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Kuwait has always been a key player in the Gulf's drama and film industry, and now, more than ever, Kuwait needs to invest in this field and reposition itself in the 'Khaleeji-wood'.

Female filmmakers in the Gulf are breaking the stereotypical roles of women in our region and they are highly contributing to the industry. However, more women in Kuwait need to explore other fields than acting because we are in need of Kuwaiti female writers, directors, and producers depicting accurate pictures and narrating raw stories of women in our country and the region.

We cannot deny the exponential impact that media and entertainment can bring to our region's economy, global position, and public image to the world. Those industries are still trivialized by our systems and they need to be considered as significant channels for our region's development.

I founded Abbey's Productions to achieve three goals. Highlight this thriving investment opportunity for Kuwait to consider it as a non-oil economic sector because it is completely overlooked. Show the world an authentic image of our region through raw stories and elevated content that would align with the current standards of the international production market. And, originate an inclusive 'Khaleeji-wood' that would fairly represent our region and people to the world.

I am dedicated to fostering a vibrant creative ecosystem that empowers a new generation of Arab talent. By giving emerging voices the opportunity to collaborate with leading industry figures, we are elevating Arab content and sharing the true essence of our culture with the world.

I believe in the power of strategic investment to drive growth. From founding Abbey's Productions to establishing Barwa Productions Services, my commitment is to expand ventures that strengthen Kuwait's role in the creative economy and transform our region into a hub for innovation.

I believe this is a pivotal moment for young Arab women to take the lead in media and creative entrepreneurship. My mission is to inspire them to embrace their authentic power with confidence and to shape the future of our region.

My vision is to build a new economic future for Kuwait by harnessing the creative economy. Through media and entertainment, we are not just telling stories - we are building a sustainable sector that positions our nation as a global leader.