HOW I MADE IT

An emotional heartfelt conversation with El khaja revealing stories of setbacks , challenges and passion . Marhaba everyone, Our second guest today was celebrated as the first Emirati independent director and producer Nayla Al Khaja. Nayla Al Khaja is a natural story teller with a vision and sense of perseverance to reach her goals in-spite of the cultural and social setbacks. Under the leadership of the late founding father, former president of the UAE HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Al Khaja presented her highly acclaimed documentary "Unveiling Dubai". CEO of Nayla Al Khaja films and founder of Dubai's first film club "the scene club", Nayla Al Khaja is also a motivational speaker with a number of successful projects under her belt showing no signs of slowing down. Nayla Al Khaja has won a number of highly acclaimed awards, particularly the Al Muhr for best Emirati film, and special jury prize: the Muhr for best female director at the Dubai International Film Festival. Among her films: "Sweet Sixteen", "3adi.com", "The Loss", "Unveiling Dubai", "Malal", "Animal", and "The Shadow"

A series of interviews with success stories that have broken barriers to achieve their dreams. In an country where the film industry is still a movement, the first internationally acclaimed Emirati filmmaker Ali Mustafa reflects on this journey of setbacks , success and aspirations.