Theme: Culture, Code, and Communication

TEDx ENS Sharjah Youth brings together Emirati and Expat speakers from ENS, proud of their heritage and education, to explore the intersections of language, technology, culture, and influence. Through inspiring talks, they highlight the evolving role of teachers, the power of communication, and the impact of innovation in shaping the future.

Join us as we celebrate tradition, transformation, and the future of learning!

EMIRATES NATIONAL SCHOOLS - SHARJAH Campus
Al Rahmaniya Suburb - Shaghrafa 3 - Sharjah
Sharjah, Ash Shāriqah, 00000
United Arab Emirates

Adam Mostafa Saad

Student

Adam Mostafa Saad is a 13-year-old student at ENS. on stage, Adam shares his experience with teachers to emphasize the importance of their influence.

Amar Karroum

Student

Amar is a 16-year-old American Palestinian student. Passionate about learning new languages, Amar talks about being a bilingual to inspire others and allowing them to express themselves in different ways. At TEDx ENS Sharjah Youth, she shares her experiences and turns them into lessons she learns from as she paves the way for her future self to progress and improve.

Maryam Hazim

Student

Maryam is a grade 8 student who loves to be an advocate for everyone who is struggling.

Mohamed Khalid Al Blooshi

Student

Mohamed Khalid Al Blooshi is a 16-year-old Emirati student at Emirates National School. At TEDx ENS Sharjah Youth, he shares his passion for trying new things including his journey through skateboarding, how he overcame his fears, and why prejudice and fear shouldn't prevent anyone from accomplishing their goals.

Noor Ahmed Shuhail

Student

Noor is a grade 12 student who is passionate about public speaking. She has written her own book and participated in several podcasts.

Qais Tayem

Student

Qais Tayem is a 17-year-old student with a passion for exploring the unseen side of technology. Fascinated by the silent power of Artificial Intelligence, he unpacks the invisible systems that shape our everyday choices—from personalized feeds to smart assistants. In his talk Invisible AI: AI Behind the Scenes, Qais sheds light on the algorithms working quietly in the background and invites the audience to look deeper into how AI is changing the world—often without us even noticing. With a fresh perspective and a forward-thinking mindset, Qais challenges young minds to not just use technology, but to understand and shape it for a better future.

Rabie Kamal

MYP - DP Chemistry Teacher

Rabie Kamal is an MYP - DP Chemistry teacher at Emirates National Schools - SHJ. He is fueled by a profound commitment to special education. His dedication to technology integration withing the classroom enriches the educational experience for the students especially with the age of AI which is the core concept of his talk.

Rashed Omar Al Ali

Student

Rashid Omar Al Ali is a 17-year-old Emirati student passionate about learning and raising awareness about the effects of screen addiction. Curious about how technology impacts one's brain, habits, and relationships, Rashid is on a mission to educate others about the dangers of "brain rot"—a silent struggle many individuals face today. At TEDx ENS Sharjah Youth, he shares his insights and hopes to inspire change in how individuals use their screens and value their time.

Sara Jamal

Student

Sara Jamal Alsuwaidi, a 15-year-old Emirati student, is driven by a deep passion for learning and exploring beyond the confines of traditional textbooks. Sara firmly believes that it is the question "why" that sparks meaningful discovery.

Sarah Hazim

Student

Sarah is the youngest speaker at our event. She is a grade 6 student who is fond of public-speaking, learning languages, and generating creative ideas to share.

Shaikha Ayesha AlNuaimi

Student

Shaikha Ayesha AlNuaimi is a 15-year-old, 10th grade student. She has a lot of passion and interest in many things. Especially when it comes to learning more things about using technology in many different ways. She studies computer animation and science which results in her spending more time than usual on her devices. In TEDx ENS Sharjah Youth, she hopes to share with others how they can properly regulate their technology consumption just as she did.

Shaikha Hamda Khalid AlQasimi

Student

Shaikha Hamda Khalid AlQasimi is an 18-year-old Emirati student, artist, and school leader who balances her love for creativity, technology, and leadership. After taking on too much and facing burnout, she realized that working non-stop isn’t the key to success—balance is. In her TEDx ENS Sharjah Youth talk, Hamda shares how she learned to slow down, stay consistent, and take care of herself without giving up on her goals. Her story reminds us that rest is just as important as effort, and that we don’t have to break ourselves to achieve great things.

Shaikha Rawdha Khalid AlQasimi

Student

Meet Shaikha Rawdha AlQasimi—a 17-year-old Emirati student, youth leader, and changemaker. Through years of leadership and personal growth, she’s learned that failure isn’t the end—it’s where transformation begins. On TEDx ENS Sharjah Youth, Rawdha shares how setbacks shaped her path and why she believes failure doesn’t define you—it refines you.

Sultan AlHajeri

Student

Sultan Humaid is a 15-year-old Emirati student who is passionate about personal growth, exploring the world, and inspiring people his age to reach for the stars.