Sara Al Madani is a serial entrepreneur with a portfolio that includes Sara Al Madani Fashion Design and Social Fish’s innovative idea consultancy. She is also a TV personality known for Real Housewives of Dubai and adds to her achievements by becoming the youngest member of the board of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy’s SME Projects and Enterprise at the time of her appointment.
More to this, she is an award-winning public speaker who claimed she has given over 180 keynote speeches all over the world and has received not less than 140 awards.
Who is Sara Al Madani?
The 38 years old was born and raised in Dubai. She is from the United Arab Emirates but her ancestral roots are traced back to Saudi Arabia.
She is the eldest child of Abdul Wahab Al Madani and Asma Al Madani. Her father used to work as an aerodynamics engineer while her mother, a teacher. Her brother Hamad is an engineer while her sister Hind works for the government.
Madani attended Sharjah American International School. Later on, she enrolled herself at the American University of Sharjah where she intended to study film direction and acting.
However, before the end of her second year, Sara had to choose between her business and her education. She decided to drop out of college to pursue her dreams. A couple of years later, she went to a university in the United States to do a course in Cinema.
Madani has often stated that her family especially her father has supported her in her business journey.
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Sara Al Madani Started Her Own Business at the Age of 15
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While growing up, Sara had a business mindset. By the time she was 15, she had launched her fashion label which specialized in customizing abayas for women. In the beginning, it was not rosy for her as she revealed she had to do a couple of odd jobs to support her dream.
Her fashion line created outfits for high-profile celebrities like Stephani McMahon and Madonna. Sara’s aim was to change the way Emirati women look in traditional attire.
As a young businesswoman, she was selected to inspire women in the UAE. She was made a board member of the ministry of the economy for the UAE by His Highness Sheikh D.r Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi. Also, she has shared her knowledge in many universities, colleges, and institutes inspiring the younger generation.
Moreso, the business tycoon has ventured into the tech world. Through that, she has worked with the VR/AR company Hulatek. There are speculations that she is working with the company to build an electric car.
According to reports, from 2016 to 2018, Sara Al Madani gave keynote speeches at more than 182 events globally. She is now known as a fashion designer as well as a restaurant owner.
Of recent, Sara was given a doctorate degree in Business administration leadership and women empowerment. for that, she is now referred to as Dr. Sara Al Madani.
Here are some of her achievements and awards:
The Fashion Designer Has Been Married Twice
Madani has been married twice but both marriages ended in a divorce. Her only child, Maktoum was born during her first marriage. According to the fashionista, many thought her dreams would crash after she had her son. However, the reverse has been the case. She revealed the birth of her son made her want to do more.
Raising her son on her own has been the most life-affirming decision that the entrepreneur has ever made@sara_almadani_ #SaraAlMadani https://t.co/TV8t4I1CJg
— HarpersBazaarArabia (@BazaarArabia) October 10, 2022
One of her ex-husbands includes the Pakistani entrepreneur Mustafa Khawja.
Sara Al Madani is One of the Cast of the Real Housewives of Dubai
Fondly referred to as a lightworker, Sara Al Madani joined the five members of the BravoTV show, Real Housewives of Dubai. She would star alongside Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, and Lesa Milan.
She made her debut on the show in the first season which premiered on June 1, 2022. She is also the only Emirati woman on the show.
While still conquering the business world, Sara Al Madani is focused on breaking a cultural barrier and social stigma in the Arab world. She has worked hard to make a name for herself and she is now fixed on leaving a legacy worth emulating for her son.