Maimuna Rashid
Co-Founder and CEO
Pupilar
Maimuna Rashid, is a Forbes 30 under 30 in MENA region trailblazing entrepreneur and creative visionary. As Founder and CEO of Pupilar, the UAE’s first skill-based career community platform, she is reshaping youth careers by connecting skills to opportunities and inspiring the next generation.
As a skilled moderator, Maimuna leads thought-provoking panel majlises, bridging the gap between youth and HR professionals to foster open dialogue on career development, impacting 5000 youth monthly. Her meticulous planning and facilitation of over 100 events annually ensure meaningful collaborations with industry partners, empowering the next generation with skills, inspiration, and access to opportunities.
Her Simultaneously, her passion for design fuels her role as Creative Director at EZ Car Events, where she transforms vintage vans into unique photobooths and activation spaces for iconic GCC projects like Formula 1 and Automechanika.
A naqabi woman rooted in values, Maimuna is on a mission to inspire women to break barriers and pursue their dreams beyond societal dress codes. With over 50 accolades and features in Netflix’s Dubai Bling 2, Top 8 Women in Tech, she exemplifies ambition and authenticity. Through her work in youth empowerment and creative design, Maimuna embodies her belief that innovation and purpose can transform lives—one project at a time.
