THE LEADING TECH FESTIVAL FOR EMERGING MARKETS

Khawla is the Founder and CEO of Takalam, an award-winning technology for mental well-being. Prior to dedicating her full-time efforts to Takalam, Khawla held various positions in government entities based in Abu Dhabi, including Emirates Foundation and twofour54. In these roles, she effectively leveraged her skills and expertise in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Media & Communications. Additionally, Khawla served as an independent consultant, facilitating partnerships between startups in the UAE and the US while based in Washington DC. Khawla holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Georgetown University in Washington DC and a Bachelor’s degree in Media & Communication Sciences from Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. She has also been honored with the Emirati Women Achiever Award from New York University-Abu Dhabi. Khawla’s unwavering passion and drive are fueled by her mission to make a positive social impact in every role she undertakes.