be an excellent platform to share ideas and inspire people to realize their dreams.

Sunita Marwaha
skyline University College
Sharjah, Ash Shāriqah, 1797
United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sana Adel Sajan

Director American Aesthetic Clinics

Dr. Sana Sajan is the Director of Danube Welfare Center – a CSR division for Danube Group. Coming from a family of doctors and professionals from the medical field, Sana was drawn to medicine from a young age and decided to study in the same field. Graduating from Dental College, Sana started her career as a dentist. Besides being a doctor, Sana possesses a flair for art, and she has been practicing since the age of five. She has been using her art to support the patients of Thalassemia and create awareness for the disease in the region. Recently in 2019, she launched a clinic that goes by American Aesthetic Medical Problem. In addition to her dental qualification and her appetite for art, Sana is also an avid Urdu Literature reader, who is in the process of launching her own book.Sana is also collaborating with the Al Noor School of children with special needs to help the children with special needs and providing them a positive environment.

Ghanim Al Falasi

Senior Vice President of People Happiness and Innovation, Vice Chairman of Smart City Project Committee

Ghanim Al Falasi was appointed in 2011 as the Senior Vice-President of People Happiness and Innovation of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA). Ghanim brings with him extensive knowledge and know-how in the ICT sector through his previous role as Vice-President of the ICT Unit at Dubai Airports where he provided executive, technological and enterprise administrative leadership employment. Heading two departments in DSOA, including: People Happiness & Innovation; Al Falasi was mandated to develop and drive strategic plans for People Happiness as well as innovation across the organization. In 2013, Ghanim was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Smart City Project Committee at Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority. Ghanim holds a BS degree in Computer Science from California State University of Hayward, USA.

H.E DR. Sara Al Madani

Serial entrepreneur

H.E DR. Sara Al Madani, is a serial entrepreneur in the field of fashion, restaurants, tech, and more. In 2014, she was appointed as a Board Member at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, making her the youngest board member. In 2017, Sara was selected to be on the board of the UAE SME Council in the Ministry of Economy of Dubai. Among the awards received are the Emirates Woman Award, Ecosystem Influencer of the Year Award, GCC Inspiring Women Leaders Award (URS Asia One), Leading Emirati Mompreneur, and The Middle East Woman Leadership Award (World HRD Congress).

H.E. Dr. Hussain Al Mahmoudi

CEO Sharjah Research Development Technology and Innovation Park

Mr. Hussain serves a dual role as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE) and as the CEO of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP). Both these entities were established through royal decree by the Ruler of Sharjah, who also directly appointed Mr. Hussain to these responsibilities in order to create collaborative long-term relationships between industry, academia and the public sector, fostering an ecosystem of enterprise and innovation.

H.E. Dr. Rashid Alleem

Founder & Executive Chairman

Dr. Rashid Alleem is ranked third among the 25 most influential CEOs in GCC and is considered one of the 100 most influential CEOs in the Middle East. Dr. Rashid Alleem is the founder and the CEO of Alleem Knowledge Center which organizes 5 conferences and forums in the fields of leadership, sustainability, marketing, corporate ID, project management, energy and water. Dr. Alleem is a dynamic leader who has worked with prestigious governmental, semi-governmental, and nonprofit organizations and assumed senior leading position at these organizations including the Director General of Sharjah Seaports, Customs & Free Zones Authority, DG of Sharjah Charity Society and currently the Chairman of Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority. He is an entrepreneur par excellence with a flair for effective, strategic decision-making by means of innovative thinking.

Mr. Derrick Best

Event Host / Podcaster / Content Creator / Personal Trainer

Born and raised in South East London, Derrick Best has always embraced being a leader. After moving to Dubai almost a decade ago, Derrick has made a name for himself as a highly professional Event Host, Media Manager, Content Creator and Personal Trainer. Over the last 9 years, he has collaborated with both well established brands and start ups which have allowed him to showcase his diversity within the entertainment industry. While most people may know Derrick for his voice on Virgin Radio, it is his upbeat and charming personality that captures his audience at live events, on-air radio segments, internet content and during one-to-one sessions. Derrick’s ability to create and enhance events have been noted by blue chip, world-wide organizations such as Adidas. He is undoubtedly one of the most dedicated, charismatic MCs who will help connect your brand with audiences regionally and internationally.

Mr. Mohamed Amine Belarbi

Co-founder & CEO, VUL9 Security Solutions; Co-founder & COO, RealEDU

Mohamed is a serial entrepreneur who launched his first digital agency in his second year of undergrad at New York University Abu Dhabi, started his millennial publication Gulf Elite a year later with over 40,000 monthly readers. He is currently co-founder and CEO of VUL9 Security Solutions, one of the region’s fastest growing cybersecurity companies helping tech giants such as Careem and Aramex better secure their platforms and data. In addition, Mohamed joined Swedish startup RealEDU as Co-founder and COO in order to help disrupt Education and the way the Industry interacts with Schools in the MENA region. Mohamed has been recognised "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" by Arabian Business, "10 top African change leaders" by African Leadership University, "One of 7 youth transforming the world" by Spain-based organisation Pangea and was the youngest entrepreneur to ever be featured on the cover of Forbes Middle East Magazine.