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Zahra Lari

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Zainab Salbi

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Zahra Lari is the UAE and MENA region’s first international competitive figure skater and five time UAE National Champion; as well as being the first to do so while wearing the hijab. While she began skating at the late age of 12 years old, Zahra has beaten the odds and has achieved the highest level in spins, technique and triple jumps. Zahra is registered and certified in the UAE National Records for her achievements in serving the Society and the State. She is the main representative that has changed the judging guidelines within the International Skating Union with regards to the acceptance of female skaters competing with the hijab and not receiving score deductions, as well as being recognized by the ISU for her achievements in bringing the UAE and this region onto the international stage for this sport. Zahra is also Etihad’s official training partner and ambassador. Highlights Appointed to serve on the Athlete's Engagement Committee for the Special Olympics 2019 Youth Expo 2019 keynote speaker Awarded by Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimi, Torch bearer for the 2018 MENA Special Olympics Key role in the Nike Pro-Hijab and the Nike “what will they say about you” campaigns Honored participant in the Olympics 2018 P&amp;G “Thank you Mom” campaign 2017 Arab Women's Award UNICEF “Voices of Youth” feature Mubadala Youth Forum representative  Follow the podcast on social media on LinkedIn at Inspiring UAE Women Podcast, Instagram @iuaewpodcast, Facebook at Inspiring UAE Women podcast, and Tiktok at inspiringuaewomenpodcast You can also subscribe to the YouTube channel at Inspiring UAE Women Podcast. (https://linktr.ee/inspiringuaewomen)  Connect with the host Ameera on LinkedIn at Ameera Khalid ACCA or by email on inspiringuaewomen@gmail.com

Zahra Lari is the UAE and MENA region’s first international competitive figure skater and five time UAE National Champion; as well as being the first to do so while wearing the hijab. While she began skating at the late age of 12 years old, Zahra has beaten the odds and has achieved the highest level in spins, technique and triple jumps. Zahra is registered and certified in the UAE National Records for her achievements in serving the Society and the State. She is the main representative that has changed the judging guidelines within the International Skating Union with regards to the acceptance of female skaters competing with the hijab and not receiving score deductions, as well as being recognized by the ISU for her achievements in bringing the UAE and this region onto the international stage for this sport. Zahra is also Etihad’s official training partner and ambassador. Highlights <ul><li>Appointed to serve on the Athlete's Engagement Committee for the Special Olympics 2019</li> <li>Youth Expo 2019 keynote speaker</li> <li>Awarded by Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimi,</li> <li>Torch bearer for the 2018 MENA Special Olympics</li> <li>Key role in the Nike Pro-Hijab and the Nike “what will they say about you” campaigns</li> <li>Honored participant in the Olympics 2018 P&amp;G “Thank you Mom” campaign</li> <li>2017 Arab Women's Award</li> <li>UNICEF “Voices of Youth” feature</li> <li>Mubadala Youth Forum representative</li> </ul> Follow the podcast on social media on LinkedIn at Inspiring UAE Women Podcast, Instagram @iuaewpodcast, Facebook at Inspiring UAE Women podcast, and Tiktok at inspiringuaewomenpodcast You can also subscribe to the YouTube channel at Inspiring UAE Women Podcast. <a href="https://linktr.ee/inspiringuaewomen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(https://linktr.ee/inspiringuaewomen</a>)  Connect with the host Ameera on LinkedIn at Ameera Khalid ACCA or by email on inspiringuaewomen@gmail.com

S2E2 - Zahra Lari: UAE & MENA’s First International Competitive Figure Skater

This episode with Zahra Lari is a total package of courage, diligence and commendability. Zahra with her powerful story urges you to see beyond the monotonous tone of life and tune into the passionate side of your soul that craves to go after dreams that you are told won't lead to fruition. Zahra with her grit and willingness, has risen to the top to be the first Emirati figure skater and she has done so beautifully with an ode to applying gentle power laced with empathy. She talks about her journey filled with obstacles and one that’s relatable to female muslim athletes who should be lauded for enduring the societal pressure and judgements. She hopes to serve as an inspiration to other young women in order to pave the way for the next generation of Emirati skaters. Episode is out now!Zahra Lari is an Emirati figure skater and the first figure skater from the United Arab Emirates to compete internationally. She is a five-time Emirati national champion and also the first figure skater to compete in a hijab. She was inspired to try figure skating at the age of 11, after watching the Disney film Ice Princess, and was able to begin skating lessons at the age of 13. Zahra was also part of  a Nike Inc ad featuring Muslim women athletes which she describes as one of the best and biggest moments of her life!

This episode with Zahra Lari is a total package of courage, diligence and commendability. Zahra with her powerful story urges you to see beyond the monotonous tone of life and tune into the passionate side of your soul that craves to go after dreams that you are told won't lead to fruition. Zahra with her grit and willingness, has risen to the top to be the first Emirati figure skater and she has done so beautifully with an ode to applying gentle power laced with empathy. She talks about her journey filled with obstacles and one that’s relatable to female muslim athletes who should be lauded for enduring the societal pressure and judgements. She hopes to serve as an inspiration to other young women in order to pave the way for the next generation of Emirati skaters. Episode is out now! Zahra Lari is an Emirati figure skater and the first figure skater from the United Arab Emirates to compete internationally. She is a five-time Emirati national champion and also the first figure skater to compete in a hijab. She was inspired to try figure skating at the age of 11, after watching the Disney film Ice Princess, and was able to begin skating lessons at the age of 13. Zahra was also part of  a Nike Inc ad featuring Muslim women athletes which she describes as one of the best and biggest moments of her life!

Applying Gentle Power To Succeed With Zahra Lari

Zahra talks about the struggles she faced at a very young age, how wearing a Hijab has impacted her international career, the sacrifices her parents have made in supporting her dreams and more.

Zahra talks about the struggles she faced at a very young age, how wearing a Hijab has impacted her international career, the sacrifices her parents have made in supporting her dreams and more.

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