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Happiness Manager🫶🏻 at @555.live
Living my life from the ❤️
Grateful soul ❤️ the little things in life! 💍 @marcvansintruyen 👉🏻@min_alqalb_by_chm

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We are proud to announce a collaboration between the Arabian Desert Camel Riding School (@adcrc.me) cofounded by Linda Krockenberger, and 555 Global Live Experience, founded by Marc Van Sintruyen and Alex Molina, on the strategic development of Camel One Racing🐪

Building on the C1 Championship, pioneered and developed by ADCRC over the past five years, Camel One Racing marks the next chapter: a professional human-jockey camel racing championship rooted in the heritage and authenticity of the UAE.

With Youth, Men, Women and Teams categories, the ambition is to grow into a landmark international sports and cultural property that places the rider at its centre.

The riding school brings its championship heritage, specialist camel-riding knowledge and rider-development experience, while 555 acts as Strategic Design Partner, contributing international expertise in championship development, live-event strategy, partnerships, fan experience and broadcast.

Together, we aim to protect the authenticity of this tradition, strengthen its sporting structure and share the stories of its riders with new audiences around the world, with camel welfare, rider protection and sporting integrity at the heart of every step.

More to come soon. We cannot wait to share this journey with you! 🐪

#CamelRacing #Camels #Camel

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What if moving to a new country leads you to discovering a passion you never knew existed? 🐪❤️

Meet Linda Krockenberger, a remarkable German woman who moved to the UAE in 2015, initially pursuing a career in hospitality, never imagining that the Arabian desert would completely change the direction of her life.

Her love for the desert, its extraordinary silence, its traditions and, above all, its camels inspired her to leave her corporate career and follow her heart.

Today, Linda runs the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center, the UAE’s first officially licensed camel riding school, where she brings people closer to one of the country’s most treasured cultural traditions.

What makes her journey particularly beautiful is her commitment to empowering women, encouraging female camel riders and creating opportunities for women to participate in a sport so deeply connected to Emirati heritage.

Linda’s story is a wonderful example of how the UAE welcomes people from around the world, giving them the opportunity not only to build a new life, but also to embrace, preserve and celebrate its rich cultural identity.

At Min Al Qalb, we celebrate women like Linda, who follow their passion, build bridges between cultures and inspire others through what they love❤️

@adcrc.me

#MinAlQalb #WomenWhoInspire #UAECulture #EmiratiHeritage #CamelRiding

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How do we keep heritage alive in a world that is moving so quickly? 🤍

For Umm Azzan — @ummazzan , the answer is found in preserving, sharing and celebrating the traditions that carry the story of the UAE from one generation to the next.

As a UAE heritage researcher and specialist, her work is deeply rooted in the customs, crafts, stories and everyday details that form such an important part of Emirati identity. Through her passion for heritage and through her project @dar_altalli, she creates spaces where people can not only see tradition, but truly experience it, understand it and connect with the meaning behind it.

What I love about Umm Azzan is that her work feels like a bridge between generations, protecting what came before while making sure younger generations can continue to feel proud of where they come from.

Because heritage is not only something we preserve in museums or photographs. It lives through people, through the stories they tell, the skills they pass on, the food they prepare, the clothes they wear and the traditions they continue to share with others.

Umm Azzan reminds us that when we preserve our roots, we also give future generations something beautiful to grow from🤍

Proud to welcome @ummazzan into the Circle of Min Al Qalb and to celebrate the beautiful work of @dar_altalli 🇦🇪🫶🏻

#MinAlQalb #EmiratiHeritage #UAEWomen #FromTheHeart #DarAlTalli

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What happens when you help people see the strengths they already carry within them? 🤍

For Abeer, this question has shaped a journey centered around people, potential and meaningful impact.

An ICF Senior Professional Coach and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach from the UAE, Abeer has coached more than 2,400 individuals since 2018, helping people discover what they naturally do best and learn how to turn those strengths into something even more powerful.

Since 2017, she has also trained more than 17,000 people through different programs and workshops but her work reaches far beyond coaching and training.

Abeer creates positive and thought-provoking content, moderates meaningful conversations and panel discussions, and has contributed to radio and television programs, always with the same purpose at heart: creating spaces where people can learn, reflect, connect and grow.

Her mission is beautifully simple:

To help people move from strong to exceptional, by discovering their strengths and turning them into impact.

Her world revolves around people, continuous learning, meaningful conversations and the belief that when we truly recognize what is already strong within us, we can use it to create something even greater.

A beautiful reminder that impact often begins with helping someone see themselves differently🤍

#MinAlQalb #FromTheHeart #UAEWomen #WomenOfTheUAE #EmiratiWomen

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Happiness. Culture. Leadership. Impact.

Meet Cindy Van pollaert (@vanpollaert ), 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫, PR & Opportunities Manager at @555.live Experience, as she shares her journey, insights, and passion for creating meaningful experiences and positive cultural impact.

