Most Influential Emerging Leaders Shaping the Future of GCC Market Intelligence, Strategic Partnerships, and Commercial Expansion in 2026
In an era where global markets are evolving at unprecedented speed, the leaders who stand out are those capable of transforming complexity into opportunity. In this special edition, Most Influential Emerging Leaders Shaping the Future of GCC Market Intelligence, Strategic Partnerships, and Commercial Expansion in 2026, we are proud to feature Karine M. Yengo Kaisa,…
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Karine M. Yengo Kaisa
Market Expansion & Project Management Specialist, Author & Speaker | Scientechnic
In the fast-paced world of GCC market intelligence and commercial expansion, success stories often follow predictable patterns: prestigious degrees, well-connected networks, and linear career trajectories. Karine M. Yengo Kaisa’s journey defies every conventional expectation. Starting as an unpaid freight forwarding volunteer in Cameroon, facing discrimination as a young Black woman in corporate spaces, and navigating ageism while building expertise in complex market entry strategies, Karine has transformed every obstacle into a foundation for extraordinary achievement.
Mira Abu Moghli
GESI and Child Protection Expert
In the sprawling refugee camps of Palestine, among the voices of youth and marginalized women, a young media and sociology professional began to see patterns that others missed. Mira Abu Moghli’s journey into humanitarian protection did not begin with policy documents or academic frameworks. It began with a single, uncomfortable realization: exclusion is not an accident. It is manufactured through systems, policies, and deeply embedded social norms.
Sarah Chortani
Tourism Leader & Sustainability Advocate
In the sprawling landscape of career transitions, few stories are as compelling as Sarah Chortani’s evolution from ecotechnology student to Oman’s leading voice in sustainable tourism. What began as an unexpected professional detour three years after graduation has blossomed into a transformative mission that bridges environmental stewardship with authentic cultural experiences.
