Helen Al Uzaizi
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Helen Al Uzaizi is leading change in education throughout the MENA region. She has been able to do so, both by applying over 19 years of experience in entrepreneurship, advertisement, and marketing communication, as well as working with some of the region’s largest brands and organizations. Al Uzaizi’s genuine passion for children’s education in particular, has led to taking on the role of CEO for BizWorld UAE, Jordan, and Egypt, a social enterprise teaching children entrepreneurship and life skills. Arabian Business recognizes Al Uzaizi as one of the UAE's Smartest 100 People and 50 most influential women in the Arab world. She recently received the ‘Social Impact Award’ by Entrepreneur Middle East & RIISE in 2019. Helen also received the Young Business Leaders Award from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed on behalf of Mowgli as CEO, the Social Enterprise of the Year 2017 by Ta’atheer, and the Best Kids Entrepreneurship Program in 2018 and 2020 by MENA Markets. She honors each of these roles by serving as a Board Member, Brand Ambassador, Advisor, Fundraiser and Mentor, to the Social Enterprise Project (SEP), PACES.org and the King Hussein Cancer Foundation.