Dubai: As countries across the globe debate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the day-to-day lives of women, it’s not only about businesses shut downs, job cuts or dealing with economic crisis. As many women in the UAE have the same story to tell, the impact of pandemic is also about juggling multiple responsibilities as workhorses, mothers, professionals working from home, and caregivers. But who better than such super women to demonstrate how multi-tasking can win the day, and how to turn adversities into opportunities.
You would want to the story about Lara Matossian aged 42, Founder, SciFest Dubai and a freelance performer, Armenian.
Dubai-based Lara wears many hats. “I create shows, story-tell, mime and act. I do these activities in schools, malls and many events. Also a founder of SciFest Dubai, she said but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the only way to stay relevant and engaged is to provide the content online.”