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Becoming the First Female Aircraft Engineer in the UAE
Meet Suaad Al Shamsi, the UAE’s first female aircraft engineer. In this episode, she shares how a childhood fascination with airplanes turned into a groundbreaking career.
From overcoming stereotypes in a male-dominated industry to mentoring young women in aviation and STEM, Suaad reflects on the courage, clarity, and resilience it takes to lead with purpose — both in the hangar and in life.
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