The Women of Influence Makers session, “The Journey to Millionaire Companies”, during the activities of the International Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024, highlighted the success story of the Iraqi-American beauty expert, Huda Kattan, who started with a simple dream and went global . by building a cosmetics empire known as “Huda Beauty”, whose value is valued at over a billion dollars, she proved that hard work, determination and passion for beauty contributed to her success, which ‘noting that many around the world are betting on it. Dubai with their investments. With its talents and wealth, it is a city of dreams and a land of opportunities.
In a session titled “Influence Makers: The Journey to Millionaire Companies,” moderated by Kholoud Al-Omyan, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, and featuring Huda Kattan, founder and CEO of Huda Beauty, the achievements of women and how they challenge problems and enter the world was reviewed, as she highlighted Hoda Kattan who started her career from the very beginning.
Kattan said ambition, passion and perseverance are the elements any woman needs to achieve her goal and reach the top, noting that Dubai has contributed to her ‘ the fulfillment of her achievements and her dreams, as it is a land of opportunities and dreams that encourages innovation and excellence. .
Her presence on social media also contributed to this success, as she provides her followers with beauty advice and reviews of some beauty products, as well as moments from her life with her family and friends. friends at her home in Dubai.
In response to a question about her very beginning, Hoda Kattan explained that she started in the world of beauty and makeup art in Los Angeles in America, and with the encouragement of one of her sisters, she started giving educational courses and advice. in beauty through her website, and then she started entering the business world through her products under the name Huda Beauty.
Hoda Kattan continued that the path to the global success she achieved was not easy as she had many challenges, including how to bring the brand to the global market. She was able to overcome all these challenges and eventually created her own makeup line, which has 140 products.
