No, I Want To Do This

The hope for more female participation and leadership in the Arab World does not have to be 150+ years away, as studies show. It can be just a few decades afar, with just the right thrust. No, I Want To Do This aims to make a contribution towards this impetus, by encouraging young girls to take on the world, have that impulse to lead, follow their passions, and handle anything the world throws at them. First American woman in space, Sally Ride, said “Young girls need to see role models in whatever careers they may choose, just so they can picture themselves doing those jobs someday. You can’t be what you can’t see.” This book is a medium for young ambitious girls to resort to for inspiration and guidance. It provides paragons for young girls who are dreaming big to ‘see’. Each chapter is based on a personal interview with a remarkable leading female figure in the region, namely, tech entrepreneur May Habib, founder and CEO of Qordoba, Nisreen Shocair, President of Virgin Megastore MENA, H.E. Majd Shweikeh Jordanian Minister of ICT, Muna AbuSulayman media personality and businesswoman, and investment banker Loulwa Bakr. It examines the factors and points that propelled them to where they are today, external influences, and derives worthwhile advice and insights.