Farah Al Qaissieh

Founder, Stutter UAE

A holder of a Bachelor of Finance from Zayed University, Farah Al Qaissieh is an award-winning social entrepreneur and a consulting hypnotist.

She launched Stutter UAE in 2013 to raise awareness and support people who stutter through various workshops and events.

In 2016, Farah was featured in a book chapter titled “Game Changers: How Women in the Arab World Are Changing the Rules and Shaping the Future”. In 2017, a short film documentary ‘Just Another Accent’ premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Short Film Corner and Malmo Arab Film Festival in Sweden; shedding light on Farah’s journey with Stutter UAE. In 2018, Farah was one of the recipients of the Abu Dhabi Award; the highest civilian medal and recognition granted by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for her positive impact on the community.

In 2020, in partnership with Speech Care Center in Portugal, Farah launched iStutter Center, an online speech therapy center focusing on advanced treatments for people who stutter.