Adal Nuwayhed

Self-made professional from Ras Al-Metn, Upper Metn, with career experience in Lebanon and the UAE. Worked in sewing from 1965 and taught handwork to women in her community. In the UAE, managed a 300-staff service department at a government hospital in Dubai for 21 years, and founded a sewing workshop in Sharjah (1977–1989) employing designers of various nationalities.