Hend Al Qassemi
Sheikha Hend bint Faisal Al Qasimi (Arabic: هند بنت فيصل القاسمي; born 1984) is an Emirati royal, businesswoman, and social media influencer. She is known for her outspoken views against Islamophobic social media posts and her advocacy for women's rights. Al Qasimi was born in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. She studied Architecture at the American University of Sharjah, Entrepreneurship at the American University of Cairo, and studied Management, Marketing, Communications & Media at Celsa-Paris Sorbonne University. In 2006, she married Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, a member of the Qatari royal family. The couple divorced amicably in 2013. Al Qasimi has one son from the marriage. In 2015, Al Qasimi began speaking out against Islamophobic social media posts. She has also used her platform to advocate for women's rights and other social causes. In 2020, Al Qassemi launched her own perfume brand, By Hend. She is also a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur. Al Qasimi is a role model for many young people in the Arab world. She is a strong advocate for social justice and equality. She is also a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur.