| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Entrepreneur, Public Speaker |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Career | |
| Awards | • 2015: Time Out Kids Family Entrepreneurial Award- Issued by Time Out Dubai Kids Award • 2015: Entrepreneur of the Year- Issued by Arab Woman Award • 2017: Entrepreneur of the Year- Issued by Grazia Style Award • 2019: Best Kids’ Party Choice- Issued by Time Out Dubai Kids Award • 2020: CSR Programme of the Year- Issued by GulfCapital SME Award • 2022: Best Web3 Innovation- Issued by L’Official Arabia Award • 2022: Customer Focus of the Year Award- Issued by SME Award • 2022: E-Business Award  • 2025: Inc. Award- Leaders of Tomorrow Award in the Creative Industries category  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 July 1981 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 44 Years |
| Birthplace | Dubai, United Arab Emirate |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Dubai, United Arab Emirate |
| College/University | • Concordia University, Montreal, Canada • University of Oxford • INSEAD • University of Cambridge |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Bachelor of Arts- Community & Ethnic Studies at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (2001-2003) • Master of Science- Evidence Based Social Intervention at University of Oxford (2003-2004) • A Strategy Execution Programme at INSEAD (2012) • Masters of Studies in Entrepreneurship at University of Cambridge (2023-2025) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Suhail Al Nouri (businessman) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Suhail Al Nouri |
| Children | Daughter- Ayla Al-Nouri |
| Parents | Father- Mohammed Al Darwish (UN diplomat; died on 16 June 2019)  |
| Siblings | Sister- Lana Al-Darwish  |
| Favourites | |
| Beverage | Coffee |
| Quote(s) | • Be happy for this moment, this moment is your life. • There are three major pillars in one’s life and it is your health, financially stable and finding a connection. • Make it happen and what’s the worst thing that can happen? |
| Restaurant | Trattoria Alla Madonna in Venice |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jumana Al Darwish
- Jumana Al Darwish grew up in London and the UAE.
Jumana Al Darwish’s childhood picture
- As her father had a transferable job, she changed schools eleven times.
Jumana Al Darwish in her teens
- From 2005 to 2006, she worked as an International Research Officer at the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah at the Royal Hashemite Court in Jordan.
- In 2006, she worked as a consultant at UNICEF.
- In the same year, she worked as Knowledge Manager/Development Office (Dubai School of Government) and joined the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In 2008, she was promoted to Manager- Arab Strategy Forum (MBRF) there.
- From 2008 to 2014, she worked as Head- Corporate Planning & Development at Dubai Cares in the UAE.
- In May 2014, she started a few companies named The Happy Box (educational company), The Happy Studio (pop art community space and design house), and Happy Hearts Global (NGO).
The Happy Studio
The Happy Box
- From 2021 to 2024, she worked as a limited partner at Web3 platform Made For You Global in the UAE.
- She served as Head of Partnerships & Development (Zayed National Museum) at the Department of Culture and Tourism- Abu Dhabi in 2022.
- Jumana had an IVF to conceive her first child. Post pregnancy, she gained 21 kilos and within a few days she lost 18 kilos. She was then diagnosed with depression. After a few sessions with a therapist, she recovered from it.
- She has volunteered at various organisations like UNHCR (Solidarity Circle), the UN Refugee Agency, and UNICEF (Women’s Leadership Circle).
- She has completed a few programmes like the Strategy Execution Programme at INSEAD (2012) and the SHE-Leads Programme at Svenska Institute (2020).
- She has attended the Fellowship Atlantic Council at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
- Jumana is actively involved in various social welfare activities.
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Jumana Al Darwish featured on a magazine cover
- Jumana is fluent in various languages like Arabic, English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
- She is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
Jumana Al Darwish with her pet dog
- In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling and playing squash.
Jumana Al Darwish playing squash
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