Honored with the GCC Happiness & Cultural Leadership Excellence Award 2026, celebrating her dedication to fostering happiness, connection, and leadership through impactful experiences.

Watch the interview to discover Cindy’s perspective on happiness, culture, leadership, and creating experiences that truly make a difference.

#CindyVanPollaert #555LiveExperience #IconexAwards #ThePrimeToday #HappinessLeadership #CulturalLeadership #GCCLeaders #LeadershipExcellence #LiveExperience #BusinessLeadership #AwardWinner #GlobalLeaders #PositiveImpact

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An afternoon filled with recognition, inspiring conversations, and meaningful connections.

It was an honour to receive the ICONEX Award – Most Outstanding Female Leader in Education & Women’s Advocacy—a recognition that makes the journey of empowering through education and leadership even more meaningful.

Grateful for the thoughtful panel discussion, the inspiring voices who shared their perspectives, and the opportunity to celebrate fellow changemakers.

A special congratulations to Cindy Van Polleart on receiving the Happiness and Cultural Leadership Award—a beautiful recognition of the positive influence she continues to create.

My heartfelt thanks to the ICONEX organisers for creating such a meaningful platform, and to Professor Hani Hossni for presenting the awards with such warmth and grace.

Honoured by the recognition. Inspired by the people. Committed to the purpose.

#ICONEXAwards #WomenInLeadership #EducationLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #Leadership Education

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Have you ever met a woman who makes heritage feel completely alive in the present? 🤍

Zainab Alsaeed does exactly that👌🏻

A Bahraini equestrian, endurance rider and camel rider based in the UAE, Zainab has built a journey around passion, patience, courage and a genuine connection to Gulf heritage. Horses and camels are not simply part of the landscape around her; they are part of the way she connects with culture, community and the stories that continue to move from one generation to the next.

Through “Weyana”, she also brings women together through equestrian activities, outdoor experiences and shared adventures, creating space for friendship, confidence, discovery and the courage to step beyond what feels familiar.

And that is exactly why her story belongs within Min Al Qalb.

Because heritage does not need to be kept behind glass to be respected. It can be ridden, experienced, shared, learned from and carried forward in a way that feels relevant to a new generation.

Zainab represents that beautiful meeting point between tradition and modern influence: deeply rooted in where we come from, while confidently creating new ways for women to connect, explore and participate.

In her own words:

“Heritage is not something that belongs only to the past. It is something that can still be lived, experienced and shared.”

That is the real power of heritage: when it continues to create connection today🤎

From the heart, meet Zainab Alsaeed🪷

#MinAlQalb #FromTheHeart #ZainabAlsaeed #GulfHeritage

@zuz.alsaeed

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It was truly a pleasure to attend the Global Icons of Excellence 2026 ceremony. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the distinguished award winners and esteemed guests whose achievements and inspiring journeys reflect exceptional dedication and innovation.
My sincere appreciation to the organisers “Prime Today” and “Magnate Media” for hosting such a remarkable event at the Two Seasons Hotel, Dubai. Celebrations that recognise business owners, innovators, and visionary leaders are vital to strengthening our professional community, and this award has been curated with admirable care and purpose.
Honoured to have been welcomed as the Chief Guest, and grateful for the opportunity to witness excellence from across the globe.

#GloballconsOfExcellence2026
#IconexAwards #Leadership #Excellence
#Dubai

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Some of the most meaningful conversations happen not on stages, but on sofas — with old friends, new energy, and a puppy who insisted on being part of the photo.

We spend so much of our lives in rooms built for performance — podiums, panels, boardrooms — that we forget the quiet rooms matter just as much. The ones with no agenda. Where the only goal is presence.

This is community, too. Not the kind we build through strategy or platforms, but the kind that simply shows up — in a living room, over coffee with a puppy determined to steal the frame. And maybe that’s the truest kind there is: the one that asks nothing of you except to be there. 🐾

#CommunityOverEverything #QuietMoments #FriendshipGoals #GratitudeAlways #WomenInLeadership DubaiLife NoOneThrivesInIsolation

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A day of celebration, gratitude and deep reflection. 🇦🇪✨

It was a true honour to receive the Iconic Woman in Impact & Inspiration Award from HH Sheikha Aisha Humaid Al Mualla and Amb. Denitsa Al Shanfari at the Womenpreneur ME Emirati Women’s Day Celebration.

This recognition holds a special place in my heart because, when I look back on my journey, I see so many people, stories and moments that have shaped it. From the students I have guided and the women I have mentored, to the relationships and opportunities that have allowed me to contribute to the education and empowerment of others, each chapter has carried its own meaning.

I have always believed that true impact lies in what we leave behind in people. A little more confidence, a new perspective, an opened door, or simply the feeling that someone believed in them.

I receive this honour with immense gratitude and humility, and with an even stronger commitment to continue learning, inspiring, empowering and creating meaningful impact. ❤️

#EmiratiWomensDay #WomenpreneurME #IconicWoman #WomenOfImpact #WomenEmpowerment WomenLeadership

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