Danya Bashir

Danya Bashir is a Director at Arqaam Capital, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.2 She is also known for her work as an author and social activist. Born in Libya in 1989, Bashir has been recognized for her entrepreneurial and humanitarian efforts. She is a two-time winner of the UAE Young Entrepreneurship Competition and played a significant role during the Libyan revolution by organizing aid shipments for medical treatment and basic needs in Libya.1

Bashir has gained recognition for her advocacy work, particularly in the realm of women's rights and social media's role in the new Libya. She was featured as one of the '20 Empowering Women to be followed on Twitter' by the Community of Women's Entrepreneurs and was named by CNN as an Agent of Change.1

Her expertise has led her to speak at notable events such as the "Yahoo Change Your World" Conference in Cairo, where she discussed the role of social media in ensuring women's rights in post-revolution Libya.1