Meet the women leaders accompanying us in shaping “Jordan Stitch”
Introducing the esteemed advisory board of “Jordan Stitch”, comprised of highly accomplished women who are leaders in their respective fields. With a wealth of expertise and critical insight, they will offer current industry knowledge, provide constructive feedback, and serve as the jury for selecting the talented fashion designers who will join the upcoming programme “Jordan Stitch: Empowering Women in Fashion”. Their invaluable contributions will ensure that we nurture and spotlight the most innovative and promising talents in the field.
Fida Taher
Partner at Arcan Impact
Fida is an award winning serial entrepreneur, a local economy advocate, and champion for more inclusive work cultures.
Currently the co-founder of Arcan Impact, an ecosystem enabler that has directly supported 400 companies across different sectors, of which 80% are women-led and co-led.
Fida holds a BA in Communication Arts from the Lebanese American University in Beirut, and an Executive Degree in Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School in Boston.
Above all, Fida is a mother of four children, and a life long learner.
Ishraq Zraikat
Textile artist and material developer
Ishraq is a Jordanian textile artist, weaver, and Awassi wool developer. She attained an undergraduate degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech before pursuing her graduate study in Textile and Material Design from NABA-Milan. Ishraq’s professional journey took her across the fields of architecture, fashion design, and fashion journalism when, while covering textile fairs in New York City, she discovered something exciting called ‘textile innovation’. Her research-based, interdisciplinary design and art practice bridges these various disciplines through a fundamental appreciation of handcrafts. Her work strives to unveil the sophistication of traditional handcrafts- not through historicism- but as part of an effective economy which continues to be driven by everyday necessity, human innovation, and our eternal pursuit for beauty. Ishraq specializes in Bedouin weaving and sustainable practices of processing wool from animal to finished product. She is involved in textile related initiatives in the Hudson Valley region (NY) where she maintains residence, and in her native Jordan.
Dina Saoudi
Co-founder Seven Circles
Dina Saoudi is the mother of Hashem and Hamzah, who define her purpose to help better the world for all children as much as her own. She co-founded Seven Circles, an investment and consulting agency focused on establishing strategic partnerships, creating new revenue streams, and building sustainable, impactful solutions. She is also the co-founder of its philanthropic arm, Seven’s World. Dina co-founded and heads Empowering throughTM (EtTM), a new breed of social enterprise with the purpose of empowering ecosystems to enable individuals economically and socially. EtTM’s publications, platforms and events are based on a measurable and scalable model that identifies and connects stakeholders — aid agencies, private and public sectors, academia, impact funds, and civil society — to work together to enable and celebrate individuals. Since 2017, EtTM has been creating impact in more than 10 countries with a portion of the proceeds committed to giving back.
Dina proudly serves two of Her Majesty Queen Rania’s initiatives as a member of the board of directors of The Children’s Museum and the board of trustees of the Royal Health Awareness Society.
Iman Mutlaq
Visionary Leader
Iman Mutlaq is a Jordanian entrepreneur, businesswoman, financier, and social activist born in 1966 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. She is the founder and President of multinational financial companies; Sigma Investments and INGOT Brokers. Throughout Mutlaq’s career, she received many awards for her business endeavors, activism, and achievements in the Fintech industry. She was appointed to be a UN goodwill ambassador and was named by Forbes as one of the most powerful businesswomen in the Middle East, one of the top women leading top companies in the Middle East, and one of the 100 most powerful Arab businesswomen.
Sirine Sidani Abu Ghazeleh
Founder of Les Createurs Exhibition
Sirine Sidani Abu Ghazaleh is the Founder of Les Createurs, a large-scale exhibition featuring handcrafted pieces by Lebanese Jordanian and MENA based designers. With over 19 years of experience, Sirine unites talented artists and industry figures, sustaining a platform for makers to showcase creations and build connections.
An active Board Member of the MMAG Foundation, a non-profit organization owned by her family and dedicated to supporting emerging artists. Sirine plays a pivotal role in shaping the foundation’s mission to empower artists by providing them with the skills, tools, and opportunities needed to gain recognition and achieve success. Under her guidance, MMAG hosts talented residents and artists, organizing public outreach activities and workshops that cater to their artistic and professional growth. Her leadership ensures that MMAG remains a nurturing environment for creativity and innovation. Sirine also holds a position on the board of Unigaz, a family business that promotes LPG in the Middle East for a cleaner energy transition. As a Board Member of King’s Academy and Vice Chair of the Advancement Committee and the liaison between the parent council and the board committee, Sirine continuously aims for King’s Academy to become the premier school in the Middle East by fostering diversity and quality education. Her passion lies in ensuring that students seeking high education have the opportunity through various scholastic programs at King’s. Sirine also serves on the board of SANA Organization for Special Individuals where she devotes time to raise awareness, organize events and fundraisers to help provide educational opportunities, social experiences, and inclusivity.