Biography

Duha Haifawi is a UAE-based voice artist, writer, and creative director whose work has become a defining part of the region’s modern storytelling landscape. Known internationally as the official Arabic voice of Siri, she has built a multi-disciplinary career across voice acting, voice direction, songwriting, and creative content development.

Haifawi is widely recognized for her role as a lead character voice in the acclaimed Arabic edition of "Iftah Ya Simsim" (Sesame Street), performing the beloved character Shams across 52 episodes. She also contributed to the hit Emirati animated series "Mansour," serving as both a voice actor and creative copywriting contributor on a show that has accumulated more than 500 million views. As a writer and songwriter, her work appears in multiple children’s productions, earning acknowledgment from senior creative leads across the industry.

Her creative portfolio extends into national projects under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where she has written, directed, and produced content for initiatives such as "Love for UAE" and "Zayed the Inspirer." Haifawi’s voice and creative direction have also featured in campaigns for global brands including Nestlé, Chevrolet, and GMC.

In recognition of her impact on regional media, Haifawi received an appreciation award from H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for her work on the national production "I Found Myself," broadcast across all UAE official TV channels.

Today, Duha continues to merge performance, writing, and creative direction across film, TV, animation, podcasts, and national content initiatives, establishing herself as one of the region’s most versatile and influential creative talents.
- IMDb mini biography by: Duha Haifawi