Voditeljica na področju tehnologije, podjetnica na področju umetne inteligence, zagovornica pravic žensk in model: Yumna Khalid gradi kariero, v kateri se prepletajo ambicioznost, družbeni vpliv in osebno izražanje.
Yumna Khalid je britanska strokovnjakinja na vodilnem položaju v tehnološkem sektorju, podjetnica in zagovornica pravic žensk, ki živi v Dubaju v Združenih arabskih emiratih. Njena kariera povezuje podatke, umetno inteligenco, poslovno strategijo in digitalno preobrazbo. Predstavlja generacijo žensk, ki pojmovanje vodenja širijo z znanjem, podjetništvom in predanostjo ustvarjanju priložnosti za druge.
Prihaja iz Londona, njena izobrazba pa vključuje diplomo z odliko iz mednarodnega menedžmenta in magisterij iz ekonomije na London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Znanje je dopolnila s specialističnimi diplomami in strokovnimi certifikati s področij podatkov, upravljanja podatkov, umetne inteligence in novih tehnologij. Ta izobrazbena podlaga je skupaj s poklicnimi izkušnjami izoblikovala njeno analitično razmišljanje, poslovno razgledanost in zanimanje za inovacije.
Odgovorno inoviranje
Na vodilnem položaju v sektorju finančnih storitev se Yumna posveča podatkovnim strategijam podjetij, upravljanju podatkov, umetni inteligenci in digitalni preobrazbi. Organizacijam pomaga izkoristiti potencial podatkov, hkrati pa krepi prakse njihovega odgovornega upravljanja in podpira premišljeno uvajanje inovacij.
Posebno pozornost namenja tveganjem algoritmične pristranskosti in diskriminacije. Zavzema se za tehnologijo, ki pri razvoju in uporabi upošteva pravičnost, vključevanje ter potrebe raznolikih skupnosti.
Ob korporativni karieri je tudi soustanoviteljica tehnološkega podjetja s sedežem v Združenih arabskih emiratih, ki razvija podatkovno podprte rešitve na področju umetne inteligence za različne panoge. Njeni podjetniški interesi segajo tudi na področje nepremičnin in počitniških nastanitev. V njih se odraža želja po razvoju podjetij, ustvarjanju priložnosti in doseganju finančne neodvisnosti.
Priložnosti za ženske
Yumnine ambicije segajo tudi na družbeno področje. Z dejavnostmi v Združenem kraljestvu in Pakistanu podpira ženske, ki se soočajo z nasiljem v družini, diskriminacijo na podlagi spola in družbenimi ovirami, ter se zavzema za njihove pravice. Pomaga jim ponovno zgraditi samozavest, razvijati samostojnost ter dostopati do podpore in priložnosti, s katerimi lahko oblikujejo svojo prihodnost.
Zaradi večkulturnega ozadja in izkušenj iz Združenega kraljestva ter Bližnjega vzhoda se zaveda pomena identitete, zastopanosti in preizpraševanja družbenih pričakovanj. Verjame, da morajo imeti ženske svobodo, da svoje življenje oblikujejo onkraj okoliščin, kulturnih stereotipov in omejitev, ki jim jih postavljajo drugi.
Nov prostor za izražanje
Kot uradna tekmovalka izbora Miss Middle East Universe v Združenih arabskih emiratih Yumna zdaj odpira novo poglavje v modi, manekenstvu in svetu lepotnih tekmovanj. Svoja zanimanja povezuje z jasnim namenom. Modo in lepoto razume kot dodatni možnosti za osebno izražanje, predstavljanje kulturne identitete in zagovorništvo, ki dopolnjujeta njeno delo v tehnologiji in podjetništvu.
Navdihujeta jo podjetniški duh Združenih arabskih emiratov in njihova usmerjenost v inovacije. S svojo vse večjo javno prepoznavnostjo želi spodbujati večjo zastopanost žensk, zlasti v tehnologiji, poslovnem svetu in na vodilnih položajih.
V središču njene poti je prepričanje, da lahko ženska v svojem življenju enakovredno izraža inteligenco, lepoto, ambicioznost, sočutje, poklicno uspešnost in osebno izpolnjenost.
Z delovanjem na različnih področjih želi Yumna razširiti predstave o uspehu ter ženske spodbuditi, da raziskujejo vse razsežnosti svoje identitete. Opolnomočenje zanjo prinaša tudi odgovornost: ustvarjati priložnosti, da lahko skupaj z njo napredujejo druge ženske.
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Yumna Khalid: Leadership Beyond Labels
Technology leader, AI entrepreneur, women’s advocate and model: Yumna Khalid is building a career that makes room for ambition, social impact and personal expression.
Yumna Khalid is a British senior technology leader, entrepreneur and women’s advocate based in Dubai, UAE. With a career spanning data, artificial intelligence, business strategy and digital transformation, she represents a generation of women expanding the definition of leadership through intellectual ambition, entrepreneurship and a commitment to others.
Originally from London, Yumna holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in International Management and a Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her education also includes specialist diplomas and professional certifications in data, data management, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Together with her professional experience, this academic foundation has shaped her analytical thinking, commercial awareness and interest in innovation.
Responsible innovation
As a senior leader in financial services, Yumna specialises in enterprise data strategy, data governance, AI and digital transformation. Her work focuses on helping organisations realise the potential of their data while strengthening governance and supporting responsible innovation.
She is particularly concerned with the risks of algorithmic bias and discrimination. Her approach champions technology designed with fairness, inclusion and the needs of diverse communities in mind.
Alongside her corporate career, Yumna is co-founder of a UAE-based AI technology company developing data-driven solutions across industries. Her entrepreneurial interests also extend to real estate and holiday homes, reflecting her ambition to build businesses, create opportunities and achieve financial independence.
Creating opportunities for women
Yumna’s ambitions extend beyond business. Through initiatives in the United Kingdom and Pakistan, she advocates for and supports women affected by domestic abuse, gender-based discrimination and social barriers. Her focus is on helping women rebuild confidence, develop independence and access the support and opportunities they need to shape their futures.
Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences across the UK and the Middle East, she recognises the importance of identity, representation and challenging societal expectations. She believes women should have the freedom to define their lives beyond circumstances, cultural stereotypes and the limitations imposed by others.
A new platform for expression
Now entering a new chapter in fashion, modelling and pageantry as an official contestant in Miss Middle East Universe in the UAE, Yumna is bringing her interests together with a clear sense of purpose. She sees fashion and beauty as further avenues for self-expression, cultural representation and advocacy, alongside her work in technology and business.
Inspired by the UAE’s entrepreneurial spirit and focus on innovation, she hopes to use her growing public platform to encourage greater female representation, particularly in technology, business and leadership.
At the heart of her journey is the belief that women should be free to embrace intelligence, beauty, ambition, compassion, professional achievement and personal fulfilment as equally valid parts of their lives.
Through her work across these fields, Yumna hopes to broaden ideas of success and encourage women to explore every dimension of their identities. For her, empowerment also carries a responsibility: to create opportunities for other women to rise alongside her.
Model: Yumna Khalid @yums_officialspace Odnosi z javnostmi: @dlk.groups Fotografije: @photographer_kiriloff Ličenje: @makeup_nika_dubai Oblačila: @walidattahofficial Nakit: Cartier @cartier Produkcija: @dianagerrardofficial, @liliya_producer_new
