Theme: The Art of Flaws

"The Art of Flaws" is a philosophical perspective that encourages individuals to perceive imperfections as intrinsic elements of human experience rather than deficiencies. It encompasses the acknowledgment and acceptance of one's own vulnerabilities, idiosyncrasies, and imperfections as essential components that contribute to the uniqueness and richness of life.

In the realm of art, a flaw may be seen as a deviation from an expected or ideal standard. However, "The Art of Flaws" challenges this conventional view by suggesting that these deviations are not merely deviations; they are expressive strokes on the canvas of our lives. Each imperfection represents a brushstroke, a unique mark that shapes our individuality and adds depth to our life's composition.

Just as an artist uses diverse brushstrokes, textures, and colors to create a captivating painting, our flaws, quirks, and vulnerabilities contribute to the intricate tapestry of our lives. They give us character and depth, much like different elements contribute to the beauty of a painting. The flaws we possess, the challenges we face, and the mistakes we make all work together to define our unique identity.

Moreover, these imperfections propel growth and resilience. In art, flaws often drive creativity, leading artists to innovate and experiment. Similarly, our personal flaws can drive us to learn, adapt, and become more resilient individuals. Each flaw becomes an opportunity for growth, a chance to learn and refine ourselves.

"The Art of Flaws" ultimately celebrates authenticity. It invites us to embrace our imperfections without judgment or shame, for they are an integral part of the masterpiece that is our life. Through this lens, we find beauty in imperfection, strength in vulnerability, and authenticity in embracing our true selves, flaws, and all.

DPSMIS
Wakra
Doha, Al Wakrah, 14868
Qatar

Abdul Nasser

Senior Finance Professional, Mountaineer, & Author

Mr. Abdul Nassar has crafted an inspiring narrative of resilience and success. From a childhood marked by financial struggles, he rose above challenges, excelling academically and becoming a chartered accountant. Currently contributing his expertise as a senior finance professional, Nassar doesn’t just crunch numbers; he’s a marathon runner, writer, and motivational speaker. He has also successfully scaled Mount Everest. His journey reflects the triumph of determination over adversity and also serves as a beacon of inspiration among the accomplished in Qatar. Nassar’s life took a transformative turn when faced with health issues. Embracing a healthier lifestyle, he ventured into marathon running, completing challenging races, including the Ironman Race in Malaysia. Nassar’s commitment to fitness and overcoming personal obstacles has not only made him a role model in Qatar but also prompted him to share his story in his book, ‘The Road Less Traveled.’

Asmaa Al-Kuwari

Life & Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, & Digital Humanist

Asmaa is the founder of Asmaa Consultancy, a boutique consultancy for executives, and is the Co-Founder & COO, Chief Operations Officer, of The Global Business Women. Her purpose is to empower female executives to truly unlock their potential and live a life with purpose. Being a big advocate of women empowerment, Asmaa has also founded a program called "Juthoor”, which means roots. This program supports women to reconnect to their roots of self and discover who they truly are (mind, body and soul). Being the first Qatari to hold the position of the President of the International Coaching Federation Chapter in Qatar, Asmaa has made it her duty to truly spread awareness of professional coaching in Qatar and the region. Asmaa is also the founder of the “You’re not alone” community, which brings together women from all different backgrounds in a safe, no judgment space, creating deep conversations, supporting one another, growing, and empowering one another as a collective community.

Azhar Jaleel Muhammed

Student President, Student Council at DPS - Modern Indian School

Azhar is the President of the Senior Student Council at DPS - Modern Indian School. He's passionate about empathetic leadership, people advocacy and solving interpersonal challenges, which are exactly what he sought during his business internship at Moripesh, public policy internship at the Centre for Civil Society, leading human resources at the Asian Passion Program, and leadership of a multimedia school club. His most transformative experience was being an international and national debater, judge, and school trainer. As an aspiring student of management and leadership, he's been on teams that have been Regional Finalists at the PwC Global Case Competition and First Prize Winners at Start Something by Iowa State University. He has a Leaders of Learning certificate from HarvardX because he believes that facilitating learning is a crucial function of a leader. As a writer at heart, he has self-published his first poetry collection. Also, you'd die to meet his really cute Persian cat.

Conchita Ponce

Founder of Doha Women Forum & Solopreneur

Conchita Ponce is the Founder of Doha Women Forum, an initiative that inspires and empowers women to step up, take action and lead. She is also the Founder of Future 318, a creative solutions and events management organization, with a strong focus on social community events. She also founded the Filipino Women’s Association in Qatar aimed at bringing together Filipino women for collaboration and leadership development. Conchita hosts ‘Pinay Talks’, an online live discussion that tackles a variety of inspirational topics to empower Filipino women. She is also the founder of Qatar Homeschooling Network, a group for parents of homeschooled children. As the founder of the Global Women's Community, Conchita is currently preparing for another women's empowerment initiative that will bring women together from around the world.

Syed Hamad Abbas

Sales Program Officer at Qatar Airways & Alumnus of DPS Modern Indian School

Syed Hamad Abbas is a tech, business, leadership, and efficiency enthusiast. He is an honors program graduate from Qatar University and received the Distinguished Graduate award from the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. He has served as the president of the QU eSports Club, the Student Representative Board of the College of Business and Economics, and the QU TEDx Team. He is also a Genesis technologies ambassador. He was also an operations intern at Snoonu and a learning & development coordinator intern at Vodafone. He is currently a Sales Program Officer at Qatar Airways.