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Esra'a Al Shafei

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Esra'a Al Shafei (Arabic: إسراء الشافعي, ’Asrā’ ash-Shāfa’ī, pronounced [ʔasraːʔ aʃːafaʔiː]; born 23 July 1986) is a Bahraini civil rights activist, blogger, and the founder and executive director of Majal (Mideast Youth) and its related projects, including CrowdVoice.org. Al Shafei is a senior TED Fellow, an Echoing Green fellow, and has been referred to by CNN reporter George Webster as "An outspoken defender of free speech". She has been featured in Fast Company magazine as one of the "100 Most Creative People in Business." In 2011, The Daily Beast listed Al Shafei as one of the 17 bravest bloggers worldwide. She is also a promoter of music as a means of social change, and founded Mideast Tunes, which is currently the largest platform for underground musicians in the Middle East and North Africa. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Esra'a Al Shafei is the 930th most popular businessperson, the 26th most popular biography from Bahrain and the most popular Bahraini Businessperson.

Esra'a Al Shafei is a Bahraini businessperson known for her work in the technology and entrepreneurship sectors, particularly in promoting digital innovation and supporting startups in the Middle East. She is also recognized for her contributions to social impact initiatives and empowering women in business.

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Among BUSINESSPEOPLE

Among businesspeople, Esra'a Al Shafei ranks 930 out of 847. Before her are Fredrik Neij, Mo Abudu, Adam D'Angelo, Mary Lou Jepsen, Andi Gutmans, and Roshni Nadar. After her are Palmer Luckey, Ryk Neethling, Wences Casares, Sanela Diana Jenkins, Brad Keselowski, and Ivan Monteiro.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1986, Esra'a Al Shafei ranks 1,823. Before her are Marti Malloy, Vozinha, Maksim Bardachow, João Sales, Raven Riley, and Verza. After her are Tamar Kaprelian, Jason Smith, Terrence Jennings, Charles Kahudi, Renzo Revoredo, and Yusei Kudo.

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In Bahrain

Among people born in Bahrain, Esra'a Al Shafei ranks 26 out of 24. Before her are Mohamed Husain (1980), Mohamed Salmeen (1980), Abdulla Yusuf Helal (1993), Hussain Ali Baba (1982), Mohamed Hubail (1981), and Waleed Al Hayam (1991). After her are Hala Al Turk (2002), Mohamed Marhoon (1998), Mohamed Al-Romaihi (1990), Ali Madan (1995), Sayed Dhiya Saeed (1992), and Park Wan-yong (1984).

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Among BUSINESSPEOPLE In Bahrain

Among businesspeople born in Bahrain, Esra'a Al Shafei ranks 1. 

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