Sonia Al Hashemi

Sonia Al Hashemi

An Emirati social activist.

Name in Arabic:
سونيا الهاشمي
Nationality: Emirati
Country of Residence: United Arab Emirates

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An Emirati social activist.

She assumed the position of Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Down Syndrome Association, which she co-founded, and Deputy Director of Public Service at the Ministry of Education. She also served as a member of the founding committee of the Sheikha Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for Creative Women.

She was awarded the title of "Goodwill Ambassador for Childhood" by the "International Peace and Development Organization" for her efforts in promoting care and social inclusion for children with special needs.

She also won several awards, including:

  • "Fine Arts Award" by "United Arab Emirates University".
  • And the “Ideal Mother Award” by the “Awsha Bint Hussein Cultural Center” in 2009.
  • "The Arab Woman Award for Humanitarian Work" from "The French magazine L'Officiel" in 2009.
  • The Middle East Institute for Excellence Award in the field of community service development.

She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in Business Administration, from the United Arab Emirates University in 1985.

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