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01 / About MANARASCIENCE · TECHNOLOGY · ENGINEERING · MATHEMATICS
MANARA is a strategic ecosystem guidance and intelligence platform helping students, researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs navigate the UAE and GCC across academia, biotechnology, healthcare, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
We bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by making the regional ecosystem easier to understand, access, and navigate. Through curated insights, relevant events, opportunity alerts, and strategic guidance, MANARA helps individuals make informed decisions, identify pathways for growth, and turn their potential into meaningful contributions.
More than a platform, MANARA is a strategic safe net—connecting people with the knowledge, resources, and ecosystem connections they need to build their next chapter with confidence.
Because talent needs more than opportunity. It needs direction, access, and the right ecosystem to thrive.
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Meaningful connections
Meet scientists, researchers and professionals in your field. Build your network across the UAE.
02 / Why become a MANARA member?CONNECTED BY CURIOSITY
Why become a MANARA member?
Wherever you are in your journey, a meaningful connection can open a new direction.
Grow your expertise
Discover training, workshops and opportunities to exchange knowledge.
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Connect with people and organisations across science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Apply for membership↗03 / Events
Good things happen when we meet.
Conversations, conferences and experiences from across our community.
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An art and ceramics exhibition about home, belonging and renewal. Opening: 21 October, 17:00–21:00; exhibition daily 10:00–21:00.
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Connect with the AI community, technology businesses, founders and investors. Consult the organizer for available passes.
Three days on AI and data science across Prediction, Design and Deployment, with research presentations and networking. Free in person or online; registration required.
Dubai investment and trade day on 27 October, part of the 26–29 October forum across four emirates. Explore business partnerships, trade and innovation opportunities.
A two-day forum hosted by Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), connecting researchers, innovators, industry leaders, investors and policymakers. Explore food and water security, clean energy, the circular economy and sustainable innovation through discussions, workshops and collaboration opportunities. 28–29 October 2026 at SPARK, Sharjah. Register through the official event page and check the latest agenda and attendance terms.
A two-day forum under the theme “Creative Frontiers – Expanding What’s Possible”, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, mentors and investors. TiE Dubai participates in partnership with Dubai Culture with founder showcases, mentoring, jury engagement and a dedicated booth. 30–31 October, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GST each day. Family and friends are welcome. Details supplied in the TiE Dubai announcement; check the official registration form for updates.
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05 / Our peopleTHE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LIGHT
A human network, built by humans.
The people lighting the way for scientists.
Rasha Msallam
Founder
Claudia Fuentes
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Bilkis Amthaniwala
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Nada Alwafai
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