Ahmed Mohamed
Student
Ahmed Mohamed is a senior at Qatar Academy and has an avid interest in Science and Technolgy. He was one of the most prominent personalities in the fight against Islamophobia and racism in the United States when he was reported to the police by his teacher at the age of 14 for bringing a self-designed clock from home. He was arrested, prohibited from speaking to his parents and detained for several hours due to the ignorance and hostility of the figures meant to protect him.
Balakarthiga Muruganantham
Author
She is a published author, passionate marketer, tech enthusiast, MBA graduate from National Institute of Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Her notable published works include 'Butterfly Met Hurricane' and 'The Tales and Musings of a Small Town Girl
Sanah Thakur
Mental Well-Being Facilitator
She is a trained psychologist and a columnist for the Gulf Times. With a burning passion for education and psychology, she is also an assessor of a program named 'The Fear Project' that aims to help individuals deal with stress and anxiety in their daily life. She is the founder of Sanation Education, an organization that believes that learning starts from within.
Shahnawaz Zali
Film-maker
An Oscar nominee, at the 43rd Annual Student Academy Awards, and a graduate of Northwestern University. Known for his great works such as Muhammad (2014) and 100 Steps (2015) that deal with unaddressed social issues. Featured in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30, 2017 Edition, in the Entertainment and Sports category.